Steve Nash has happy 40th in Lakers’ second consecutive winPHILADELPHIA — The Lakers didn’t need help from a bizarre rule Friday. They just needed Steve Nash to play like he was 29 on his 40th birthday. Nash delivered a turn-back-the-clock night in the Lakers’ 112-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Well… Los Angeles Times • February 07, 2014, 10:46 PM (PST) |
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MLB says Alex Rodriguez ending legal efforts to overturn suspensionNEW YORK – Alex Rodriguez has accepted his season-long suspension from Major League Baseball, the longest penalty in the sport’s history related to performance-enhancing drugs. Rodriguez withdrew his lawsuits against Major League Baseball, Commissioner… FOX News • February 08, 2014, 12:50 AM (PST) |
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Cricket’s ICC approves wide-ranging changesSINGAPORE (AP) The International Cricket Council has approved wide-ranging changes to its structure after eight of the 10 test-playing nations voted for proposals that put India, England and Australia in control. Under the changes, which still need to CNN • February 08, 2014, 12:42 AM (PST) |
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Bowlers help India hit back against NZShikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara guided India to 87 for one to leave the first Test against New Zealand at Eden Park delicately poised at the end of a tumultuous third day. India had been bowled out for 202 before lunch but not asked to follow-on b… en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com • February 08, 2014, 12:27 AM (PST) |
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Walker, Spieth in a familiar place at Pebble BeachPEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Jimmy Walker and Jordan Spieth are tied for the lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, which should surprise no one. Walker went eight years and 187 starts on the PGA Tour before his first victory, and now he can’t se… Ledger-Enquirer • February 08, 2014, 12:48 AM (PST) |
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Manchester United-Fulham Betting Preview: Mata could make the differenceDavid Moyes’ men have endured a miserable 2014 thus far but our tipster expects the Red Devils to ease past the Cottagers at Old Trafford on Sunday Manchester United will look to put their shambolic start to 2014 behind them when they welcome Premier L… Goal.com • February 08, 2014, 12:33 AM (PST) |
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Balanced attack leads Giants to winMarion senior James Blackmon Jr. might have had his second-lowest scoring output of the season, but the Indiana University recruit had plenty of support in the Giants 79-62 victory over Class A, No. 10-ranked Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian on Friday at… Chronicle Tribune • February 08, 2014, 12:37 AM (PST) |
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U.S. freeskier Maggie Voisin out of Olympics with injuryKRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia â?? Freeskier Maggie Voisin was the USA’s youngest Olympian in the Sochi Games, but the 15-year-old will not be able to compete after getting hurt in training on Friday. Voisin was training on a rail feature on the slopest… Great Falls Tribune • February 07, 2014, 8:45 PM (PST) |
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SOCHI SCENE: The first goldSOCHI, Russia (AP) — The first gold medal awarded at the 2014 Sochi Games ended up with three snowboarders on the top podium, hugging it out after grinding and spinning their way down the slopestyle course. United States’ Sage Kotsenburg, center, celeb… Daily Oklahoman • February 08, 2014, 3:09 AM (PST) |
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Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant’s humility, faith shine in NBA spotlightOklahoma City Thunder star forward Kevin Durant’s declaration that the Lord is responsible for his recent run of success on the basketball court has drawn widespread attention. It was the faith declaration heard all around Thunder Nation. In the afterg… Daily Oklahoman • February 07, 2014, 8:46 PM (PST) |
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