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USA TODAYDURHAM, N.C. – Duke basketball players know exactly what comes along with wearing this jersey: Scrutiny. The worst of it didn’t come after their loss to No. 6 Kansas. Or their loss to No. 3 Arizona. No, the worst criticism they received followed a win – a 91-90 …Michigan vs. DukeESPNWATCH: ACC players attempt … Read more
USA TODAYBATON ROUGE, La. – The last pass of LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger’s college career was a 32-yard completion to Jarvis Landry just as he was being tackled to set up a field goal in the fourth quarter Saturday of the Tigers’ 31-27 win over Arkansas.Report: Mettenberger has torn ACLFOXSports.comReport: LSU QB Mettenberger has torn … Read more
Boston.comCharlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Henderson, center, is fouled going to the basket by Dallas The Associated Press Charlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Henderson, center, is fouled going to the basket by Dallas Mavericks’ Monta Ellis (11) as Jose Calderon, left, of Spain, …Bobcats’ Michael Kidd-Gilchrist out indefinitely with broken handSI.comBobcats’ Kidd-Gilchrist breaks hand against DallasNBA.comBobcats lose game to … Read more
USA TODAYBLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana guard Yogi Ferrell has talked about using last season’s loss to Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament — and his own poor performance in the game — as motivation in the offseason. Ferrell, now a sophomore, …College basketball:Syracuse hammers IndianaNorthJersey.comSyracuse tops IndianaSTLtoday.comIU leaves Syracuse without ‘measuring stick’Indianapolis … Read more
NorthJersey.comCrosby, who tied it with a power-play goal with 12:00 left in regulation, stole the puck from Thomas Vanek just outside the New York blue line, streaked down the middle between two defenseman and jammed a backhander past Anders Nilsson at 3:44 for his …Islanders suffer seventh straight loss as Sidney Crosby scores for Penguins … Read more
New York Daily NewsAnd so we come at last to that moment in New York basketball history on Thursday when the putrid Nets from Brooklyn face the hideous Knicks from Manhattan, and when only one can truly disgrace itself on the same night. Maybe. “Both teams stink,” Jason …Nuggets-Cavaliers PreviewCBSSports.comJasonKidd shakes things up, removes Lawrence … Read more
San Jose Mercury NewsLos Angeles 0 1 1 0—3. Anaheim 0 1 1 0—2. Los Angeles won shootout 1-0. First Period—None. Penalties—Doughty, LA (hooking), 10:58, Koivu, Ana (hooking), 14:21, Beleskey, Ana (roughing), 18:33. Second Period—1, Los Angeles, Carter 7, 7:05.King’s shootout goal puts LA Kings past Ducks 3-2ESPNLos Angeles Kings Defeat The Anaheim Ducks 3-2 … Read more
ESPNLSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger suffered a torn ACL during last week’s 31-27 victory over Arkansas, multiple sources told ESPN. More on LSU. GeauxTigerNation Everything LSU, from recruiting to news to game coverage, is available at ESPN.com’s …Report: LSU’s Zach Mettenberger to miss bowl game with knee injuryShreveport TimesZach Mettenberger injury: LSU quarterback has a torn … Read more
USA TODAYVictor Oladipo and Michael Carter-Williams recorded triple-doubles in a head-to-head battle. By Sean Highkin – December 3, 2013 at 10:35pm EST. Share on: Share (0) 0 Tweet (0) 0 Email (1) 1. Howard Smith, USA TODAY Sports. On Tuesday, Michael …Recap: Philadelphia vs. OrlandoMiamiHerald.comSixers outlast Magic in double overtimePhilly.comSixers hold off Magic in double … Read more
ESPNMIAMI — Kyle Singler scored 18 points to lead seven Detroit players in double figures, Andre Drummond had 18 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Miami Heat 107-97 on Tuesday night to snap the NBA champions’ 10-game winning streak.Win streak ends at 10, Pistons top Wade-less Heat 107-97Sun-SentinelDwyane Wade, Ray Allen talk time managementMiamiHerald.comVideo: Pistons’ … Read more
New York TimesWhen the Yankees signed Johnny Damon away from the Boston Red Sox in 2006 — two years after he helped them beat the Yankees win the World Series — it was a coup. Damon did everything for the Yankees that he did in Boston, culminating in a …Jacoby Ellsbury joins New York YankeesUSA … Read more
USA TODAYAfter making three trades and coming to terms with a free agent in roughly 24 hours, the Oakland Athletics now have arguably the majors’ top bullpen, a deep rotation and solid outfield. And Billy Beane is not about to put down his cell phone. The A’s general …A’s acquire Craig Gentry, Luke GregersonSan Francisco … Read more
MLB.comNEW YORK — Jacoby Ellsbury and the Yankees are in serious talks and could be closing in on a blockbuster seven-year contract, according to a report by CBSSports.com. Citing a person familiar with the talks, the news outlet reported that a deal fitting the …Jacoby Ellsbury, Yankees agree to seven-year, $153M dealCBSSports.comJacoby Ellsbury joins New … Read more
USA TODAYFIFA revealed the four pots for the 2014 World Cup draw this Friday, and things aren’t looking good for the United States. Here’s how the draw works, in a nutshell: Each of the 32 participating countries is drawn into one of four pots consisting of seeded teams …The Head-Scratching Begins Over the World Cup … Read more
USA TODAYBrooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd re-assigned assistant Lawrence Frank, Kidd told news reporters on Tuesday. Frank will no longer be on Kidd’s bench, instead filing daily reports on the team’s performance. Kidd cited philosophical differences with Frank …Frank No Longer Kidd’s Top Assistant With NetsNew York TimesNets assistant Lawrence Frank booted from Kidd’s … Read more
USA TODAYAfter a disappointing close to the regular season, Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota will return for another run at the Heisman Trophy, the Rose Bowl and, perhaps, the national championship. Once the leading contender for the 2013 Heisman Trophy before …Mariota will stay at OregonFox NewsMarcus Mariota, Hroniss Grasu returning to Oregon in 2014Philly.comMariota and … Read more
USA TODAYAdidas unveiled the official “Brazuca” match ball of the World Cup on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. ET in a blown-out event, complete with light show, in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazuca will be used in every game at this summer’s 2014 World Cup in Brazil.World Cup 2014: Brazuca ball unveiled for Brazil finalsTelegraph.co.ukadidas … Read more
USA TODAYThe Tampa Bay Rays, taking a page out of the Oakland A’s small-market playbook, opened their wallets Tuesday and acquired catcher Ryan Hanigan and closer Heath Bell in a three-team trade Tuesday involving the Cincinnati Reds and Arizona …Rays banking on rebounds from Bell and HaniganSI.comRays acquire Hanigan, Bell in three-team tradeMLB.comRays acquire catcher … Read more
USA TODAYAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says he will discuss a new contract with coach Gus Malzahn after the season. Jacobs said Tuesday that university officials “certainly want to make sure that he’s adequately compensated for similar …Auburn: New deal in Malzahn’s futureESPNSports Illustrated story claims Texas is Gus Malzahn’s ‘dream … Read more
USA TODAYCalling his actions embarrassing and inexcusable, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he takes responsibility for his behavior on the controversial kickoff Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens but repeatedly denied any nefarious …Steelers’ Le’Veon Bell feels ‘lucky’ after big hit left him wobblyDetroit Free PressTomlin talked to Goodell, NFL office about sideline … Read more
Detroit Free PressIf you can’t beat ’em, sign ’em. The Detroit Tigers, who saved nearly $80 million in recent trades of Prince Fielder and Doug Fister, utilized some of their newfound cash today by reaching a tentative agreement with free agent closer Joe Nathan on a two-year …Closer Nathan nearing two-year deal with TigersNew York … Read more
Boston.comLet’s be honest, the public image of new Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski is that he’s a pain in the butt. He has tangled with teammates and opponents over the course of his 16-year career and built a reputation for being irksome. Pierzynski throws his helmet, …Pierzynski bridges gap to Sox’ catching futureBoston HeraldRed Sox … Read more
CBSSports.comNathan, 39, saved 43 games in 46 chances with a 1.39 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 73 strikeouts in 64 2/3 innings pitched last season for the Rangers. He’s a six-time All-Star and has been one of baseball’s best closers since becoming one in 2004. His only blip on …Report: Detroit Tigers agree to two-year deal … Read more
USA TODAYTwo Reliant Stadium security guards were fired for taking pictures with Tom Brady after the New England Patriots’ victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Joel Williams told KHOU he and another guard were terminated when a supervisor saw them …Reliant Stadium Security Guards Fired For Taking Photos With Tom Brady After …NESN.comTexans security … Read more
CBSSports.comJerry Jones says fans ‘remember what you do in December.’ (USATSI) Good news: The Cowboyshave won two straight, are now 7-5 on the season, and lead the NFC East. Bad news: The Eagles, on a four-game winning streak, are also 7-5, and the two …Sean Lee to return for CowboysESPNSean Lee injury: Cowboys LB will … Read more
USA TODAYFifty Thanksgiving weekend travelers were bumped from a commercial Delta airlines flight on Sunday so that the University of Florida basketball team could travel to Storrs, Conn. for a Monday game against UConn. Ahh, amateur athletics. The Gainesville Sun …Delta bumps passengers for UF basketball team after maintenance issues …Minneapolis Star TribuneDelta bumps passengers … Read more
USA TODAYThe Boston Red Sox made their first splash since winning the World Series by agreeing to a one-year, $8.25 million contract with free-agent catcher A.J. Pierznyski, a Red Sox official confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The official was unauthorized to speak …Catcher AJ Pierzynski agrees to deal with champion Red SoxCBSSports.comRed Sox to sign … Read more
CBSSports.comVeteran catcher A.J. Pierzynski has agreed to a deal with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, according to sources. The Red Sox needed a veteran to catch their championship team, and ultimately they liked the idea of a Pierzynski, an excellent …Sources: Saltalamacchia unlikely to returnBoston.comReports: Red Sox & catcher AJ Pierzynski agree to … Read more
USA TODAYMeyer of 2006 knows that Meyer in 2013 hasn’t played anyone and he knows that who you play HAS to matter. By Dan Shanoff – December 3, 2013 at 7:56am EST. Share on: Share (18) 18 Tweet (12) 12 Email (12) 12. Urban Meyer/USA TODAY Sports …Who wins the Big Ten-ACC Challenge? Game-by-game breakdown … Read more
Salt Lake TribuneBy the time Francisco Garcia found some space behind the arc, and buried a 3-pointer late in the first half Monday night at EnergySolutions Arena, the Rockets had completely negated one of the Utah Jazz’s best quarters of the season. The team’s hot …Williams Lifts Jazz Past Rockets 109-103ABC NewsTanking? Suddenly hot Jazz … Read more
Birds WatcherThe Orioles Monday night traded closer Jim Johnson to Oakland for second baseman Jemile Weeks. Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports. I knew absolutely nothing about Jemile Weeks before a few hours ago, other than a mediocre stat line since his …Orioles, Nationals reshape pitching staffs with deals; O’s trade Johnson, Nats …CapitalGazette.comAthletics acquire Orioles … Read more
Eutaw Street ReportA lot of emotions came into play for Orioles fans on Monday night when the team elected to trade closer Jim Johnson to the Oakland Athletics. Some people expressed a bit of sadness to see one of the key pieces in the past two seasons of success depart.Athletics acquire Orioles closer Jim Johnson … Read more
TheDay.comAs he’s done so many times in recent years, Napier did his best Superman impression on Monday in an intense nonconference battle against No. 15 Florida at Gampel Pavilion. Napier rescued the 12th-ranked Huskies with a buzzer-beating, game-winning …Napier, UConn topple Florida with buzzer-beaterCBSSports.comCollege basketball wrap: Connecticut tops Florida, 65-64NorthJersey.comUConn beats Florida at the buzzerSTLtoday.com … Read more
MiamiHerald.comKevin Sumlin. Chris Petersen. James Franklin. Those were the names most often mentioned as candidates to be the next coach at Southern California — but none of them is. Trojans athletic director Pat Haden hired Steve Sarkisian away from Washington on …USC must hope reboot with Steve Sarkisian is better than sequelUSA TODAYUSC plucks Sarkisian … Read more
The Star-Ledger – NJ.comFrom the sidelines, Mike Shanahan paced back and forth, eyes bugged, as he hollered at the officials. Justin Tuck held his arms out wide, confused after what looked to be a routine placement of the ball. Shanahan thought it was first down. Tuck thought it was …Uncertainty Comes Fast for Redskins’ Sure … Read more