May 24, 2013

NFL Week 16 storylines: RGIII’s return, plus the playoff race heats up

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Quarterback Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins shakes hands with quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (December 15, 2012 – Source: Matt Sullivan/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — OMG, the Patriots lost against the 49′ers and now, it’s [...]

Rugby: Ireland full-back Rob Kearney to miss autumn internationals

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(PhatzRadio / BBC News) — Ireland full-back Rob Kearney has been ruled out of the autumn internationals against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina because of a back injury. Kearney requires surgery and will be out for about about 10 weeks. The 31-man Irish squad for the series includes four uncapped players: Luke Marshall, Iain Henderson, [...]

UFC / MMA: UFC 146 wins in hand, Dos Santos-Velasquez II on tap

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(PhatzRadio / MMA) — LAS VEGAS – After a pair of impressive performances at Saturday night’s UFC 146 event, Junior Dos Santos (15-1 MMA, 9-0 UFC) and Cain Velasquez (10-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) will meet for a second time. UFC president Dana White confirmed at the evening’s post-event press conference that heavyweight champ Dos Santos [...]

Soccer Recap II: Inter ends losing streak / Serie A and Ligue Un

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Inter Milan forward Diego Forlan, right, of Uruguay, scores a goal during the Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Catania on Sunday. The final score was a 2-2 draw. (Antonio Calanni/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Inter Milan came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Catania in [...]

Ireland beat emotional U.S. in rugby World Cup

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(Reuters) – Ireland labored to an error-strewn 22-10 victory over an emotional and fiercely committed United States in their rugby World Cup opener at a cold and wet Stadium Taranaki on Sunday. Both teams wore black armbands and observed a period of silence as cheers of “USA, USA” rang out before the game on the [...]