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newLeBron, Irving among ailing Cavs going into Game 4 – ESPN

LeBron, Irving among ailing Cavs going into Game 4 - ESPN

ESPNLeBron, Irving among ailing Cavs going into Game 4ESPNINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James said there’s “no rest for the weary” after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 114-111 overtime win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks…

17 mins ago, 25 May 15, 11:10pm

newPreview: Red Sox at Twins – Reuters

Preview: Red Sox at Twins - Reuters

ESPNPreview: Red Sox at TwinsReutersMike Napoli is warming up fast after a rough start to the season and looks to stay red hot when his Boston Red Sox visit the surging Minnesota Twins on Monday for the opener of a three-game series. Napoli, who was…

20 mins ago, 25 May 15, 11:07pm

newNBA Playoffs 2015: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 4, live … – AL.com

NBA Playoffs 2015: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 4, live ... - AL.com

AL.comNBA Playoffs 2015: Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Game 4, live …AL.comThe Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, right, drives the ball around the Houston Rockets’ Terrence Jones in the first half of an NBA western conference champi…

24 mins ago, 25 May 15, 11:03pm

newA reluctant spotlight shines on Bill Tierney for Denver’s title run – ESPN

A reluctant spotlight shines on Bill Tierney for Denver's title run - ESPN

ESPNA reluctant spotlight shines on Bill Tierney for Denver’s title runESPNPHILADELPHIA — In an epic moment for his sport, for his program and for his own career, Denver lacrosse coach Bill Tierney did not make like Bob Valvano, seeking out someone…

41 mins ago, 25 May 15, 10:46pm

newYoenis Cespedes questions A’s: ‘Don’t they want to win a championship?’ – USA TODAY

Yoenis Cespedes questions A's: 'Don't they want to win a championship?' - USA TODAY

USA TODAYYoenis Cespedes questions A’s: ‘Don’t they want to win a championship?’USA TODAYOAKLAND – Upon arriving at the O.co Coliseum on Monday morning, Detroit Tigers outfielder Yoenis Cespedes made a point of visiting the Oakland Athletics clubho…

46 mins ago, 25 May 15, 10:41pm

newYoung Lightning on brink of acing another playoff test – USA TODAY

Young Lightning on brink of acing another playoff test - USA TODAY

USA TODAYYoung Lightning on brink of acing another playoff testUSA TODAYTAMPA BAY — The Tampa Bay Lightning’s strenuous climb through the playoffs this spring has been the NHL’s version of a work-study program. Because several of Tampa Bay’s key yo…

47 mins ago, 25 May 15, 10:40pm

 
 
NFL

Jim Schwartz to serve as consultant for NFL officials – CBSSports.com

Jim Schwartz to serve as consultant for NFL officials - CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comJim Schwartz to serve as consultant for NFL officialsCBSSports.com2015 will be Schwartz’s first year out of the NFL’s coaching and scouting ranks since breaking into the NFL in 1993. In his time spent in the NFL, Schwartz has worked for…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:35pm

UAB football lives on with nine NFL players – AL.com

UAB football lives on with nine NFL players - AL.com

AL.comUAB football lives on with nine NFL playersAL.comWhile the debate continues about the UAB football program after the Blazers were disbanded following the 2014 season, the school still has a presence in the National Football League with nine for…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:06pm

Madden: Super Bowl will haunt Pete Carroll forever – NFL.com

Madden: Super Bowl will haunt Pete Carroll forever - NFL.com

Los Angeles TimesMadden: Super Bowl will haunt Pete Carroll foreverNFL.comGetting to the Super Bowl is hard. Then getting that close and losing has to be tough, because we only remember the winners of the Super Bowl. One of the biggest gaps in sports…

5 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:58pm

Ray McDonald arrested on domestic violence charges – NFL.com

Ray McDonald arrested on domestic violence charges - NFL.com

Fox NewsRay McDonald arrested on domestic violence chargesNFL.comChicago Bears defensive tackle Ray McDonald was arrested at 7 a.m. on Monday for domestic violence and child endangerment charges, Santa Clara law enforcement officials have confirmed t…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:53pm

Mike Shanahan: Injuries aren’t behind RGIII’s struggles – NFL.com

Mike Shanahan: Injuries aren't behind RGIII's struggles - NFL.com

CBSSports.comMike Shanahan: Injuries aren’t behind RGIII’s strugglesNFL.com”But he hasn’t done things that the NFL asks you to do, and it does take some growing pains to go through that. “All quarterbacks do — you take a look at (John) Elway, you ta…

7 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:41pm

Kubiak: Post-TD playcalling ‘will change a great deal’ – NFL.com

Kubiak: Post-TD playcalling 'will change a great deal' - NFL.com

ESPN (blog)Kubiak: Post-TD playcalling ‘will change a great deal’NFL.comBroncos coach Gary Kubiak is preparing for changes in the wake of the NFL’s new extra point and two-point conversion rules. Play NFL Fantasy Football! Last week, owners approved…

7 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:03pm

 
 
NBA

Was Al Horford’s ejection in Game 3 the worst call in NBA playoff history? – Washington Post (blog)

Was Al Horford's ejection in Game 3 the worst call in NBA playoff history? - Washington Post (blog)

Washington Post (blog)Was Al Horford’s ejection in Game 3 the worst call in NBA playoff history?Washington Post (blog)Toward the end of the first half of Sunday night’s crucial Game 3 between the Cavaliers and Hawks, Atlanta’s Al Horford got tangled…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:29pm

2015 NBA Draft: 1st-Round Selection Order, Analyzing Top Upperclassmen … – Bleacher Report

2015 NBA Draft: 1st-Round Selection Order, Analyzing Top Upperclassmen ... - Bleacher Report

Bleacher Report2015 NBA Draft: 1st-Round Selection Order, Analyzing Top Upperclassmen …Bleacher ReportThe 2015 NBA draft continues the trend of classes being headlined by freshmen sensations making a quick leap from college and international prospe…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:44pm

NBA Mock Draft 2015: Projections and Predictions for Top Point Guard Prospects – Bleacher Report

NBA Mock Draft 2015: Projections and Predictions for Top Point Guard Prospects - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportNBA Mock Draft 2015: Projections and Predictions for Top Point Guard ProspectsBleacher ReportWelcome to the new age of the NBA: an era dominated by spacing the floor, strong outside shooting and, perhaps most importantly, points guards…

5 hours ago, 25 May 15, 6:37pm

2015 NBA mock drafts: Trail Blazers select Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Montrezl … – OregonLive.com

2015 NBA mock drafts: Trail Blazers select Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Montrezl ... - OregonLive.com

OregonLive.com2015 NBA mock drafts: Trail Blazers select Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Montrezl …OregonLive.comThe 2015 NBA draft is officially one month away. The draft is set for June 25 in Brooklyn and there is stilly plenty of time for things to cha…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:59pm

Warriors eye finishing touch in West finals – ESPN

Warriors eye finishing touch in West finals - ESPN

CBSSports.comWarriors eye finishing touch in West finalsESPNThe Rockets just showed an admirable amount of resilience in the last round, when they became just the ninth team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in an NBA playoff series. But Golden State has bee…

8 hours ago, 25 May 15, 3:32pm

Warriors vs. Rockets, NBA playoffs 2015: Time, TV schedule and live streaming – SB Nation

Warriors vs. Rockets, NBA playoffs 2015: Time, TV schedule and live streaming - SB Nation

USA TODAYWarriors vs. Rockets, NBA playoffs 2015: Time, TV schedule and live streamingSB NationThe Golden State Warriors have the brooms ready. After dominating Game 3 in Houston, 115-80, the Warriors have a 3-0 lead over the Houston Rockets in the W…

10 hours ago, 25 May 15, 1:27pm

 
 
MLB

newRoyals’ Jeremy Guthrie has one of the worst starts in MLB history – Yahoo Sports (blog)

Royals' Jeremy Guthrie has one of the worst starts in MLB history - Yahoo Sports (blog)

Yahoo Sports (blog)Royals’ Jeremy Guthrie has one of the worst starts in MLB historyYahoo Sports (blog)This is certainly not a record Royals right-hander Jeremy Guthrie wanted next to his name. Guthrie took the mound for Kansas City on Monday afterno…

29 mins ago, 25 May 15, 10:58pm

Davis nearly loses HR for not touching plate – MLB.com

Davis nearly loses HR for not touching plate - MLB.com

MLB.comDavis nearly loses HR for not touching plateMLB.comMILWAUKEE — A mere formality nearly turned into a few tense moments Monday for Brewers left fielder Khris Davis, who endured a replay review of more than three minutes before his first-inning…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:30pm

2015 MLB Draft First Round Mock, May 25 Edition – RantSports

2015 MLB Draft First Round Mock, May 25 Edition - RantSports

RantSports2015 MLB Draft First Round Mock, May 25 EditionRantSportsAlthough the MLB draft doesn’t receive the national attention that the NFL and NBA drafts do, it’s still an exciting time, especially for the draft hopefuls. There will be many lives…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:21pm

MLB power rankings: Surprise, surprise – U-T San Diego

MLB power rankings: Surprise, surprise - U-T San Diego

U-T San DiegoMLB power rankings: Surprise, surpriseU-T San DiegoThe Giants, not the offseason darling Padres, is the team making the biggest noise in the NL West as of late. The Royals are proving last year was no fluke. The Rays are the only beast i…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:01pm

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top 10 Pickups for MLB Week 8 – Bleacher Report

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top 10 Pickups for MLB Week 8 - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportFantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top 10 Pickups for MLB Week 8Bleacher ReportWhen it comes to top shortstop prospect Carlos Correa, it may be time to reach. 3.5K. Reads. 1. Comments. A new week, another batch of waiver-wire additions just…

7 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:31pm

 
 
NHL

newTwice-paralyzed hockey player is on road to find a cure – Boston Globe (subscription)

Twice-paralyzed hockey player is on road to find a cure - Boston Globe (subscription)

Boston Globe (subscription)Twice-paralyzed hockey player is on road to find a cureBoston Globe (subscription)He played for Team Massachusetts, and NHL scouts noticed his speed. But then, with lightning quickness, his life changed. In a bizarre twist…

10 mins ago, 25 May 15, 11:17pm

Ranking the 10 Best Power-Play Specialists in the 2015 NHL Draft – Bleacher Report

Ranking the 10 Best Power-Play Specialists in the 2015 NHL Draft - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportRanking the 10 Best Power-Play Specialists in the 2015 NHL DraftBleacher ReportAmong the exceptional crop of prospects for the 2015 NHL draft, there are several outstanding special teams players. These young men are good at even streng…

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:04pm

Maple Leafs sign forward Carrick to one-year contract – NHL.com

Maple Leafs sign forward Carrick to one-year contract - NHL.com

NHL.comMaple Leafs sign forward Carrick to one-year contractNHL.comThe Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that the hockey club has signed forward Sam Carrick to a one-year contract. Carrick, 23 … Carrick was originally drafted by the Maple Leafs…

5 hours ago, 25 May 15, 6:22pm

Treasurer Joe Hockey grilled during solo Q and A appearance – 9news.com.au

Treasurer Joe Hockey grilled during solo Q and A appearance - 9news.com.au

9news.com.auTreasurer Joe Hockey grilled during solo Q and A appearance9news.com.auHost Tony Jones then asked Mr Hockey about a News Corp Australia article saying Mr Hockey had claimed more than $100,000 in allowances relating to a house owned by his…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:40pm

Family, hockey mean everything to Blackhawks’ Brandon Saad – Chicago Tribune

Family, hockey mean everything to Blackhawks' Brandon Saad - Chicago Tribune

Chicago TribuneFamily, hockey mean everything to Blackhawks’ Brandon SaadChicago TribuneThe Hawks did so in the second round of the 2011 NHL draft, and two years later he was skating on the top line with Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa, helping lead…

8 hours ago, 25 May 15, 3:13pm

 
 
College Football

BCS Team RWB Vets and Families Tour Ag Memorials – Bryan-College Station Eagle

BCS Team RWB Vets and Families Tour Ag MemorialsBryan-College Station EagleA small but spirited group of people gathered in the northwest corner of the Bush Library parking lot Sunday morning for BCS Team RWB’s (Red, White and Blue) Ruck Around Campu…

18 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:04am

Barclays Receives $14.00 Consensus Price Target from Analysts (NYSE:BCS) – sleekmoney

Barclays Receives $14.00 Consensus Price Target from Analysts (NYSE:BCS)sleekmoneyBarclays logo Barclays (NYSE:BCS) has earned a consensus rating of “Buy” from the twenty-two analysts that are currently covering the stock, Stock Ratings News repo…

1 day ago, 24 May 15, 12:53pm

BCS Chamber of Commerce – Upcoming Events – KBTX

BCS Chamber of Commerce - Upcoming Events - KBTX

KBTXBCS Chamber of Commerce – Upcoming EventsKBTXA) MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON – Thursday, May 28, 2015 @ the College Station Hilton, beginning at 11:30am ending at 1:00pm, highlighting the Read by 3rd Program that the Chamber has endorsed. Major Sponsors i…

3 days ago, 22 May 15, 12:18pm

Barclays Receives “Buy” Rating from Deutsche Bank (BCS) – Dakota Financial News

Barclays Receives "Buy" Rating from Deutsche Bank (BCS) - Dakota Financial News

Telegraph.co.ukBarclays Receives “Buy” Rating from Deutsche Bank (BCS)Dakota Financial NewsBarclays logo Deutsche Bank reaffirmed their buy rating on shares of Barclays (NYSE:BCS) in a research note issued to investors on Thursday. Deutsche Bank has…

4 days ago, 21 May 15, 5:25pm

How Much the Banks Were Fined This Week – BCS, C, JPM, RBS, UBS, BAC – Money Morning

How Much the Banks Were Fined This Week – BCS, C, JPM, RBS, UBS, BAC - Money Morning

Money MorningHow Much the Banks Were Fined This Week – BCS, C, JPM, RBS, UBS, BACMoney MorningBCS, C, JPM, and RBS pleaded guilty Wednesday to manipulating prices for U.S. dollars and euros. According to The Wall Street Journal, that’s a $500 billi…

4 days ago, 21 May 15, 5:21pm

 
 
NASCAR

Bruton Smith reflects on election to NASCAR Hall of Fame – NBCSports.com

Bruton Smith reflects on election to NASCAR Hall of Fame - NBCSports.com

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:01pm

WATCH LIVE: NASCAR America at 5 pm ET: Carl… – NBCSports.com

WATCH LIVE: NASCAR America at 5 pm ET: Carl…NBCSports.comThe biggest weekend in motorsports has come and gone and NASCAR America revisits all of it in today’s episode, which airs from 5 to 6 p.m. ET. Dave Briggs hosts from our Stamford (Conn.) stud…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:31pm

Taya Kyle Honored at NASCAR Event – People Magazine

Taya Kyle Honored at NASCAR Event - People Magazine

People MagazineTaya Kyle Honored at NASCAR EventPeople MagazineTaya Kyle was honored Sunday before the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina, where she became the first woman to receive the racetrack’s annual Stonew…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:00pm

Franklin man accused of choking fiancee over NASCAR-IndyCar dispute – Indianapolis Star

Franklin man accused of choking fiancee over NASCAR-IndyCar dispute - Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis StarFranklin man accused of choking fiancee over NASCAR-IndyCar disputeIndianapolis StarTrash talk over NASCAR versus IndyCar may have led to a domestic violence situation Sunday, according to a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office news relea…

5 hours ago, 25 May 15, 6:54pm

Fantasy NASCAR Picks for FedEx 400 at Dover – Bleacher Report

Fantasy NASCAR Picks for FedEx 400 at Dover - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportFantasy NASCAR Picks for FedEx 400 at DoverBleacher ReportThe NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will travel to Dover, Delaware, this week for the FedEx 400 Benefiting Autism Speaks. A one-mile oval with high banking on a concrete surface, Dover…

8 hours ago, 25 May 15, 3:12pm

 
 
Boxing

newWhy former UFC heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski isn’t pining for a title shot – Yahoo Sports (blog)

Why former UFC heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski isn't pining for a title shot - Yahoo Sports (blog)

Yahoo Sports (blog)Why former UFC heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski isn’t pining for a title shotYahoo Sports (blog)LAS VEGAS – For being a former UFC heavyweight champion in the midst of an unlikely career resurgence, Andrei Arlovski’s nonchalant…

1 hour ago, 25 May 15, 10:22pm

Chris Weidman’s critics are missing the boat; UFC middleweight champ is no fluke – Yahoo Sports

Chris Weidman's critics are missing the boat; UFC middleweight champ is no fluke - Yahoo Sports

Yahoo SportsChris Weidman’s critics are missing the boat; UFC middleweight champ is no flukeYahoo SportsAnd yet, this was essentially how things played out when Chris Weidman defeated Vitor Belfort to retain his UFC middleweight title Saturday night.…

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:08pm

Anthony Joshua is a ‘hype job’, says Kevin Johnson ahead of heavyweight clash … – Mirror.co.uk

Anthony Joshua is a 'hype job', says Kevin Johnson ahead of heavyweight clash ... - Mirror.co.uk

Mirror.co.ukAnthony Joshua is a ‘hype job’, says Kevin Johnson ahead of heavyweight clash …Mirror.co.ukAnthony Joshua has been dismissed as a “hype job” by Kevin Johnson ahead of their clash on Saturday at London’s O2. The former world heavyweight…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:15pm

Like it or not, Daniel Cormier is the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion – SportingNews.com

Like it or not, Daniel Cormier is the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion - SportingNews.com

SportingNews.comLike it or not, Daniel Cormier is the undisputed UFC light heavyweight championSportingNews.comFor the first time in four years, there is a UFC light heavyweight champion not named Jon Jones. On Saturday night in the main event of UFC…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:14pm

Khan vs Algieri, Brook vs Gavin, Mendoza vs Melindo, more: Boxing fight times … – Bad Left Hook

Khan vs Algieri, Brook vs Gavin, Mendoza vs Melindo, more: Boxing fight times …Bad Left Hook… his 2012 draw with Antonio Tarver. This will be Kayode’s return to cruiserweight after three fights as a heavyweight. … This is a flyweight title main…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:24pm

 
 
Golf

Golf rounds, attendance rise at Wichita’s public courses – Wichita Eagle

Golf rounds, attendance rise at Wichita's public courses - Wichita Eagle

Wichita EagleGolf rounds, attendance rise at Wichita’s public coursesWichita EagleRounds are up at all of the golf courses at the end of the first quarter, officials say. The numbers are encouraging to Troy Hendricks, city golf division manager and P…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:39pm

This Week in Golf — May 28-31 – TheNewsTribune.com

This Week in Golf -- May 28-31 - TheNewsTribune.com

Vancouver Sun (blog)This Week in Golf — May 28-31TheNewsTribune.comFormer Masters champion Mike Weir was the story early on, but ended two back after a closing 67. That was Weir’s first top-10 since 2010 and his best finish since ending second at th…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:30pm

World Golf Rankings qualify 24 players for U.S. Open – FOXSports.com

World Golf Rankings qualify 24 players for U.S. Open - FOXSports.com

Q13 FOXWorld Golf Rankings qualify 24 players for U.S. OpenFOXSports.comByeong-Hun An earned a spot in this year’s U.S. Open at Chambers Bay courtesy of his victory at the BMW PGA Championship. An, who is now ranked 54th in the Official World Golf Ra…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:51pm

Golf Tidbits: Winning majors now old hat for Monty – SunHerald.com

Golf Tidbits: Winning majors now old hat for MontySunHerald.comThose results nearly match his totals from the PGA Tour, where he had 10 top-3s and 24 top-10s in 139 career events played. Those totals are impressive, … He was also the captain for th…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:38pm

SDSU rides momentum into NCAA golf – U-T San Diego

SDSU rides momentum into NCAA golf - U-T San Diego

U-T San DiegoSDSU rides momentum into NCAA golfU-T San DiegoIn large part because of Schauffele’s resilience and fine play this spring, SDSU is back in the national championship, which begins Friday at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Fla. This…

7 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:46pm

 
 
Soccer

Dozens involved in fight at soccer match – 9NEWS.com

Dozens involved in fight at soccer match - 9NEWS.com

9NEWS.comDozens involved in fight at soccer match9NEWS.comPolice say the fight broke out between players and the crowd during a soccer game. While preliminary reports indicated that some people involved in the fight were armed, DPD says these proved…

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:01pm

For Women’s World Cup, U.S. Soccer Fans Kick It Up A Notch – NPR

For Women's World Cup, U.S. Soccer Fans Kick It Up A Notch - NPR

NPRFor Women’s World Cup, U.S. Soccer Fans Kick It Up A NotchNPRSoccer fans are replacing their favorite club jerseys for national colors as the best female players in the world prepare to face off in Canada for World Cup 2015, which starts on June 6…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:00pm

Executive Committee meets ahead of 65th FIFA Congress – FIFA.com

Executive Committee meets ahead of 65th FIFA Congress - FIFA.com

FIFA.comExecutive Committee meets ahead of 65th FIFA CongressFIFA.comChaired by FIFA President Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee held its second meeting of the year today at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, ahead of the upcoming 65th FIFA Congress (28…

5 hours ago, 25 May 15, 6:17pm

Norwich back in Premier League after winning playoff final – Washington Times

Norwich back in Premier League after winning playoff final - Washington Times

Washington TimesNorwich back in Premier League after winning playoff finalWashington TimesMiddlesbrough’s Belgium player Jelle Vossen attempts an overhead kick as he is marked by Norwich City’s French player Sebastien Bassong during their Sky Bet Cha…

7 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:09pm

Premier League End-of-Season Awards – Bleacher Report

Premier League End-of-Season Awards - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportPremier League End-of-Season AwardsBleacher ReportThe 2014-15 Premier League season is in the books, and no sooner has the curtain come down than the end-of-season awards ceremony begins at B/R. We decipher the campaign as a whole, cro…

8 hours ago, 25 May 15, 3:47pm

 
 
Cricket

newNews, 13 hours ago Pakistan rings in changes for Zimbabwe ODIs – International Cricket Council

News, 13 hours ago Pakistan rings in changes for Zimbabwe ODIs - International Cricket Council

International Cricket CouncilNews, 13 hours ago Pakistan rings in changes for Zimbabwe ODIsInternational Cricket CouncilPakistan rings in changes for Zimbabwe ODIs – Cricket News. Pakistan was stretched by Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 Internationa…

24 mins ago, 25 May 15, 11:04pm

New England cricket jumper draws fire from traditionalists – Telegraph.co.uk

New England cricket jumper draws fire from traditionalists - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.ukNew England cricket jumper draws fire from traditionalistsTelegraph.co.ukThe new jumper which has traditionalists up in arms, has cable knit up to the chest and then plain knit upwards, and is white except for a red trim along the bott…

5 hours ago, 25 May 15, 6:41pm

Cricket-Test Series England v New Zealand scoreboard – Reuters UK

Cricket-Test Series England v New Zealand scoreboardReuters UKMay 25 (Infostrada Sports) – Scoreboard at close of play on the fifth day in the first Test between England and New Zealand on Monday in London, England England 1st innings 389 (J. Root 98…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:31pm

IPL 8: Ricky Ponting Overshadows ‘Mentor’ Sachin Tendulkar as Mumbai Indians … – NDTVSports.com

IPL 8: Ricky Ponting Overshadows 'Mentor' Sachin Tendulkar as Mumbai Indians ... - NDTVSports.com

NDTVSports.comIPL 8: Ricky Ponting Overshadows ‘Mentor’ Sachin Tendulkar as Mumbai Indians …NDTVSports.comIPL Final Highlights | Scorecard. Mumbai Indians crushed Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs in a one-sided final at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, th…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:20pm

Trevor Bayliss expertise in white-ball cricket a fine fit for England – The Guardian (blog)

Trevor Bayliss expertise in white-ball cricket a fine fit for England - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog)Trevor Bayliss expertise in white-ball cricket a fine fit for EnglandThe Guardian (blog)When the former New South Wales batsman Trevor Bayliss joined the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL franchise as head coach in 2012, they were undergoi…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:07pm

 
 
FIFA World Cup

newRobot learns skills through trial and error, like you do – Engadget

Robot learns skills through trial and error, like you do - Engadget

EngadgetRobot learns skills through trial and error, like you doEngadgetAs a rule, robots have to learn through explicit instruction, whether it’s through new programming, watching videos or holding their hands. UC Berkeley’s BRETT (Berkeley Robot fo…

1 hour ago, 25 May 15, 10:07pm

ECB error spurs questions about policy disclosures – MarketWatch

ECB error spurs questions about policy disclosuresMarketWatchThe central bank blamed a “procedural error” for last Monday’s incident, in which ECB executive board member Benoît Coeuré gave fresh details of the central bank’s bond-buying stimulus pl…

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:09pm

The Phantom Punch Hits 50: Ali, Liston & Boxing’s Most Controversial Fight Ever – Bleacher Report

The Phantom Punch Hits 50: Ali, Liston & Boxing's Most Controversial Fight Ever - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportThe Phantom Punch Hits 50: Ali, Liston & Boxing’s Most Controversial Fight EverBleacher ReportIn the immediate aftermath, as chaos reigned, the small crowd of just over 4,000 fight fans in Lewiston, Maine, let their voices be heard. Th…

7 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:54pm

French Open 2015 Schedule: Replay TV Coverage, Live Stream for Monday’s … – Bleacher Report

French Open 2015 Schedule: Replay TV Coverage, Live Stream for Monday's ... - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportFrench Open 2015 Schedule: Replay TV Coverage, Live Stream for Monday’s …Bleacher ReportMost matches went along as anticipated, as the tournament’s top stars had little trouble advancing to the second round, paving the way for a coup…

9 hours ago, 25 May 15, 2:19pm

Netherlands cemetery looking for photos, stories of Michigan soldiers buried there – MLive.com

Netherlands cemetery looking for photos, stories of Michigan soldiers buried there - MLive.com

MLive.comNetherlands cemetery looking for photos, stories of Michigan soldiers buried thereMLive.comThe 10,023 soldiers — including 482 with Michigan ties — at the World War II Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial were honored by Dutch Prime…

11 hours ago, 25 May 15, 12:18pm

 

 

Cycling

newToronto cycling advocates want ‘the Idaho Stop’ made law – Globalnews.ca

Toronto cycling advocates want 'the Idaho Stop' made law - Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.caToronto cycling advocates want ‘the Idaho Stop’ made lawGlobalnews.caWATCH ABOVE: Toronto cycling advocates calling for legal ability to run, roll through stop signs in residential areas. Mark Carcasole reports. TORONTO — Cycling advoc…

45 mins ago, 25 May 15, 10:43pm

newElite cycling events will bring top athletes to Winston-Salem this week – Winston-Salem Journal

Elite cycling events will bring top athletes to Winston-Salem this week - Winston-Salem Journal

Winston-Salem JournalElite cycling events will bring top athletes to Winston-Salem this weekWinston-Salem JournalThe pro criterium is one of 17 on the National Criterium Calendar and the pro road race is one of eight on the National Race Calendar est…

57 mins ago, 25 May 15, 10:31pm

newTour of Somerville cycling series draws field of champions (PHOTOS) – NJ.com

Tour of Somerville cycling series draws field of champions (PHOTOS) - NJ.com

NJ.comTour of Somerville cycling series draws field of champions (PHOTOS)NJ.comSOMERVILLE — Dubbed “the Kentucky Derby of cycling,” this year’s Tour de Somerville cycling series drew a crowd of riders that organizers estimated included 100 national…

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:48pm

newFoster takes on cycling challenge – Eurosport

Foster takes on cycling challenge - Eurosport

Birmingham MailFoster takes on cycling challengeEurosportBut he has been in remission for 10 years and will cycle to Paris as a warm-up for his main event, ‘Le Tour – One Day Ahead’, when he will lead a team of amateur cyclists on the 3,300km Tour de…

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:45pm

“Gutted” Porte pulls out of the Giro d’Italia – SBS

"Gutted" Porte pulls out of the Giro d'Italia - SBS

SBS”Gutted” Porte pulls out of the Giro d’ItaliaSBSPorte will now turn his attention to preparing for the Tour de France where is he is expected to ride in support of 2013 champion Chris Froome. “The plan for me now is to take some time off the bik…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:04pm

 

Tennis

newSloane Stephens and Frances Tiafoe Take Similar Joy From Differing Results at … – New York Times

Sloane Stephens and Frances Tiafoe Take Similar Joy From Differing Results at ... - New York Times

Bleacher ReportSloane Stephens and Frances Tiafoe Take Similar Joy From Differing Results at …New York Times“I think for me in this moment I feel really good about my tennis, and I feel really good about the place that I’m in. I’m happy, you know…

1 hour ago, 25 May 15, 10:24pm

newJamie Loeb of North Carolina Is NCAA Tennis Champ – ABC News

Jamie Loeb of North Carolina Is NCAA Tennis ChampABC NewsJamie Loeb made it to the NCAA quarterfinals as a freshman. A year later, she is North Carolina’s first singles tennis champion. Loeb defeated second-seeded and fellow sophomore Carol Zhao 6-2,…

1 hour ago, 25 May 15, 10:20pm

newVirginia’s Ryan Shane Wins NCAA Tennis Title – ABC News

Virginia's Ryan Shane Wins NCAA Tennis Title - ABC News

NBC 29 NewsVirginia’s Ryan Shane Wins NCAA Tennis TitleABC NewsRyan Shane already shared one NCAA championship as part of Virginia’s team title. The hard-hitting junior then rallied for an individual trophy as well. Shane recovered after losing the f…

1 hour ago, 25 May 15, 10:15pm

newFRENCH OPEN LOOKAHEAD: Nadal, Djokovic Finally Get Started – ABC News

FRENCH OPEN LOOKAHEAD: Nadal, Djokovic Finally Get Started - ABC News

New York PostFRENCH OPEN LOOKAHEAD: Nadal, Djokovic Finally Get StartedABC NewsTwo most-talked-about men at this year’s French Open, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, finally play their first matches on Tuesday. Nadal, the champion nine of the past 10…

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:50pm

Berdych cruises in Roland Garros opener – ESPN

Berdych cruises in Roland Garros opener - ESPN

ESPNBerdych cruises in Roland Garros openerESPNA runner-up at Wimbledon in 2010, the big-hitting Czech also made it to the semi-finals at the French Open that year. Berdych is playing at Roland Garros for the 12th consecutive time and has reasons to…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:16pm

 

MMA

newArnold Schwarzenegger teases Daniel Cormier about belly after his UFC title win – Yahoo Sports (blog)

Arnold Schwarzenegger teases Daniel Cormier about belly after his UFC title win - Yahoo Sports (blog)

MMAjunkie.comArnold Schwarzenegger teases Daniel Cormier about belly after his UFC title winYahoo Sports (blog)Jokes aside, Cormier, 36, looked more Popeye than Popeye’s on Saturday as he was in prime physical condition on his way to capturing UFC go…

5 mins ago, 25 May 15, 11:23pm

Andrei Arlovski rolls back the years and defies all odds at UFC 187 in first … – Bloody Elbow

Andrei Arlovski rolls back the years and defies all odds at UFC 187 in first ... - Bloody Elbow

Yahoo Sports (blog)Andrei Arlovski rolls back the years and defies all odds at UFC 187 in first …Bloody ElbowOn Saturday night at UFC 187, MMA fans were treated to a pulsating heavyweight slugfest between Andrei Arlovski and Travis Browne. It was a…

3 hours ago, 25 May 15, 8:33pm

John Makdessi update: ‘Bull’ reacts to broken jaw, undecided on UFC future – MMAmania.com

John Makdessi update: 'Bull' reacts to broken jaw, undecided on UFC future - MMAmania.com

MMAjunkie.comJohn Makdessi update: ‘Bull’ reacts to broken jaw, undecided on UFC futureMMAmania.comThat’s pretty much what happened to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight warrior John Makdessi, who suffered a technical knockout loss to s…

7 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:02pm

Is Chris Weidman given the credit he is due? It’s complicated… – MMA Fighting

Is Chris Weidman given the credit he is due? It's complicated… - MMA Fighting

Bleacher ReportIs Chris Weidman given the credit he is due? It’s complicated…MMA FightingAnd yet, after Weidman defended his title for a third time in fairly dramatic fashion at UFC 187, the queries into his headspace had to do with his motivation…

9 hours ago, 25 May 15, 2:07pm

UFC 187 Results: Matches to Make for the Winners and Losers – Bleacher Report

UFC 187 Results: Matches to Make for the Winners and Losers - Bleacher Report

Bleacher ReportUFC 187 Results: Matches to Make for the Winners and LosersBleacher ReportAt UFC 187, Daniel Cormier claimed the vacant UFC light heavyweight belt with a submission win over Anthony Johnson in the third round. Not long ago, Cormier was…

10 hours ago, 25 May 15, 1:43pm

 

College Basketball

Top 10 Players of the Bo Ryan Era- Number 8 – Badger of Honor

Top 10 Players of the Bo Ryan Era- Number 8 - Badger of Honor

Badger of HonorTop 10 Players of the Bo Ryan Era- Number 8Badger of HonorMike Wilkinson, a forward for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2001 to 2005 was as steady of a scorer as they come. At 6 foot 8, he was the first of many shooting big men that thrived…

4 hours ago, 25 May 15, 7:06pm

See which surprising team is favored to win 2016 NCAA basketball title – AL.com

See which surprising team is favored to win 2016 NCAA basketball title - AL.com

AL.comSee which surprising team is favored to win 2016 NCAA basketball titleAL.comWith so many of the top players from 2015’s Final Four teams leaving, the early favorite for the 2016 NCAA basketball title was bound to be a bit of a surprise. Accordi…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:24pm

Baseball: Five Big Ten teams make NCAA tournament – Omaha World-Herald (blog)

Baseball: Five Big Ten teams make NCAA tournament - Omaha World-Herald (blog)

Big Ten NetworkBaseball: Five Big Ten teams make NCAA tournamentOmaha World-Herald (blog)The much-improved Big Ten will be well-represented in the NCAA’s 64-team postseason tournament. Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Indiana and Michigan are all in. It’s t…

7 hours ago, 25 May 15, 4:47pm

Rodden Receives Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship – GoPSUsports.com

Rodden Receives Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship - GoPSUsports.com

GoPSUsports.comRodden Receives Big Ten Postgraduate ScholarshipGoPSUsports.comPenn State cross country and track & field student-athlete Katie Rodden (Ardmore, Pa.) has been awarded a 2015 Big Ten Postgraduate Scholarship. Rodden, along with Penn Sta…

8 hours ago, 25 May 15, 3:13pm

The top 50 Big Ten football players for 2015: No. 50, Peter Mortell, Minnesota … – cleveland.com

The top 50 Big Ten football players for 2015: No. 50, Peter Mortell, Minnesota ... - cleveland.com

cleveland.comThe top 50 Big Ten football players for 2015: No. 50, Peter Mortell, Minnesota …cleveland.comHe led the Big Ten and ranked seventh in the nation last season averaging 45.2 yards per punt, after ranking third in the conference while ave…

12 hours ago, 25 May 15, 11:09am

Rugby

TV3’s Karen Koster concerned over Leinster rugby stars’ pub extension next-door – Irish Independent

TV3's Karen Koster concerned over Leinster rugby stars' pub extension next-door - Irish Independent

Irish IndependentTV3’s Karen Koster concerned over Leinster rugby stars’ pub extension next-doorIrish IndependentThe Leinster rugby stars, along with other investors, bought the pub for €1.35m last September and redesigned the former Bellamy’s into…

2 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:16pm

Amsterdam 7s wins show Rugby Canada women have eyes set on Olympic gold … – The Province

Amsterdam 7s wins show Rugby Canada women have eyes set on Olympic gold ... - The Province

The ProvinceAmsterdam 7s wins show Rugby Canada women have eyes set on Olympic gold …The ProvinceOne weekend in Amsterdam. Two titles. And plenty of Olympic gold medal dreams to go around. The first was the big one: the Canadian women took home the…

6 hours ago, 25 May 15, 5:05pm

Result: Gloucester Rugby earn memorable win over Connacht – Sports Mole

Result: Gloucester Rugby earn memorable win over Connacht - Sports Mole

Sports MoleResult: Gloucester Rugby earn memorable win over ConnachtSports MoleGloucester Rugby will contest a playoff final for a place in the European Cup next season after a pulsating win over Connacht. The hosts got off to a rapid start as Ross M…

9 hours ago, 25 May 15, 2:34pm

More injury woes for fighting Sharks – SuperSport

More injury woes for fighting Sharks - SuperSport

SuperSportMore injury woes for fighting SharksSuperSportThe Cell C Sharks quite literally limped back into Durban at the weekend after a Vodacom Super Rugby tour that appears to have left the players physically bruised and drained and in desperate ne…

14 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:32am

Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s action – The Guardian (blog)

Rugby union: talking points from the weekend's action - The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog)Rugby union: talking points from the weekend’s actionThe Guardian (blog)The rugby world stands still for no one, Leicester included. As Richard Cockerill again ran down the long list of injured players – Allen, Tuilagi, Croft, Gh…

14 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:00am

Olympics

Safety and Security a Growing Concern for 2016 Olympic Games – SwimSwam

Safety and Security a Growing Concern for 2016 Olympic Games - SwimSwam

SwimSwamSafety and Security a Growing Concern for 2016 Olympic GamesSwimSwamPollution, venue construction delays, labor strikes….news out of Brazil, as the country prepares to host the 2016 Olympic Games, has not exactly been positive as of late. N…

8 hours ago, 25 May 15, 3:48pm

USOC costs rising along with revenue – SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)

USOC costs rising along with revenueSportsBusiness Daily (subscription)The U.S. Olympic Committee is spending a lot more money on people than it used to. From 2010 to 2014, compensation and benefits expenses soared 24 percent, to $47 million — or 2…

12 hours ago, 25 May 15, 11:39am

Badminton joins SportAccord exodus over IOC attack – SBS

Badminton joins SportAccord exodus over IOC attackSBS”It follows BWF’s strong disagreement with (SportAccord president Marius) Vizer’s comments about the International Olympic Committee and IOC president Thomas Bach at the annual SportAccord Conventi…

14 hours ago, 25 May 15, 9:43am

Buy IOC with a target of Rs 360: Prakash Gaba – Economic Times

Buy IOC with a target of Rs 360: Prakash GabaEconomic TimesIn a chat with ET Now, Prakash Gaba, CFT, prakashgaba.com, shares his view on IOC. ET Now: What is your view on IOC? Prakash Gaba: IOC Ltd. is a ‘BUY’ call with a target of Rs 360 and a stop…

17 hours ago, 25 May 15, 6:15am

Could the IOC Reverse Kazakhstan’s Anti-Gay Direction? – The Diplomat

Could the IOC Reverse Kazakhstan's Anti-Gay Direction? - The Diplomat

The DiplomatCould the IOC Reverse Kazakhstan’s Anti-Gay Direction?The DiplomatAs lawmakers debate the bill, however, a new actor has presented a potential roadblock to enacting Central Asia’s latest round of legal backslide: the International Olympic…

3 days ago, 23 May 15, 5:20am