Bobby Valentine bans beer in Red Sox clubhouse
Saying it's what he's "always done" as a manager, new Boston Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine told his players that alcohol would not be allowed in the team's clubhouse, or on the last flight of road...
View ArticleFukuda, Cariaso and Tamura start UFC 144 with wins
In the UFC's first trip to Japan since Zuffa bought the promotion, Riki Fukuda, Chris Cariaso and Issei Tamura were early winners at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. Fukuda beats up Cantwell...
View ArticleUFC 144 upset: ‘Kid’ Yamamoto falls again; Gomi posts nice comeback
Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto is snake bitten or maybe it's simply that the division has caught and passed him by. The Japanese legend was shocked by Vaughan Lee in a submission defeat at 4:29 of the first...
View ArticleTranslator’s pen steals show at UFC 144
Though UFC 144 started with an impressive knockout by Issei Tamura and Vaughan Lee finishing off Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto, it was the translator Mizutuma's pen that really stole the show. The UFC asked...
View ArticleAnthony Morrow pays tribute to Drazen Petrovic at Three-Point Contest
On Monday, Kelly Dwyer noted that New Jersey Nets sharpshooter Anthony Morrow had plans to honor franchise legend Drazen Petrovic at Saturday's Three-Point Contest. It was a great idea to pay tribute...
View ArticleVideo: John Wall’s All-Star Weekend dunk curse continues
It's a tough weekend for John Wall. First, Detroit Pistons sophomore Greg Monroe scuttles his late-game alley-oop in Friday night's Rising Stars Challenge, taking the bloom off the rose that was his...
View ArticleFight Video: Senators’ Chris Neil hands Zdeno Chara rare fight loss, levels...
Zdeno Chara has fought 19 times since the lockout. Over a seven-year-period, that may seem somewhat infrequent for such a capable fighter, but there's a very good reason he doesn't have to drop the...
View ArticleThis Kyle Turris headshot on Joe Corvo made Jack Edwards rather displeased...
After Chris Neil's punishing hit on Johnny Boychuk in the third period of the Ottawa Senators' loss to the Boston Bruins, Kyle Turris decided to bring some pain of his own on Joe Corvo — but he made...
View ArticleAnthony Pettis, Hatsu Hioki impressive at UFC 144
Anthony Pettis was already known for one of the most memorable kicks in MMA history. He added to that legend with a left kick that knocked out UFC veteran Joe Lauzon at 1:21 in the first round of their...
View ArticleUFC 144 comeback: Boetsch pulls off miracle against Okami; Shields gets by...
With some guts, power and toughness, Tim Boetsch turned a trip back down the middleweight ladder into an opportunity to legitimately call out top-five fighters at 185 pounds. After getting schooled...
View ArticleVideo: Jeremy Evans dunks two balls at once over Jazz teammate, wins Slam...
The 2012 Sprite slam dunk contest didn't start off well for Jeremy Evans. The little-known Utah Jazz forward — a late entrant into the grand finale of the NBA's annual All-Star Saturday proceedings...
View Article‘Fenway South’ gives Red Sox a taste of home (VIDEO)
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Boston Red Sox fans are going to love their team's new spring training ballpark for lots of reasons, but most of all because it should remind them of home. How could it not: The...
View ArticleMark Hunt takes out Cheick Kongo in the first round at UFC 144
Mark Hunt made his name in combat sports in Japan, as he was a well-known and credentialed kickboxer. He thanked the Japanese fans with a quick knockout of Cheick Kongo at UFC 144. [Video: Watch...
View ArticleStock watch: Which bubble teams rose and fell on Saturday?
Only two weeks away from Selection Sunday, the bubble is finally starting to shrink a bit. Teams like Iowa State and Purdue all but sewed up bids on Saturday. And teams like LSU and NC State are now...
View ArticleRanking the 2012 dunk contest, dunk-by-dunk
Another dunk contest has passed, and yet again fans have come away disappointed. While last year's competition with Blake Griffin captured a good amount of attention, the recent focus on props and a...
View Article‘Rampage’ weight flop costs him; Bader puts him on his back to roll to...
Quinton Jackson didn't come to Japan ready to fight and it cost him in what he hoped would be a triumphant return. The former PRIDE legend and UFC light heavyweight champ didn't make weight on Friday....
View ArticleSaturday’s Three Stars: four-point nights for Brown, Malkin; Coyotes 1st in...
"Friendship is the best thing ever, except for best friendship which is a little better..." No. 1 Star: Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings Immediately following the Jeff Carter trade, rumours surfaced...
View ArticleBenson Henderson takes UFC lightweight title in classic decision
Benson Henderson won the UFC's lightweight belt by winning a decision 49-46, 48-47, 49-46 over Frankie Edgar at Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Saturday. His cardio and strength were too much for the...
View ArticlePhoto: Benson Henderson celebrates UFC lightweight title with his mom
When Benson Henderson walked out of the cage after winning the UFC lightweight title, he walked right past security and the UFC staff who was directing him towards the locker room. He had to go...
View ArticleNFL teams now clamoring to move up for Robert Griffin III
INDIANAPOLIS -- We can only assume that Robert Griffin III's mega-impressive performance at the podium during the scouting combine was repeated when the Baylor quarterback interviewed with NFL teams...
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