Top Sports Stories (Oct 08, 2013)

Pro Bowl to use new Nike uniforms for NFC, AFC teams No more red, white and blue uniforms; Nike has given the NFL’s All-Star game a new look. The NFL is trying, with gusto, to convince you that the Pro Bowl is fun again. Why do you love football? Share your story and you could win a VIP Super Bowl XLVIII… NFL • October 08, 2013, 11:58 AM (PST)

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RB Ahmad Bradshaw placed on IR INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw has been placed on injured reserve and will have season-ending neck surgery. Bradshaw injured his neck against the San Francisco 49ers on Sept. 22. He went to get an extra opinion on his ne… ESPN • October 08, 2013, 1:36 PM (PST)

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Scout’s Take: Jameis Winston of Florida State is quite impressive Jameis Winston’s ability to extend plays only adds to his repertoire of dynamic skills. In his weekly Scout’s Take notebook, former NFL scout Bucky Brooks takes a look at the biggest developments in college football and how the NFL community is reactin… NFL • October 08, 2013, 10:59 AM (PST)

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Jadeveon Clowney working to return South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said Tuesday he wanted to “clear the air” about Jadeveon Clowney and that “we all handled it poorly” last week when Clowney told the Gamecocks’ coaches at the last minute he was too injured to pla… ESPN • October 08, 2013, 11:02 AM (PST)

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Shoulder surgery for Matt Kemp Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp will undergo a left shoulder surgery Tuesday, the team announced. Kemp, who was ruled out of the postseason due to an ankle injury, is expected to be ready for spring training. The surgery is a cleanup of his le… ESPN • October 08, 2013, 1:49 PM (PST)

 

Pats hopeful Rob Gronkowski to play Gronkowski has missed the Patriots’ first five games following a series of surgeries on his fractured forearm and ailing back. ProFootballTalk.com had earlier reported that Gronkowski was expected to return this week. Dr. James Andrews is serving as an… ESPN • October 08, 2013, 9:36 AM (PST)

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Yanks wary of 10-year deal for Cano NEW YORK — After feeling being burned by Alex Rodriguez’s current 10-year deal, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner vowed he wouldn’t give free agent Robinson Cano a contract that runs a decade. In initial talks with the Yankees, sources said Cano… ESPN • October 08, 2013, 1:44 PM (PST)

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Texans’ Owen Daniels out 4-6 weeks Daniels is tied for the team lead in touchdowns, having caught three scoring passes. Garrett Graham, who also has three TD catches, will replace Daniels in the starting lineup. The Texans lead the NFL in plays run using two tight ends, so Daniels’ depa… ESPN • October 08, 2013, 10:38 AM (PST)

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Meeting of the playoff minds The reports can’t be true. Condoleezza Rice is on the new College Football Playoff selection committee? What’s next? A woman as U.S. Secretary of State? A woman member at Augusta National? When does the madness end? Oh, wait. She already did all that s… ESPN • October 08, 2013, 7:10 AM (PST)

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Rays’ win over Red Sox in Game 3 comes with plenty of what-ifs for visitors ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Call it October’s cruel recurring irony. The month’s cool breezes offer the perfect climate for sleeping. All the while, its baseball games conspire to keep you awake until the sun rises on a new day and another chance. “To… Boston.com • October 08, 2013, 10:03 AM (PST)

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Cromwell Stewart vs. Willie Taylor Jr. | XFC 26 Prelim Sneak Peak

  In the opening fight of the evening, Nashville MMA’s Cromwell Stewart will make his professional debut in his own backyard to take on fellow pro debut-er Willie Taylor Jr. Before going Pro, Stewart won a split decision over Zach Hicks last year in Nashville at XFC 21 and then put a stam…

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Jason Gifford vs. Mario Scott | XFC 26 Prelim Sneak Peak

Jason Gifford (1-1) and Mario Scott (2-1) face off in a Middleweight match up the fans in Tennessee have been waiting for. Gifford was impressive in his professional debut, scoring a first round TKO win, but fell short in his second appearance in the cage. Mario Scott started his professional career…

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Kenny Degenhardt vs. Brian Hall | XFC Prelim Sneak Peak

In the next bout of this XFC 26: Night of Champions III Prelim Sneak Peak, we step into the cage with the Bantamweights as Kenny Degenhardt faces of with Brian Hall. Nashville’s own Kenny Degenhardt (3-0) notched his third straight professional win, with a first round submission victory earlie…

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Gerric Hayes vs. Nate Jolly | XFC 26 Prelim Sneak Peak

Following the Welterweight rematch between Lemon & Brewer, two XFC vets return to the cage to square off. In this XFC 26: Night of Champions III Prelim Sneak Peak, the lines have been drawn and Welterweights Gerric Hayes and Nate Jolly are the opponents in the wings. After over a year off, Nate …

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Nate Landwehr vs Keith Richardson | XFC 26 Prelim Sneak Peak

Landwehr and Richardson face off in effort to re-establish Featherweight dominance. For the third straight fight, the Ric Flair of the XFC, Nate “The Train” Landwehr (2-1) will be facing someone with much more experience than him. His exciting style and finishing ability led John Prisco …

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Anthony Lemon vs Ben Brewer | XFC 26 Prelim Sneak Peak

Following the Bantamweight war between Degenhardt & Hall, the Welterweights step in for some hard hitting action. In this article of our XFC 26: Night of Champions III Prelim Sneak Peak, we step in between Anthony Lemon and Ben Brewer. Anthony Lemon (4-2) is looking to settle the score with Ben …

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The XFC 26: Night of Champions III Prelim Breakdown

  The country will get to see the likes of tryout winner Jason Hicks, Brazil’s Luis Santos, Mauricio Alonso, & Deivison Ribeiro. Then Women’s Strawweight Heather Clark and Brianna Van Buren, plus the first Women’s Flyweight Title fight between Cortney Casey & Pearl Gon…

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