Tiger Woods seems to be regaining his old form »

The world’s former number one ranked golfer in the world Tiger Woods seems to be regaining his old form. Woods shot an opening round 70 and followed it up with a 69 on Friday at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Woods is currently five shots under par and is tied with Rory McLlroy, the first ...
Posted by: Igor Freytor on January 27, 2012
Filed under: Golf

Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski sits out first team practice »

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski missed the team’s first Super Bowl practice on Thursday nursing a left ankle injury. Gronkowski injured the ankle in the third quarter of the AFC Championship Game. Four years ago, Tom Brady skipped practice for a week before the Super Bowl with an injured right ankle. With over ...
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Novak Djokovic moves into Australian Open final »

The number one ranked men’s tennis player in the world Novak Djokovic beat the number four-ranked and seeded Andy Murray in their semifinal match on Friday. Novak Djokovic’s win over Andy Murray did not come easily, as Murray gave the number one seed all that he could handle and then some. According to Reuters, Djokovic ...
Posted by: Igor Freytor on
Filed under: Tennis

Knicks-Heat preview: Carmelo Anthony ruled out for weekend »

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Miami Heat as well as Saturday in Houston against the Rockets. He is suffering from a lingering pain in his left wrist and right thumb. The New York Daily News is reporting that Anthony will miss both games due to the ...
Posted by: Anthony Ruggiero on
Filed under: Basketball

Los Angeles Clippers defeat the Grizzlies 98-91 »

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 98-91 wearing ABA throwback uniforms. With the win, the Clippers improved their record to 10-6. Blake Griffin was a major reason why the Clippers were able to win the game. Griffin had 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes of action. Chris Paul in ...
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Filed under: Basketball,Game Recap

Orlando Magic blow 27-point lead, lose again to the Celtics »

The Orlando Magic blew a 27-point lead as they lost to the Boston Celtics 91-83. This is the second time this week the Magic have lost to the Celtics in an embarrassing fashion. The Magic only scored 56 points when they two teams played on Monday. The Magic only scored eight points in the fourth ...
Posted by: Anthony Ruggiero on
Filed under: Basketball,Game Recap

UFC on Fox 2 preview- Evans vs. Davis »

UFC will be live on Fox this Saturday night. This is the second UFC on Fox special. The fight card has three fights scheduled, including the main event that has Rashard Evans facing Phil Davis. The co- main event has Chael Sonnen taking on Michael Bisping. The first match of the evening will be Demian ...
Posted by: Anthony Ruggiero on
Filed under: MMA,Wrestling

Cody Ross and Red Sox agree on one year deal »

The Boston Red sox confirmed the signing of outfielder Cody Ross to a one-year contract on Thursday. To make room on the 40 man roster, right handed pitcher Scott Atchison was designated for assignment. The deal is for $3 million. The Associated Press was the first to report the deal when Ross sent them a ...
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Filed under: Baseball

Tiger Woods fires a 70 »

On Thursday, Tiger Woods started his first tournament in 2012. Woods chose not to play At Torrey Pines, instead he is playing in Abu Dhabi this week. Woods is hoping that this tournament can aid him in his quest to try and get back to playing at a level of golf, which had won him 14 major championships. ...
Posted by: Igor Freytor on
Filed under: Golf

Milwaukee Bucks Andrew Bogut out indefintely wit fractured ankle »

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut is out indefinitely after fracturing his left ankle Wednesday night in Houston. This is another injury setback for the former number one overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. The Washington Post reports that the injury occurred when Bogut came down awkwardly on a Houston’s player foot after he attempted ...
Posted by: Anthony Ruggiero on
Filed under: Basketball

Dennis Allen named new coach for Raiders »

Dennis Allen signed a four-year deal on Thursday to coach the Oakland Raiders. Allen replaces fired head coach Hue Jackson. He is now the team’s seventh head coach since 2003. The team itself has been without a winning record for the past nine seasons. The Raiders also set an NFL record last season with 163 ...
Posted by: Robert Kirchgassner on
Filed under: Football

Maria Sharapova will play Victoria Azarenka for Australian Open women’s crown »

The women’s final is all set at this year’s Australian Open. Both Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka won their semifinal matches on Thursday and will play each other in the final on Saturday. According to the UPI, Victoria Azarenka outlasted last year’s Australian open champ Kim Clijsters in a three set match. Azarenka grabbed the ...
Posted by: Igor Freytor on January 26, 2012
Filed under: Tennis

Greg Schiano leaves Rutgers to coach the Buccaneers »

Greg Schiano has decided to leave Rutgers University to take the head coaching position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who have signed him to a five-year deal. Schiano was the head coach of Rutgers since 2001 and was the face of the football program. It is shocking to many people that he would leave the ...
Posted by: Brian Canell on
Filed under: Football

Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to reach the Australian Open finals »

The first men’s semifinals match was decided on Thursday. The match featured the number two and three ranked players in the world. These two former number one ranked players in the world have battled each other quite a few times before. Arguably these two giants in tennis have one of the greatest rivalries in all ...
Posted by: Igor Freytor on
Filed under: Tennis

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will square off in the semifinals »

The two men’s singles semifinal matches are all set at this year’s Australian Open. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will play one another. In the other semifinal,  the number two seeded Rafael Nadal will face the 16 time grand slam winner Roger Federer. According to the UPI, both  Djokovic and Murray won their quarterfinal matches ...
Posted by: Igor Freytor on
Filed under: Tennis

Oklahoma State upsets second ranked Mizzou »

The Oklahoma State Cowboys don’t have much of a chance at making the NCAA tournament this year, but that doesn’t mean that they will quit. They pulled off a huge upset of second ranked Missouri on Wednesday, beating them 79-72. Freshman Le’Bryan Nash scored a career high 27 points for the Cowboys, who got a ...
Posted by: Brian Canell on
Filed under: Basketball,Collegiate,Game Recap

Lakers get win against Clippers, snap three-game losing streak »

Perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers have finally decided to step their game up and prove critics wrong. Wednesday night, they squared up against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second game out of a three-game season series. The Lakers were able to grind out a victory, despite trailing at the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Posted by: David Criss on
Filed under: Basketball,Columnist,Game Recap

St. Louis Cardinals sign Jason Motte to a one-year deal »

The Cardinals avoided arbitration and reached an agreement with pitcher Jason Motte , signing him to a one-year contract. According to CBS Sports, the deal is worth $1.95 million. Motte made $435,000 last season and asked for $2.4 million in arbitration this year. Instead, Motte was offered $1.5 million with bonuses that he can earn. ...
Posted by: Marissa Pessolano on
Filed under: Baseball

Wizards fire Flip Saunders, Randy Wittman named interim coach »

After a 2-15 start, Washington Wizards general manager Ernie Grunfeld finally decided to move in a new direction, firing coach Flip Saunders. According to the Washington Post, Saunders went 51-130 with the Wizards, and is the owner of a pathetic .282 winning percentage that ranks dead last among coaches who have presided over 100 games. ...
Posted by: Matt Wisdom on
Filed under: Basketball,Columnist

Williams and Cundiff Face Death Threats »

My beef this week is with the death threats that Baltimore Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and return man Kyle Williams have been getting from upset fans. Last week’s playoff games ended as a result of some pretty gruesome mistakes.  In the afternoon Ravens-Patriots game, the Ravens started on their ...
Posted by: Alex Lau on
Filed under: Columnist,Football,Opinion

Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova will battle each other in Australian Open semifinal »

On Thursday, Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova reached the semifinal round of this year’s Australian Open. The two women join Victoria Azarenka and Kim Clijsters, who will play in the other semifinal. According to the BBC, Kvitova was able to win her quaterfinal match against Sara Errani in straight sets 6-4, 6-4. Kvitova had some trouble ...
Posted by: Igor Freytor on
Filed under: Tennis

Nuggets, Danilo Gallinari agree to four-year extension »

Danilo Gallinari and the Denver Nuggets have come to terms on a four year, $42 million contract extension Gallinari is in his fourth NBA season. He is averaging 17.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for the Nuggets. Gallinari was drafted in the first round by the Knicks in 2008. He was a part of ...
Posted by: Anthony Ruggiero on
Filed under: Basketball

Kevin Love, Timberwolves agree to four-year contract extension »

Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timerwolves have agreed to a four-year contract extension. The deal is worth between $60 and $62 million dollars. The deal includes an early termination option for Love in the final year. The Timberwolves faced an 11 p.m. deadline Wednesday night to come to an agreement on a contract extension. The ...
Posted by: Anthony Ruggiero on
Filed under: Basketball

Like father like son: Prince Fielder signs big contract with Detroit Tigers »

The Detroit Tigers have surprised the league and have signed the slugger Prince Fielder to a nine year, $214 million deal.
Posted by: David Criss on
Filed under: Baseball,Columnist,Opinion

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gets five year contract extension »

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s contract has been extended through the 2018 season. His original deal was set to expire in March of 2014, but he was granted a five-year extension. Each of the 32 teams in the National Football League unanimously voted to extend the contract of the commissioner. Goodell endured a four month lockout ...
Posted by: Anthony Ruggiero on
Filed under: Football,General News

Clippers hope to have Paul back for game against Lakers »

The Los Angeles Clippers won their first matchup of the season against the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in the season. However, when they play tonight, the Clippers might be without star point guard Chris Paul. Paul has missed every game since that win against the Lakers with a strained hamstring, according to ESPN. However, the ...
Posted by: Brian Canell on
Filed under: Basketball

Unhappy Pau Gasol hints at Lakers’ troubles »

If the playoffs started today, the Los Angeles Lakers season would be over with. Although they are only a half game out of the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference, it is a position that the players, coaches, and fans are unfamiliar with. It is an organization historically known for its success, and that is expected to play well into the playoffs.
Posted by: David Criss on
Filed under: Basketball,Columnist,Opinion

Maryland to honor Gary Williams at game against Duke »

The University of Maryland will honor recently retired head basketball coach Gary Williams before their game against their heated rival Duke on Wednesday night. After Gary announced his retirement at the end of last season, school president Wallace Loh said that he would recommend the court at the Comcast Center to be named after coach ...
Posted by: Brian Canell on
Filed under: Basketball,Collegiate

NHL Weekly (Week 16) »

“You’re playing with the big boys now.” Whether or not Pekka Rinne and the Nashville Predators know The Prince of Egypt or not, I’d imagine that’s sorta how they’re feeling right now. Tuesday, the Predators with a 3-1 victory over the Blackhawks passed Chicago in the Central Division standings and proved they really are on ...
Posted by: Jeffrey Coleman on
Filed under: Columnist,Hockey,Opinion

Matchup Preview: Giants v. Patriots »

Super Bowl XLVI features a rematch of Super Bowl XLII.  The Giants beat the Patriots in 2008 and simultaneously ended their previously undefeated season. The Patriots will be out for revenge at 6:30 PM EST February 5, 2012. The Giants beat the Patriots in week 9 of the regular season 24-20.  It was a rather ...
Posted by: Brandon McCormick on
Filed under: Columnist,Football
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