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Garcia makes 'fried chicken' remark about Tiger
Sergio Garcia's ongoing verbal sparring with Tiger Woods continued Tuesday night in Europe with a possible racial reference for which the Spaniard later issued an apology.. Read More
Urlacher retiring from NFL after 13 seasons
Brian Urlacher is retiring form the NFL after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, according to his official Twitter account.. Read More
NFL: Expanded playoffs, 18 games still mulled
Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings.. Read More
Tiger: 'Time to move on,' Garcia apologizes
Sergio Garcia on Wednesday afternoon apologized for insensitive remarks directed at Tiger Woods, saying his comments were "totally stupid and out of place.". Read More
Sources: 49ers fear Crabtree tears Achilles
The San Francisco 49ers fear wide receiver Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles on Tuesday, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.. Read More
Goodell confirms draft moving to May in '14
Roger Goodell confirmed Tuesday at the NFL's spring meetings in Boston that the draft will be moved to May in 2014, between the 8th and 17th of the month.. Read More
Spurs' Parker getting MRI on ailing left calf
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn't expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals.. Read More
NFL Headlines
- Paul Brown lieutenant begat success in two leagues, large number of followers....
- Paul Brown Coaching Tree....
- The San Francisco 49ers fear wide receiver Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles on Tuesday, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.....
- Brian Urlacher is retiring form the NFL after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, according to his official Twitter account.....
- New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith has chosen hip-hop star Jay-Z's new sports agency to represent him.....
- Victor Cruz did not participate in the voluntary practice as he continues to try to work out a long-term extension with the team. But coach Tom Coughlin wasn't thrilled to see his other star receiver, Hakeem Nicks, also absent.....
- Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings.....
- Roger Goodell confirmed Tuesday at the NFL's spring meetings in Boston that the draft will be moved to May in 2014, between the 8th and 17th of the month.....
NBA Headlines
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2013 NBA draft lottery.....
- It's been 20 years since the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft was traded, when the Orlando Magic moved Chris Webber, but it's possible that streak could end this year.....
- San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker plans to have an MRI on Thursday on his troublesome left calf, although he doesn't expect to miss any playing time in the Western Conference finals.....
- When Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak called Phil Jackson to tell him the Lakers were hiring Mike D'Antoni instead of him he responded the only way he knew how. "I laughed," Jackson says.....
- Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team.....
- The Dallas Mavericks, with their first lottery draft pick in a dozen years firmly in hand, have their eyes on Dwight Howard.....
- Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday....
- The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the 2013 NBA draft lottery.....
MLB Headlines
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- Washington Nationals closer Rafael Soriano questioned Bryce Harper's defensive positioning on Tuesday, claiming that the star right fielder should have been in a better position to make a game-saving catch against the San Francisco Giants.....
- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Lohse will miss his next start due to soreness and irritation in his elbow, manager Ron Roenicke said Wednesday.....
- Adam Dunn's acting debut is scheduled to hit movie screens this fall as the Chicago White Sox power hitter found out he made the final cut of a film that could generate some Oscar buzz.....
- Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.....
- The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play.....
- Jose Quintana took a no-hitter into the seventh before David Ortiz broke it up with a one-out broken-bat single, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Tuesday night.....
- Rookie right-hander Dan Straily pitched seven scoreless innings and Yoenis Cespedes homered as the Oakland Athletics won their fifth straight game, 1-0 over the Texas Rangers and Yu Darvish on Tuesday night.....
NHL Headlines
- Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.....
- Veteran defenseman Andy Sutton has retired, ending a 15-year career beset by injuries.....
- Daniel Paille snapped a tie with 3:31 left in the third period, and the Boston Bruins put the New York Rangers on the brink of elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night.....
- Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.....
- Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second rou....
- Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles.....
- The Nashville Predators have hired Phil Housley as an assistant coach to fill the spot left open by the firing of associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.....
- Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin has undergone successful reconstructive surgery on a ligament in his right knee.....
Soccer Headlines
- Transfer news....
- Samir Nasri has told Sky Sports News that he has been impressed with Manuel Pellegrini's work in Spain, as the Chilean continues to be linked with Manchester City's vacant managerial post.....
- Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez says Barcelona were always had "extra motivation" when playing against Real Madrid during Jose Mourinho's tempestuous three years at the Bernabeu.....
- Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to reveal many insights into his 26-year reign as manager of Manchester United when he publishes his second autobiography in October.....
- Frank Lampard, Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole will depart Chelsea's tour of the United States on Friday in order to join up with England for international duty.....
- Tony Pulis has spoken of his disappointment at being sacked by Stoke City, but reluctantly accepts chairman Peter Coates' desire to take the club in a new direction.....
- Stiliyan Petrov has agreed to take up a new role at Aston Villa to help the club grow their own future stars.....
- Transfer news....
UFC Headlines
- UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao has been injured and forced out of his headlining title defense against Eddie Wineland next month. A new main event for UFC 161, taking place June 15 in Winnipeg, will be confirmed soon. Waldburger Out, Robertson In at UFC 161updated May 3With an injury ...
- Respect means everything to a fighter. Titles and acclaim are certainly elements to be pursued throughout a career, but earning the respect of peers and the fans who make their jobs possible is the foundation upon which everything is built. For some, that aspect comes easily. But for others, the pur...
- August 28, 2010. UFC 118.That was the last time “The Bully” bullied someone around the cage en route to a victory.That night, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, Gray Maynard dominated hometown boy Kenny Florian to earn his 11th victory, and a shot at the UFC lightweight title. A trio of ...
- UFC 160 will not only feature a heavyweight title bout on the main card, but the preliminary fights showcase a slew of talented fighters, including some crafty veterans and flashy up and comers.Mike Pyle looks to add another knockout to his resume when he faces tough as nails wrestler Rick Story, wh...
- Four heavyweights will enter the Octagon this Saturday looking to finish their respective opponents as current champion Cain Velasquez faces Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in a rematch of their UFC 146 meeting and former champion Junior dos Santos looks to stop the hot streak of Mark Hunt.Bantamweight cham...
- Gray MaynardFormer Michigan State University wrestler and three-time All-American Gray Maynard was a quick study in mixed martial arts. He transitioned rapidly from reality show The Ultimate Fighter season five to the UFC. A two-time title challenger who has defeated Frankie Edgar, Nate Diaz, Kenny ...
- There is perhaps no fighter in mixed martial arts with a more suitable nickname than the one attached to Donald Cerrone. Much like his predecessors from the wild days of the open range, “Cowboy” is of the rough and tumble, hard-scrabble sort who doesn’t mind mixing it up when the opportunity a...
- It has been a long wait for MMA fans, but Karl James (KJ) Noons is finally joining the UFC roster and it’s happening at just the right moment. After experiencing an already full career in combat sports outside of the Octagon, Noons is excited and ready to make his lightweight debut while the compa...
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