Billy Donovan thanks Florida fans with full-page newspaper ad Three weeks after he left to become the new coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, former Florida coach Billy Donovan found a unique way to express how much his two decades in Gainesville meant to him. He and his wife took out a full-page ad in Sunday's Gainesville Sun to say goodbye to Gators fans and thank them for their … [Read more...]
Report: Rangers to activate Hamilton on Mon.
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Baseball Handicapping Pitchers Report Card Sunday Notes – SportsBlog.com (blog)
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Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 15 (Reuters)
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Contador extends overall Giro lead; Landa wins 15th stage (The Associated Press)
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AP Was There: Muhammad Ali-Sonny Liston heavyweight rematch (The Associated Press)
AP Was There: Muhammad Ali-Sonny Liston heavyweight rematch (The Associated Press) EDITOR'S NOTE: On May 25, 1965, Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston in the first round of a heavyweight bout that produced one of the strangest finishes in boxing history as well as one of sports' most iconic moments - photos of Ali hovering over Liston on the canvas, shouting at his opponent to get up. After … [Read more...]
Didier Drogba announces departure from Chelsea
Didier Drogba announces departure from Chelsea Chelsea legend Didier Drogba today announced he will be departing the club for the second time but he still feels he has one more season as a player before retirement. Speaking to the Official Chelsea website, Drogba said: “I want to … Continue reading → Chelsea legend Didier Drogba today announced he will be departing the club for the second … [Read more...]
Indy 500: Follow along for live updates and more
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Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for May 24 – Bleacher Report
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Championship Sunday, Premier League gameweek 38: TV times and open thread
Championship Sunday, Premier League gameweek 38: TV times and open thread The final day of the 10-month Premier League season is here. And unfortunately, it’ll all be over in a flash, so no matter which team you support, savor every moment before the long summer arrives. Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers … Continue reading → The final day of the 10-month Premier League season … [Read more...]