Posts Tagged ‘sports’
James has 38 in homecoming, Heat win 118-90 (AP)
AP - LeBron James insisted it wasn't personal, even if it was for 20,000 or so fans. See the article here: James has 38 in homecoming, Heat win 118-90 (AP)
Tension, acrimony as World Cup vote looms (AFP)
AFP - Voting to decide the scandal-tainted race for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup hosts was just hours away here Thursday as the final day of campaigning witnessed fresh acrimony. Go here to read the rest: Tension, acrimony as World Cup vote looms (AFP)
Two World Cup hosting races go down to wire (AP)
AP - The races to host both the 2018 and 2022 World Cup have gone to the wire Thursday, with no candidate emerging as a lock to secure the vote of the FIFA executive committee. See original here: Two World Cup hosting races go down to wire (AP)
NCAA rules Auburn’s Cam Newton eligible to play (AP)
AP - Heisman Trophy favorite Cam Newton can focus on playing for the SEC championship instead of worrying about pay-for-play. See the original post: NCAA rules Auburn's Cam Newton eligible to play (AP)
Russian fury on eve of World Cup vote (AFP)
AFP - Last-ditch lobbying for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups cranked into overdrive Wednesday as Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin launched a scathing attack on England's bid on the eve of the vote. See original here: Russian fury on eve of World Cup vote (AFP)
NCAA rules Newton eligible to play (AP)
AP - Auburn quarterback Cam Newton is eligible to play in the SEC title game, even though the NCAA says his father broke rules by shopping his son to another school. Read more here: NCAA rules Newton eligible to play (AP)
‘Virtual biopsy’ may detect athletes’ brain injury (AP)
AP - Football players with memory and behavior problems have no way of knowing for sure if getting hit too many times caused brain damage. The only test to diagnose their condition is done after death in an autopsy. See original here: 'Virtual biopsy' may detect athletes' brain injury (AP)
Arizona QB Anderson lets loose in postgame tirade (AP)
AP - Derek Anderson raised his voice and his eyes bulged wide. Looking directly at a reporter in the crowd, the Arizona Cardinals' quarterback let loose Follow this link: Arizona QB Anderson lets loose in postgame tirade (AP)
Olympic chiefs to probe FIFA corruption claim (AFP)
AFP - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday that it would examine any evidence of corruption, after one of its members was named in a BBC report targeting three FIFA officials. Continue reading here: Olympic chiefs to probe FIFA corruption claim (AFP)
AP poll: Duke unanimous No. 1; UConn joins Top 25 (AP)
AP - There's no arguing Duke is No. Here is the original post: AP poll: Duke unanimous No. 1; UConn joins Top 25 (AP)
