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Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Michigan gets its man in coach Jim Harbaugh
The school hired the former Michigan star quarterback Tuesday, just two days after he left his job at coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Husky voiced and grinning, Harbaugh called it a "homecoming" for himself and his family.
"Throughout my life I have dreamed of coaching at the...
Read moreThursday, 25 December 2014
New OT rule in minor-league hockey generating buzz
This rookie just may be called up from the American Hockey League after catching everyone's attention in an impressive debut.
Sorry, though, it's not the next Sidney Crosby, but a new overtime rule that should allow players like Crosby to showcase their skills even more with the...
Read moreTuesday, 23 December 2014
Bengals beat Broncos 37-28 to reach playoffs
With everything on the line, the Bengals picked off Peyton Manning in the closing minutes — twice, no less — and ran themselves right back into the playoffs.
One breakthrough win gave them a chance for another.
Dre Kirkpatrick returned Manning's third interception of the game for...
Read moreMonday, 22 December 2014
Seattle could be back in Arizona for Super Bowl
The way they are playing, the Seattle Seahawks could well be back in Arizona in a month or so.
The Super Bowl will be played in the same stadium where the Seahawks dominated the Cardinals 35-6 on Sunday night.
"I had a freaking blast tonight," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said.
Seattle...
Read moreFriday, 19 December 2014
Coach: 'Very confident' Newton starts vs. Browns
Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he's awaiting final clearance from team physicians before officially naming Cam Newton the starter for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.
That clearance is expected to come Saturday.
The fourth-year quarterback practiced Friday for...
Read moreThursday, 18 December 2014
Djokovic and Williams take ITF annual honors
Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named 2014 World Champions by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
The annual award takes in performances on the regular Tour and grand slams.
Wimbledon champion Djokovic takes the men's prize for the fourth time having won seven...
Read moreFIFA set to vote on publication of Garcia report
FIFA's executive committee began a two-day meeting amid tight security on Thursday with members expected to vote on whether to release ethics investigator Michael Garcia's report into the turbulent bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
The meeting, at a luxury Marrakech...
Read moreArsenal's top-4 consistency a target for Liverpool
However many blips and bumps Arsenal endures through the season one outcome is a constant: finishing in the Premier League's top four.
Arsenal has spent 17 consecutive seasons among the elite, ensuring itself of a place in the Champions League year after year. Fans might be...
Read moreWednesday, 17 December 2014
Capuano, Yankees agree to $5 million, 1-year deal
Chris Capuano is staying with the New York Yankees, just like fellow free agents Chase Headley and Chris Young.
The 36-year-old left-hander agreed Tuesday to a $5 million, one-year contract and figures to join a rotation projected to included Masahiro Tanaka, CC Sabathia...
Read moreFIFA ethics investigator Garcia resigns
FIFA ethics investigator Michael Garcia resigned on Wednesday in protest at the way his report into the 2018/2022 World Cup bidding process was handled by Hans-Joachim Eckert, the ethics judge of soccer's governing body.
Garcia said he had lost confidence in the independence of...
Read moreTuesday, 16 December 2014
Playoff participants stack AP All-America team
The College Football Playoff participants are well represented on The Associated Press All-America team.
Florida State leads the way with three first-team All-Americans: tight end Nick O'Leary, guard Tre Jackson and kicker Roberto Aguayo, who is an All-American for the second straight...
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