Titans really thought Peyton Manning would sign with them – USA TODAY

USA TODAYNASHVILLE — He’s been in Denver for the better part of two seasons now, piling up touchdown passes by the dozen and guiding the Broncos to one victory after another. But the fact that quarterback Peyton Manning will be battling the Tennessee Titans for …Manning on if he’s worse in cold weather: ‘That’s not … Read more

Sources: Red Sox sign free agent reliever Edward Mujica – Boston Herald

Boston HeraldSt. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Edward Mujica, left, and catcher Tony Cruz celebrate following the Cardinals’ 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). 1. Thursday …Red Sox agree to terms with Edward Mujica on 2-year dealCBSSports.comReport: Mujica signs with … Read more

Investigation Into Florida State’s Winston Draws to a Close – New York Times

New York TimesQuarterback Jameis Winston has been the most dominant player in college football this season, and his Florida State team is undefeated and a contender for the national championship. But ever since a sexual assault allegation by a former Florida State …Latest in Jameis Winston investigation: Search warrant details revealedFOXSports.comWarrants detail accusations in Jameis … Read more

Is Henrik Lundqvist worth $59 million to the New York Rangers? – USA TODAY

USA TODAYNew York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist returns to action tonight a wealthier man with a seven-year, $59.5 million extension that will make him the NHL’s highest-paid goaltender. As we reported yesterday, beginning next season, he will get annual pay of …Henrik Lundqvist’s new contract: The good, the bad and the beautifulSportingNews.comHenrik Lundqvist’s new deal … Read more

Red Sox well prepared to let Jacoby walk – Boston Herald

Boston HeraldNO WORRIES: Losing Jacoby Ellsbury does not compare to Johnny Damon, above, jumping to the Yankees. And the Sox can fill the center fielder’s shoes with Jackie Bradley Jr. 1. 2. Thursday, December 5, 2013. PrintEmail Comments (21) …Mark Wahlberg has decided to let the Yankees sign Jacoby EllsburyUSA TODAYWATCH: Mark Wahlberg approves of … Read more

The Spurs were schooled by barefoot children in Mexico – USA TODAY

USA TODAYWhen the Spurs traveled to Mexico City, they planned to play the the Timberwolves. Instead, they were overrun by pint-sized barefoot children. The ‘Triquis’, as they are known, are a formidable group of youngsters, fresh off their International Festival of …NBA cancels Spurs-Timberwolves game in Mexico CityHindustan TimesSmoke causes NBA game to be postponed … Read more

Mark Wahlberg has decided to let the Yankees sign Jacoby Ellsbury – USA TODAY

USA TODAYRed Sox nation, relax: Mark Wahlberg has given his blessing for Boston fan favorite Jacoby Ellsbury to take his new deal with the New York Yankees. “We got the ring already, let him get his money,” he said when asked about the departure in a video …Red Sox free agency: Sox want Mike Napoli, … Read more

Women’s basketball: Alyssa Thomas’s 25 points spark Maryland past Ohio State … – Washington Post

Washington PostIt was far from a work of art, but the eighth-ranked Maryland women’s basketball team won its sixth straight, surviving a scare from Ohio State, 67-55, Wednesday night as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge in front of 3,737 at Comcast Center. Thanks to game …No. 1 Spartans Are Surprised by Tar HeelsNew York … Read more

Five things to know about Big Ten championship game – USA TODAY

USA TODAYINDIANAPOLIS — Five things to know about the Big Ten football championship between No. 2 Ohio State (12-0) and No. 10 Michigan State (11-1) at 8:17 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium: What’s at stake. For the Buckeyes, victory would almost certainly …Wednesday’s college basketball roundup: Ohio State rolls past future Big Ten …The … Read more

Decision on Jameis Winston case to come Thursday – USA TODAY

USA TODAYFlorida State star quarterback Jameis Winston will learn Thursday whether he will be charged with sexual battery in the alleged rape of a fellow student. State Attorney Willie Meggs, whose office took over the investigation last month from Tallahassee police, …Jameis Winston’s lawyer hasn’t been contacted by state attorney, has talked to …al.comProsecutors to … Read more

LaMarcus Aldridge draws MVP hype as Blazers top Thunder – USA TODAY

USA TODAYPORTLAND, Ore. — During the third quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 111-104 victory Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a 12-minute stretch in which LaMarcus Aldridge scored 16 points, a fan’s sign was flashed on the Moda Center’s …LaMarcus Aldridge scores 38 as Blazers snap Thunder’s streakESPNAldridge, Blazers snap Thunder’s winning streakCBSSports.comRegular Season … Read more

UNC strikes again as Tar Heels topple No. 1 Michigan State – ESPN

ESPNHighlight Of The Night: With the 79-65 win over Michigan State, North Carolina has now beaten the AP No. 1 and defending national champion Louisville this season. Tags: North Carolina, Michigan State Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham or “Zennie62” is the founder of Zennie62Media which consists of zennie62blog.com and a multimedia blog news aggregator … Read more

No. 1 Michigan State loses to North Carolina 79-65 – Washington Post

Washington PostEAST LANSING, Mich. — Tom Izzo was somber after his team’s first setback of the season. J.P. Tokoto had 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds to help North Carolina beat top-ranked Michigan State 79-65 Wednesday night, giving the Tar Heels another …North Carolina 79, Michigan State 65: Unranked Tar Heels upset No. 1 … Read more

4-point play: Instant analysis on North Carolina-Michigan State – USA TODAY

USA TODAYHOW THE TAR HEELS WON: The hallmark of Tom Izzo’s Michigan State program has been toughness. But undermanned North Carolina was the clear aggressor from the start tonight. In the first 13 minutes, North Carolina — the same team that UAB …UNC strikes again as Tar Heels topple No. 1 Michigan StateESPNNorth Carolina beats … Read more

New Orleans Pelicans forward Al-Farouq Aminu comes up big against Dallas … – NOLA.com

NOLA.comNew Orleans Pelicans small forward Al-Farouq Aminu (0) gets by Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) for the score in the New Orleans Arena, Wednesday December 4, 2013.(Photo by David Grunfeld, Nola.com |The Times-Picayune). Print.Nowitzki carries Mavs past Pelicans 100-97CBSSports.comTop 2012 Picks Kidd-Gilchrist, Davis Out 4-6 weeksLEX18 Lexington KY NewsKidd-Gilchrist out with broken fingerHoopsWorldNews … Read more

The NBA picked the perfect game to go abroad – USA TODAY

USA TODAYTonight, the San Antonio Spurs play the Minnesota Timberwolves on NBA TV. It’s technically a home game for the Wolves, but it’s tipping off in Mexico City. The NBA has been making an effort in recent years to increase its international audience, and they …Smoke postpones Wolves game in Mexico CityMinneapolis Star TribuneTimberwolves and … Read more

Florida State’s Jameis Winston spreads wealth among WRs – USA TODAY

USA TODAYTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Here’s how out-of-this-world the Florida State offense has been in 2013. It had been 10 years since a Seminole wide receiver racked up more than 800 yards in a season. This year, they have three. And with two games left, Rashad …Findings of investigation involving Jameis Winston to be releasedLos Angeles … Read more

4 reasons the Yankees will regret the Jacoby Ellsbury deal – USA TODAY

USA TODAYUSA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale is reporting Jacoby Ellsbury has signed a seven-year contract with the New York Yankees that is in excess of $150 million, ending his seven-year stint with the Boston Red Sox. Reactions to the deal were mixed.For Jacoby Ellsbury, it was a one-way street out of townBoston.comJacoby Ellsbury’s exit is … Read more

Bucks’ Larry Sanders cited for nightclub fight, video released – CBSSports.com

CBSSports.comMilwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders has been cited twice by Milwaukee Police for a nightclub fight back on November 3 in which the big man suffered a thumb injury that has kept him out for the past month. The citations are for assault and battery and …Larry Sanders bar fight video released, Bucks center citedPhilly.comPolice … Read more

Bobcats’ Michael Kidd-Gilchrist out with broken finger – USA TODAY

USA TODAYCharlotte Bobcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist is expected to miss four to six weeks after breaking a bone in his left ring finger, the team announced Wednesday. Kidd-Gilchrist broke his finger during the third quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Dallas …Bobcats’ Michael Kidd-Gilchrist out indefinitely with broken handSI.comMavs face tough task in Big EasyFox … Read more

Premier League: Luis Suarez scores four goals as Liverpool beat Norwich 5-1 – SkySports

SkySportsLuis Suarez hit a spectacular four goals to create history as Liverpool beat Norwich 5-1 at Anfield. The striker netted in the 15th, 29th and 35th minutes to become the first Premier League player to score three hat-tricks against the same team.Liverpool 5-1 Norwich City: Stunning Suarez haul destroys hapless visitorsGoal.comLive Text CommentaryBBC SportLiverpool 5-1 … Read more

Tomlin fined $100K for sideline stunt; Steelers could lose draft pick – SportingNews.com

SportingNews.comPittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has been fined $100,000 for his actions on the sideline during a kickreturn in Thanksgiving night’s game against the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL announced Wednesday morning. Furthermore, the league said, the …NFL fines Steelers coach Mike Tomlin $100000USA TODAYSteelers’ coach Mike Tomlin fined $100000 by NFLNewsOK.comMike Tomlin hop likely to … Read more

Source: Mariners going after Robinson Cano ‘guns-a-blazing’ – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsBe a Yankee legend or a baseball legend? That, according to a baseball source, is the pitch the Mariners made to Robinson Cano’s agents last week when Cano’s reps traveled to Seattle for a meeting that clearly opens up a potential landing spot for the …MLB rumors: Robinson Cano to Mariners?SportingNews.comYankees uniform … Read more

US audience to get 2014 Falcons-Lions London game at 9:30 am ET – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe NFL’s 2014 International Series will have plenty of new twists. The most notable is an experiment with the kickoff time for one of the three games, the most the league has ever staged in the United Kingdom in one season. The Detroit Lions and Atlanta …Lions’ London game will kick off at 9:30 … Read more

Super Bowl ad sellout announced by Fox – USA TODAY

Super Bowl ad sellout announced by FoxUSA TODAYThe final gun has sounded for Super Bowl advertisers. Now, the real off-the-field action begins. Fox has sold out all of its TV broadcast slots roughly two months before the Feb. 2 football championship in New Jersey, the company announced Wednesday.Fox sells out of Super Bowl XLVIII commercial … Read more

Slugger Paul Konerko returns to White Sox for 16th season – USA TODAY

USA TODAYChicago White Sox captain Paul Konerko plans to retire one day, but he wasn’t ready to go out after last year’s miserable season. Konerko officially decided to play another season, just as his teammates told USA TODAY in September, and signed a one-year, …Konerko decides to play another seasonMLB.comKonerko inks deal to stay on … Read more

10 Yankees questions in wake of Ellsbury deal – USA TODAY

USA TODAYChad Jennings examines 10 ramifications the Jacoby Ellsbury deal will have on the Yankees: 1. What does this mean for $189 million? The goal to sneak under Major League Baseball’s luxury-tax threshold is not a mandate. That’s what we’ve heard over and …Jacoby Ellsbury was never soft, but deal with Yankees proves he was … Read more

UPDATE 2-Motor racing-New Jersey, Mexico and S.Korea off 2014 calendar – Reuters

Reuters… slideshows. * Provisonally listed trio dropped. * Austria back on calendar. * Russia to make F1 debut. * Abu Dhabi to host season-ender (Adds Ecclestone quotes). By Alan Baldwin. LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Races in New Jersey, Mexico and South Korea …2014 F1 calendar to feature 19 races as New Jersey, Korea and … Read more

Wayne Gretzky, NHL reach settlement for reimbursement – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe NHL and Wayne Gretzky have reached an agreement that will pay the Great One close to $8 million to reimburse him for his losses during the Phoenix Coyotes’ bankruptcy, according to a person familiar with the agreement. The person spoke on …Sources: NHL to pay Wayne GretzkyESPNGretzky, NHL reach deal to pay him … Read more

Rangers receive top prospect from Athletics for Craig Gentry – USA TODAY

USA TODAYThe Texas Rangers, who entered the winter desperate for power hitters, added hometown hero Michael Choice in a trade with the Oakland Athletics along with infielder Chris Bostick for outfielder Craig Gentry and right-handed pitcher Josh Lindblom.A’s acquire Gentry, Gregerson on another busy dayMLB.comRangers bring home Michael Choice in a trade with OaklandMiamiHerald.comA’s acquire … Read more

Blog: IU leaves Syracuse without ‘measuring stick’ – Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis Star“For eight games in, I would have really liked this team to have had a measuring stick (of where Indiana stands as a… Loading… Post to Facebook. Blog: IU leaves Syracuse without ‘measuring stick’ on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1bfWo3e. Incorrect please try …College sports roundup: Orange too much for HoosiersBoston HeraldIndiana vs. SyracuseESPNA Stellar Backcourt Keeps … Read more

Jacoby Ellsbury was never soft, but deal with Yankees proves he was a mercenary – Boston.com

Boston.comThere have been two longstanding narratives attached to Jacoby Ellsbury, the two-time Red Sox champion and filthy-rich new Yankee. The first is that he is, to use a gentler synonym than you might hear on sports radio, soft. That one is pure nonsense. Always …Bronx bombshell: Jacoby Ellsbury to YankeesBoston HeraldMcCann and Ellsbury are a … Read more

New World Cup ball ‘Brazuca’ unveiled – Boston Herald

Boston HeraldRIO DE JANEIRO — The new ball for next year’s World Cup — called the “Brazuca,” in honor of Brazil, of course — was unveiled at a ceremony Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro. “Brazuca” has a double meaning, used as a term for Brazilians living abroad, but also …World Cup 2014: Brazuca ball unveiled … Read more

NFL Notes: Saints return home delayed by flight problems – Yakima Herald-Republic

Yakima Herald-RepublicNEW ORLEANS — A long night on the field in Seattle got even worse off of it, and now the Saints are operating on a compressed time-frame as they brace for surging Carolina with first place in the NFC South at stake. Forced to stay overnight in Seattle …Seahawks lead way; nine teams still … Read more

Ellsbury to sign with Yankees for $153 million – Boston.com

Boston.comRed Sox fans have read this story before. A popular and speedy center fielder becomes a free agent and decides to switch sides in baseball’s most heated rivalry and sign a big contract with the hated Yankees. Johnny Damon did it in 2005 and Jacoby …Jacoby Ellsbury contract on par with what Yankees always do … Read more