Catch of the Year countdown: Kevin Kiermaier got hops (No. 3) Editor's note: This week, Big League Stew is counting down our five favorite MLB catches of 2015. Come back each day to see who lands at No. 1. Kevin Kiermaier established himself as one of the top centerfielders in the game in 2015. Perhaps even the best. He won a Gold Glove for his play with the Tampa Bay Rays, putting together … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread week 16: Pittsburgh, New England Patriots … – AL.com
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Traina's Weekend Blitz: Week 16 NFL picks – FOXSports.com
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Kobe Bryant’s top five player list is telling, and righteous
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New Mexico vs. BYU – 12/23/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
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The GoDaddy Bowl is a matchup of interim coaches
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Dubai’s ruler to merge racing and breeding under top British trainer (Reuters)
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Michigan boxer dies after collapsing during pro debut (The Associated Press)
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Fox Sports picks John Smoltz to replace Harold Reynolds, Tom Verducci for … – TheCelebrityCafe.com
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Two last-minute 3-pointers help Virginia thwart Cal’s upset bid
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