Bowl Predictions 2014: Projecting Matchups in Season's Biggest Postseason Games

Winston and the Florida State Seminoles passed their last significant regular-season test with a 42-31 win over the Louisville Cardinals on Thursday. , but the bottom line is they are still undefeated.

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Seahawks on 3rd down: Tidbits from Panthers Game; League-wide Trends

Seattle stood strong in the red zone early, forcing two field goals for the Panthers, and then later they got the turnover on the Cam Newton fumble. When Newton fumbled in the 2nd Quarter, he was sitting on 1st and 10 from the Seattle 14 yard line.

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Last Minute Extension not Likely for Butler

The Bulls have until 10:59pm Friday to sign Jimmy Butler to a contract extension or he becomes a restricted free agent in the offseason.

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Butler rejoins Van Gundy, hopes to help Pistons

Perhaps more than any other member of the Detroit Pistons, Caron Butler has an idea of what to expect this season from new coach Stan Van Gundy. Butler played for Van Gundy in Miami a decade ago, when both player and coach were just starting their careers.

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Reminder to PA boaters; life jackets required by law November 1 to April 30

Beginning on November 1st, paddlers and those in small boats are required by law to wear a life jacket. Even though air temperature may still be warm it's the cold water temperature that can cause hypothermia and possible drowning.

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Sixers-Bucks Game Thread

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Brewster proves to be too much for Manson

The Manson Trojans had a difficult time matching up with the undefeated Brewster Bears Friday, Oct. 24, and lost, 56-0. "I thought we played for four quarters," head coach Scott Ward said.

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Lady Tigers pick up experience at Pateros Invitational

The Entiat senior players are soaking up the last moments of their high school careers, while the underclassmen are gaining valuable experience. This last Saturday, Oct. 25, the Lady Tigers gained five matches to their resumes at the Pateros Invitational Tournament.

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Untapable wins Breeders' Cup Distaff

Rosie Napravnik was riding with a secret, and she couldn't keep it any longer once Untapable won the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff. Napravnik stunned a crowd of 37,205 at Santa Anita and a national television audience by announcing she will retire Sunday.

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2014 Texas II (Chase 8): NASCAR Sprint Cup Qualifying Results - Kenseth, Toyota On Pole

By PaddockTalk.com Staff Writer Matt Kenseth and his No. 20 Dollar General Toyota won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 10th Annual AAA Texas 500 with a lap of 27.095 seconds, 199.299 mph.

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2014 United States GP (Austin): Ferrari Formula One F1 Practice Recap

Fernando Alonso: "Today we did some good testing, helped by the track conditions, which were definitely different to previous years. It's possible the races they had here a few weeks ago helped to clean the track and as far as grip levels were concerned, we didn't have too many problems.

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Trade Rumors: Angels might deal infielder for a starting pitcher

The Angels are looking for a starting pitcher, says Ken Rosenthal . That makes sense, as the team lost Garrett Richards , who was enjoying an excellent season, to a gruesome knee injury that required surgery in August.

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Championship video report: Norwich City 2 Bolton Wanderers 1

Cameron Jerome of Norwich scores his sides first goal and celebrates during his side's Sky Bet Championship 2-1 win against Bolton at Carrow Road, Norwich . Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd David Freezer reports from Carrow Road as Norwich City end a run of five games without a win by beating Bolton Wanderers 2-1, thanks to goals from Cameron Jerome.

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The Great Horned Frog Experiment

Ran into one of those demon frogs out west. Couldn't suffer it to live, so I stomped it into the ground, like I would any other toad.

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Premier League: Manuel Pellegrini denies being under pressure on eve of Manchester derby

Manuel Pellegrini insists he is not feeling the pressure as he goes into the Manchester derby on the back of a faltering Champions League draw and two domestic defeats. Watch Manchester City v Manchester United live only on Sky Sports this Super Sunday.

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Premier League: European players are suffering the loss of street football says Arsenal boss

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes societal changes and the loss of street football has affected the temperament of players in Europe for the worse. Watch Manchester City v Manchester United live only on Sky Sports this Super Sunday.

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Volleyball Defeated By Villanova, 3-010/31/2014 - The Providence...

The Providence College volleyball team was defeated by Villanova, 3-0 on Friday night at Alumni Hall. Providence now stands at 4-21 on the season and 0-11 in the BIG EAST.

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Manhunt

Nearly seven weeks into the massive manhunt for alleged cop-killer Eric Frein, state and federal law-enforcement in northeastern Pennsylvania were conducting roving patrols in four townships spanning 134 square miles - roughly the size of Philadelphia. Maybe he's in an underground bunker.

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LeBron James: 'I'm like Peyton Manning'

LeBron James said "I'm like Peyton Manning," using the comparison to one of the all-time great NFL quarterbacks to explain his eight turnovers in the Cleveland Cavaliers' season-opening loss. "I need my reps.

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'DISCORD' Extends Again Through Dec 7 at the Geffen Playhouse

The Geffen Playhouse production of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson , Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy : Discord, is extending again, now through December 7. The production, in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse , is written by Scott Carter , executive producer and writer for Bill Maher 's Politically Incorrect and Real Time. This philosophical comedy features Larry Cedar , David Melville and Armin Shimerman and is helmed by director, Matt August .

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Lewis Hamilton topped the charts in both sessions at the United States Grand Prix

In-form Hamilton emerged top dog from Rosberg at the end of Friday's two practice sessions for the United States Grand Prix by a hair's breadth, just three thousandths of a second. Hamilton had topped FP1 at the Circuit of the Americas by a clear 0.293secs from Rosberg, with McLaren's Jenson Button their closest challenger.

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CU football: Time for Buffs to rise and shine

Two weeks ago in Colorado's loss to USC, the Trojans threw two touchdown passes before Buffs quarterback Sefo Liufau had his first completion.

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RG3 can't wait to get started again

"I feel great," said Griffin, who dislocated his left ankle in the first quarter of the Week 2 victory over Jacksonville. "I'm real excited to get back out there.

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Jake Arrieta solidifies ace role for 2014 Chicago Cubs

Jul 11, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Just like the acquisition of Kyle Hendricks , the Chicago Cubs knew the ceiling for Jake Arrieta was high, but they couldn't be sure he would reach it.

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Breeders' Cup Day 1: Untapable and pregnant Napravnik win Distaff

Rosie Napravnik celebrates aboard Untapable after winning the Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff during 2014 Breeder's Cup at Santa Anita Park. As if riding the favorite Untapable to victory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff wasn't enough, jockey Rosie Napravnik made even more news Friday: Napravnik will stop racing after Sunday because she's pregnant.

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Olmsted Falls students don costumes, cheer on Bulldogs in football battle with North Olmsted

Olmsted Falls and North Olmsted fans didn't let a little rain or temperatures in the low 40s keep them away from the Olmsted Falls High School stadium Friday night. The game was played on Halloween, and students on both sides of the stadium dressed the part, donning costumes ranging from Dr. Seuss characters to zombies.

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North Ridgeville Rangers say adios to old stadium

Saying goodbye to the Rangers Stadium tonight was a cold, sloppy, muddy, rainy event, making the final varsity football game at the stadium a little easier to take. In fact, there have been a lot of wet and muddy games played at the field over the years since it opened almost 100 years ago, making the move to a new stadium next fall that much sweeter.

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Cubs Fire Renteria to Pursue Former Rays Manager Maddon

The Chicago Cubs hired Joe Maddon hours after firing Rick Renteria as manager of the Major League Baseball club that hasn't won the World Series since 1908. Maddon will be introduced as the 54th manager of the Cubs at a news conference at 2 p.m. local time on Nov. 3, the team said in an e-mail today.

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Legalized marijuana industry is wrong for Alaska

I love Alaska. I was born here; and I trained here. I was so proud to represent the United States and Alaska in the Winter Olympics and share my snowboarding medal with the entire state upon my return.

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Rossiter fires U21s to win over Tottenham

Jordan Rossiter fired the winner as Liverpool U21s got that winning formula back with a deserved 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Langtree Park in St Helens on Friday night. After being an unused substitute for the first team on Tuesday in the Capital One Cup tie with Swansea City, the 17-year-old was back in the heart of the engine room for Michael Beale's charges.

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Live Blog: Nashville Predators - Calgary Flames

... during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. The Flames won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Don McPeak-USA TODAY Sports Alright Predators' fans we here at Predlines want to try something new; a live game blog. We most likely won't be doing this ...

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Full Time: Accrington Stanley 2 Morecambe 1

ACCRINGTON Stanley maintained their long unbeaten record over Lancashire rivals Morecambe as they claimed victory at the Store First Stadium tonight. Stanley have not lost in 16 league meetings with Morecambe since 2005 and went ahead in the fifth minute when Luke Joyce scored from the penalty spot after on-loan Blackburn Rovers midfielder John O'Sullivan had been fouled.

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Owner and Patient Recruiter Sentenced to Prison for Their Roles in...

An owner and operator of two community mental health centers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a patient recruiter for a community mental health center in Houston, Texas, were sentenced to prison today for their involvement in a $258.5 million Medicare fraud scheme involving partial hospitalization psychiatric services.

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LeBron James dresses up as #FloBron for Halloween

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Paul George PR intern has his creds

The Pacers could really use Paul George on the court against the Grizzlies, but he remains injured and thus at the beck and call of Pacers PR guru David Benner.

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Bulls' Butler appears headed to free agency

Butler was still hoping he and the team could agree on a contract extension before Friday's deadline, saying "we got 'til, what, 11:59 ?" Agent Happy Walters says negotiations are finished. Barring a late change, Butler will hit the market and the Bulls will have the right to match any offer he receives.

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Warriors, Thompson agree to maximum extension

The Warriors signed Thompson to a four-year maximum contract extension worth about $70 million on Friday, a person with knowledge of the deal said. The person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team does not disclose terms, also said there is no opt-out clause for either side.

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Wolves give Rubio 4-year, $56M deal

Agent Jarinn Akana of Relativity Sports tells The Associated Press the two sides are putting the finishing touches on the deal. The Timberwolves and Rubio's agent, Dan Fegan, have been negotiating for more than two months and had until midnight Friday to reach a deal or Rubio would have become a restricted free agent after the season.

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Cavaliers sign Anderson Varejao to contract extension

Best known for his wild hair and hustle, Anderson Varejao's heart and hard work got him a new contract with the Cavaliers. Cleveland signed its starting center to a contract extension on Friday.

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Phillies, Burnett both decline $15M mutual option

A.J. Burnett and the Philadelphia Phillies both declined their $15 million mutual option Friday, leaving the pitcher to decide whether to exercise his $12.75 million player option. The 37-year-old Burnett went 8-18 with a 4.59 ERA in 34 starts during his first season with the Phillies and has said he isn't sure whether he wants to pitch next season.

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Butler rejoins Van Gundy, hopes to help Pistons

Perhaps more than any other member of the Detroit Pistons, Caron Butler has an idea of what to expect this season from new coach Stan Van Gundy. Butler played for Van Gundy in Miami a decade ago, when both player and coach were just starting their careers.

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Untapable wins Breeders' Cup Distaff

Untapable polished off an impressive year with a 1 1/4-length victory Friday in the Breeders' Cup Distaff, with a pregnant Rosie Napravnik becoming the first female jockey to win the $2 million race in its 31-year history. Napravnik stunned the crowd of 37,205 at Santa Anita and a national television audience by announcing she will retire Sunday.

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Cubs fire Renteria, open door to Maddon

Maddon opted out of his contract as Tampa Bay manager last week after Rays executive Andrew Friedman left to become the vice president of baseball operations with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Renteria managed the Cubs for one season.

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Zara Phillips: It's all about the feed

The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips, an Olympic medal-winning equestrian, says looking after a baby is just like looking after a horse. The 33-year-old daughter of Princess Anne married ex-England rugby player Mike Tindall in 2011 and had her first child, Mia, in January.

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Spain need a replacement ready for Casillas - Del Bosque

... been a growing feeling against Pique because I feel that there is something behind it all. It's not just about Pique sports-wise," he said. Del Bosque also moved to quash talk of an "obsession" with striker Diego Costa's involvement with the ...

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Chelsea get Costa boost;

London: League leaders Chelsea will get a great boost ahead of their clash over Queens Park Rangers as Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes the Spanish hitman Diego Costa is ready to make his come back from hamstring injury that kept him out of action since last four matches. Chelsea has remained unbeaten this season and their Premier League performance has seen them four points clear to second placed Southampton in the league table.

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New Book by Ahrynn McCann Revels in the Innocent Fun of Halloween

Chad's World: The Curse Of Witchy Way follows lovable dinosaur Chad as he experiences the frights and fun of his first Halloween. The 3rd installment of brother/sister duo Ahrynn & Josh McCann's popular series, Chad's World, finds lovable dinosaur Chad on an epic Halloween adventure in, " Chad's World - The Curse of Witchy Way ."

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Gabi to bolster Atletico Madrid

Madrid: Atletico Madrid captain Gabi will be back in the team for Saturday's La Liga game at home to Cordoba after injury, coach Diego Simeone said on Friday. The influential midfielder, who typically plays in a central holding role for the Spanish champions, has missed Atletico's last two matches, a 5-0 Champions League success at home to Malmo and last weekend's 1-0 win at Getafe.

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NBA not just about Americans: Bowen

Calcutta: Bruce Bowen, the first-ever NBA legend to visit the city, feels NBA is not just about American basketball players. "No it's not just about American players... It's a misconception... We have players like Pau Gasol, who is a Spaniard, and Manu Ginobili an Argentine.

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Madison Bumgarner endorses underwear with the best name

The Giants have won the World Series and that's great but the MVP Madison Bumgarner received the sweetest deal of all. The prolific pitcher received an endorsement deal with the underwear company Jockey to promote the "Mad Bum" edition.

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Cam Newton wore Hornets cleats before Panthers' Thursday night game

With the Charlotte Hornets name officially back in the city, attention turned squarely toward the basketball court for a fan base that hasn't had much to get excited about in recent years. Count other athletes in Charlotte among those wired for the Hornets' return.

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First basket of LeBron James' return comes on Kevin Love outlet pass

When it became clear LeBron James and Kevin Love could become teammates in Cleveland, the dream scenario always included Love throwing a hard outlet pass to a streaking James. Well, that came to fruition in the first basket of James' return to the Cavaliers.

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Rex Ryan picks Jets' QB: 'that Bumgarner guy'

"All right, we're gonna go with that Bumgarner guy, I think," Ryan joked to open his news conference after practice Thursday. That "Bumgarner guy," of course, would be San Francisco Giants ace and World Series MVP, left-hander Madison Bumgarner, who earned a five-inning save in the clinching game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night to go along with two wins as a starter in the Series.

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Nick O'Leary suplexes Louisville defender following interception

The Florida State Seminoles headed into hostile territory Thursday night to face a game Louisville team, and the reigning national champions got off to a slow start, trailing the unranked Cardinals 21-0 in the second quarter. Louisville's second touchdown was set up by a Jameis Winston interception.

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Frank Warren: Call me an old git, but I just can't see that there's a place for women's boxing

EXCLUSIVE COLUMN: I admire anyone who does any sport at whatever level and some women like to express themselves through boxing, but I've never hidden the fact that I am not a fan Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Please read our Legal Terms & Policies The death in South Africa of a female boxer reinforces my long-held view that this is not a sport for women.

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Marcus Lattimore's mom struggles with her son returning to the field

Two years ago, former South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore suffered what many consider the most horrific injury in South Carolina sports history. But Marcus battled back.

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LeBron James welcomed back to Cleveland with open arms, loud noises

This morning, hours before he would take the floor for the first time as a Cleveland Cavalier for the first time in more than four years, LeBron James seemed to suggest that he would approach this opening night like pretty much every night of his career. He was tired, he said, and would go home for a nap.

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Bucs' Johnson visits teen player lost leg

St. Petersburg Northeast High lineman Leshawn Williams, recovering from a leg amputation, got a visit from Buccaneers safety Leonard Johnson. Bucs' Johnson visits teen player lost leg St. Petersburg Northeast High lineman Leshawn Williams, recovering from a leg amputation, got a visit from Buccaneers safety Leonard Johnson.

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(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Houston Rockets guard Trevor...

The Salt Lake Tribune) Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza puts up a shot with Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert defending, as the Utah Jazz host the Houston Rockets, NBA basketball at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday October 29, 2014.

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Women's hoops community rallies around Lauren Hill

The WNBA star was brought to tears the more she read about the Mount St. Joseph freshman, who has inoperable brain cancer. Delle Donne will attend Hill's game on Sunday as a fan, moving a speaking engagement to make sure she could be there.

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After shaky start, Patriots' offensive line vastly improved

After stumbling out of the gate the first month of the season, the Patriots' offense has found its stride, putting together four straight vintage performances that have played a lead role in the team's four-game winning streak. Reasons for the turnaround are easy to find: Tom Brady is passing more accurately and for more yards, Brandon LaFell is establishing himself as a viable outside receiving threat, the Patriots have not committed a turnover the past four games, and Rob Gronkowski is resembling the pass-catching, tackle-shedding, touchdown-scoring, football-spiking mismatch from seasons past.

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LeBron James on Return to Cavaliers Vs. Knicks: Probably One of Biggest Sporting Events of Year

Knicks 101 provides 24/7 obsessive sports coverage of the New York Knicks as a part of Sports Media 101 . For news, op/ed, game reviews, team updates and even rumors you will find all of it on Knicks 101.

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Paul Scholes column: Beating Manchester City is vital part of life at ...

Paul Scholes column: Beating Manchester City is vital part of life at Manchester United. This is first major test for Luke Shaw, Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao - it's not a game to lose In his latest exclusive column for The Independent, Scholes says City seem to have a touch of arrogance in not taking their opposition into consideration Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature.

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Give A-League refs full-time jobs: Lowe

Perth Glory coach Kenny Lowe has called on the A-League to provide referees with full-time positions in a bid to reduce costly blunders. Glory were on the right side of the whistle during Wednesday's 4-2 extra-time win over Melbourne Victory in the FFA Cup quarter-final.

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One time Chicago White Sox Kevin Youkilis to retire

... inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. New York won 7-0. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Though he only played 80 of his 1,061 career baseball games, I enjoyed the time Kevin Youkilis played for the Chicago White Sox. ...

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Bold Predictions: Auburn

Hello cuppers and welcome to this week's installment of bold predictions . This week we have a top 5 matchup as the number four Ole Miss Rebels take on the number 3 Auburn Tigers in Oxford, Mississippi.

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Child Advocacy Center celebrates 25 years of helping kids

It's been 25 years since the Mercy Child Advocacy Center opened. Over that span they say they have helped over 14,000 children in the Siouxland area.

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Torres: I left Chelsea to feel important

The AC Milan striker insists he still speaks regularly to Jose Mourinho but had to leave Stamford Bridge because he "needed more" Fernando Torres says he ditched Chelsea for AC Milan in the summer because he did not feel important at Stamford Bridge. The striker joined the Blues for what was in January 2011 a British record transfer fee of 50 million, having seen his remarkable early standards at Liverpool suffer a dip.

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Everything is easier with world-beater Messi, says Munir

The young forward believes that his Barcelona team-mate is the best footballer on the planet right now, describing the 27-year-old Argentina international as his "icon" Barcelona starlet Munir El-Haddadi says that "everything becomes easier" when playing alongside Lionel Messi . The Argentine has come in for some criticism following his somewhat tame display in the Blaugrana 's 3-1 Clasico defeat to Real Madrid.

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Future sites of Breedersa Cup open for debate

The question that's raised virtually every year surfaced again Thursday morning when trainers Todd Pletcher and Graham Motion were asked if The Great Race Place was so great that it deserved to host the Breeders' Cup World Championships every year. Santa Anita Park is hosting the event this week for a record third consecutive year and eighth time overall, tied with Churchill Downs for most ever.

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Pugh on mission to show Eagles debacle not his defining game

Justin Pugh's dedicated journey to starting right tackle for the Giants has encompassed too much hard work and too much focus for one game to wreck it all. According to Pro Football Focus, Pugh yielded four sacks in the 27-0 loss on Oct. 12 to the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, which sits 45 minutes away from where he grew up in the Philly suburbs.

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Jimenez: It's not easy to live up to Falcao and Costa

The Mexico international striker has struggled for game time at the Estadio Vicente Calderon but is confident of hitting greater heights for Atletico Madrid this season Atletico Madrid striker Raul Jimenez admits that it is tough to live up to the club's former striking stars, Radamel Falcao and Diego Costa . The Mexico international has struggled for regular game time following his 11 million move to the Estadio Vicente Calderon during the summer.

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Breedersa Cup Distaff is a tough one to figure out

ARCADIA >> Trying to pick the winner of today's Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita Park is not an easy proposition. Go with one of the top older females like Close Hatches and Belle Gallantey, or try your luck with the young rising starlet Untapable? Perhaps you should let someone who knows a thing or two about leading ladies lend a hand with your handicapping skills.

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Kiko Alonso On The Road To Recovery

Dec 22, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Kiko Alonso against the Miami Dolphins at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Buffalo beats Miami 19 to 0. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Kiko Alonso took a blow to his second year in the NFL with tearing his ACL in his left knee while working out in his home in Oregon.

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Auburn wants to buck early-game trend on road, start fast at Ole Miss

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee react to play in the first quarter against Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. The Tigers would rather not keep up that trend Saturday at Ole Miss, where points could be hard to produce against the nation's best defense.

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Hurting for Coaching

Hunting for the next names to be dreamed up for coaches. Erik Hinske turned down an interview, Chili Davis was bought out by Boston.

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Rising DE Damontre Moore finally to get shot

Last week, Damontre Moore went to the movies with Michael Strahan for a private screening of "Ouija,'' which had not yet been released. "Once again when you're Mr. New York you can do those type of things.'

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Drouin dropped to fourth line, 'has to learn to play away from the puck'

After getting a hefty workload in his first four NHL games, Tampa's Jonathan Drouin played just 11:50 in Tuesday's 7-3 win over Arizona and was bumped to the fourth line - the same line he'll play on tonight when the Bolts host the Flyers. "I don't think from the outset we were there saying, 'Jo Drouin will be a 20-minute guy out of the gate,'" Cooper said, per the Tampa Bay Times .

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Las Vegas casino eyes NHL tenant for new arena

Commissioner Gary Bettman attends the NHL Awards at Wynn Las Vegas on June 24, 2014. The CFO of MGM Resorts International would welcome an NHL team to their future arena in Las Vegas.

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Leafs recall Percy as insurance policy

With Just 21 players on its' active roster the Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Stuart Percy as an insurance policy. With seven healthy defensemen on the active roster, the Leafs assigned Percy to the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies on Sunday.

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Spezza happy to be out of spotlight in Dallas

Jason Spezza of the Dallas Stars controls the pucks against Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period of a preseason game at American Airlines Center on September 30, 2014. In his new hockey home deep in the heart of Texas, Dallas Cowboys fan Jason Spezza often clicks on the radio while en route to Stars practice and pretty much listens to the same old complaints.

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Newcastle youngster rejects Sterling comparisons despite strong links between the pair

ROLANDO AARONS is hoping to line up against Raheem Sterling when Newcastle entertain Liverpool tomorrow - but the teenager insists it is far too early to be comparing him to his fellow Jamaica-born winger. Having burst onto the first-team scene with a goalscoring cameo against Crystal Palace in August, Aarons further enhanced his blossoming reputation when he scored the opening goal of Wednesday's Capital One Cup fourth-round win over Manchester City.

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Astros, Rockets games to have wider TV audience

Astros, Rockets games to have wider TV audience Astros, Rockets games to have wider TV audience Check out this story on KHOU.com: A Houston judge has allowed AT&T and DirecTV to buy Comcast SportsNet Houston, which will let viewers catch Rockets and Astros games. HOUSTON - A Houston judge has approved a bankruptcy reorganization plan allowing AT&T and DirecTV to buy Comcast SportsNet Houston and convert it to Root Sports Houston, allowing Houston Astros and Rockets games to be seen by a much wider television audience.

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Tweetbag 10/30

Guess what's rising from the dead in time for Halloween? Have any questions you want us to answer on the newest Pinstripe Alley Podcast recording tonight? Post here or tweet @pinstripealley .

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President Bush's post-9/11 World Series first pitch

On this day 13 years ago, President Bush took the mound at Yankee Stadium seven weeks after 9/11, right before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series. In a stirring display, he offered a thumbs-up, delivered a strike, and the Yankees later won the game by a score of 2-1 to climb back into the series.

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Shotgun formation has QB sneak fading away

In this Oct. 26, 2013, file photo, Utah quarterback Travis Wilson takes the snap during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. It has become common for teams to line up in shotgun formation on short-yardage plays, forgoing the possibility of a quarterback sneak for the ability to use the entire playbook.

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Manning-Brady rivalry began in obscurity

The greatest quarterback rivalry in NFL history began quietly with plenty of empty seats on a cloudy, cool and windy afternoon at Foxboro Stadium on Sept. 30, 2001.

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Denver Nuggets clearly not in sync offensively after season opener

In years past, questions about the defense started to arise early in the season. Offense was expected to be a team strength this season.

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Sandoval, Shields among 121 free agents

San Francisco Giants' Pablo Sandoval celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in Kansas City, Mo. The Giants won 3-2 to win the series.

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Rodriguez suspension ends, back on Yanks' roster

Rodriguez was suspended by Major League Baseball for violations of the sport's drug agreement and labor contract and lost just over $22 million of his $25 million salary. The three-time AL MVP, who turns 40 on July 27, is owed $61 million by the Yankees over the next three seasons.

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An Award For Shayne Graham

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Redskins: 'every intent' of starting RG3 on Sunday

One of the NFL's most dynamic play-makers - and personalities - is set to return Sunday, and the rest of the season could go far in determining his future in the league. Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden made it all but official Thursday when he said he has "every intent" of starting Robert Griffin III against the Minnesota Vikings .

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SA's domestic T20 competition's watershed season looms

South Africa's domestic cricket season takes a turn for the shortest format this weekend when the T20 competition kicks off with a triple header at the Wanderers in Johannesburg. All teams will be in action as the competition tries to get on level footing with other T20 tournaments around the world.

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Warriors decline contract option for next season on guard Nemanja Nedovic

The Warriors announced Thursday that they did not exercise the third-year contract option for next season on guard Nemanja Nedovic, the team's 2013 first-round draft pick. The team did exercise the fourth-year contract options on forward Harrison Barnes and center Festus Ezeli, who is playing after missing all of last season recovering from knee surgery.

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Royals look toward next season after dream run

The emotions were still raw, the sting of defeat still fresh from Game 7 of the World Series when Billy Butler stood in front of his locker and spoke in a voice full of conviction. They would be back, this scrappy bunch of kids.

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Mercedes, Hamilton charging into US Grand Prix

Caterham driver Marcus Ericsson, of Sweden, reads messages on his phone after arriving at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, in Austin, Texas. The Formula One teams of Caterham and Marussia will not be competing in the race this weekend.

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Thursday Ravens-Steelers injury report: Lardarius Webb, Haloti Ngata, ...

Tight end Owen Daniels , who was unable to play in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, missed Thursday's practice just a day after he participated after sitting out all of last week. Daniels had a minor arthroscopic procedure done to his knee recently.

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US police capture survivalist who shot two officers after seven-week manhunt

Note: We do not store your email address but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Please read our Legal Terms & Policies A seven-week manhunt for a known survivalist who was the lone suspect in the shooting of two state troopers outside a barracks in the Pocono Mountain region of eastern Pennsylvania which left one officer dead and the other seriously wounded, has ended with his capture, police said.

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Raiders' Khalil Mack impressing coaches, including Pete Carroll

Raiders coach Tony Sparano admits that he is one to look at silver linings, even though they might be more and more difficult to find in a season that has yielded no wins through seven games. The play of rookie linebacker Khalil Mack qualifies as a definite bright spot for the Raiders, who play the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday in their ongoing quest to get a win.

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David Lee out, Andrew Bogut ill vs. Kings

I wanted Steve Kerr - who was leaning toward bringing Andre Iguodala off the bench for Harrison Barnes - to stick with the same starting lineup as last season. But the new coach won't even have the option of maintaining that continuity when the Warriors open their season against the Kings tonight.

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Developers say work to begin on Vegas Strip arena, with eye toward landing NBA team

Developers say they're starting construction on a privately funded $1.4 billion retractable-roof sports arena and resort backed by a former UNLV and NBA player at a former waterpark site on the Las Vegas Strip. Businessman and former NBA player Jackie Robinson joined project designers Wednesday at a 27-acre site to say the planned 22,000-seat All Net Resort & Arena will be built on Las Vegas Boulevard just south of Sahara Avenue.

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Roger Federer, Andy Murray among winners at Paris Masters

Roger Federer was made to fight all the way by local favorite Jeremy Chardy before reaching the third round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, while Andy Murray moved one match away from qualifying for the ATP Finals. The 17-time Grand Slam champion completed a 7-6 , 6-7 , 6-4 victory at the Palais Omnisports to keep his challenge for the year-end No.

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Anderson Silva, Shogun Rua announced to coach 'The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4'

It was announced in a press release that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and former light heavyweight champion Shogun Rua will be opposing coaches of "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4". The season will air on Globo in Brazil and UFC Fight Pass to the rest of the world starting in April of 2015.

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Jose Calderon misses Knicks' opener with calf injury

Jose Calderon was scratched from the Knicks' lineup because of a strained right calf, leaving Shane Larkin as the starter at point guard against Derrick Rose and the Bulls. The Knicks announced Calderon's absence Wednesday shortly after coach Derek Fisher had said the Spaniard would start.

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49ers notebook: Center Martin ready for NFL debut

Before Colin Kaepernick gets his hands on the football Sunday and before Frank Gore can run it past the St. Louis Rams, that ball will start in the hands of a 20-year-old rookie center making his NFL debut. Neither Kaepernick nor Gore sounds concerned about Marcus Martin taking over for Daniel Kilgore, who broke his left lower leg in the 49ers' last game, a 42-17 loss Oct. 19 at Denver.

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Giants, Royals underway in Game 7 of World Series

Jeremy Guthrie works a 1-2-3 first inning for the Kansas City Royals, shattering Buster Posey's bat on a grounder for the third out. Third baseman Mike Moustakas makes a diving stop to his left, although shortstop Alcides Escobar also was in position to field Posey's grounder.

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After biding his time in B.C., Jackson making most of opportunity with Lions

Mike Benevides was in his inaugural training camp as head coach of the B.C. Lions when Ernest Jackson first arrived on the scene. "I'll never forget when he came off the bus," Benevides recalled Wednesday of their initial encounter back in 2012.

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J.J. Barea latest to join Mavericks' title reunion

The diminutive guard who played a key role in Dallas' 2011 NBA Finals victory over Miami signed with the Mavericks on Wednesday after clearing waivers following his release by Minnesota. Barea is back with Dirk Nowitzki and Tyson Chandler, the center whose leadership played a big part in the franchise's only championship.

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Josh Brent on practice field for 1st time since crash

Dallas defensive tackle Josh Brent has returned to the practice field for the first time since his drunken-driving crash that killed teammate Jerry Brown in 2012. Brent did light work on the side Wednesday, the first day he was eligible to practice because of NFL restrictions related to his 10-game suspension over an intoxication manslaughter conviction in January.

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Spotlight is on Rohit and the fringe players

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli during a practice session at the Brabourne Stadium, on Wednesday. Virat, however, is not part of the India A squad.

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Editor's Blog: In World of Cards, Performance and Life Events Trump All

... named Palmeiro, you have learned the lesson that cards do indeed mirror real life. Rich is the editor and founder of Sports Collectors Daily. A broadcaster and writer for more than 30 years and a collector for even longer than that, he's usually ...

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'Won't forget meeting Sir Don'

Sydney: Sachin Tendulkar added another feather to his cap on Wednesday when the Indian batting legend was inducted as one of the latest honourees in the Bradman Foundation. At a gala dinner at the Sydney Cricket Ground, former Australia captain Steve Waugh was the other cricketer to enter the Bradman Hall of Fame along with Tendulkar.

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Joe Maddon heading to the Cubs?

Jon Heyman burst open the interwebs ahead of the World Series Game 7, reporting that Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a contract to make him manager of the club. For their part, the Cubs have denied the rumor, while Maddon and his agent have been reportedly silent.

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Arindam's 147 goes in vain

Calcutta: The Cricket Association of Bengal XI had a mountain to climb and they almost succeeded. However, they stumbled on the last few steps in fading daylight to lose their SK Acharya Memorial Challenger Trophy match to the Mumbai Cricket Association XI by 27 runs.

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BCA set to host

Calcutta: The Bengal Cricket Academy in Kalyani is all set to host some matches of this season's Vijay Hazare Trophy zonal round matches. It has emerged that the BCA remains as the only option left for the CAB to be finalised as the second venue along with the Jadavpur University Salt Lake Campus ground.

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Pakistan wary of Aussie backlash

Abu Dhabi: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has warned his team to beware of a backlash from a wounded Australia in the second and final test that starts here on Thursday. Pakistan had thrashed the Australians by 221 runs in the first Test in Dubai, with their spinners rattling the visitors on a slow, dry wicket.

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Rio Ferdinand has been banned and fined by the FA

QPR defender Rio Ferdinand has been suspended for three matches and fined A 25,000 for comments he made on Twitter, the Football Association has announced. The 35-year-old former England captain directed a jibe at a Twitter follower who criticised him last month, containing the word 'sket', which the Collins English Dictionary defines as "a promiscuous girl or woman".

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Cibulkova goes 2-0 at Tournament of Champions

Dominka Cibulkova climbed to the top of her group at the WTA Tournament of Champions with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Carla Suarez Navarro in Sofia, Bulgaria on Thursday morning. Cibulkova, seeded second in the Bulgarian capital, jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first set, but surrendered five set-point opportunities.

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IPTL will take tennis to new regions: Murray

Dubai : Looking forward to his stint in the upcoming Indian Premier Tennis League , Andy Murray says the event "will take the sport to new regions". Murray will lead Manila Mavericks in Mahesh Bhupathi's league, starting November 28 in Philippines.

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AFL releases 2015 fixture list

The AFL is spruiking next year's fixture list as one for the fans, with more Saturday afternoon matches and no Sunday night or Monday night games. The season will start a week late on April 2 because of the cricket World Cup, with Carlton and Richmond clashing on Thursday night at the MCG.

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Roger stays on track to finish as the No.1

Paris: Roger Federer kept up his hopes of finishing the year as world No. 1, when he downed Frenchman Jeremy Chardy 7-6 , 6-7 , 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

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Title for Dipika

Chennai: Harinder Pal Sandhu helped himself to his third title and Dipika Pallikal her second on the trot in the four-leg JSW Challenger Squash Circuit here on Wednesday. Harinder defeated the top-seeded Egyptian Karim Ali Fathi 11-8, 11-3, 11-6, while Dipika accounted for second seed Misaki Kobayashi of Japan 11-6, 11-2, 11-8.

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Peyton Manning keeps gettinga

The last time the Denver Broncos visited Foxborough, they blew a 24-0 halftime lead over Tom Brady & Co. This time around, they'll bring a much improved defense to New England along with - get this - a better quarterback.

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Peeved ministry's diktat to athletes

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Wednesday wrote to the Indian Olympic Association and all national sports federations saying that in future, grants to sportspersons to prepare for major events would be provided by the government only if they agree to represent the nation without any reservations. Though the ministry did not specify any particular discipline or sportsperson, it was evident that the All India Tennis Association remained the target of ministry's letter.

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Devin Molloy took up cross country running to train for soccer.

Upon seeing how much she enjoyed distance running - and how good she was at it - the Barron Collier sophomore dropped the soccer and laced up the running shoes for keeps. Since then, Molloy has won nearly everything she has competed this year, including the Collier County Athletic Conference championships last week.

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I Heart each Blazer

Got together with my brother the other night at wild wings to talk a little Blazers before the season started, and while we were talking about one of the players I made some offhand comment like: "You remember in Zelda, when you were so low on hearts that you were about to die, and the tv screen starts bleeping at you until find something to revitalize your life? That's how low I am on that guy." We thought the idea was funny and he asked me to rank each player based on how much I'm in love with them at this exact moment.

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QB Cummings uses bye week to reflect, fish

Perched on a hill just behind the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy sits a pond that seems as though it's been placed there by accident. Save for one clearing, the water is surrounded by a thick enough brush to keep anyone from getting near the bank, and unless you go looking for the spot, it's unlikely you'll notice this corner of Lawrence.

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Fantasy Plays: Big Ben dazzlesa

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had the best fantasy performance of the year in Week 8, yet he was probably benched in your league. Now fantasy owners are buzzing about whether they should drop passers like Tony Romo, Matt Ryan or Jay Cutler to roll with Big Ben or ignore the 522-yard, six touchdown performance entirely.

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2014 Royals Season - The Sports Ride Of My Life

Thought I'd share with you guys some of what I've been doing in the downtime that I haven't been writing for here.

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Platt retires from football

The 37-year-old has called time on a 19-year career after fighting an on-off calf problem of late, which has restricted him to just a pair of substitute appearances since April.

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Weakened Ravens secondary prepares to face Ben Roethlisberger, who's on a hot streak

Ravens rush linebacker Terrell Suggs has expressed his respect and admiration for Ben Roethlisberger many times over the years. However, when he was asked about the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback's record-breaking performance last Sunday, Suggs didn't exactly heap on the praise.

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Pac-12 in the hunt for playoff spot

The first College Football Playoff rankings have been released and the Pac-12 is on the outside looking in, while the SEC has three of the top four spots. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota runs past California defensive end Jonathan Johnson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Santa Clara, Calif.

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Pardew expects tough tie

... first game after all that time. Brilliant," he added. "A dream, everything, it all came true tonight," he told Sky Sports. "Two years of hard graft for myself just to get back playing football is a big thing for me, but what a performance that was ...

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World Series 2014: Key Stats to Know for Giants vs. Royals Game 7

For the first time in three years, the World Series will offer us a Game 7. The San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals will meet one more time with the winner being crowned champion, though the You would think after 162 games in the regular season and another month of postseason action that there wouldn't be anything left to know about the Giants and Royals. You would be wrong.

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Justin Smoak Acquisition Raises Questions About Adam Lind's Future as a Blue Jay

Unfortunately, as his career slash line of .224/.309/.380 suggests, roll the dice on a 27-year-old former top prospect who is looking like a journeyman at this point? Lind thrived with the Blue Jays in a platoon role during the 2014 season, hitting .321/.381/.479 with six home runs, 40 RBI and 38 runs scored. The left-handed hitter had 281 of his 318 total plate appearances come against right-handed pitchers.

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No preference for Celtic boss

Celtic manager Ronny Deila was delighted to see his team take one step closer to the Scottish League Cup final after a 6-0 victory over Partick. Striker John Guidetti scored his first-hat-trick for the club, while Leigh Griffiths added a double and Emilio Izaguirre scored a rare goal on a night when Thistle midfielder Stuart Brannigan was dismissed.

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Oklahoma State football notebook: Cowboys chasing bowl eligibility

The Cowboys need one win among their final four games to become bowl eligibile. It's simple math that everyone around the program - and on the outside - understand.

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Newcastle upset holders City

An understrength Newcastle pulled off a big Capital One Cup shock by beating holders Manchester City 2-0 to book their place in the quarter-finals. United boss Alan Pardew fielded an extremely inexperienced side, featuring six changes from the weekend league win at Tottenham, but he was rewarded with an energetic and committed display from his youthful team.

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Buckeyes not thrilled at No. 16 on playoff list

Still, they aren't surprised that they have their work cut out for them to make it into the college sport's first playoff. In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, right, stands next to wide receiver Corey Smith as they sing the Ohio State alma mater after a 31-24 win in double overtime over Penn State in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., early Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014.

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Ed Davis' Breakout Season More Important Than Ever for Los Angeles Lakers

It's a good thing the Los Angeles Lakers invested in Ed Davis this summer because they're going to wring every last ounce of productivity out of him in the coming months. After rookie power forward Julius Randle suffered a broken right tibia in the Lakers' season-opening loss to the Houston Rockets Tuesday night, Davis will assume a role as the club's temporary frontcourt savior.

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Makarova suffers heavy defeat

Top seed Ekaterina Makarova suffered a disastrous start to her campaign at the WTA Tournament of Champions, going down 6-2 6-1 to Garbine Muguruza in her opening match in Sofia. The Russian lost her serve five times in a one-sided match in Group Serdika that lasted just 69 minutes.

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Umberger-Hartnell Trade Still Looks Like a Terrible Deal for Philadelphia Flyers

He'd rebounded in 2013-14 from a disappointing 2012-13 season, but the team was looking down the barrel of a long commitment to a player on the back nine of his career. is 32 years old and on the back nine of his career.

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Hyypia pleased despite defeat

Brighton manager Sami Hyypia remained proud of his team's performance despite being dumped out of the Capital One Cup by Tottenham. Goals from Erik Lamela and Harry Kane meant the south coast side lost 2-0 at White Hart Lane on a damp night in north London.

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Flowers, Verrett not practicing www.utsandiego.com...

Brandon Flowers and Jason Verrett didn't practice on Wednesday, while backup Steve Williams practiced for the first time since leaving Game 7 against the Chiefs. The Chargers, coming off last Thursday's 35-21 loss at Denver, were coming off their longest non-practice stretch since before the season.

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Stephen Weiss practices in Van Andel Arena before a Grand Rapids Griffins game.

Forward Stephen Weiss will play at Van Andel Arena for two games in what's being called a conditioning stint. Stephen Weiss signed a guaranteed five-year, $25-million deal with the Red Wings a little more than a year ago, making him the fourth-highest paid player on the team.

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Fyi Wirz: Nascar Chase Prospects Diminish Heading into Texas

The AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 2 in Fort Worth, Texas, is the next big hurdle. Only three races remain on the 2014 schedule.

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Hughes rues late defeat

Mark Hughes was frustrated to exit the Capital One Cup after seeing Stoke make amends for a lacklustre first-half display. Stoke were 2-0 down at half-time courtesy of goals from Graziano Pelle and Shane Long, but Steven Nzonzi halved the deficit before Mame Biram Diouf levelled matters with eight minutes remaining.

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Havana sold for a cool sum

The third day of the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale saw a record turnover for a session at this sale with 256 lots sold for 10,032,000 guineas. The major indicators were all up on the corresponding session last year with the average up 33% to 39,188 guineas and the median up 43% to 20,000 guineas.

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Marino giving Tannehill tips in Dolphins meetings

Dan Marino was brought in as an advisor to the Miami Dolphins in August, although it hasn't been clear exactly what his role is with the organization. On Wednesday, we learned he was helping with a little film study.

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NFL trade deadline 30 minutes away: Will Miami make a move?

The NFL's 2014 trade deadline is 4pm ET today, meaning we are just 30 minutes away from knowing if any team has made a deal. For the Miami Dolphins , that deal could be one to bolster a roster looking to make a playoff push in the second half of this year.

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Jennifer Toland's Campus Notes

Anna Maria Senior Nichole Lowe, who scored four goals on the week, including the winner against Bay Path, was named GNAC field hockey Player of the Week. Assumption Tim Bibaud, in his 21st season as Assumption golf coach, announced he will retire from his position at the end of the 2014-15 season.

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Offense or Defense

Travis Ishikawa 's lack of range in leftfield almost cost the Giants a run in the first. With Lorenzo Cain on first with a two-out walk, Eric Hosmer lined to left.

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Doug Martin not traded to Dolphins from Buccaneers

The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not complete a rumored trade before today's NFL trade deadline, a move that would have sent running back Doug Martin to Miami in exchange for draft picks. Albert Breer of NFL Network, confirmed through sources that Martin was not dealt .

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Patriots mum as trade deadline nears

Patriots tight end Tim Wright, left, celebrates his touchdown catch in the first half against the Bears Sunday. The Patriots made a deadline deal each of the past two seasons, trading for cornerback Aqib Talib in 2012 and defensive tackle Isaac Sopoaga last October.

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Game of Inches

Hunter Pence hits a one out double in the top of the second inning. He hit it off the end of the bat, and the ball just went over the first base bag fair. The Giants have their first hit and first threat of the evening. Pence is not hitting .500 against the Royals .

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10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Phil Collins smiles as he speaks to the media with Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, right, during a news conference on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 in San Antonio. Collins has handed over his vast collection of artifacts related to the Battle of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution to the state of Texas.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 9: AFC and NFC West sitting on top of the NFL world

The PhinsiderPower Rankings return for their Week 9 edition today, with a strange occurrence in this past Sunday's games. Large blocks of our Week 8 Power Rankings won together or lost together.

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Royals Try to Rally

Alex Gordon and Salvador Perez single to start the bottom of the second inning. Gordon goes to third on the line drive to right, and the Royal have first and third for the second time in two innings.

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Miami Dolphins Must Tighten Screws for Up-Coming Strenuous Stretch of Schedule

The Miami Dolphins must improve upon the subpar play that the team displayed last Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars if they have any hope of beating the next four teams on their schedule. The Miami Dolphins squeaked out a win against the one-win Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday.

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Mauro Milanese had no ambition to become the new Leyton Orient manager

Mauro Milanese had no ambition to become the new Leyton Orient manager Mauro Milanese has admitted he did not have any ambition to become the new Leyton Orient boss and accepted it after owner Francesco Becchetti asked him to until "another decision will be made." The Italian was speaking following the O's 2-0 defeat to Preston this evening after replacing Kevin Nugent as their new manager on Sunday.

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Tuning In: Heinsohn thinks Celtics were wise to get Smart

Tommy Heinsohn was accused of heresy a couple of years ago when he had the audacity to compare Greg Stiemsma, a little-used Celtics rookie, to Bill Russell, one of the NBA's all-time greats. It didn't matter that the CSNNE analyst was referring only to Stiemsma's knack for blocking shots, not his overall game.

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Secondary a main concern for Huskies

... the AAC's other top team, the University of Central Florida (5-2, 3-0). Kickoff is noon at Rentschler Field ( CBS Sports Network ) and will be the Huskies' first home game since Sept. 27. "We're excited," UConn first-year head coach Bob Diaco said ...

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Lions stand pat at NFL trade deadline

The 2014 NFL trade deadline has passed without the Detroit Lions making any moves. Given what Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said last week , this was the expectation coming into Tuesday, so it's no surprise that the team decided to stand pat.

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Chelsea through after scare

Jermaine Grandison's own goal broke Shrewsbury's hearts after Chelsea survived a scare to snatch a late 2-1 win. The Town defender turned in Willian's cross with nine minutes left but Jose Mourinho's side were made to work to reach the Capital One Cup quarter-final.

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What Is Mayor de Blasio Supposed to Be for Halloween?

New York City's first family is hosting a Halloween party at Gracie Mansion tonight, and de Blasio is all dressed up. Never one to shy away from being a goofball, the mayor has on mandals and a plastic six-pack as part of his ... gladiator costume? Bill de Blasio & first lady outside Gracie Mansion.

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Cherries pick off West Brom

Eunan O'Kane and Callum Wilson fired Bournemouth to their first-ever Capital One Cup quarter-final as Eddie Howe's men toppled West Brom 2-1 at Dean Court. Georgios Samaras' shot took a deflection off Tommy Elphick to gift Albion a late equaliser, only for Wilson to race clear and blast Bournemouth's winner.

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No. 10 TCU has road work after 82-point game

The Horned Frogs now have some road work to do Saturday, going to No. 20 West Virginia for the first of consecutive games that could have a significant impact on determining the Big 12 champion and perhaps who might play in the college football playoff.

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Heika: Lindback should shoulder some blame for poor play, but don't put it all on him

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Reds' late show stuns 10-man Swans

Dejan Lovren scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Liverpool came from behind late on to beat 10-man Swansea 2-1 at Anfield and advance to the Capital One Cup quarter-finals. The visitors had looked destined to repeat their feat in 2012-13 of winning at this ground at the same stage of the competition - en route to claiming the trophy that season - after Marvin Emnes gave them a 65th-minute lead with a fine strike.

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Grand slam

A check for $10,000 was recently presented to Crosslight of Hope by M&G Polymers which hosted a charity golf tournament to directly benefit the non-profit organization. M&G to date, has donated nearly $30,000 to Crosslight which is located a few miles from the plant in Apple Grove.

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Darien sweeps Danbury to advancevisit|article-5854211|interleaved-5852408-breaking-news|1

Darien took a big step forward in its FCIAC title hopes Tuesday, defeating Danbury in straight sets to move onto the FCIAC semifinals and remain undefeated in conference play. The Blue Wave won 25-19, 25-13 and 25-12 in a dominant match that never questioned who the better team was.

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New dad Djokovic advances in Paris

... Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-4 in their second-round tie. "It feels great! It's different, obviously," Djokovic told Sky Sports. "I'm trying to take as much positive energy as I can from what's happened in the past few weeks. I'm very proud to be a father ...

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Blackhawks vs. Ducks: Western Conference rivals meet for first time in 2014-15

Scott Darling and John Gibson are starting in goal as two of the top teams in the West face off on Tuesday night. The Blackhawks are going with Michal Rozsival on the third defensive pairing Tuesday instead of David Rundblad.

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Faulkner dropped from Australia's one-day squad

LAUNCESTON all-rounder James Faulkner has been left out of Australia's one day international squad for the first two matches of the series against South Africa in Perth in order to get some red-ball cricket under his belt. LAUNCESTON all-rounder James Faulkner has been left out of Australia's one day international squad for the first two matches of the series against South Africa in Perth in order to get some red-ball cricket under his belt.

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67RIEFNS No. 67: Anthony Davis becoming a superstar

The NBA is full of talent, personality and suspense. During the offseason, It's easy to forget how wonderful the league can be.

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Dwight Howard: I didn't fear Kobe Bryant

But Lakers president Jeanie Buss added a twist when she said , "Any free agent that would be afraid to play with Kobe Bryant is probably a loser, and I'm glad they wouldn't come to the team." "I didn't leave LA because I was afraid of Kobe Bryant," Howard said.

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Redskins end Cowboys' 6-game streak, 20-17 in OT

Colt McCoy did it again. The small-town West Texas kid calmly led a winning drive at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.

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Milanese in charge at Leyton Orient 'until another decision is made'

Leyton Orient manager Mauro Milanese suggested his position was not permanent and the club were still looking to find the right man to take it forward. Milanese was appointed on Sunday under direction from owner Francesco Becchetti, and got his spell in charge underway with a 2-0 home loss to Preston North End tonight.

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Giants' digital ballpark gears up for busy offseason

... social media for the Giants. It is fitting that the city viewed by many as the crucible of technological innovation sports some of the country's most high-tech venues, including the San Francisco 49ers' brand new Levi's Stadium in Silicon Valley. ...

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Brook Lopez Listed as Doubtful for Season Opener

... Nets. The Brooklyn Nets beat the Sacramento Kings 97-95 at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Mandatory Credit: Danny La-USA TODAY Sports Brooklyn Nets head coach Lionel Hollins gave us the impression Brook Lopez would be playing in the Nets' season opener ...

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LeBron back home, Spurs back on top as NBA returns

LeBron James returned to Cleveland, Kevin Love joined him and suddenly the Cavaliers had the makings of the latest superteam. No big changes were necessary for the Spurs, who simply kept the gang together.

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Smith ready to grab No.3 spot

Steve Smith says he'll welcome the challenge of batting at No.3 if captain Michael Clarke pulls the trigger for tomorrow's second Test against Pakistan. The 25-year-old New South Welshman scored 22 and 55 in the first-Test defeat in Dubai, while first drop batsman Alex Doolan failed twice.

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Wilner: Stanford win on Saturday could end Oregon's playoff hopes

... the past four years: On a collision course, with division supremacy and major bowls at stake. For more on college sports, see Jon Wilner's College Hotline at http://ift.tt/JNM7k0 . Contact him at jwilner@mercurynews.com or ...

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More

The first of seven Top 25 rankings compiled by a 12-member selection committee was released Tuesday night. The selection committee will ultimately pick the four teams to play in the national semifinals and set the matchups for other four marquee New Year's Day bowls that are part of the playoff rotation.

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Live Giants fan coverage from San Francisco City Hall

Fans are gathering in San Francisco to watch a live broadcast in Civic Center Plaza during Game 6 of the World Series as the San Francisco Giants take on the Kansas City Royals. Follow our coverage from the scene starting at 4:30 p.m. Staff Archives: Civic Center is awash in orange and black as thousands come out to watch Game 5 of the World Series on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010 in San Francisco, Calif.

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Novak Djokovic claimed his first win as a father in Paris

... Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-4 in their second-round tie. "It feels great! It's different, obviously," Djokovic told Sky Sports. "I'm trying to take as much positive energy as I can from what's happened in the past few weeks. I'm very proud to be a father ...

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kyrbyr's Offseason Plan

It's still hurting. It will continue to hurt. That's just how it is when you have to witness your favorite team go from World Series favorites, to barely making the Wild Card game, to watching our "unbeatable ace" blow it on the big stage.

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First College Football Playoff Top 25: Syracuse Schedule Features Five Ranked Teams

So the first College Football Playoff Committee Rankings are out . That's big news since this has never happened before.

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AD Sandy Barbour Releases Statement on Saturday's Officiating

Saturday's officiating debacle in the game against Ohio State is still fresh in everyone's minds. Today, Athletic Director Sandy Barbour released a statement regarding what her office has done about it.

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Austin's double earns QPR victory over Aston Villa

LONDON: Charlie Austin scored twice to lift Queens Park Rangers off the bottom of the Premier League table with a 2-0 home win against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Monday. Manager Harry Redknapp was under pressure after his struggling side had won just once in their opening eight games but a goal in either half from Austin helped lighten the mood at Loftus Road.

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Mike Gundy's Weekly Press Conference - KSU

Things are not going smoothly for Oklahoma State. Mike Gundy took the podium for his weekly press conference where he addressed some of the concerns with the team, and talked about preparing for Kansas State.

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More F1 teams could go bust, warns Mosley

LONDON: More Formula One teams could follow Caterham and Marussia into administration or failure, the former head of the sport's governing body Max Mosley warned. This week's US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, will have just nine teams on the track, the lowest number since 2005, and Mosley feared the number could fall further.

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Becky Hammon prepares to make history on bench with Spurs

... season, Hammon will make history as the first paid female assistant coach in any of the four major North American pro sports. The Colorado State product and soon-to-be Colorado Hall of Fame inductee, will do what she's done so many times before: ...

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IAAF evaluation panel arrives in Doha

... meticulously prepared for the visit in cooperation with the bid's partners Aspire Zone, Msheireb Properties and BeIn Sports. The Qatari capital is no stranger to impeccably hosting world-class international sporting events and already has under its ...

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Suarez Off Ballon d'Or Shortlist,

Five Premier League players have been named on the 23-man shortlist for the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or award - with Luis Suarez a high-profile omission. Watch Manchester City v Manchester United live only on Sky Sports this Super Sunday.

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Why Lionel Messi is playing at the Boleyn Ground next month

... Cup qualifiers in what promises to be a hugely entertaining clash." Alan Dawson is Here Is The City's sub-editor and sports writer. Formerly of Goal, Bleacher Report, Yahoo, Rant Sports and 90 Minutes magazine, he is also editor of boxing, MMA and ...

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Thoughts on the eve of the 2014-2015 Golden State Warriors season

Kevin Garnett once famously bellowed, "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!" It seems he was right: the 2014 offseason, most assuredly the longest in NBA history, and maybe the longest span of time of anything ever, has at last come to its merciful end. And while this vampire took its pint of blood from many of us, the dawning of the season has torched its sickly marble flesh into ash; we survived its terror; and here we are, standing tall, the sun shining, the Bay brimming with sports enthusiasm, and our 2014-2015 Golden State Warriors standing there on the steps of Oracle's East Entrance, reminding us that - damn, we got it good.

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Gary Lineker talks up Chelsea legend Didier Drogba

... in the Premier League , Champions League and now the League Cup. Alan Dawson is Here Is The City's sub-editor and sports writer. Formerly of Goal, Bleacher Report, Yahoo, Rant Sports and 90 Minutes magazine, he is also editor of boxing, MMA and pro ...

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Derby Thrash Fulham

Derby scored five goals in 20 minutes to come from behind to hammer Fulham 5-2 in the Capital One Cup fourth round at Craven Cottage. Watch Manchester City v Manchester United live only on Sky Sports this Super Sunday.

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Cardinals stunned by Taveras' death

Henry Simpson looks over mementos placed at a makeshift memorial to St. Louis Cardinals' Oscar Taveras outside Busch Stadium Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in St. Louis. Taveras, the Cardinals' outfielder regarded as one of the majors' top prospects, died Sunday in a car accident in his native Dominican Republic.

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Harbaugh: 'Excited' To See Marcus Lattimore Out on The Practice Field

During a press conference on Monday afternoon, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that Lattimore will begin practicing with the team on Wednesday. "I've been watching him off to the side and i'm excited to watch him out there playing football again," said Harbaugh.

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Dismisses 'Not Black Enough' Controversy

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was featured in a recent report that said some of his team members don't think he's black enough . Wilson largely dismissed any controversy surrounding that in post-game comments this weekend.

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Texas football notes: Longhorns still eyeing bowl appearance

Coming off their first shutout loss since 2004, the Longhorns' standard of high expectations is becoming harder and harder to achieve. Sitting at 3-5, Texas faces a tough remaining schedule and a bowl appearance seems unlikely.

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Penn State women's basketball: 5 takeaways from media day

Penn State women's basketball opens the season with an exhibition meeting with Indiana University of Pennsylvania at Bryce Jordan Center Sunday. The expectation of the Lady Lions - to win - doesn't change with the lineup, Coach Coquese Washington said.

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Madison Square Garden Company Considers Split

The board approves a plan to explore a split for the live entertainment businesses and another for the media and sports businesses; and also approves up to $500 million in stock buybacks The Madison Square Garden Company's board has approved a plan to consider splitting the company into two entities, one for the live entertainment business and the other for sports and media businesses. The discussions about breaking MSG up into two public companies has been going on since July, according to an announcement.

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Greencastle-Antrim turns back Donegal to reach District 3-AA girls' championship game

Greencastle-Antrim 's versatility and ability to change on the fly has led to a postseason run that is raising eyebrows in District 3-AA. The Blue Devils, who were denied a third straight Mid-Penn Colonial title earlier this season, are peaking at the right time as they took out Donegal 2-0 Monday night in a District 3-AA girls' soccer semifinal at Boiling Springs High School's Ecker Field.

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What Theya re Saying About the Eagles

Peter King of the MMQB talks about the remarkable rise of Cardinals rookie receiver John Brown and his day against the Birds: On Oct. 26, 2013, the Percy Harvin of Division II football, John Brown, was in St. Joseph, Mo., with his Pittsburg State football teammates, playing Missouri Western. A crowd of 4,517 watched Brown catch four passes for 48 yards in a Pittsburg State win.

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Chauncey Billups enjoying retired life

At 38 and struggling to stay healthy after 17 NBA seasons, Billups decided to step away from basketball this summer. More time for the family - he was a fixture at his oldest daughter's high school soccer games this fall - and more time to talk hoops, where he will serve as an ESPN analyst this season.

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Rashad Jennings appears unlikely to return vs. Colts

The New York Giants appear likely to once again be without the services of leading rusher Rashad Jennings when they face the Indianapolis Colts next Monday. Jennings has missed the Giants' last two games and hoped to return after last week's bye.

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Dorsey returns to 49ers practice, Lattimore next

Running back Marcus Lattimore is ready to return to the practice field at last, ready to forget the devastating knee injuries, surgeries and countless hours of rehab. 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday that Lattimore would be on the field beginning Wednesday, starting the team's 21-day window to determine whether to activate him to the 53-man roster or place him on season-ending injured reserve.

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NFL Trade Deadline: Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora on the move?

A pair of former great New York Giants defensive ends, both of whom might now think they never should have left the Giants, could be on the move before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET NFL trade deadline. Long time NFL reporter Jason Cole says that Justin Tuck of the Oakland Raiders and Osi Umenyiora of the Atlanta Falcons could both find themselves heading to new teams.

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Colts Defense: Monster Relapse Against Steelers

Oct 26, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler during the first half of their game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports For 5 straight weeks, we saw firsthand the "greatness" of the Colts' defense.

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Chauncey Billups Enjoying Retired Life

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Oklahoma's Hield looks to elevate game

Last season, he mostly shot jumpers while his teammates attacked the basket. This season, the 6-foot-4 guard expects to combine the attacking style he used his freshman year with the spot-on outside shooting from his sophomore year to become an all-around player as a junior.

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McCoy embraces challenge living up to new contract

Tampa Bay's Gerald McCoy flashed his trademark smile - not that sitting at bottom of the NFC South with a conference-worst 1-6 record is a reason to be happy. The struggling Buccaneers are counting on him to be a big part of eventually escaping the cellar, and the All-Pro defensive tackle relishes the challenge of leading a resurgence after signing a seven-year contract extension that boosts this season's salary to $20 million, making him the NFL's top-paid player at his position.

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Luck, Colts ready to turn page on dismal loss

One day after perhaps the most embarrassing moment of his short NFL career, Luck blamed himself for giving away at least nine points in Sunday's debacle at Pittsburgh - two on what some have dubbed the butt safety. "Take it as a learning situation.

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Injury updates and other notes from Pete Carrolla s Monday press conference

First, in case you missed it, Pete Carroll addressed the report that the Seahawks are growing tired of Marshawn Lynch's act, so if you want to read those comments, here's the link . As for the team's injury situation, the Seahawks are slowly getting healthier, but they won't be getting Zach Miller or Bobby Wager back in the immediate future.

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WVU's Crest to get a redshirt; ESPN GameDay in Mo'town

... football game versus Texas at Darrell K. Royal -Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, will be televised on Fox Sports 1 at 3:30 p.m. The West Virginia University men's basketball game against Oklahoma State at the WVU Coliseum on Saturday, March ...

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Michael Vick to start for Jets against Chiefs

... the 34-year-old Vick said. "Any time you get named to be the starter, in any profession, in professional sports, it's a great thing. You have to relish it, but also at the same time take it extremely serious and understand what's at stake and what ...

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Bulls pick up Snell's option

Tony Snell's contract will be under the Chicago Bulls' control next season after the club picked up his club option for the 2015-16 campaign. Snell, the 20th overall pick in the 2013 draft, averaged 4.5 points and 1.6 rebounds per game in 77 games as a rookie last season.

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Former Oakland RaidersLineman Mo Collins Dies at 38

Former Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Mo Collins, who played in the National Football League from 1998 through 2003, died yesterday at the age of 38. Collins had been receiving dialysis treatments for kidney failure, the Charlotte Observer reported. Collins this season returned to coach the football team at his high school alma mater, West Charlotte High in North Carolina.

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Broncos' Chris Harris knows playing at New England can be tough

... the second consecutive season, Denver is favored at New England, according to Jay Kornegay, vice president of Race & Sports operations for the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. The Broncos reach the midpoint on the schedule Sunday, and they aren't ...

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Vote for Obafemi

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The return of Dollar Bills Mills

Left-handed starting pitcher Brad Mills will return to the Oakland Athletics organization with an invitation to spring training, Melissa Lockard of Oaklandclubhouse.com reports . Mills arrived last June 17 for the cash consideration of one dollar from the Milwaukee Brewers on June 17 and was designated for assignment to make room for Jason Hammel's arrival on July 7. He ultimately was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays .

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Philadelphia Eagles Nick Foles: Regression = Musgrave

Oct 26, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles throws during the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Certainly one of the biggest stories in Philadelphia this fall has been the stupefying regression in the performance of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles in 2014.

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San Antonio Rampage announce Eric Joyce as new General Manager

Big news from the Triple-A club as Dale Tallon finally settled on Mike Santos' successor: Florida assistant GM Eric Joyce. From the Panthers via SARampage.com... Joyce, 36, joined the Panthers organization prior to the 2013-2014 season, serving as the club's Assistant to the General Manager.

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Bumgarner available for potential Game 7

... might move 'Moose' up a little bit because he is swinging the bat better, but we might not, too." SECTION: {section=sports, subsection=nationals}!!! INITIAL commentConfig: {includereply=true, ...

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Nguyen wins bronze at Skate America

With Canadian Olympic silver medalist Patrick Chan of Ottawa, Ontario taking some time off from competitive figure skating , there was a little expectation that it might be a bit of a transition period in Canadian men's figure skating. That does not appear to be the case.

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Similar ideas mark race for California elections chief

LOS ANGELES >> The Democratic candidate running to become California's top election official has worked in government since soon after graduating college and touts his familiarity with the political process. His Republican opponent left a career in the printing industry to become an evangelist for fixing what he sees as a broken bond between the people and their government.

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AITA tennis meet from next month

Guwahati, Oct. 27: India Club will organise the fifth India Club Under-12 AITA Championship Series from November 1 to November 3, while the Under-14 championship will be held from November 8 to November 10 at the club premises here. 'The aim of organising the two tournaments is to basically provide some national-level exposure to the budding players of the state.

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Blackhawks prospect watch: Scott Darling makes NHL debut

SCH debuts a new series with a look at how the organization's top prospects are performing around the globe. Welcome to a new series: Blackhawks prospect watch.

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Pre-Season Advanced Statistics

As a fun exercise , I ran some comparisons of 2013 and 2014 on the advanced statistics for the Kings ' preseason as a whole, for some of the players individually, and for a few of the starting positions that Coach Malone deemed "up for grabs" prior to the start of the pre-season. Important safety tip : These numbers are SSSI approved, and don't forget that the Kings played two NCAA-level teams in the preseason .

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76ERS Final Cuts: Elliot Williams and Marquis Teague

... fourth quarter at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Pistons beat the Sixers 109-103. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports With all NBA rosters needing to be trimmed to 15 players by 5 p.m. today, the 76ers had some trimming to do. After the Arnett ...

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Padres hire Logan White as pro scouting director

White will be responsible for overseeing all professional scouting efforts and player acquisition at the major and minor league level, as well as advising general manager A.J. Preller. Since White started overseeing the Dodgers' amateur draft in 2002, more than 50 selections have reached the major leagues, including a stretch of eight first-round picks from 2002-08.

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Wary of Halloween, schools move football games

Numerous schools in East Tennessee and across the state have moved their regular-season finales to Thursday to avoid a conflict and in some cases help the gate receipts. "The No.

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Georgia a big favorite against Florida

Georgia will head into Saturday's annual game against Florida in Jacksonville as big a favorite in the rivalry as it has been going back at least two decades. The Gators had their way with the Bulldogs during much of that stretch and were double-digit favorites 10 times since 1993.

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LeBron James Welcomes Third Child With Wife Savannah Brinson! It's aa - Report

LeBron hasn't confirmed the news through his rep or on social media, but we couldn't be more excited for the family! News of The 29-year-old basketball pro has kept a low-profile regarding the pregnancy up until a few months ago, when he posted a  sweet message  to his expectant wife. “Happy Bday to my Queen  @mrs_savannahrj !! Even though I believe everyday is your bday. You're gorgeous/glowing right know[sic] and period babe girl!” He continues, “For 2 reasons.

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Falcons' Smith says job security not a concern

Coach Mike Smith isn't shying away from criticism as the Atlanta Falcons fall apart for the second straight year. In Smith's first five years with the Falcons, they were 56-24, won two division titles and advanced to the playoffs four times.

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Week 8 Recap: I confess I lost my temper in the Panthers 13-9 loss to Seattle

Should I talk about the numerous missed opportunities the Panthers had in Sunday's 13-9 loss to the Seahawks? Should I be optimistic and mention the good points: the defense and Jonathan Stewart looked a lot better this week? No persons, animals or electronics were harmed in my fourth quarter fury. I think the throwing of the paper towel roll did scare my dog, though.

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Tottenham captain Younes Kaboul knows the defeat to Newcastle was unacceptable.

Tottenham paid for not being focused, brave and ready against Newcastle - a lack of mental fortitude captain Younes Kaboul says is unacceptable. The arrival of Mauricio Pochettino meant this was always going to be a season of transition at White Hart Lane, yet frustration is already beginning to creep in following a disappointing start to the campaign.

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Here's hoping Clint Dempsey loan rumors are just that

If he gets a MLS cup to go with his Shield, maybe Clint won't go. - Mike Russell/Sounder at Heart It has been a long year for Clint Dempsey .

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Shared Belief is 9-5 favorite for BC Classic

... in California. Shared Belief's most recent win was in the Awesome Again at Santa Anita last month for co-owner and sports talk host Jim Rome. The colt drew the No. 6 post for the 1 1/4-mile race on the same track. "He's got speed all around him and ...

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Pappa voted MLS Player of the Week

When you net the only two goals in the Most Important Game in MLS Regular Season Historya , you are the Player of the Week -- it's pretty much that simple. Marco Pappa took the top spot in the poll of North American Soccer Reporters to be the final Player of the Week of the season after slotting home the game winner Saturday in the Sounders' emphatic Supporters'-Shield-clinching victory.

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Georgia still waiting for ruling on Gurley

In this Aug. 30, 2014, file photo, Georgia's Todd Gurley, right, runs the ball past Clemson's Jayron Kearse in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Georgia will file a request with the NCAA for Gurley's eligibility to be reinstated.

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Muskegon Community College sports recap: Women's cross country...

The Muskegon Community College women's cross country team ran against the best in the state on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Region XII and MCCAA championships held at Grand Woods Park in Lansing. In one of the deepest regions for women's cross country in the NJCAA, the Jayhawks took fourth out of 13 teams that included six nationally-ranked teams.

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Bexley JV runs past London

The Bexley Lions visited the London Red Raider Junior Varsity football team on Saturday, Oct. 25, and cruised to a 48-13 victory. Bexley opened a 41-0 lead at halftime, which instituted the new running clock rule for the second half action.

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Obafemi Martins nominated for Player of the Month in October

Obafemi Martins closed out the most productive season of his professional career by scoring two goals and picking up three assists. Those three assists, you might remember, were in the Seattle Sounders' two most important games, probably in franchise history.

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O's handed Oldham trip

Leyton Orient have been handed a trip to fellow League 1 side Oldham Athletic in the first round of the FA Cup. The two sides have already met once this season at Boundary Park, with the O's running out 3-1 victors on the second weekend of the campaign thanks to goals from Darius Henderson, David Mooney and Kevin Lisbie.

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Bye Chivas, thanks for all the points

The Western Conference was already pretty tough. The Seattle Sounders finished with the fourth highest point total of all time.

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Oakland Raiders lose again

Three turnovers were too much for the Raiders to overcome Sunday in a 23-13 loss to the Cleveland Browns. The NFL's only winless team at 0-7, the Raiders have lost 13 consecutive games dating back to last season and it was their 16th straight loss in the Eastern time zone.

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Browns struggle but beat Raiders

Brian Hoyer threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Hawkins early in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Browns beat the winless Oakland Raiders 23-13 on Sunday.

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Knoxville group places fourth at PGA Jr. League Championship

A group of young golfers from Fairways & Greens in Knoxville finished fourth at the PGA Junior League Golf Championship on Sunday in Duluth, Georgia. Knoxville group places fourth at PGA Jr. League Championship A group of young golfers from Fairways & Greens in Knoxville finished fourth at the PGA Junior League Golf Championship on Sunday in Duluth, Georgia.

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The world's No. 1-ranked women's tennis player gained a measure of payback in beating Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 to win the WTA Finals in Singapore to join Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf as the only players to have won five titles in the season-ending championships.

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Roethlisberger throws 6 TDs as Steelers top Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw goes through Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Mike Mitchell to score a touchdown PITTSBURGH - Ben Roethlisberger set franchise records with 522 yards passing and six touchdowns and the Pittsburgh Steelers raced by the Indianapolis Colts 51-34 on Sunday.

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Thompson: Raiders might have squandered their last chance to win

They played like they wanted to win. The defense kept Cleveland close for most of the game.

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J.J Watt calls out former LSU star, current Titans QB Zach Mettenberger about posting 'selfies'

Former LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger got his first NFL start Sunday for the Tennessee Titans against the Houston Texans. Though the Titans lost, 30-16, Mettenberger threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns, but he did turn the ball over twice.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. earned his fourth win of the season Sunday at Martinsville Speedway in an emotional victory a week after he was eliminated from the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Jeff Gordon was second, giving Hendrick Motorsports a 1-2 finish on the 10-year anniversary weekend of the fatal plane crash that killed owner Rick Hendrick 's son and nine others aboard.

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San Jose Earthquakes lose 1-0 to Chivas USA

Felix Borja scored in the 32nd minute Sunday as Chivas USA defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 in the Major League Soccer season finale for both teams at StubHub Center in Carson. The Earthquakes extended their club-record winless streak to 15 games, failing to win since Aug. 2. San Jose also finished last in the Western Conference for the first time since 2009, and fifth time overall since MLS began in 1996.

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Knoxville group finishes fourth at PGA Jr. League Championship

A group of young golfers from Fairways & Greens in Knoxville finished fourth at the PGA Junior League Golf Championship on Sunday in Duluth, Georgia. Knoxville group finishes fourth at PGA Jr. League Championship A group of young golfers from Fairways & Greens in Knoxville finished fourth at the PGA Junior League Golf Championship on Sunday in Duluth, Georgia.

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Brady 30-of-35 for 5 TDs as streaking Patriots rout Bears...

In one of the best performances of his career, the Patriots' quarterback threw five touchdown passes and completed 30 of 35 passes. Four of the incompletions were drops.

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SEC: Auburn should have drawn flag on last play

SEC spokesman Chuck Dunlap confirmed Sunday that the Tigers should have drawn a 5-yard penalty for having two players with the same number on the field for the final play. That would have given the Gamecocks another chance at a touchdown in Saturday night's 42-35 loss.

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Debate over compromise shapes Georgia Senate race

Georgia Department of Public Health officials say the agency is considering checking school vaccination records for errors and publishing a report when accurate data is available. Georgia Department of Public Health officials say the agency is considering checking school vaccination records for errors and publishing a report when accurate data is available.

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CCBMM5: Make the STATEment

The most recent CCBMM was another outstanding success. Not only did things go well inside the stadium, but Card March and CCBMM were great as well.

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Woman at Ga. homeless camp wounded in knife attack

Georgia Department of Public Health officials say the agency is considering checking school vaccination records for errors and publishing a report when accurate data is available. As Republican Senate candidate David Perdue campaigns across Georgia, he describes a struggling economy.

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Rookie Brown's 75-yard TD catch beats Eagles 24-20

Carson Palmer lofted a 75-yard touchdown pass to rookie John Brown with 1:21 to play to give the Arizona Cardinals a stunning 24-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in a matchup of two of the NFL's four remaining one-loss teams on Sunday. The Cardinals had a goal-line stand that forced the Eagles to settle for a 20-yard field goal that put Philadelphia up 20-17 with 1:56 left.

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Browns get the job done against the Raiders

Today's game in Cleveland wasn't a pretty one, as both offenses struggled and neither team reached the end zone until the fourth quarter. But in the end, the Browns did what they should have done, and earned a 23-13 win over the Raiders.

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Roethlisberger has 522 yards passing late in fourth quarter

Roethlisberger has completed 40-of-49 passes for 522 yards and six touchdowns as the Steelers have built a 51-34 lead vs. Indianapolis with about five minutes left in regulation. Roethlisberger's 522 yards are tied with Boomer Esiason for the fourth-most in single-game NFL history.

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Giants win 11-4, tie Series 2-all

A botched grounder led to a three-run deficit, and they were in danger of falling behind the Kansas City Royals three games to one. Pablo Sandoval's single set up Hunter Pence to score the tying run in the fifth inning and the 2012 Series MVP followed with a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth that sent the Giants surging past the Kansas City Royals 11-4 Saturday night at pulsating AT&T Park.

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