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Davey Martinez is Nationals' pick for manager
The person described the contract to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement had not been announced. The value of the pact, which includes an option for a fourth year, has not been disclosed. Martinez had a 16-year career as a player from 1986-2001 for the Expos, Cubs, Rays, White Sox, Giants, Braves, Rangers, Reds and Blue Jays as an outfielder and first baseman. [Full Article...]
Caroline Wozniacki wins WTA Finals
Romania's Simona Halep, meanwhile, will end the season as world number one, despite failing to make it out of the group stage in Singapore. But it was Wozniacki's day though and, after hitting her first Championship point long, a ideal backhand saw her break serve and seal her second title of 2017 following last month's Pan-Pacific Open in Tokyo. [Full Article...]
Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell arrested in Arizona
Scottsdale police said officers went to Maxwell's home on Saturday night after getting a call about a person with a gun. Maxwell was booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Last week, Maxwell accused an Alabama waiter of recognizing him and refusing to serve him because of his decision to kneel. 'Everybody watches sports and so everybody loves sports, so I felt this was... [Full Article...]
LeBron James adopts 76ers' mantra as Cavaliers continue to falter this season
Saturday was the Cavs' fourth straight game in which they trailed at halftime, marking their longest such streak in the past three seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information. 1 overall pick in 2013 ( which you can read about in this excerpt ), Lloyd masterfully tells a truly compelling story of the fall, and subsequent rise, of the Cavaliers . [Full Article...]
Stretch run begins as Nebraska visits Purdue
Lee completed 32-of-50 for 431 yards. Offensively, drives stalling in the red zone killed the Huskers for most of the game. Nebraska's defense, which had been gashed by Wisconsin and Ohio State in the previous two games, came through with crucial fourth-quarter stops. [Full Article...]
Cougars trampled by Arizona
Throwing 61 passes in a quadruple-overtime game is a lot. Arizona Wildcats head coach Rich Rodriguez congratulates Arizona Wildcats running back J.J. Then, when WSU's defense broke down during Arizona's second drive, Tate ripped off another bomb, this time for a 48-yard touchdown pass up the middle to a wide-open Jamie Nunley. [Full Article...]
5 things we learned in Ohio State's electrifying win over Penn State
He completed 33-of-39 passes for 328 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions.McSorley completed 17-of-29 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. The Buckeyes held Heisman Trophy front-runner Saquon Barkley to 20 carries and 44 yards with a touchdown. Before that win, Penn State played 56 consecutive games since they were last ranked. [Full Article...]
Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko leads in Malaysia
Feng triumphed twice in the event in 2014 and 2016, and is chasing her second victory of the year after her LPGA Volvik Championship title in May. "I'm working on some rhythm in my swing". Feng, a two-time victor at the event, is yet to card a bogey after 36 holes. "I found a feel in my swing yesterday and it has made a big difference", Kerr told reporters after her round. [Full Article...]