The son of Martin Luther King Jr. is reportedly interested in becoming a minority owner of the New York Mets. The reported Sunday that Martin Luther King III was part of a bid that includes former Mets first baseman Ed Kranepool, Donn Clendenon Jr. and television executive Larry Meli. Clendenons father was MVP of the [...]
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Novak Djokovic gave his old friend Andy Murray a sympathetic hug and a few consoling words, then got on with the real celebrations. Djokovic walked to the middle of the court, tossed his racket into the crowd, then stripped off his shirt and shoes and hurled them, too. Djokovics brilliant final performance against his friend [...]
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CBSSpor Teams that beat Duke have reason to celebrate. Teams that blow Duke out of the building should be able to party all night. So, how long will the St. Johns players be allowed to celebrate Sundays 93-78 victory over No. 3 Duke – a game that wasnt as close as the final score indicated? [...]
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CBSSports.c Christian Ponder heads to the pros on a high note, after all. And he got a little help from a college rival. The Florida State quarterback threw two touchdown passes, including a clinching 23-yarder to TCUs Jeremy Kerley in the Souths 24-10 Senior Bowl victory over the North on Saturday. Ponder completed 7 of [...]
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CBSSports.co Nicklas Lidstrom limited his All-Star losses to a flip of the puck and the skills competition. The game was all his. Unfazed by having to pick second in the inaugural NHL All-Star fantasy draft, the Detroit Red Wings defensem though this was the first one named after him. More on NHL All-Star Game Column [...]
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When it mattered most, when the game was on the line, the Boston Celtics showed no mercy, punting the Los Angeles Lakers from one end of Staples Center to the other and back again Sunday afternoon. Down the stretch, the rematch of the NBA Finals was a mismatch. The Lakers revert to a Kobe Bryant-only [...]
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The Texas Rangers have agreed to terms on a $5.8 million contract for Mike Napoli, avoiding arbitration with the catcher-first baseman the AL champions just acquired in a trade. With Napolis agreement, the only Texas player still eligible for arbitration is AL MVP Josh Hamilton. The slugger has asked for $12 million, $3.3 million more [...]
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Novak Djokovic hit passing shots and looping lobs with equal perfection to overwhelm Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday, winning his second Australian Open title and extending Britains near 75-year drought in mens singles Grand Slams. Djokovic also won the 2008 Australian title for his only other Grand Slam victory. Murray has lost three [...]
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CBSSports.co Connecticut held Louisvilles 3-point shooters in check for most of their Big East showdown, but that left Peyton Siva free to drive the lane. The sophomore point guard scored 19 points, including two key layups in the second overtime, and No. 23 Louisville upset No. 5 Connecticut 79-78 on Saturday. “We dont have no [...]
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CBSSports.c Christian Ponder heads to the pros on a high note, after all. And he got a little help from a college rival. The Florida State quarterback threw two touchdown passes, including a clinching 23-yarder to TCUs Jeremy Kerley in the Souths 24-10 Senior Bowl victory over the North on Saturday. Ponder completed 7 of [...]
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