The most important signing Everton manager Roberto Martinez needs to make this summer Blunted, possession-based football is a problem that has hampered Everton throughout almost the entirety of the 2014/15 season. Any side in the division that doesn’t have the offensive incision required to control the game away from home has adopted a similar … Continue reading → Blunted, possession-based … [Read more...]
NHL Playoff Bracket 2015: Schedule, Predictions for Remaining 2nd-Round Series – Bleacher Report
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Marek vs. Wyshynski Podcast: George Parros on Stanley Cup Playoffs; Ducks in, Caps folding
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Report: Michigan reports four secondary NCAA violations
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Matthews’ future; Habs vs. history; Kovalchuk’s no-look goal at Worlds (Puck Headlines)
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Report: R&A seeking to close deal on Open Championship rights beyond ’17
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Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 3 (Reuters)
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Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia points classification after stage 3 (Reuters)
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Tiger Woods writes encouraging letter to bullied teen
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Does Cleveland have a David Blatt problem?
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