Top Sports Stories (Oct 31, 2013)

Red Sox close out Cardinals in Game 6, clinch title at Fenway Park BOSTON — The old ballpark was packed for a celebration nearly a century in the making. Players danced around the infield with their families. Fans remained in the stands, savoring a long-awaited moment generations of New Englanders had never been able… ESPN • October 30, 2013, 8:07 PM (PST)

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1. Dwight Howard Debuts With A Boarding Party HOUSTON — It will be remembered as a clunky and mostly clanky spectacle that, record rebounding aside, belongs in no scrapbook. Scratch that. No one is going to want to remember any of the unsightly particulars from the game that launched what Dwight ESPN • October 30, 2013, 11:30 PM (PST)

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Balotelli very important to the team, insists Kaka Kaka has insisted that Mario Balotelli remains a key player for AC Milan in the wake of the Rossoneri’s 1-1 Serie A draw against Lazio on Wednesday evening. The Italy international has not scored in Serie A since his goal in the 2-1 loss against Napoli… Goal.com • October 31, 2013, 2:07 AM (PST)

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Jurgen Klopp’s love affair with Dortmund will continue for a long while yet Jurgen Klopp has always been good for a soundbite. And so it was no surprise that, when extending his deal with the club until 2018 on Wednesday, he came up with a good one, even by his standards. “We are all a bit in love with this club and the w… Goal.com • October 31, 2013, 2:07 AM (PST)

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Another top-10 showdown highlights ACC’s Week 9 A look at five things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference during Week 9 of the season: GAME OF THE WEEK: No. 7 Miami at No. 3 Florida State. The ACC’s second top-10 matchup in three weeks matches the league’s top two scoring offenses with the Sem… Public Opinion • October 31, 2013, 2:07 AM (PST)

 

USC Trojans With the way the USC secondary has performed at times this season, facing the top-ranked passing attack in the country would figure to be a post-Halloween fright night for the Trojans. The Trojans will look to answer that question in two primary ways. ESPN • October 31, 2013, 4:53 AM (PST)

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McIlroy bolts out to the lead at HSBC Champions Rory McIlroy found himself in a spot that must have seemed vaguely familiar Thursday in the HSBC Champions. He was in the lead. McIlroy looked more like a two-time major champion than someone who hasn’t won all year. He rarely had any stress and opened… Palm Beach Post • October 31, 2013, 2:09 AM (PST)

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Crows and Power get just one Friday night game each at Adelaide Oval FORM lines and television interests still had more power than rave reviews for the new Adelaide Oval in scoring premium Friday Night Football games for either the Crows or Port Adelaide in the 2014 AFL fixture. Despite the fans’ expectation of more Fri… m.dailytelegraph.com.au • October 31, 2013, 2:08 AM (PST)

 

Pine Bush grad Early has unfinished business at Wichita State Cleanthony Early admits that, in passing, he thought about leaving Wichita State last year, fresh off of Final Four glory, for the NBA draft. That’s still the goal, playing in the NBA, fulfilling a lifelong dream. For now, Early, who became one of the Times Herald-Record • October 31, 2013, 2:09 AM (PST)

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Horwill dumped as Wallabies skipper Ben Mowen will captain Australia in Saturday’s QBE International against England at Twickenham after James Horwill was relieved of the post. A second major surprise sees Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie elevate fly-half Quade Cooper to the vice-captaincy Eurosport • October 31, 2013, 2:09 AM (PST)

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Michigan Prepares for XFC Invasion at XFC 27: Frozen Fury – Friday Dec. 13th, 2013 | Press Release

Press Release: October 29, 2013 XFC 27: Frozen Fury – Muskegon, MI Dec. 13th, 2013 Fresh off the success of Night of Champions III in Nashville, Xtreme Fighting Championships has now set its sights on a new territory.  December 13, 2013 will mark the traveling promotions first trip to the Nort…

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Top Sports Stories (Oct 30, 2013)

Want to Buy Stock in an NFL Running Back? The first initial public offering for an athlete is under way! Even as I write this, investors are — notionally, anyway — placing orders for shares in running back Arian Foster of the Houston Texans. How, exactly, does this work? A company called Fan… Bloomberg • October 29, 2013, 11:48 AM (PST)

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UCLA QB Brett Hundley is not ready to make jump to NFL Brett Hundley is not quite ready for the NFL. Now, I know the buzz surrounding UCLA’s redshirt sophomore has led to speculation about his entrance into the 2014 NFL Draft, but if I had the opportunity to talk to Hundley about his NFL prospects, I would… NFL • October 29, 2013, 12:04 PM (PST)

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Golson admits cheating to SI, confirms Notre Dame return Everett Golson didn’t use the word “cheat” in an interview with Sports Illustrated, but the former and future Notre Dame quarterback conceded that’s essentially why he’s not the current Irish signal-caller. In a video interview posted by the Chicago Tribune • October 29, 2013, 10:02 AM (PST)

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Stamkos sees winning attitude on Lightning NEWARK, N.J. –Steven Stamkos has been doing his job, scoring goals, dishing out assists and helping the Tampa Bay Lightning win games. He was recognized for it by being named the NHL’s First Star of the Week on Monday. Stamkos, though, doesn’t want to… NHL.com • October 29, 2013, 10:26 AM (PST)

 

D’Antoni: Kobe like Secretariat Kobe Bryant is used to hearing comparisons to the NBA’s all-time greats, to everyone from Michael Jordan to Elgin Baylor, but Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni referenced not just a different sport but a different species in describing Bryant on T… ESPN • October 29, 2013, 12:26 PM (PST)

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Beating the Heat won’t be easy It’s hard to argue, disagree or find fault with anyone who believes the Miami Heat won’t three-peat this season. It’s happened only five times in the game’s history — by four teams that probably would have finished the Heat off in three games if they ESPN • October 29, 2013, 1:47 PM (PST)

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Miguel Cabrera undergoes surgery Cabrera told ESPNdeportes.com’s Enrique Rojas that the surgery “repaired three muscles in my groin that connect to my abdomen.” The operation was performed by Philadelphia-based surgeon William Meyers, who also examined Cabrera before the pos… ESPN • October 29, 2013, 7:41 AM (PST)

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Jones: Deion could stop Megatron The Dallas Cowboys clearly do not have a cornerback on their roster capable of covering Calvin Johnson, but owner/general manager Jerry Jones thinks that one from their past would have been up to the task. Two days after Johnson torched the Cowboys for… ESPN • October 29, 2013, 2:58 PM (PST)

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Jermichael Finley: ‘I plan to play’ Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley does not believe the neck injury he sustained earlier this month will end his career. Jermichael Finley’s situation isn’t the first time the Packers had to consider a player’s future after a serious injury, ESPN • October 29, 2013, 9:20 AM (PST)

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Colorado readies for No. 17 UCLA BOULDER, Colo. — Mike MacIntyre hardly considers himself a patient person. So when the first-year Colorado coach saw his team regress in their rebuilding efforts last weekend against Arizona, he was a tad bit agitated. MacIntyre put his concern level a… Ledger-Enquirer • October 29, 2013, 5:03 PM (PST)

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Top Sports Stories (Oct 29, 2013)

QB play dooms otherwise stout St. Louis Rams on ‘MNF’ It’s fitting that Kellen Clemens’ game-ending 96-yard drive came up one yard shy of an upset victory in the St. Louis Rams’ 14-9 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. In a league in which the haves and have-nots are separated by quarterback sta… NFL • October 28, 2013, 10:20 PM (PST)

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Uni Watch: 2013-2014 NBA preview If you believe in wearing your heart on your sleeve, you’re going to love the NBA this season. What’s behind this full-court press for the sleeved look? Most of the chatter in the uni-verse has focused on two possibilities: • Lots of fans don’t look go… ESPN • October 28, 2013, 7:43 PM (PST)

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Hart set for spell on the sidelines as Pellegrini loses patience The City manager may given Costel Pantilimon his chance after growing increasingly frustrated with the England man’s slow, direct distribution as well as his high-profile errors Hart was at fault as Chelsea snatched a last-minute winner against Pellegr… Goal.com • October 29, 2013, 2:11 AM (PST)

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Preview: Boeheim, Syracuse Orange recharged and ready for ACC The Auburn YMCA will host a Fitness Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 2, at 27 William St., Auburn. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim lost two starting guards and a sharpshooting perimeter player who helped carry the Orange… Citizen Online • October 29, 2013, 2:11 AM (PST)

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Sports: Patriots & NFL Patriots right tackle Sebastian Vollmer is expected to have surgery today to repair a broken bone in his right leg, according to a Good morning, everyone. Here are some links from today’s Herald. Tom Brady won’t hand anyone any excuses. Bill Belichick Boston Herald • October 29, 2013, 2:11 AM (PST)

 

Cougars, Warriors tip off basketball seasons tonight For men’s basketball coaches Chad LaCross and Al Grushkin, only so many questions can be answered in practices, scrimmages and open gyms. So when LaCross’s Saint Francis Cougars and Grushkin’s Indiana Tech Warriors meet tonight at Saint Francis with ti… Fort Wayne • October 29, 2013, 4:57 AM (PST)

 

Big games also big for recruiting Rivalries run big in college football, and this weekend will showcase big ones for Florida teams. Florida State will play host to the University of Miami, and Florida and Georgia will play their annual “world’s largest outdoor cocktail party” game on n… news-press.com • October 29, 2013, 2:13 AM (PST)

 

Wenger welcomes Mourinho reunion The managers are set to rekindle their rivalry ahead of Tuesday night’s Capital One Cup fourth round tie with Premier League leaders Arsenal hosting rivals Chelsea at the Emirates The Gunners have won nine of their last ten games at home in the competi… Goal.com • October 29, 2013, 2:13 AM (PST)

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NHL Game Summary – Washington at Vancouver Vancouver, BC (SportsNetwork.com) – Daniel Sedin scored the winner in the third period as the Vancouver Canucks took a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Monday. Zack Kassian and Ryan Kesler each had a goal for the Canucks, who have won four s… WZZM 13 • October 29, 2013, 2:13 AM (PST)

 

NFL Game Capsules – Week 8 St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – Seattle’s defense came up with a goal-line stand in the final seconds, which allowed the Seahawks to sneak out of St. Louis with a 14-9 victory. The Rams and veteran backup Kellen Clemens, who made his 13th career NF… KXTV News10Net • October 29, 2013, 2:13 AM (PST)
Rapid Reaction: Red Sox 4, Cardinals 2 ST. LOUIS — Jonny Gomes, sleepless in St. Louis and hitless in the World Series, was not supposed to play Sunday night in Game 4 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Red Sox manager John Farrell had gone back to playing the percentages, opting for the swi… ESPN • October 27, 2013, 8:38 PM (PST)		ESPN

 

Terrelle Pryor’s 93-yard TD run keys Raiders’ win OAKLAND, Calif. — Terrelle Pryor took the opening snap of the game, put the ball in Darren McFadden’s belly and saw LaMarr Woodley crash down. Then Pryor did what he does best, sprinting 93 yards for a record-setting run that helped the Oakland Raider… ESPN • October 27, 2013, 9:19 PM (PST)

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Josh Brown kicks career-high 5 FGs as Giants stymie Eagles PHILADELPHIA — The New York Giants went from 0-6 to right in the middle of the NFC East race in six days. Josh Brown kicked a career-high five field goals, Eli Manning played error-free and the Giants beat Philadelphia 15-7 Sunday. With Dallas losing ESPN • October 28, 2013, 12:08 AM (PST)

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10 things the World Series won’t tell you Break out the peanuts and Cracker Jack: The World Series is under way, as the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals vie for baseball’s top team honor. With a history dating back to 1903 and a cast of characters that has included superstars from Babe R… Marketwatch • October 27, 2013, 9:56 PM (PST)

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Serena Williams rallies in WTA final ISTANBUL — The way the season has gone for Serena Williams, there was only one fitting way for it to end. Williams capped a career year in style Sunday, earning her 11th title by coming from behind to beat Li Na 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 for her second straight W… ESPN • October 27, 2013, 8:33 PM (PST)

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Thomas Vanek traded to Islanders UNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders acquired forward Thomas Vanek from the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night for forward Matt Moulson, a first-round pick in 2014 and a second-round pick in 2015. The 29-year-old Vanek, a two-time 40-goal scorer, had ESPN • October 27, 2013, 8:27 PM (PST)

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Defense rescues Denver in 45-21 win over Redskins DENVER (AP) — In an unexpected twist, Peyton Manning was the one who needed some bailing out. On a day when the Denver Broncos quarterback threw three interceptions and lost a fumble, Von Miller and the defense stepped up in a 45-21 win over the Washin… Wheeling News-Register • October 28, 2013, 5:19 AM (PST)

 

Another Strange Finish As Pickoff Ends Game 4 Of World Series ST. LOUIS (CBSNewYork/AP) — The World Series had another bizarre ending — this time, a pickoff at first base. One day after the Cardinals walked off (tripped off?) with a win on an obstruction call, Game 4 ended with St. Louis rookie pinch-runner Kolte… Cbslocal • October 28, 2013, 5:19 AM (PST)

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Vikings blown out by Packers, 44-31 Early in the fourth quarter, after Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers hung their fourth touchdown on the reeling Minnesota Vikings defense in five possessions, television cameras panned to star defensive end Jared Allen on the sideline. “This… Lancaster Online • October 27, 2013, 10:05 PM (PST)

 

Appeal drops Jackson to No. 2 seed Jackson was demoted to the second seed behind Vianney for the upcoming Class 5 District 1 football tournament Saturday after the four other schools in the six-team district voted in favor of the appeal presented by the Golden Griffins to switch the top… Southeast Missourian • October 27, 2013, 10:10 PM (PST)

XFC Founder & Matchmaker John Prisco responds to Casey vs Gonzalez “Spray Tan” controversy

    MMA fighters are made well aware of the rules regarding foreign substances on their bodies, strikes which are legal/illegal, and all the things that encompass a State sanctioned PRO MMA fight. As all MMA fans know, each fighter is inspected by the commission prior to entering the cage.  In the a…

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Scott Holtzman def. Roger Carroll at XFC 26 | Postfight Interview, play by play, & gif

  Roger Carroll (13-9) vs Scott Holtzman (5-0) – Title – Lightweight Recap: Holtzman took the early takedown landing some shots from top. Carroll attempted to go for a ankle lock submission hold; Holtzman immediately stood up to get out of the attempt. For the next couple of minutes Holtzman st…

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Nate Jolly def. Gerric Hayes at XFC 26 | Post Fight Interview with Jennifer O. & play by play

Gerric Hayes (8-9) vs Nate Jolly (12-5) Recap: Both Hayes and Jolly came out looking for the finish connecting with meaningful shots. Neither was able to get that knockout shot they were wanting. The two went back and forth throughout the opening round trading shots but neither one was able to strin…

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XFConAIR w/ Alex Trevino, Angela Hill, & Flyweight Champ Pearl Gonzalez on Primal Combat Zone

Johnny Quantum heads into the  Primal Combat Zone with the fighters of XFC MMA: Alex Trevino,  Angela Hill, & Flyweight Champ Pearl Gonzalez (Show link) Discover MMA Internet Radio with MMA Subway Network on BlogTalkRadio…

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XFC 26: Night Of Champions III Recap

On October 18th, 2013, the XFC kept its promise of delivering an unforgettable night of mixed martial arts action, when Night of Champions III took place at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.  What many are calling the “greatest card in XFC history”, XFC 26 was the perfect blend of ev…

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