June 19, 2013

Rugby: Lancaster eyes WCup win after England appointment

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TWICKENHAM, England (AP) The Rugby Football Union promised to scour the globe in search of a coach who could restore a disgraced England team to its former heights, and yet it found one on its own doorstep. Credited last week with dragging the national side “out of the gutter” following its World Cup debacle in [...]

ESPN fires, suspends employees over Lin headline, comment

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — UPDATE: Jeremy Lin commented on ESPN’s actions after the Knicks’ game Sunday against Dallas: “I don’t think it was on purpose or whatever, but (at) the same time they have apologized. And so from my end I don’t care anymore,” Lin said after leading the Knicks to a 104-97 win [...]