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Nasser Al-Khelaifi Discussed Buying Company Linked to Bribes
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2017 01:14
The influential Qatari soccer executive accused of bribing FIFA's second in command negotiated to buy a sports company at the center of a federal corruption case.
Manute Bol may have been in his 50s when he played in NBA, college coach says
Sporting News - 22 Nov 2017 20:16
Manute Bol was believed to be 32 when he retired from the NBA, but the coach who brought him to the U.S. says he made up Bol's birthday.
The best-, worst-value free agent deals in the NHL this season
ESPN - 22 Nov 2017 18:14
Evgenii Davodov, David Pastrnak and others have provided great production -- and look like good long-term values as well. But not every big signing from this summer has panned out quite so well. We put all the big deals ...
NBA Draft 2018: Michael Porter Jr. faces uncertain future after likely season-ending injury
Sporting News - 22 Nov 2017 20:12
Once a virtual lock to go No. 1 or No. 2 overall, former five-star recruit Michael Porter Jr. could see his NBA Draft stock fall.
Bills return to Taylor as starting quarterback
ESPN - 22 Nov 2017 16:51
The Bills will start quarterback Tyrod Taylor on Sunday against the Chiefs, coach Sean McDermott announced Wednesday. Taylor gets the quarterback job back after he replaced Nathan Peterman during Sunday's game against th...
Mailbag: The Player of The Year Debate, Plus a Tribute to Jana Novotna
Sports Illustrated - 22 Nov 2017 16:37
A tribute to Jana Novotna, a look at the rivalry between Djokovic and Nadal and more year-end discussion on the 2017 season.
Why Michael Porter Jr.'s Injury Won't Torpedo His NBA Draft Stock
Sports Illustrated - 22 Nov 2017 16:23
Could Michael Porter Jr. still be a top pick in the 2018 NBA draft despite playing just two minutes at Missouri? The Crossover's Front Office examines the fallout of his back injury.
Football Writer Vs. Obnoxious Cousins: A Thanksgiving Rivalry
Sports Illustrated - 22 Nov 2017 16:12
Thanksgiving is a day of family, friends, food--and, for our writer--a fight to avoid NFL spoilers. He was on the losing side, until he came up with a brilliant idea . . .
Football in America: Pittsburgh, Where the Game Is the Lifeblood of the City
Sports Illustrated - 22 Nov 2017 15:00
Western Pennsylvania is one of the country's great football regions, from the intense high school scene to the mad passion for the Black and Gold at Heinz
Can the Nuggets Survive Paul Millsap's Injury?
Sports Illustrated - 22 Nov 2017 14:26
With Paul Millsap sidelined 2-3 months, the Nuggets' promising season could take a turn for the worst.
Sharapova part of Indian housing-fraud inquiry
ESPN - 22 Nov 2017 12:30
Maria Sharapova is being investigated by police in India in a cheating and criminal conspiracy case involving a real estate company that used the tennis star to endorse a luxury housing project that never took off.
Why this Thanksgiving is a little extra special for Heat's James Johnson
Miami Herald - 22 Nov 2017 09:34
With all the weight he's lost and body fat he's trimmed since joining the Miami Heat last season, James Johnson isn't looking to stray off his healthy path this Thanksgiving …
Jerry Jones Calls Off Threat to Sue N.F.L. Over Goodell Contract
The New York Times - 22 Nov 2017 07:49
Jones, the Dallas Cowboys owner, had threatened to sue the league and its compensation committee over negotiations to extend the contract of Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Antonio Blakeney Dunks On Julius Randle, Gets T'd Up
SLAMonline - 22 Nov 2017 06:54
The rookie got up, and stared down. The post Antonio Blakeney Dunks On Julius Randle, Gets T’d Up appeared first on SLAMonline.
Report: Angels hire Brad Ausmus to front office
ESPN - 22 Nov 2017 06:53
The Angels are hiring former Tigers manager Brad Ausmus in a special assistant role to general manager Billy Eppler, according to an Orange County Register report.
Luke Walton: 'Not Concerned' With LaVar Ball's Criticism
Sports Illustrated - 22 Nov 2017 05:13
Luke Walton said he's not concerned with what his players' parents think of how the team is being coached.
Justin Pugh is feeding offensive line pounds of Thanksgiving food
New York Post - 22 Nov 2017 04:17
The Giants play on Thanksgiving, but that does not mean they have to forgo the holiday. There will be plenty to eat the next night, at Justin Pugh's apartment in Jersey City. "We got like 65 pounds of turkey,'' Pugh said...
Alabama has time and the No. 1 spot on its side
ESPN - 22 Nov 2017 04:00
The latest rankings keep the Tide in prime position for the playoff, even if they were to lose to No. 6 Auburn in the Iron Bowl. Miami improves to No. 2, but the options are dwindling for two-loss teams such as Ohio Stat...
In or out? Where The Post's Hall of Fame voters stand on steroids
New York Post - 22 Nov 2017 03:53
The Post asked 10 of our baseball Hall of Fame voters for their thoughts on Joe Morgan's letter released Tuesday that strongly opposes the induction of PED-linked ballplayers into Cooperstown: Larry Brooks As it is impos...
Denver Nuggets Forward Paul Millsap Will Undergo Wrist Surgery
Sports Illustrated - 22 Nov 2017 03:48
Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap will undergo surgery on his left wrist and be sidelined at least two to three months.
This is what Odell Beckham is doing behind the scenes
New York Post - 22 Nov 2017 03:45
He's out sight and out of mind for Giants fans. But Odell Beckham Jr., despite being shelved for the season since he blew out his left ankle in the Giants loss to the Chargers on Oct. 8, has remained a highly visible and...