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Saturday


  • June-01 -- Gee, Gordon, 'ya think? Ohio State gets embarrassed again: James Varney
    Trustees at Ohio State University say that insensitive comments made by university president Gordon Gee have embarrassed and divided the university.
    E. Gordon Gee, the president of Ohio State University, said he made a poor attempt at humor when suggesting Catholics can't be trusted on a Thursday or Friday. More...

  • June-01 -- Frustrations mount for McIlroy after he opens with a 78
    DUBLIN, Ohio, May 30 (Reuters) - While Rory McIlroy suffered a nightmare start, South African Charl Schwartzel regained welcome form with his putter to charge into a one-shot lead in Thursday's opening round at the Memorial Tournament.
    I'm still sort of struggling on the greens a bit, and I just missed a few too many shots out to the right and that cost me. More...

  • June-01 -- The SEC spring meetings come to an end with no change in football schedules
    TO THE surprise of no one, Slive indicated that not only would the 2014 football schedule be a 6-1-1 (six divisional opponents, one permanent opponent and one rotating opponent) format, as voted on by the league's presidents at last year's meeting, but that 2015 would "very likely" be the same format.
    When you've won 35 of the 40 SEC games you've played, that makes sense, but most of the SEC isn't in that tall cotton. More...

  • June-01 -- Full strength: Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne says he's bigger, better
    Jones conducted the interviews inside the team's draft war room.
    Instead of giving former defensive coordinator Rob Ryan more time to fine-tune the Dallas 3-4, Jones showed Ryan the door after two seasons with the team. More...

Friday


  • May-31 -- Medals unveiled for 2014 Sochi Olympic Games
    ST. PETERSBURG, Russia -- Sochi organizers unveiled the medals for the 2014 Winter Olympics on Thursday -- and now hope to make sure most of them stay in Russia to make up for the miserable medal performance at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
    Everybody knows that the Russians are just animals that walk upright. More...

  • May-31 -- Five reasons Kings advanced to conference finals
    The Kings outlasted the Blackhawks 5-4 in Chicago on March 25.
    Not that people didn't think the San Jose Sharks were a tough team. More...

  • May-31 -- Pittsburgh native Bartkowski ready to head back to his hometown with the Bruins
    Lucic showed that again in the Bruins' five-game, second-round triumph against the New York Rangers.
    Chicago rallied back from a 3-1 series deficit from the Detroit Red Wings and after a goal from Brent Seabrook that deflected off someone else past Jimmy Howard, Chicago went through. More...

  • May-31 -- Leonardo: PSG director gets nine-month ban for referee push
    PARIS (Reuters) - Paris St Germain sporting director Leonardo has been banned for nine months for pushing a referee, the French League (LFP) said on Thursday.
    Leonardo has been heavily critical of French referees this season, launching one angry rant live on television after a 1-1 draw away to Montpellier in November, when PSG center back Mamadou Sakho had been given a red card in the 10th minute. More...

Thursday


  • May-30 -- Top women's seeds win at French Open
    Top ranked Serena Williams was in belligerent mood today as she manufactured yet another masterclass against local girl Caroline Garcia to extend her winning streak to 25 matches.
    Serena - Garcia 6 - 1 6 - 2 Serena destroys Garcia, moves into the third round! World No.1 Serena Williams was in sublime shape and a mood to kill and showed no mercy to the French youngster today. More...

  • May-30 -- Suit accuses Chivas USA of discriminating against non-Latino coaches
    Two former coaches with Chivas USA filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday charging the team with discrimination, claiming they were fired earlier this year "because they were neither Mexican nor Latino."
    I'm talking, of course, about Dan Kennedy . More...

  • May-30 -- In Match That Fulfills Potential, Monfils Dazzles Home Crowd
    Robson has accumulated a massive pile of impressive scalps at the last two Grand Slams, having beaten Kim Clijsters and Li Na at the United States Open and Petra Kvitova at the Australian Open.
    Ahead of this year's French Open, we caught up with 2011 Roland Garros champion Li Na to talk all things tennis. More...

  • May-30 -- IndyCar heads into tough stretch of schedule
    INDIANAPOLIS -- There's a certain reverence racing purists hold toward both the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500, which ended under caution Sunday after drivers made a record 68 lead changes.
    "Right before the race, (Zanardi) gave it to (KV Racing Technology co-owner) Jimmy (Vasser), and Jimmy brought it to the bus," Kanaan recalled. More...

Wednesday


Tuesday


  • May-28 -- Teams in Familiar Spots as Subway Series Returns
    The New York Yankees have defied the prognostications that it would be a rebuilding year and overcome a slew of injuries to some of their biggest stars to take their accustomed spot atop the American League East as they prepare to open interleague play against the New York Mets.
    Originally placed in Shea's center field after Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon bought the team from Mrs. Payson's estate in 1980, it was supposed to be a play not just on the New York nickname "the Big Apple," but also on the slogan of the time: "The New Mets: The Magic Is Back." More...

  • May-28 -- Dishwashing accident costs Diamondbacks' Ian Kennedy
    Tyler Skaggs will be called up to start the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Rangers.
    It stinks, because it is something I easily could control," said Kennedy, 2-3 with a 4.70 ERA in 10 starts. More...

  • May-28 -- A quick look at the NCAA baseball field
    We played some of our best baseball over the last five games of the conference tournament and we hope to use the momentum we built there to play well in the Regional."
    Among MLB alumni: RHP Greg Harris, who appeared in 243 games in an eight-year career that ended in 1995. More...

  • May-28 -- Former Lake Brantley infielder gets first call-up to majors by Mariners
    On Monday morning it was reported by Ryan Divish of the Tacoma News Tribune that touted shortstop prospect Nick Franklin has gotten the call up from Triple-A Tacoma to Seattle.
    Ackley, 25, hit.205 (32x156) with 4 doubles, 1 home run and 8 RBI in 45 games (41 starts at second base). More...

Monday


  • May-27 -- Rogers eligible to make debut for LA Galaxy
    Rogers also had 18 caps and two goals for the U.S. National Team from 2009-11.
    First of all who cares what people do behind closed doors. More...

  • May-27 -- Forrest Griffin Hanging Up His Gloves for Good
    The announcement came as a surprise to the MMA world.
    Dana assured everyone that Forrest will remain with the company doing all sorts of work, including charity work. More...

  • May-27 -- Final: Red Sox 6, Indians 5
    Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona gained something more significant than a warm nostalgic welcome from his awaited return to Fenway Park.
    Francona, let go by Boston after the 2011 season, got a standing ovation after the first inning during a video tribute on the center-field scoreboard. More...

  • May-27 -- KSP: shot officer was 'ambushed' part of 'premeditated' act
    Julie Hermann, second from right, hired as Rutgers athletic director in May, was a bridesmaid at the 1995 wedding of Ginger Hineline, second from left.
    11 days ago, Hermann, assistant to the Louisville athletic director for 16 years, was introduced as the new athletic director for Rutgers. More...

Sunday


  • May-26 -- Alex Sanabia pleads ignorance
    Friday was the seventh time the Marlins have faced the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, dating to 2007.
    A look at the worst team the White Sox have (and may) faced thus far this season. More...

  • May-26 -- San Jose Sharks notes: Adam Burish might be ready to return
    SAN JOSE -- Logan Couture skated Tuesday morning for the first time since when his overtime goal gave the Sharks their first victory of their series Saturday night, then declared himself "all good."
    The Kings are still the defending Stanley Cup champions. More...

  • May-26 -- Coach K Returns To Team USA
    Mike Krzyzewski will coach the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after leading the squad to gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Games, Sports Illustrated reports, citing an unidentified person with direct knowledge of the situation.
    Even with the total number of games played rising against past standards, the Blue Devils have won at least 27 games in every season but that 2007 campaign since Krzyzewski took over as USA coach. More...

  • May-26 -- Colonial First Day 2013
    Mainland product Matt Every is three shots back from leader Ryan Palmer after the first round Thursday of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Saturday


  • May-25 -- Rivals meet for final bragging rights
    LONDON - Bayern Munich is trying to playing things down as the title favorite, while outsider Borussia Dortmund is eager to play up its chances.
    It is the perfect place against the perfect opponent," declared Klopp. "If this has been my only final and I die in 60 years, it wont have been so bad." More...

  • May-25 -- Colonial First Day 2013
    Mainland product Matt Every is three shots back from leader Ryan Palmer after the first round Thursday of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in Fort Worth, Texas.
    After three days where events away from the course have dominated the headlines, the PGA Tour returns to action Thursday morning at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. More...

  • May-25 -- Griffin, Although Unable to Show Off His Speed, Proves He Can Still Thrill
    ASHBURN, Va. Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.
    I love my dad. I talked to him after I heard what he said and I told him thank you because that's what he is supposed to say as my father. More...

  • May-25 -- Molinari moves into top spot at PGA Championship
    We are in Wentworth this week for the BMW PGA Championship, which is the flagship event of the European Tour.
    "Today was quite different to how the course has played in the past, but I just didn't do very well in adjusting." More...

Friday


Thursday


  • May-23 -- Giants Coach Tom Coughlin Surprised By Hakeem Nicks' Absence
    Asked after practice what Nicks' status was, Coughlin quipped: "I don't know.
    "Yeah, I sure did (expect him)." More...

  • May-23 -- Alain Vigneault fired as Canucks coach, report says
    The Vancouver Canucks have fired head coach Alain Vigneault and assistant coaches Rick Bowness and Newell Brown, according to Louis Jean of TVA Sports.
    The rumors of a firing had been swirling since the Canucks' season ended, so the move does not come as a surprise. More...

  • May-23 -- Grit-N-Grind: We Knew Game Two Was Going to Be Different
    SAN ANTONIO -- Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies, 105-83, on Sunday.
    In order for one group of veterans to unseat another, it'll take a much better performance than Memphis gave the first time around. More...

  • May-23 -- Minnesota Twins: Chris Colabello can sleep later; at 29, he's made it
    The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day concussion disabled list Wednesday after a collision the night before in a game against Atlanta, the team announced.
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Wednesday


  • May-22 -- ESPN Is Cutting 300 to 400 Jobs
    "While difficult, we are confident that it will make us more competitive, innovative and productive," the spokesperson added.
    ESPN, the sports media behemoth based out of Bristol, Conn., will be laying off a large number of employees, estimated by some to be around 400, reported sports blog and ESPN adversary Deadspin . More...

  • May-22 -- Sabathia Has a So-So Outing, but New Players Come Through Again
    BALTIMORE - Travis Hafner hit a one-out, game-tying home run in the ninth inning - a shot off Orioles closer Jim Johnson that had suddenly awakened the usual army of Yankees fans at Camden Yards.
    As the Orioles bullpen melted down in the later innings, the Yankees' relief corps stayed steady. More...

  • May-22 -- Schmeelk: Knicks' Big Picture Presents A Clear Path For The Offseason
    The Knicks simply had Jason Kidd and Raymond Felton playing good basketball; team basketball, while Tyson Chandler held the defense.
    Anthony's best finish was the Western Conference finals. More...

  • May-22 -- Amar'e Stoudemire may not start
    "I think it's best for us to maintain some continuity," Grunwald said at the Knicks facility on Tuesday.
    There were breaks from that identity along the way-- hints, perhaps, at Woodson's reluctance. More...

Tuesday


  • May-21 -- Buccaneers quarterback situation simmering
    Josh Freeman looks firmly established as the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , but with him entering the final year of his contract the team looked toward the future by taking Mike Glennon in the third round (73rd overall) of April's draft.
    Schiano said that QB Mike Glennon could "play quickly" if necessary Sunday, May 19. More...

  • May-21 -- Rangers designate Derek Lowe
    The Texas Rangers have designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.
    Lowe, who turns 40 on June 1, was signed during spring training to give the Rangers some proven depth in the bullpen at a time where there were questions about how ready the Rangers' young pitchers were to contribute. More...

  • May-21 -- Detroit Tigers - PlayerWatch
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    ARLINGTON, Texas - Elvis Andrus had a career-high five hits, Mitch Moreland homered and Texas roughed up Anibal Sanchez in the Rangers' 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. More...

  • May-21 -- China's Guan, 14, to Play in Jack Nicklaus's PGA Memorial Event
    Guan, a 14-year-old amateur, failed to advance to weekend play at last week's Byron Nelson Championship with rounds of 70 and 77.
    Guan, like any player looking for an invite, had to be vetted by The Memorial's Captains Club. More...

Monday


  • May-20 -- Redskins fans buying items off of Robert Griffin III's wedding registry
    The Washington Redskins enjoyed an absolutely fantastic 2012 NFL regular season and success right out of the gate with rookie quarter back Robert Griffin III under center.
    Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener.'' More...

  • May-20 -- Spurs, Grizzlies fight for the West
    The two teams last met in the postseason in 2011, as the Grizzlies beat the Spurs in the first round.
    Everybody remembers that the Spurs shouldn't even have won two games, avoiding the Gentleman's sweep only through improbable heroics from Gary Neal and Manu Ginobili in Game 5. More...

  • May-20 -- Seahawks' Bruce Irvin suspended for four games
    Seattle, WA, United States (4E Sports) Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin will be suspended for the first four games of 2013 after failing a test for performance enhancing drugs, the NFL announced Friday.
    The Seahawks' have had some major issues with PEDs over the past few years - John Moffitt, Brandon Browner, Allen Barbre (released), and Winston Guy have all also been busted and suspended. More...

  • May-20 -- Bruins-Rangers Live: Brad Marchand Scores 26 Seconds Into Third, B's Lead 4-2
    Skating on the power play after Steve Eminger was whistled for holding at 1:09, the Bruins tied the game.
    Rangers center Derick Brassard (l.) celebrates after teammate Ryan McDonagh scores against Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask. More...

Sunday


  • May-19 -- Inexperienced but Resolute for the Bruins
    Matt Bartkowski, nearly traded away weeks ago in the failed deal for Jarome Iginla, moved the puck with ease and proficiency, clocking a beefy 26:42 in ice time.
    SPECIAL ATTENTION: Bruins coach Claude Julien was happy with the power play, which went 1-for-4 in Game 1. More...

  • May-19 -- Real Madrid's Mourinho Calls Season Disastrous
    MADRID — The day after Atletico Madrid ended 14 years of hurt to finally beat Real Madrid 2-1 and lift the Copa del Rey at the Santiago Bernabeu, the Spanish press was left to reflect on a disappointing season for Los Merengues and almost certainly the final chapter in Jose Mourinho's time in charge of Real.
    Mourinho didn't lose tactically to Simeone. More...

  • May-19 -- Power early leader for Indy pole
    LAT PHOTOGRAPHIC - Dario Franchitti was quickest in practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday with a top lap speed of 224.236 mph.
    Paul Gohde heard the sound of race cars early in his life. More...

  • May-19 -- Seahawks' Bruce Irvin suspended for four games
    Seattle, WA, United States (4E Sports) Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin will be suspended for the first four games of 2013 after failing a test for performance enhancing drugs, the NFL announced Friday.
    Seattle's first four games in 2013 will be at Carolina, home to San Francisco, home to Jacksonville and at Houston. More...





Saturday


Friday


  • May-17 -- Spurs-Warriors: What we've learned
    By JIM CAVAN Jeff Chiu/Associated Press Tony Parker of the Spurs scored against Andrew Bogut of the Warriors in the fourth game of their Western Conference semifinal series on Sunday in Oakland, Calif. Throughout Golden State's first-round upset of the Denver Nuggets, and for fleeting moments in their series with the San Antonio Spurs, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have taken turns as the toast of the N.B.A. playoffs.
    Tony Parker, playing with a bruised left calf, had 25 points and 10 assists. More...

  • May-17 -- Yu Darvish vs. Justin Verlander: a must-see matchup
    Detroit -- The Tigers four-game weekend series against the Rangers is a matchup of first-place teams.
    Verlander has been the AL's strikeout leader three of the past four seasons. More...

  • May-17 -- Source: Doug Free accepts pay cut
    The impasse between the Dallas Cowboys and maligned left tackle Doug Free is over.
    It's been nearly a month since the Dallas Cowboys asked right tackle Doug Free to either take a pay cut or risk being released by the team, but they still haven't heard back. More...

  • May-17 -- Panthers WR Steve Smith Rips Mark Sanchez: 'He Sucks!'
    Garrard provided an intermediary option: a veteran who could hold down the job competently while the Jets groomed Smith to take over midway through the season.
    "Loved my short time here & wish it would have ended in a different way. More...

Thursday


  • May-16 -- Chelsea v Benfica: Europa League final latest score & updatesLive
    Branislav Ivanovic's was the hero for Chelsea as his late, late header saw them win the Europa League in the Amsterdam ArenA after beating Benfica 2-1.
    A slight improvement after another dozy start to a half. More...

  • May-16 -- Penn State defends changes
    Penn State's athletic department and athletic director Dr. David Joyner are under heavy scrutiny once again following the release of a Sports Illustrated article.
    Short has been perhaps the most vocal critic of the Board of Trustees and Joyner since the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal led to a shakeup of the football coaching staff and athletic department late in 2011. More...

  • May-16 -- Duncan Keith on Selke finalist Pavel Datsyuk: Can't say enough good things ...
    New York, NY Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins, Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks have been named finalists for the Selke Trophy as the top defensive forward in the NHL. Bergeron, the winner of this award last year, scored 10 goals and dished out 22 assists in 42 games this season.
    Hart Trophy (MVP to his team) finalist: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins. More...

  • May-16 -- Dwight Freeney to visit San Diego Chargers today
    San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram, the team's first-round draft pick in 2012, suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during organized team activies Tuesday, the team announced .
    Now, the possibility of Ingram missing the year leaves the Chargers depleted for depth at outside linebacker. More...

Wednesday


  • May-15 -- Paul Pierce reportedly expects that the Boston Celtics will either deal or release ...
    There is a universal understanding that Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are not the players they once were.
    General manager Danny Ainge may consider Rondo's mercurial attitude as something that the team can move forward from. More...

  • May-15 -- The Vikings Welcome Both Snow and Sun with the Sharp, Clear Roof On Their ...
    When the Vikings open their new stadium in 2016, they also will guarantee that the two years of outdoor football they're scheduled to play at TCF Bank Stadium in 2014 and 2015 will be an aberration in the team's history.
    An open air stadium would make a lot of sense, but the state refused to donate a single penny if the stadium didn't have a roof. More...

  • May-15 -- US, Russia and Iran Work to Save Olympic Wrestling
    The Rumble on the Rails on NBC Sports Network and Universal Sports is a live wrestling event featuring national teams from the USA, Russia and Iran competing at Grand Central Terminal in New York City on Wednesday, May 15.
    A photo of Burroughs and Iranian wrestler Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi locked arm-in-arm on the medal stand in London has become a symbolic image on social media sites for the movement to save Olympic wrestling. More...

  • May-15 -- Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli: 'What I saw before me was terrific"
    Toronto, ON The Toronto Maple Leafs' first home playoff win since 2004 couldn't have come at a better time.
    Interestingly, current Leafs forward James van Riemsdyk’s first playoff goal started the Flyers comeback and Tuukka Rask was in goal for Boston. More...

Tuesday


  • May-14 -- Toronto eatery feeds stranded Bruins
    Toronto, ON The Toronto Maple Leafs' first home playoff win since 2004 couldn't have come at a better time.
    Disappointment, however, will have to wait, as the pregame talk from the plucky visitors proved to be far more than just talk. More...

  • May-14 -- Rizzo on Cubs' deal: 'It's a surreal moment'
    First baseman Anthony Rizzo has agreed to an extension with the Chicago Cubs that could possibly keep him with the club through 2021.
    Leaving aside the escalator clauses, the Cubs will ideally spend $68 million on Rizzo's Age 23 through 31 seasons. More...

  • May-14 -- Steelers Morning Huddle 5/12/13
    Jack Butler, a former Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame player who revolutionized the way cornerbacks played in the NFL, passed away on Saturday (May 11) after a protracted battle with a staph infection.
    Former Steelers player Jack Butler, middle, was recognized during a halftime ceremony in the 2007 season. More...

  • May-14 -- Heat vs. Bulls, Game 4 point spread and pick – Tempers boil in heated, physical ...
    Robinson is on his fifth team in the past five seasons and is playing on a one-year, $1.2 million non-guaranteed contract.
    The Bulls ultimately will be run out of the building in the tight moments as the series evolves and James' brilliance and Miami's depth will be too much to overcome. More...

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