Washington Nationals slowed by rain delay, Alfredo Simon in loss to Cincinnati RedsIf the Washington Nationals wanted to beat Alfredo Simon, their best hope was finding some way to get him out of the game. They have not hit right-handed starting pitchers well, and on Wednesday afternoon, only their very first swing of the game dented… Washington Post • May 21, 2014, 5:39 PM (PST) |
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Pacers star Paul George sustains concussion vs. Miami Heat; status for Game 3 uncertainThe Pacers announced on Wednesday that Paul George suffered a concussion in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. The team said in a statement that George would “begin the NBA-mandated protocol for return-to-participation after a diagnosed concussion.” The Miami Herald • May 21, 2014, 5:48 PM (PST) |
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Ovechkin practices with Russia at Worlds: reportOvechkin practices with Russia at Worlds: report Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin practiced with Russia on Wednesday in preparation for the quarterfinals at the 2014 IIHF World Championship, the Washington Post reported. Washington Capitals … NHL • May 21, 2014, 5:55 PM (PST) |
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Donald Sterling’s boyhood home in L.A. subject of probeLOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Assessor has launched an investigation into the ownership of Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s boyhood home and a property across the street to determine whether back taxes are owed and who must pay them, spokesman … USA Today • May 21, 2014, 5:23 PM (PST) |
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Report: Dodgers prospect Alex Guerrero could miss five weeks after his teammate bit off part of his earDodgers prospect Alex Guerrero could miss up to five weeks after the plastic surgery he endured to fix a piece of his ear that was displaced when veteran catcher and Class AAA Albuquerque teammate Miguel Olivo bit the infielder during a dugout altercat… USA Today Sports For The Win • May 21, 2014, 5:11 PM (PST) |
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Barry Trotz met with CapitalsBarry Trotz met with Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and president Dick Patrick in Washington on Tuesday about the team’s vacant coaching job, another indication in the mutual interest between the organization and the veteran bench boss. Trotz, 51, is widel… Washington Post • May 21, 2014, 5:11 PM (PST) |
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Tony Romo: ‘I’ll make it through another five years’Don’t worry about Tony Romo. That’s the message from the Dallas Cowboys quarterback himself, who has absolutely no concerns about making it through a 16-game season after his second back surgery in as many years. Watch "The Top 100 Players of 2014… NFL • May 21, 2014, 5:35 PM (PST) |
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Yankees get help from Cubs for 4-2, 13-inning winCHICAGO – There was nothing pretty about the Yankees’ marathon win over the Cubs Wednesday, but it counts just the same. The Yankees mounted a ninth-inning comeback to tie the game before scoring twice in the 13th to take a 4-2 victory over the Cubs. New York Daily News • May 21, 2014, 4:28 PM (PST) |
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WNBA to market to LGBT communityNEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA is launching a campaign to market specifically to the LGBT community, a move that makes it the first pro league to specifically recruit gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered fans to its games. With the campaign, the WNBA is … USA Today • May 21, 2014, 5:22 PM (PST) |
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South Dade athletics earn top honors at All-Dade awardsLegends joined with a new generation to make history this season at South Dade High School. So there was little surprise when the Bucs took home some of the most prestigious honors at The Miami Herald’s annual All-Dade Athletic Awards breakfast Friday … The Miami Herald • May 21, 2014, 5:13 PM (PST) |
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