May 22, 2013

Rugby Six Nations 2013: Scotland coach Scott Johnson relishing title push

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(PhatzRadio / BBC Sports) — Scotland interim head coach Scott Johnson is relishing a push for the Six Nations title after his side clinched their second win by beating Ireland. Johnson’s team battled past Ireland, who dominated possession and territory, in a 12-8 win at Murrayfield. “We’re still in the tournament – we are in [...]

Soccer: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 2, Real Madrid throttles Valencia / EPL, La Liga and Serie A

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Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Valencia during their La Liga soccer match at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia, Spain on Sunday. (Alberto Saiz/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Cristiano Ronaldo netted two goals and set up another to power Real Madrid’s blistering attack to a 5-0 demolition of Valencia in the [...]

Racing: Formula One hoping for happy U.S. return

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(L-R) Michael Schumacher of Germany and Mercedes GP and Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Red Bull Racing attend the drivers parade before the start of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 4, 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (November 3, 2012 – Source: Mark Thompson/Getty Images [...]

Tennis: Lionel Messi breaks Barcelona’s all-time scoring record

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FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, from Argentina, reacts after scoring against Granada during their match on Tuesday. (Manu Fernandez/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Lionel Messi hit a hat trick to become Barcelona’s all-time leading scorer and keep the defending Spanish champions in the title chase with a 5-3 win over Granada on Tuesday. Less [...]

College Basketball Roundup: Syracuse escapes with a 74-64 win vs Rutgers

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PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — C.J. Fair scored a career-high 21 points and Scoop Jardine added 17, including a dagger 3-pointer with 1:11 to play, as No. 2 Syracuse escaped another close one with a 74-64 victory over Rutgers on Sunday. The Orange (27-1, 14-1) improved their lead in the Big East standings to 2 1/2 [...]

Soccer Recap: EPL, Serie A and La Liga

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Newcastle keeper Tim Krul, left, tries to stop an attempt on goal by Javier Hernandez in extra time. (Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Man U settles for draw with Newcastle: EPL (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Manchester United dropped two valuable points in the Premier League title chase on Saturday when Newcastle held out for a 1-1 [...]

Soccer Recap: EPL, Serie A and La Liga

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Manchester City’s Joleon Lescott, right, battles with Newcastle’s Hatem Ben Arfa on Saturday in the Premier League. Man City won again. (Jon Super/Associated Press) Manchester City still charging along: EPL (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Manchester City maintained its relentless title charge atop the English Premier League by sending Newcastle to its first defeat while [...]

NASCAR: Despite victory at Chicago, Stewart hasn’t proven anything … yet

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Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 19, 2011 in Joliet, Illinois. (September 18, 2011 – Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) – Kevin Harvick doesn’t believe it. Neither does Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s crew [...]