May 25, 2013

Breaking News: Union says lockout ‘will happen’ after sides fail to reach deal

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NEW YORK (AP) — Union chief Billy Hunter said Thursday “it’s obvious the lockout will happen tonight” after players and owners failed to reach a new collective bargaining agreement, potentially putting the 2011-12 season in jeopardy. Despite a three-hour meeting Thursday and a final proposal from the players, the sides could not close the enormous [...]

Poker: Full Tilt’s offshore gambling license suspended

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino regulators on the British Channel Islands on Wednesday suspended the gambling license of Full Tilt Poker, halting the company’s online card games and intensifying its legal problems in the U.S. The Alderney Gambling Control Commission said in a statement it was immediately suspending Full Tilt’s license after an investigation prompted [...]

Wimbledon: Big stakes on line for Nadal, Djokovic, Murray and Tsonga

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Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his quaterfinal round match against Mardy Fish of the United States on Day Nine of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on June 29, 2011 in London, England. (June 28, 2011 – Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe) (PhatzRadio/ USA [...]

MLB Interleague Roundup – Braves sweep Mariners

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Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a Brooks Conrad single in the fourth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 29, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The Braves defeated the Mariners 5-3. (June 28, 2011 – Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio/ [...]

NHL Trade Talk: News, Notes and Preview

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(PhatzRadio/ SI) – With the NHL’s free agent signing period set to begin at noon on Friday, July 1, here’s what each team in the East will likely be looking for on the open market. Boston — Loaded in most positions, the Bruins still may seek some veteran depth after the retirement of Mark Recchi [...]

NFL Lockout: Goodell, Smith return to Minnesota to resume negotiations

(Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith traveled to Florida on Wednesday before returning to Minnesota to resume negotiations. AP) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith took their new buddy act on the road Wednesday, creating a buzz among rookies in Florida then returning to Minnesota for talks to try and end pro football’s labor [...]

NBA players, owners still far apart as CBA deadline approaches

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA is headed to deadline day, with perhaps one last chance to avoid a lockout. Negotiators for owners and players will meet Thursday, about 12 hours before the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement and seemingly nowhere close to a deal. The sides remain far apart on just about every [...]

MLB Trade Talk: News and Notes

Jose Reyes #7 of the New York Mets makes the play in the field during the game against the Detroit Tigers on June 29, 2011 at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Mets defeated the Tigers 16-9. (June 28, 2011 – Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio/ USA Today) – NEW YORK — [...]

NASCAR: Bayne returns to Daytona wondering about future

Trevor Bayne, driver of the #16 RickyvsTrevor.Ford, prepares to practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Bucyrus 200 presented by Menards at Road America on June 24, 2011 in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. (June 23, 2011 – Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images North America) ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) Despite the sudden stardom that came with his wild [...]

UFC/ MMA: Tito Ortiz Tries to Avoid a Forced Goodbye

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(PhatzRadio/ MMA) – They will forever be grouped together in MMA lore — Tito, Chuck and Randy — the three building blocks of Zuffa’s early success. While Royce Gracie was the sport’s godfather, and a fight between Stephan Bonnar and Forrest Griffin saved the UFC, it was Ortiz, Liddell and Couture that gave the company [...]