Nietes retains WBO junior-flyweight title (The Associated Press) CEBU, Philippines (AP) -- Filipino fighter Donnie Nietes has retained the WBO junior-flyweight title for a fifth time after beating Mexican challenger Carlos Velarde by technical knockout in the eighth round. … [Read more...]
Djokovic beats Nishikori to reach final in London (Yahoo Sports)
Djokovic beats Nishikori to reach final in London (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame a lapse of concentration to beat Kei Nishikori 6-1, 3-6, 6-0 and advance to a third straight final at the ATP Finals on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Harvick provides the Chase Media Day entertainment
Harvick provides the Chase Media Day entertainment MIAMI, Fla., – While each of the four drivers competing for NASCAR's Sprint Cup on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be a first-time champion if he wins the title, Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick are no strangers to the media festivities that precede the final race of the season. In 2010, Harvick and Hamlin were present with Jimmie … [Read more...]
M’s Cano breaks toe, out for rest of Japan tour
M's Cano breaks toe, out for rest of Japan tour Mariners' Robinson Cano suffers non-displaced fracture in right toeby Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (9:22 am ET) Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano was ruled out for the remainder of the Japan Series after suffering a non-displaced fracture of the pinkie toe on his right foot during the eighth inning of Saturday's game against Samurai Japan. Cano … [Read more...]
Week 11 NFL Picks: Patriots will knock off Colts, Eagles will cover – CBSSports.com
Week 11 NFL Picks: Patriots will knock off Colts, Eagles will cover - CBSSports.com Can Andrew Luck knock off New England? (USATSI) Each week, we'll take the best -- and most clever -- odds collected by Bovada for the upcoming week and give our take. This is important stuff, perhaps the most important post you'll read all week. Because if you can't lose money while watching a game in which you … [Read more...]
Poulter lead washed away in Turkey after more bad weather
Poulter lead washed away in Turkey after more bad weather Ian Poulter is looking to end an otherwise-glum 2014 on a high © Getty Images Ian Poulter let slip a six-shot lead in rain-soaked conditions at the Turkish Open as the Englishman searches for his first European Tour victory in two years. Thunderstorms prevented the completion of Friday's second round, with Poulter then three shots … [Read more...]
NCAA O’Bannon appeal cites ’84 SCOTUS ruling
NCAA O'Bannon appeal cites '84 SCOTUS ruling Opening arguments by the NCAA in its appeal of the Ed O'Bannon antitrust ruling argue heavily that a federal judge erred by not applying a 1984 Supreme Court ruling that the NCAA believes protects amateurism in college sports. In a 72-page filing early Saturday morning with the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, the NCAA focuses on what it believes are … [Read more...]
3 of 4 drivers eligible for Cup title qualify in top 10; Gordon on Homestead pole
3 of 4 drivers eligible for Cup title qualify in top 10; Gordon on Homestead pole HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Jeff Gordon won the pole for Sunday's final race of the Sprint Cup Series season at Homestead and Kevin Harvick was the fastest qualifier of the four drivers racing for the Cup title. Harvick qualified fifth, ahead of Denny Hamlin, who was eighth and Joey Logano, who qualified ninth. All three … [Read more...]
Japanese pitchers combine to no-hit MLB stars
Japanese pitchers combine to no-hit MLB stars In the third game of the All-Star Series in Japan on Saturday, the MLB team of All-Stars (and quasi-All-Stars) was no-hit by four Nippon Pro Baseball pitchers. The Japanese National Team won 4-0 and they lead the five-game series three games to none. Starter Takahiro Norimoto threw five perfect innings and was followed by relievers Yuki Nishi, Kazuhisa … [Read more...]
Former England bowler Swann rolls car at Wales Rally GB
Former England bowler Swann rolls car at Wales Rally GB Graeme Swann called the incident 'embarrassing' © Getty Images Graeme Swann was pleased to walk away unhurt from what he called an "embarrassing" accident on the first stage of the Wales Rally GB. Former England spinner Swann flipped his Ford Fiesta R2 over a hairpin during Friday's opening stage proper in Gartheiniog, destroying the … [Read more...]