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Miami Heat’s LeBron James to win his third NBA MVP trophy

Sources have revealed that James will be named the MVP for the third time, joining seven Hall of Famers with that many trophies.

May 12, 2012 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Boston College pounds Minnesota in Frozen Four semifinals

Boston College rolled into the championship game of the NCAA Division I men’s hockey tournament by knocking out Minnesota 6-1 on Saturday.

April 6, 2012 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Live blog: Kentucky vs. Louisville

We’ll have updates and comments throughout the first semifinal of the Final Four.

March 31, 2012 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Did you like Atlanta’s failed aggressiveness

Mike Smith has been widely criticized for gambling on 4th-and-1 on Sunday against New Orleans.

November 14, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Nation’s No. 2 basketball recruit Mitch McGary commits to Michigan

Mitch McGary, a five-star prospect and the No. 2 player in the country according to both ESPNU and Scout.com, committed to Michigan Thursday …

November 3, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Oklahoma leads way at No. 1 in USA TODAY preseason poll

There was no doubt about Oklahoma being the preseason USA TODAY Coaches Poll. The No. 1 Sooners finished 40 points ahead of No. 2 Alabama

August 4, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Bob Bradley fired as U.S. men’s soccer coach

Bob Bradley has been fired as head coach of the U.S. men’s national team after five years.

July 28, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

NBPA’s Billy Hunter traces intimate path up to NBA lockout

NBPA executive director Billy Hunter, who is helping the players navigate the NBA lockout, is not unfamiliar with challenges.

July 28, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Ben Curtis returns to the scene of greatest triumph

In golf, the unexpected winner is likely to be most associated with one championship, one place, one extraordinary week in a career.

July 12, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

More than a fill-in, Rays’ Cobb moves to 2-0 vs. Marlins

Alex Cobb pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the sliding Florida Marlins 7-4 on Saturday night.

June 19, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

NFL, players wrap up talks; urgency exists in meetings

Official from the NFL and NFL Players Association wrapped up talks again on Wednesday with a pledge to continue meeting in attempts to end the …

June 15, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Grand jury indicts Bucs’ Aqib Talib for alleged assault

A grand jury in Texas indicted Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Friday.

May 27, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Jose Bautista could return to Blue Jays on Sunday

The Toronto Blue Jays could get slugger Jose Bautista and second baseman Aaron Hill back Sunday.

May 4, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Protest aims to bump Donald Trump from Indy 500 pace car

There’s a Dump The Donald movement afoot at the Indy 500. Race fans, local citizens and an Indiana state lawmaker want to force Trump out of …

May 4, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Academic-related bonuses vary widely for NCAA coaches

When the men’s Final Four coaches face off this weekend, more than bragging rights will be at stake. Collectively, the coaches stand to gain …

March 31, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Bruins, Zdeno Chara erupt, blow out rival Canadiens 7-0

Zdeno Chara, vilified in Montreal since the hit that sent Max Pacioretty to the hospital, had three assists on Thursday night as the Boston Bruins …

March 25, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Uncle Mo starts slow, then easily wins 3-year-old debut

The long wait to see Uncle Mo run as a 3-year-old lasted longer than expected Saturday at Gulfstream Park. The crowd stood, the starting gates …

March 13, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Blazers hold off Howard-less Magic

The Orlando Magic pulled off one of the most amazing feats of the NBA season when it rallied from 24 points down to beat Miami last week.

March 8, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

E-mails show speed of track was concern at Vancouver Olympics

Safety of sliders on the track used for the 2010 Olympics was the source of debate for both Vancouver Games and international luge officials …

February 8, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Celtics top Magic as Marquis Daniels leaves on stretcher

Rajon Rondo scored 11 of his 26 points in the third quarter when the Boston Celtics capitalized on Orlando’s cold shooting to take charge and …

February 7, 2011 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

AP: Padres agree to deal with Hawpe, will replace Gonzalez at first

The San Diego Padres have agreed to terms of a one-year contract with Brad Hawpe to play first base, two people with knowledge of the deal told …

December 25, 2010 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Bucks guard Brandon Jennings out 4-6 weeks with broken left foot

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings will miss four to six weeks as he recovers from surgery to repair a fracture in his left foot.

December 21, 2010 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Rested and healed, Michael Vick ready to run Eagles again

If it keeps him upright for the rest of the season, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is OK with the occasional slide. Back and recovered …

November 7, 2010 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Lessons of last year have lifted Louisville to top of soccer poll

When Ken Lolla left Akron to take the head coaching position at Louisville in 2005, the Cardinals were a non-factor on the national soccer scene. …

November 5, 2010 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

Al Horford agrees to five-year, $60M extension with Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a five-year, $60 million contract extension with All-Star center Al Horford. The team announced the deal Monday, …

November 1, 2010 | Posted in National Sports | Read More »

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