Frampton tops Quigg by split decision for super-bantam belts (The Associated Press) MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Carl Frampton added Scott Quigg's WBA super-bantamweight belt to his IBF one by winning their unification fight by split decision on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Where to find Man City vs. Liverpool Capital One Cup final on TV and live streaming
Where to find Man City vs. Liverpool Capital One Cup final on TV and live streaming Manchester City and Liverpool kick off on Sunday in the first chance for a team to win silverware this season. Both teams come into the team under different circumstances. With Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini leaving this summer, this could be his one and only chance for his players to […] … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning hasn’t told Broncos retirement plans despite report
Peyton Manning hasn't told Broncos retirement plans despite report A report on Saturday night said Peyton Manning will retire "in all probability" by the end of next week, though the Denver Broncos' vice president of public relations said Manning has not made his final decision yet. Longtime Denver Post columnist Woody Paige wrote on Saturday night, citing two sources, that "in all … [Read more...]
Michael Bisping beats Anderson Silva in controversial, bloody five-round battle
Michael Bisping beats Anderson Silva in controversial, bloody five-round battle Since winning the third season of "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2006 as an undersized light heavyweight, Michael “The Count” Bisping told anyone who would listen that he was the man to beat Anderson Silva. Well, it took a decade, and some unforeseen bumps in the road, but on Saturday, in front of his hometown … [Read more...]
Virginia’s Malcolm Brogdon widens lead in ACC player of year race
Virginia's Malcolm Brogdon widens lead in ACC player of year race If any doubt remained regarding who the ACC player of the year should be this season, Virginia's Malcolm Brogdon probably erased it Saturday night. The senior guard torched seventh-ranked North Carolina for an efficient 26 points, leading the third-ranked Cavaliers to a 74-69 victory. Individual accolades are typically … [Read more...]
The Orioles have banned pie-in-the-face celebrations
The Orioles have banned pie-in-the-face celebrations The Baltimore Orioles have taken postgame celebrations to a new level in recent years, often punctuating their big victories with a pie-in-the-face routine that you know is coming, but still manages to entertain. It was one of those traditions that developed organically over time, and even landed the Orioles a promotional deal with … [Read more...]
Cruise With Pittsburgh Sports Figures Aboard Picks Up 16 Migrants – NBCNews.com
Cruise With Pittsburgh Sports Figures Aboard Picks Up 16 Migrants - NBCNews.com A Carnival Cruise ship hosting Pittsburgh athletes and sports fans picked up 16 migrants believed to be Cubans in the Gulf of Mexico Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Carnival Corporation. The Carnival Sensation, while hosting a group participating in the "2016 Legends of Pittsburgh Cruise," picked up 15 males and … [Read more...]
Mo d’Amour wins Aqueduct’s Busher Stakes (The Associated Press)
Mo d'Amour wins Aqueduct's Busher Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Mo d'Amour rallied for a two-length victory Saturday in the $125,000 Busher Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Claudio Ranieri happy for Leicester to settle for points not plaudits
Claudio Ranieri happy for Leicester to settle for points not plaudits Claudio Ranieri says he is happy to settle for points rather than plaudits after Leicester City maintained their remarkable title challenge with an ugly 1-0 win over lowly Norwich City on Saturday. Ranieri’s side moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to Leonardo Ulloa’s 89th-minute […] Photo … [Read more...]
Dan Girardi becomes hockey pirate after odd puck mishap (Video)
Dan Girardi becomes hockey pirate after odd puck mishap (Video) For a brief moment, it was scary. The puck came off the ice near New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi’s face. He snapped his head back, and raised his glove to his eyes. But after that, it was funny. Teammate Ryan McDonagh and some fans in the Dallas Stars’ stands pointed in amazement. Girardi signaled for the referee to … [Read more...]