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Schwartzel wins Alfred Dunhill Championship for fourth time, 10th Euro Tour win
Schwartzel wins Alfred Dunhill Championship for fourth time, 10th Euro Tour win It must be that home cookin' for Charl Schwartzel. The 2011 Masters champion won the Alfred Dunhill Championship for the fourth time on Sunday, taking the title at Leopard Creek in his native South Africa with a 15-under 273 total. Schwartzel was four better than Frenchman Gregory Bourdy, with Bourdy's countrymen … [Read more...]
Aksel Lund Svindal wins super-G for Lake Louise sweep (The Associated Press)
Aksel Lund Svindal wins super-G for Lake Louise sweep (The Associated Press) LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) -- Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal won the super-G on Sunday to sweep the two opening World Cup races. … [Read more...]
After 1-5 start, the Chiefs are now in the driver’s seat for a wild card
After 1-5 start, the Chiefs are now in the driver's seat for a wild card Of all the teams who wouldn't panic with a 10-point deficit, the Kansas City Chiefs might top the list. After you've dug out of a 1-5 start to the season to become a favorite to grab for one of the AFC's two wild-card spots, something trivial like a first-half deficit isn't going to be a bother. The Chiefs are … [Read more...]
Mavs' Carlisle: No regrets about Rondo's tenure
Mavs' Carlisle: No regrets about Rondo's tenure Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM 0 Shares print Coach Rick Carlisle has no regrets about what happened during Rajon Rondo's brief, disappointing tenure with the Dallas Mavericks last season. … [Read more...]
Okafor: I'm not proud of some of my decisions
Okafor: I'm not proud of some of my decisions ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jahlil Okafor took to Twitter on Sunday to say, "I own my choices" and added that he "doesn't want to be a distraction for my team" going forward. His tweets come after he was stopped by police on the Ben Franklin Bridge about three weeks ago for going 108 mph, The … [Read more...]
Anthony Rizzo forms strong bond with teen battling cancer
Anthony Rizzo forms strong bond with teen battling cancer As Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has developed into a perennial MVP contender on the field, he's remained committed to giving back off the field. The 26-year-old All-Star makes that commitment all year round. During the season, Rizzo makes regular visits to Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago to visit patients and their … [Read more...]
Justin Verlander falls victim to extra ‘N’ in Jordan Zimmermann’s name
Justin Verlander falls victim to extra 'N' in Jordan Zimmermann's name When writing or typing Jordan Zimmermann's name, one must pay extra close attention. That's because of the uncommon spelling of his totally common last name. It's Zimmermann with two n's, not one like we're used to seeing, or one like his now reported to be former Washington Nationals teammate Ryan Zimmerman. [Free ship … [Read more...]
On Vin Scully’s 88th birthday, enjoy our favorite Vin moments from 2015
On Vin Scully's 88th birthday, enjoy our favorite Vin moments from 2015 It's fitting that Vin Scully's birthday falls so close to Thanksgiving. If there's one thing baseball fans everywhere can agree they're thankful for, it's his brilliance in the broadcast booth and his class and kindness as a human being. As Scully turns 88 today, we're more thankful now than ever for his wonderful career … [Read more...]
Oklahoma claims Big 12 title and probable CFP spot with win against Oklahoma State
Oklahoma claims Big 12 title and probable CFP spot with win against Oklahoma State Oklahoma is the Big 12 champion and perhaps the first team to lock up a spot in this year’s College Football Playoff. Oklahoma defeated rival Oklahoma State 58-23 in what ultimately became the de facto Big 12 title game in the final regular season contest for both teams. However, Oklahoma had the most to lose … [Read more...]