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Monday, November 5, 2012
Few Problems For Syracuse vs. Bloomsburg
Syracuse looked ready for their trip to the West coast after dispatching Bloomsburg 103-60 on Sunday. �There were some notable things to come out of this game: 1) Trevor Cooney got his first game action. The sharpshooter scored six points in 23 minutes of action going 2-5 from three-point range. Cooney?s presence is big on [...]
Nishikori pulls out of Paris Masters
Kei Nishikori of Japan has pulled out of his third-round match against Gilles Simon at the Paris Masters because of a recurring right ankle injury.
The 15th-seeded Nishikori missed last week's Swiss Indoors with pain in his ankle, but beat Benoit Paire of France in the second round to set up Thursday's match with Simon.
Nishikori won the Japan Open in Tokyo last month for his second career title and picked up the injury soon after in the second round of the Shanghai Masters.
Simon will face either fifth-seeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic or Kevin Anderson of South Africa in the quarterfinals.
The 15th-seeded Nishikori missed last week's Swiss Indoors with pain in his ankle, but beat Benoit Paire of France in the second round to set up Thursday's match with Simon.
Nishikori won the Japan Open in Tokyo last month for his second career title and picked up the injury soon after in the second round of the Shanghai Masters.
Simon will face either fifth-seeded Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic or Kevin Anderson of South Africa in the quarterfinals.
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/nishikori_pulls_out_of_paris_masters/12105571
Sell high: Josh Willingham, Target Field
Last off-season, the Twins correctly allowed Michael Cuddyer to leave via free agency, and signed outfielder Josh Willingham to take his place. Willingham was signed for $21MM over 3 years while Cuddyer signed with Colorado for $30MM over 3 years.Willingham didn?t disappoint in his first season as a Twin. He hit .260/.366/.524, adding 35 home runs in 145 games. It was the best season of Willingham?s career, but at 33-years-old, it seems unlikely he?ll repeat his 2012 season next year.A career .261/.362/.483 hitter, Willingham has been a solid offensive player for most of his career.? Read more
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sell_high_josh_willingham_target_field/12027787
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Spurrier: Alabama would be favored over Jacksonville
Could Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide beat the Jacksonville Jaguars or Kansas City Chiefs? According to South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier who appeared on The Dan Patrick Show�they would at least be favorite. Spurrier said ?What do I know?? afterwards, but when asked if the Crimson Tide could beat the Jaguars he said he�did believe Alabama would be�favored. Dan Patrick and company are taking his words straight to Vegas as they try to come up with a line for a ?make-believe? game. The question has been asked many times, but this time around, there are two college teams that warrant the discussion.? Read more
Oosthuizen owning the par-5 holes
Five Things from the second round of the HSBC Champions:
1. Louis, Louis
Louis Oosthuizen is halfway to his 10th career victory, holding a five-shot lead in the HSBC Champions at Mission Hills Golf Club.
Oosthuizen, 30, continued to master the Olazabal Course, recording a 9-under-par 63 Friday after an opening 65. The South African sits at 16-under 128. Australian Adam Scott (68) and South African Ernie Els (63) are tied at 11-under 133.
"Looking at the leaderboard, there are so many great players up there. Like I said, it's far from over," Oosthuizen said, drawing parallels to his standing here and his 36-hole lead en route to the Claret Jug in the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews. "With this tournament, I'm in a great position to win it, but it's not even crossed my mind at the moment. There's still a lot of golf to be played, and I need to put myself in a great position going down the back nine on Sunday."
With only one bogey this week -- Thursday on the par-3 seco
1. Louis, Louis
Louis Oosthuizen is halfway to his 10th career victory, holding a five-shot lead in the HSBC Champions at Mission Hills Golf Club.
Oosthuizen, 30, continued to master the Olazabal Course, recording a 9-under-par 63 Friday after an opening 65. The South African sits at 16-under 128. Australian Adam Scott (68) and South African Ernie Els (63) are tied at 11-under 133.
"Looking at the leaderboard, there are so many great players up there. Like I said, it's far from over," Oosthuizen said, drawing parallels to his standing here and his 36-hole lead en route to the Claret Jug in the 2010 British Open at St. Andrews. "With this tournament, I'm in a great position to win it, but it's not even crossed my mind at the moment. There's still a lot of golf to be played, and I need to put myself in a great position going down the back nine on Sunday."
With only one bogey this week -- Thursday on the par-3 seco
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/golf/article_external/oosthuizen_owning_the_par_5_holes/12116401
Mancini unconcerned by Pep talk
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is unconcerned over speculation linking former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola with a move to the Etihad Stadium.
The Spanish boss, who left Barca at the end of last season following a glittering four-year spell at the club, has been linked with a move to the reigning Premier League champions.
Mancini is already working alongside two former Barcelona men in new director of football Txiki Begiristain and chief executive Ferran Soriano, but he shrugged off speculation Guardiola could follow.
Mancini said of Begiristain: "I am very happy. He has a lot of experience with a top club like Barca . If we did well in the last two years, I think we can do better in the future.
"If people write that Txiki is here and maybe next year Guardiola will arrive or another manager, this is not my problem. I'm here, I want to continue to work well because I think we are ready to improve and build a stronger team."
Mancini insists he will retain control over City 's
The Spanish boss, who left Barca at the end of last season following a glittering four-year spell at the club, has been linked with a move to the reigning Premier League champions.
Mancini is already working alongside two former Barcelona men in new director of football Txiki Begiristain and chief executive Ferran Soriano, but he shrugged off speculation Guardiola could follow.
Mancini said of Begiristain: "I am very happy. He has a lot of experience with a top club like Barca . If we did well in the last two years, I think we can do better in the future.
"If people write that Txiki is here and maybe next year Guardiola will arrive or another manager, this is not my problem. I'm here, I want to continue to work well because I think we are ready to improve and build a stronger team."
Mancini insists he will retain control over City 's
Source: http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/mancini_unconcerned_by_pep_talk/12122122
Saban cut-out at Baton Rouge driving range
It?s a lovely convenience when you can get in your Friday afternoon 18 and still be able to exhibit the appropriate levels of hate for your weekend football opponent. �Well, The Caddy Shack in Baton rouge offers just such a luxury?by sticking an 8 foot tall (he wishes) Nick Saban on their driving range, that, by the looks of the damage, is nothing but an appropriately timed hooded 7 iron away. [HT: Tigerdroppings] Baton Rouge Tees Off on Nick Saban is brought to you by Friends of the Program - Sports and Culture...All Under the Table Of Course
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