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30 Dec

UFC 168: Ronda Rousey submits Miesha Tate in third, turns heel with handshake snub

Kevin Iole

By 22 hours agoYahoo Sports

LAS VEGAS – UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey lived up to her billing on Saturday, finishing Miesha Tate with her patented arm bar, but in the process became perhaps the most disliked fighter in the UFC.

Rousey went past the first round for the first time in eight pro fights, but she pummeled Tate throughout before getting the arm bar submission at 58 seconds of the third round in the co-main event of UFC 168 at the MGM Grand Garden.

The 2008 Olympic bronze medalist in judo threw Tate several times and was clearly physically dominant. She had Tate in bad positions throughout the fight, but Tate was gritty and battled her way out of several precarious situations.

Rousey, though, raised the ire of the sell-out crowd when she snubbed Tate when Tate offered to shake hands after the finish. Seconds after referee Mario Yamasaki broke them up, Tate stood up and extended her right hand to Rousey.

The two have had a long hatred of one another that was heightened during their stint coaching opposite each other on the reality series, “The Ultimate Fighter,” earlier this year.

Rousey looked at Tate and walked away, refusing to shake hands. The fans responded with a thunderous series of boos. The booing was so loud that when Rousey was being interviewed by Joe Rogan in the cage after her win, it was virtually impossible to hear her speaking.

It was a classless act, but it was likely calculated to increase her status as the UFC’s top heel. She’s now the fighter the fans love to hate, and that will sell her a lot of pay-per-views.

So, too, will fighting aggressively throughout the bout, as she did in dominating Tate.

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Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate had some wild exchanges on the feet. (Getty)

 

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30 Dec

End of an era: Anderson Silva’s career likely finished after Chris Weidman’s ‘Destruction’

Kevin Iole

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Anderson Silva reacts after breaking his leg on a kick to Chris Weidman. (USA Today)

LAS VEGAS – During his seven-year UFC career, Anderson Silva did things in the cage that few men could do, or would dare try. On Saturday, Silva once again did something rarely seen, though this time, it was a gruesome injury he suffered that likely will end his masterful career. 

Silva broke his left leg while throwing a kick at middleweight champion Chris Weidman early in the second round of their rematch Saturday in the main event of UFC 168 at the sold-out MGM Grand Garden.

He underwent surgery after the bout at a local hospital, UFC president Dana White said.

Silva whipped a hard kick at Weidman, who checked it. Silva’s bone instantly snapped just above the ankle, as Silva collapsed in agony and Weidman backed off.

The fight ended at 1:16 of the second round and Weidman retained the title via technical knockout, since Silva couldn’t continue. Doctors and paramedics placed a splint on his left leg and removed him from the cage on a stretcher.

Weidman checked the kick with a technique he learned from coach Ray Longo.

“Ray Longo once broke a guy’s leg in training using what he calls ‘The Destruction,’ ” Weidman said. “It’s knee on shin, so when he goes to kick, you put your knee on his shin. It has happened in sparring and guys take a minute off and walk around, and at least it stops them from kicking you.

Chris Weidman had Anderson Silva in trouble in the first after dropping him with a huge right. (USA Today)

 

“To break someone’s leg, I’ve never done that before. I didn’t want to see Anderson get hurt like that.”

Silva’s injury was reminiscent of a 2008 broken leg Cory Hill suffered during a fight in North Carolina against Dale Hartt. Hill’s bone broke through the skin and his foot was facing the wrong way when he hit the ground, but he returned to action 13 months later. However, his status is very different than Silva’s and it’s not likely that Silva will go through the ordeal it will take to return.

Silva had already contemplated retiring. Given the injury, his age and his stature in the sport, it would be a daunting task for him to get back to competition. If he could make it in 13 months like Hill, he’d be nearly 40-years-old and would have to fight young, hungry stars in order to battle his way back into contention.

That can’t be appealing for a legend like Silva, who holds a slew of UFC records and is widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter of all-time.

His injury caused the heavily pro-Silva crowd to gasp in horror. Even rival Vitor Belfort was disappointed.

“I feel for Anderson,” said Belfort, who will fight Weidman for the title sometime next year.

Silva nearly didn’t make it to the second round. Early in the first, Weidman caught him with a short right hand on the inside that nearly knocked the ex-champion out. Silva’s eyes rolled back in his head and Weidman pounced in an attempt to go for the finish.

Weidman landed several nasty elbows from the top position, but the wily veteran recovered and made it through the round.

It wasn’t a good sign, though, because he did little offensively and took a great deal of punishment. Weidman, though, was impressed with what he saw of Silva in their brief time in the cage Saturday.

“He’s never shown signs of slowing down, so I couldn’t afford to think that because he’s getting older this would be the fight where it would start showing,” Weidman said. “I expected the best Anderson Silva and I actually thought he looked great tonight. Physically, I thought he looked the best I’ve ever seen him.”

Silva’s presumed departure will leave the company without two of the greatest stars of its boon era. The UFC was struggling and in peril of collapse until the success of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 1 finale. Silva and Georges St-Pierre became the biggest stars of the era and now, each is gone at least for a while.

St-Pierre abdicated his welterweight title and announced he’d take a sabbatical following UFC 167 last month. St-Pierre said he had been burned out by dealing with the pressure and needed to handle some personal issues.

Silva’s departure is more sudden, shocking and heartbreaking for those who reveled in his greatness, and the UFC will now have to find new stars.

 

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Georges St. Pierre is on an indefinite leave of absence after his UFC 167 fight against Johny Hendricks. (AP)

That’s the fight game, however. In boxing, fans would fret about what would happen to the sport when Muhammad Ali left, and then Sugar Ray Leonard came along. And then, as Leonard’s career was winding down, Mike Tysonbecame not only the biggest thing in boxing, but one of the biggest names in sport. 

After Tyson, Oscar De La Hoya took over and once De La Hoya was gone, Floyd Mayweather Jr. became the face of the sport.

The UFC will overcome the loss of Silva and St-Pierre in similar fashion, though new stars will have to emerge.

“I’m a big fan [of Silva’s] and I have been since he came here,” White said. “It’s one of those crazy things. In a million years, you never expect to see that. This will be a tough thing to overcome and come back from at his age. He literally left here and is going straight into surgery. … Anderson Silva has been amazing, and is one of the greatest of all-time, if not the best ever. It’s a [expletive] way to see him go out, but it’s part of the game.”

No one ever likes to see anyone leave with a gruesome injury, but it’s particularly difficult to see a great like Silva go out that way. He had so many of the UFC’s finest moments, but his career will now be remembered as much for how it ended as for what he accomplished.

That, though, is sport, and it’s the hard reality the fighters live.

The end can come at any moment, in a fight and in a career, and it seemingly did just that Saturday for Anderson Silva.

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  • Team Report – MINNESOTA VIKINGS

    Peterson’s season finished :1,266 yards, Pro Bowl

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    Sun, Dec 29
    Detroit13 – 14Minnesota

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  • Portis leads Arkansas to 89-48 win over High Point

    Bobby Portis scored 16 points and added nine rebounds as Arkansas beat High Point 89-48 Saturday night. Portis added three steals and three assists, one of the most complete performances by the freshman. ”He’s been coming along,” Arkansas coach Mike Anderson said of Portis, a high school…

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  • No. 15 UConn beats E. Washington 82-65

    UConn had to travel 80 miles to get its latest home win. Shabazz Napier had 15 points and nine assists to lead the 15th-ranked Huskies to an 82-65 victory over Eastern Washington on Saturday in Connecticut’s first game in Bridgeport. Napier led a balanced offense in which five UConn players…

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  • Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien to Houston, Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano to Happy Valley?

    Michael Silver and Ian Rapoport report Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien is the leading candidate for the Houston Texans coaching job with Penn State eyeing Tampa Bay head coach Greg Schiano to replace O’Brien. Plus the duo gives the latest on the Detroit Lions coaching situation.

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    Sun, Dec 29
    Houston10 – 16Tennessee

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  • Team Report – DENVER BRONCOS

    Injuries mean mix and match defense for Broncos

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    Sun, Dec 29
    Denver34 – 14Oakland

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  • Dekker helps No. 4 Wisconsin rout Prairie View A&M

    Frank Kaminsky’s goal for the nonconference portion of Wisconsin’s schedule was to go undefeated. Kaminsky left no doubt Saturday about No. 4 Wisconsin’s mindset after the Badgers beat Prairie View A&M 80-43 in their last tune up before conference play starts. We really want it this year, and…

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  • Hair-raiser Huddlestone gets pitch-side trim

    Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Hull City’s Tom Huddlestone scored his first goal in over two and a half years on Saturday, before honouring a bet by getting an impromptu pitch-side haircut. The English midfielder made a bet during his time with previous club Tottenham Hotspur that he…

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  • Paul George scores 24, Pacers beat Nets

    In a complete performance, Lance Stephenson put up 23 points and added 9 rebounds and 7 assists to help the Indiana Pacers take down the Brooklyn Nets, 105-91. The Pacers shot lights out in this game, finishing 38-71 (53.5%). Indiana (24-5) is now on a four-game winning streak. Other key players…

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  • Djokovic looking forward to life with Becker

    Novak Djokovic saw off David Ferrer 7-5, 6-2 in the final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship on Saturday and wasted no time looking forward to the season ahead with his new coach Boris Becker. The world number two was just too strong for the Spanish world number three and stormed to victory…

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  • MLB prepared to enforce rules preventing Masahiro Tanaka from ‘repaying’ Rakuten Golden Eagles

    Even with prized Japanese right-hander Masahiro Tanaka posted and the bidding for his services open until Jan. 24, drama surrounding the new posting system and his former Nippon Professional Baseball team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles, simply won’t subside. The latest … Continue reading →

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  • Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski likely to be fired

    NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport and NFL Media Columnist Michael Silver discuss whether or not the Browns will keep current head coach Rob Chudzinski or cut ties with him.

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  • Alpine skiing-Rare hat-trick for Austrian girl wonder Fenninger

    By Manuele Lang LIENZ, Austria, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Anna Fenninger has made such a habit of winning World Cup races on Dec. 28 that the Austrian media call it ‘Fenninger Day’ and the 24-year-old chalked up a hat-trick of giant slalom victories on Saturday. Fenninger’s triumph on Saturday…

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  • Emanuele Giaccherini agent: No sign of return to Juventus

    The Sunderland winger, brought to the Stadium of Light by Paolo Di Canio, has been linked with a comeback to Antoio Conte’s side but Furio Valcareggi is denying the reports.

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  • Sharapova makes no promises over Brisbane return

    (Reuters) – Having pulled out of the Brisbane International tournament through injury for the last two years, Maria Sharapova might consider it a victory in itself if she actually gets out on court at the Pat Rafter arena on Monday. At least she made it to Brisbane this year, something which an…

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  • Kallis century sets up S. Africa assault against India

    Durban (South Africa) (AFP) – Jacques Kallis hit a century in his final Test match and steered South Africa into a strong position on the fourth day of the second and final Test against India at Kingsmead on Sunday. South Africa took a first innings lead of 166, then put India under pressure as the…

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  • Olivier Giroud: Arsenal doesn’t need a new striker in January

    The France international, who scored the winner at Newcastle on Sunday, believes he, Theo Walcott and Lukas Podolski have what it takes to lead the Gunners’ title challenge.

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  • Carrie Underwood cheers on Mike Fisher

    Carrie Underwood cheers on her husband Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher after he scores a goal in the 3rd period against the Los Angeles Kings.

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    Mon, Dec 30
    5:00 PM PST
    Los Angeles at Chicago

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  • US women beat Canada 3-2 in shootout

    ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hilary Knight scored the lone shootout goal and the United States women’s hockey team beat Canada for the third straight time in their pre-Olympic exhibition series, 3-2 on Saturday. Jessie Vetter stopped all three Canadian shootout attempts. We need to find a way to…

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  • Bosh leads LeBron-less Heat over Trail Blazers

    Chris Bosh scored 37 points, including a last-second 3-pointer for the winning basket, and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead reigning NBA champion Miami over Portland 108-107. The Heat on Saturday were playing without superstar playmaker LeBron James, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, who was…

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    Mon, Dec 30
    5:00 PM PST
    Portland at New Orleans

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  • No. 10 Wichita State beats Davidson 81-70

    Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall spent much of the week trying to convince his unbeaten, 10th-ranked Shockers that Davidson was much better than the 4-8 record it was bringing into Sunday’s game. So Marshall was adamant he did not care a bit about style points after Wichita State outlasted…

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  • Goal of the year? Aidan Muir of USHL scores instant classic from his knees (Video)

    There are a few squares left on the 2013 calendar, meaning that the opportunities for “goal of the year” candidates are dwindling. Luckily, Aidan Muir of the USHL’s Indiana Ice got in under the wire. Muir scored a shorthanded goal … Continue reading →

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  • Top-Ranked UConn routs Cincinnati 67-34

    UConn’s Breanna Stewart is learning she doesn’t always have to shoot well to dominate a game. The Huskies sophomore star hit just four of 15 shots and scored 12 points in a 67-34 win Sunday over Cincinnati. But she also had 12 rebounds, four steals and two blocks in leading the Huskies defense,…

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  • No. 25 Missouri beats NC State 68-64

    Missouri coach Frank Haith learned how his 25th-ranked Tigers would respond both to a loss and to a hostile road environment Saturday night. Jabari Brown hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 55.1 seconds left to help Missouri beat North Carolina State 68-64, rallying from 10 down in the second half to…

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  • Alamo Bowl: Mack Brown says farewell to Texas

    Valero Alamo Bowl Oregon vs. Texas San Antonio, Texas Dec. 30, 2013 Mack Brown’s final game as the head coach of Texas has the potential to be a fantastic swan song. Already, Texas players have commented and tweeted about how … Continue reading →

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  • Randolph, bench lead Grizzlies past Nuggets 120-99

    The Memphis Grizzlies think they may have finally turned the corner in a frustrating, injury-plagued season. They certainly turned around their recent fourth-quarter play Saturday night in a 120-99 win over the Denver Nuggets. ”Teams know that we’re going to play hard and, regardless of our…

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  • Soccer-I am not anti-Semitic, says Anelka

    West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka said on Sunday he was not anti-Semitic following the controversial gesture he made during Saturday’s Premier League draw at West Ham United which sparked widespread criticism. French government ministers hit out at the former France international after…

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  • Eli Manning ends forgettable 2013 season by getting knocked out of Giants’ finale with ankle injury

    New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has hung in tough this season behind a terrible offensive line that barely protects for him. And finally, in Week 17, Manning took the hit he couldn’t keep playing through. Manning was hit as … Continue reading →

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    Sun, Dec 29
    Washington6 – 20NY Giants

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  • Brenden Morrow is honored by the Dallas Stars

    St. Louis Blues forward Brenden Morrow returns to the American Airlines Center in Dallas and is honored by the Stars with a video tribute and standing ovation.

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  • Dodgers’ Puig charged with speeding in Florida

    For the second time this year, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was arrested on charges of speeding and reckless driving.

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  • Rex Ryan to come back as Jets head coach

    Announcement made by Jets owner.

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  • Neftali Feliz in position to reclaim closer’s role with Rangers

    With Joe Nathan gone to Detroit and options from outside the organization either too expensive or not appealing, the Texas Rangers are likely to turn back to former closer Neftali Feliz to fill the vacancy in 2014. This according to … Continue reading →

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  • Music City Bowl: Can Ole Miss shake off its Egg Bowl loss and gear up for Georgia Tech’s triple option?

    Music City Bowl Ole Miss vs. Georgia Tech Dec. 30, 2013 Nashville, Tenn. Ole Miss and Georgia Tech, two teams whose seasons transpired in extremely similar ways, will square off in Monday’s Music City Bowl in Nashville. In fact, the … Continue reading →

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  • US beats Germany 8-0 in world juniors

    MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Notre Dame’s Vince Hinostroza helped the defending champion United States wrap up a spot in the playoff round in the world junior hockey tournament, scoring twice and adding two assists in an 8-0 victory over Germany on Sunday.

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  • Best of 2013: Robbie Rogers saga is the No. 3 Story of the Year

    As the Best of 2013 continues on MLSsoccer.com, we’re counting down the 10 most important stories of the year in Major League Soccer. It’s hard to believe that an emotional year for Robbie Rogers only comes in at No. 3 on the 2013 list, considering he became the first openly gay player in league…

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  • Ronaldo: I’d play for Mourinho again

    The pair reportedly didn’t see eye to eye during the Chelsea boss’s time in charge of Real Madrid, but the Portuguese forward has no ill feelings towards his former coach.

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  • Vladimir Tarasenko “Forsbergs” in shootout

    St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko scores a brilliant shootout goal with a “Peter Forsberg” one-handed move on Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta.

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  • Stockton lifts No. 24 Gonzaga past Santa Clara

    Gonzaga was struggling with injuries and facing a Santa Clara team up for the challenge in the teams’ West Coast Conference opener Saturday night. So David Stockton took over and led the Bulldogs to a big win. ”We have to step up,” the senior guard said after scoring a career-high 21 points in…

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  • Lowry scores 32 as Raptors beat Knicks 115-100

    Kyle Lowry hardly flinched when his name came up in trade talk. Instead, the Toronto Raptors’ point guard has gone on a tear. Lowry had a season-best 32 points and matched his season high with 11 assists, Terrence Ross made a career-high seven 3-pointers and the Raptors beat New York for the second…

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  • Cat Zingano to Remain No.1 Women’s UFC Bantamweight Contender Upon Return

    When she returns from knee injuries, Cat Zingano will be the No.1 women’s bantamweight contender, UFC president Dana White confirmed on Thursday. Zingano, who most recently underwent stem cell treatment to her left knee, is doing well in her recovery, White said. “She’s doing good,” White told…

    MMA Weekly

  • Oakland Raiders tight end Nick Kasa 9-yard touchdown reception

    Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor passes short left to tight end Nick Kasa for a 9-yard touchdown.

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  • Houston Texans lose, earning first overall draft pick; could they take Bridgewater?

    There is a lot going on with the Houston Texans, with surprisingly little of it related to their Week 17 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Other than this result: Losing the game earns the Texans the first pick in the … Continue reading →

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  • Hughton bemoans lack of creativity in loss to Manchester United

    Norwich City enjoyed the majority of possession in the first half, but fell to a sole Danny Welbeck goal as its winless run in the Premier League was extended to four games.

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  • American Exports: With World Cup just 6 months away, Herculez Gomez out to prove injury in past

    CARSON, Calif. – Herculez Gomez says he’s finally ready to go, prepared to do what’s needed to win a regular assignment with Club Tijuana and begin impressing Jurgen Klinsmann again, convincing the US national team coach that he deserves careful consideration for a spot in Brazil come summer. He…

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  • No. 5 Michigan State routs New Orleans 101-48

    Keith Appling put together an impressive performance after a poor one. Appling scored 16 of his career-high tying 27 points in the first half to help No. 5 Michigan State pull away and rout New Orleans 101-48 Saturday. ”I was able to get a couple of days off over Christmas break and rest up,”…

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  • Robinson III leads Michigan over Holy Cross 88-66

    Michigan knows it might not have preseason All-American Mitch McGary in the lineup again this season but Glenn Robinson III and the Wolverines showed all probably isn’t lost. Robinson scored a career-best 23 points Saturday night and the players who will fill McGary’s role combined for 16 points…

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  • Mourinho slams ‘wild’ Suarez for ‘swimming pool’ dive

    Brendan Rodgers defended the Reds striker after a penalty box clash with Samuel Eto’o in the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

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  • Suns’ Plumlee keeps producing in win

    PHOENIX — When center Miles Plumlee put up 18 points and 15 rebounds in a season-opening win for the Phoenix Suns, guard Goran Dragic knew his team had an added weapon he hadn’t counted on. And now, Dragic and the Suns are learning the best ways to utilize that weapon. Five days after grabbing a…

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    Mon, Dec 30
    7:30 PM PST
    Phoenix at LA Clippers

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  • Seattle Seahawks get the NFC’s No. 1 seed, Arizona Cardinals get eliminated

    It took a little longer than expected, but the Seattle Seahawks clinched home-field advantage in the NFC. And it took a little longer than expected, but the Arizona Cardinals were eliminated from the playoff race. The NFC playoff picture took … Continue reading →

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    Sun, Dec 29
    St. Louis9 – 27Seattle

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  • Bouchard inspires Canadian Hopman Cup win

    Perth (Australia) (AFP) – Teenager Eugenie Bouchard emphasised her status as one of the most promising players in women’s tennis by leading Canada to a 2-1 win over Australia at the mixed teams Hopman Cup on Saturday. The 19-year-old was named the WTA’s Newcomer of the Year in November and opened…

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  • Cricket-Ruthless Australia march to 4-0 Ashes lead

    * Australia wrap up victory before tea on day four * Rogers scores century after being dropped by England captain * Watson 83 not out, Clarke passes 8,000 test runs (Adds new quotes) By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Chris Rogers struck a sparkling century to fire Australia to a…

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  • Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts head into playoffs on a winning note

    The Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts each had division titles wrapped up going into Week 17, but still had a chance to get a first-round bye with a win on Sunday. No matter where they end up in the AFC’s … Continue reading →

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    Sun, Dec 29
    Jacksonville10 – 30Indianapolis

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  • UFC 168 Fighter Bonuses: Ronda Rousey the Big Winner, but Travis Browne Scores KO of the Night

    UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2 came to an unfortunate conclusion on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, but there were still numerous performances that deserved some extra notoriety Having now scored impressive knockout finishes in his last two fights over highly ranked…

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  • Dmitry Kulikov cuts for one-timer on Budaj

    Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov cuts down the ice on the rush and scores past Montreal Canadiens goaltender Peter Budaj to take a first period lead.

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  • Red Wings win in Zetterberg’s return

    SUNRISE, Fla. — The return of the captain made a difference for the Detroit Red Wings. Left winger and team captain Henrik Zetterberg scored a goal and helped the Wings hold off the Florida Panthers 4-3 Saturday at the BB&T Center. Detroit went 3-6-2 in 11 games without Zetterberg, who was out…

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    Mon, Dec 30
    5:00 PM PST
    Detroit at Nashville

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  • Juan Agudelo’s European move back on? Ex-New England Revolution striker drops hint | SIDELINE

    Read the aborted tweet: “Bout to get on my grind real soon. #newteam #Europe” The ambiguous missive is the first we’ve heard from the New England Revolution star and US national team prospect since a potential loan deal to the English Premier League’s Stoke City was torpedoed in November due to an…

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  • Bill Snyder really didn’t want his Gatorade bath after Kansas State beat Michigan (VIDEO)

    Bill Snyder can scoot. The 74-year-old coach of the Kansas State Wildcats was clearly prepared for a Gatorade dousing in the waning minutes of Kansas State’s 31-14 win over Michigan and did what he could to get out of the … Continue reading →

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  • Anelka faces ‘racehate’ probe

    The West Brom striker has sparked outrage in France with a celebration gesture in tribute to a comedian friend denounced for anti-Semitism.

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  • ‘He got me to the level I’m at now’ – Iniesta lauds ‘incomparable’ Guardiola

    The Spain international claims his former coach was his idol as a youngster and described the 42-year-old’s stint in charge of Barcelona as a dream

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  • Weekend stock report: BYU, Wake Forest among Saturday’s biggest losers

    Stock up: Kentucky’s other freshmen When Julius Randle left Saturday’s showdown with Louisville with severe cramps midway through the second half, everyone in Kentucky blue at Rupp Arena probably had an uneasy feeling wash over them. A nine-point Wildcats lead … Continue reading →

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  • New York Jets kicker Nick Folk misses field goal

    New York Jets kicker Nick Folk misses a 35-yard field goal attempt in the 4th quarter against the Dolphins Week 17.

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    Sun, Dec 29
    NY Jets20 – 7Miami

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  • Prairie View-Wisconsin Preview

    Coach Bo Ryan has never let his Wisconsin teams bask in glory or sulk in defeat, and his current squad is remaining humble despite being on the verge of the best start in school history. The fourth-ranked Badgers look to improve to 13-0 when they return from a two-week break to host Prairie View…

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  • US teen Shiffrin eyes yet another slalom record

    LIENZ, Austria (AP) — American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin has a chance to end her magnificent year by setting yet another record in Sunday’s final race of 2013.

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  • Jazz pull out late win over Lakers

    SALT LAKE CITY — Derrick Favors experienced something for the first time in his basketball career Friday night. Favors made the winning putback dunk with 2.1 seconds remaining to give the Utah Jazz a 105-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night at EnergySolutions Arena. “That was…

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    Philadelphia52 – 52LA Lakers

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  • LeBron James injures groin in loss to Kings

    LeBron James isn’t sure whether he’ll play against the Trail Blazers after getting hurt in the Heat’s overtime loss to the Kings.

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    Mon, Dec 30
    5:00 PM PST
    Portland at New Orleans

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  • Cricket-Australia v England – fourth test scoreboard

    MELBOURNE, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Scoreboard at tea on the thirdday of the fourth Ashes test between Australia and England atthe Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. – – Australia won the toss and chose to bowl – – England first innings 255 Australia first innings (overnight 164-9) C. Rogers c…

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  • After turning heel and beating Miesha Tate, Ronda Rousey will now face an Olympian

    Rousey had her hands full shooting movies and a TV show while preparing to fight Tate, but she said she just needed to find new ways to challenge herself.

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  • James Neal Hat Trick

    Pittsburgh Penguins forward James Neal records a hat trick against the Columbus Blue Jackets on 12/29/13.

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  • Sharp, Toews lead Blackhawks past Avalanche 7-2

    After being kidded about being one of the old men on his team, Chicago’s Patrick Sharp celebrated his 32nd birthday in style on the ice Friday night. Sharp scored three goals for his third career hat trick and set up one of Jonathan Toews’ two scores to lead the Blackhawks past the Colorado…

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  • Holiday Bowl: Texas Tech enters sliding while Arizona State looks for win No. 11

    Holiday Bowl Arizona State vs. Texas Tech Tempe, Az. Dec. 30, 2013 College football can be a roller coaster ride, and in this case we’re strictly talking about the perceptions of the coaches in the Holiday Bowl. Texas Tech’s Kliff … Continue reading →

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  • Notre Dame beats Rutgers 29-16 in Pinstripe Bowl

    The senior threw for 319 yards and no interceptions in his final college game, leading No. 25 Notre Dame to a 29-16 victory against Rutgers that was far from pretty but ultimately successful – and an offensive lineman won the MVP award. ”I think he got snubbed a little bit.” Rees finished four…

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  • New Orleans expects rush of fans for Sugar Bowl

    The Sugar Bowl football classic is capping off the tourism year for New Orleans and getting 2014 off to a good start, thanks in part to a matchup between teams with fans known to travel. Tens of thousands of football fans – and their dollars – will make their way to the Big Easy for the college…

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  • Murray ’emotional’ about ATP Tour comeback

    Wimbledon champion Andy Murray admitted on Sunday just how much it means to him to make his return to the ATP Tour in Doha after a four-month interval. Murray may also be encouraged by having played particularly well after taking his last break.

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  • Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray fumbles

    Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray coughs up the ball and it is recovered by Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Bradley Fletcher.

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    Philadelphia17 – 16Dallas

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  • Lions-Vikings: What we learned

    MINNEAPOLIS — In the final game of the season, in a game that mattered little, Minnesota Vikings rookie Cordarrelle Patterson showed he is a player with an almost unlimited future. Patterson ended his first NFL season by running for one score and catching a pass for another as Minnesota ended its…

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    Sun, Dec 29
    Detroit13 – 14Minnesota

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  • Koivu’s OT goal puts Ducks past Coyotes, 3-2

    Although the Anaheim Ducks blew a two-goal lead in the final minutes of their return from the holiday break, Saku Koivu made sure their franchise-record winning streak kept rolling along. Koivu scored two goals, including the game-winner 51 seconds into overtime, to lift the Ducks to their 10th…

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  • Cavani talks up Real Madrid friendly

    The Uruguay international is looking forward to facing the side he was strongly fancied to join over the summer, before his move to France.

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  • Without Horford, Hawks beat Bobcats in OT

    ATLANTA — With their best all-around player lost indefinitely with an injury, the Atlanta Hawks looked to their bench for solutions on Saturday. They found them in guard Lou Williams and center Pero Antic. Williams scored a season-high 28 points and was 10-for-10 from the line in overtime to…

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  • Cavaliers suspend Bynum for detrimental conduct

    Cleveland have suspended center Andrew Bynum indefinitely for conduct detrimental to the team, Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant announced Saturday. Bynum has averaged 8.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 blocked shots over 24 games in his first season with the Cavaliers. The team did not reveal…

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  • Wenger rules out new Arsenal move for Cabaye in January

    The Newcastle star played in the 1-0 defeat to the Gunners on Sunday and was the subject of a summer bid from the Emirates outfit, but the 64-year-old is happy with his midfield.

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  • Henrik Zetterberg tallies on the power play

    Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg takes a feed from Pavel Datsyuk and fires a shot that beats Florida Panthers goalie Scott Clemmensen short side.

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    Mon, Dec 30
    5:00 PM PST
    Detroit at Nashville

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  • Houston Texans reportedly closing in on hiring Penn State’s Bill O’Brien as next head coach

    In many ways, Penn State’s Bill O’Brien makes good sense to be the next head coach of the Houston Texans. First of all, he can tutor the Texans’ new quarterback, who will likely be determined when they make the first … Continue reading →

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    Sun, Dec 29
    Houston10 – 16Tennessee

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  • Dodgers talk to Puig after his latest arrest

    The Dodgers have told outfielder Yasiel Puig the organization is ”very disappointed” with his behavior in the wake of his second arrest this year for reckless driving. The team issued a statement Sunday that said Puig’s behavior ”is a very serious issue to us.” The Dodgers said they would…

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  • Federer, Serena looking to get on a roll in Brisbane

    Roger Federer and Serena Williams had contrasting 2013 seasons but both kick off their new campaigns at the Brisbane International this week showing no signs just yet of calling time on their illustrious careers. Born just a month apart and each with 17 grand slam singles titles to their name,…

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  • Pacers 105, Nets 91

    INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana forward Paul George scored 24 points and played strong defense on Brooklyn guard Joe Johnson to lead the Pacers to a 105-91 victory over the Nets on Saturday night. Red-hot guard Lance Stephenson had 23 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Pacers, who won their…

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  • Rockets 107, Pelicans 98

    HOUSTON — Forward Chandler Parsons scored on a late putback of his own miss and the Houston Rockets closed with a hot shooting surge to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-98 on Saturday night at the Toyota Center. Rockets center Dwight Howard paced Houston (21-11) with 24 points and 18 rebounds. …

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