Merry Christmas, baseball fans: Bartolo Colon re-signs with Mets Well, baseball fans don't need Christmas presents this year, we're all getting the best gift we could ask for: Free-agent Bartolo Colon, in all of his 42-year-old glory, is staying in the National League and returning to the New York Mets. Colon and the Mets have reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth $7.25 million, … [Read more...]
Bowl Picks: Staff predictions for each game, the College Football Playoff – Sports Illustrated
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NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Can Warriors avoid a losing streak? – CBSSports.com
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The 2016 Boxing Hall of Fame class (The Associated Press)
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Barca trio worth £1bn to Man United, City
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Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving says he won’t return Thursday vs. Thunder
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Kiké Hernández and the dangers of tweeting during a trade rumor
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2015 Reviews: HScott Motorsports
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Clemson WR Artavis Scott had meniscus surgery after ACC title game
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Injured Coneygree a doubt for Cheltenham Gold Cup defense (The Associated Press)
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