May 20, 2013

NBA All-Star 2013: Break could be the end for union head – NBAPA

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Billy Hunter (C), Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, and Derek Fisher (L), President of the National Basketball Players Association speak at a press conference after NBA labor negotiations at Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers on October 20, 2011 in New York City. Hunter announced that talks have broken down and no [...]

NBA: Hunter cuts ties between family and players’ union after charges of nepotism

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Billy Hunter has drawn scrutiny for the NBPA’s business practices. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Billy Hunter has pledged to continue his work with the National Basketball Players Association after an internal investigation that questioned his practices as executive director, but his family members won’t be joining him. Bloomberg.com reported Tuesday that Hunter [...]

NFL Monday Night: RG3, Redskins closing in on Giants with 17-16 win

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Robert Griffin III #10 of the Washington Redskins signs autographs for fans before a game against the New York Giants at FedExField on December 3, 2012 in Landover, Maryland. (December 2, 2012 – Source: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images North America) LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Robert Griffin III went down, the ball popped out, and the Washington [...]

MLB: Selig won’t let Marlins owner off easy

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(Photo: Patrick McDermott, Getty Images) Story Highlights MLB commissioner Bud Selig knows how you feel South Florida Selig said Thursday he’s reviewing the trade with the Blue Jays Selig can execute all sorts of actions to embarrass the Marlins owner 11:45PM EST November 15. 2012 – CHICAGO — Bud Selig knows how you feel South [...]

MLB: Melvin, Johnson picked as managers of the year

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Manager Davey Johnson of the Washington Nationals answers questions duirng the pre-game news conference before the Nationals take on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 12, 2012 in Washington, DC. (October 11, 2012 – Source: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images North America) NEW YORK (AP) [...]

MLS Playoffs: Red Bulls, D.C. United draw in 1st playoff leg

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Lionard Pajoy of D.C. United, left, carries against Markus Holgersson of New York Red Bulls during their Eastern Conference Semifinal match at RFK Stadium on Saturday. (Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — United and the New York Red Bulls each had a second-half own goal and finished in a 1-1 draw in the [...]

MLB Playoffs NLDS: Cards score 4 in 9th, beat Nats 9-7, reach NLCS

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Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the fourth inning on a Matt Holliday #7 double against the Washington Nationals in Game Five of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 12, 2012 in Washington, DC. (October 11, 2012 – Source: Patrick McDermott/Getty [...]

MLB: NL Roundup – Nationals beat Brewers 12-2

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Jordan Zimmermann #27 of the Washington Nationals throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park on September 24, 2012 in Washington, DC. (September 23, 2012 – Source: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images North America) WASHINGTON (AP) — Werth wound up with a two-out, two-run double when Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez lost a ball in [...]

MLB: AL Roundup – Orioles maintain share of AL East lead with win over Rays 3-2

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Manny Machado #13 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates as he scores on a game winning RBI single by Nate McLouth #9 in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 12, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (September 11, 2012 – Source: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images North America) BALTIMORE (AP) [...]

MLB: NL Roundup – Cardinals ecape with 10-9 win over Nationals

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David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with Yadier Molina #4 after hitting a two run home run in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 1, 2012 in Washington, DC. (August 31, 2012 – Source: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images North America) WASHINGTON (AP) — David Freese homered, drove [...]