Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – Jose Abreu and Adam Dunn clubbed consecutive home runs to highlight a seven-run seventh inning, as the Chicago White Sox pounded the Detroit Tigers, 11-4, to start a three-game series at Comerica Park. Abreu, who finished with four RBI, hit a two-run homer, his major league- …
Read More »NCAA Football Preview – Minnesota Golden Gophers
Philadelphia, PA – 2013 SEASON IN REVIEW: The Golden Gophers made a two-game improvement from the 2012 season, finishing last year at 8-5. However, they were hoping for bigger things considering at one point they were 8-2 and coming off a bye week. Northwestern, Nebraska, Indiana and Penn State had …
Read More »Tar Heels visit Wolfpack in ACC action
Raleigh, NC – Raleigh, NC (SportsNetwork.com) – The red hot North Carolina Tar Heels continue their quest to move up the ACC standings, as they take on local rival NC State in a league bout Wednesday night at PNC Arena. After a seven week absence from the Top 25, Roy …
Read More »Jags edge Bucs in preseason opener
Jacksonville, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Denard Robinson’s touchdown run in the fourth quarter gave the Jacksonville Jaguars a 16-10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the preseason opener for both teams. Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles, the third pick in this year’s draft, went 7-for-11 for 117 yards in his first …
Read More »Gronkowski cleared to play
Foxboro, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has been medically cleared to take part in all workouts and practices during training camp after recovering from knee surgery. Patriots coach Bill Belichick revealed the news during a press conference Wednesday morning. “He’s been cleared to play,” said …
Read More »Colts' Thornton doubtful vs. Titans
Indianapolis, IN (SportsNetwork.com) – Indianapolis Colts right guard Hugh Thornton is unlikely to play against the Titans on Sunday because of an ankle injury. Thornton, who was held out of practice this week, was listed as doubtful on Friday’s injury report. Linebackers Jerrell Freeman (hamstring) and Mario Harvey (hamstring) and …
Read More »Belichick looking forward to week of Eagles-Patriots joint practices for second straight year
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is looking forward to this week’s joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles for the second straight year. “This will be a good opportunity for our team to play against the Eagles — the offense and defenses and schemes that they run, …
Read More »Hungarian player and former referee convicted of trying to fix local football match
BUDAPEST, Hungary – A Hungarian player and a former referee have been convicted of trying to fix a local under-19 football match in 2010. According to Thursday’s decision by a Budapest court, Csaba Ponczok, playing for Videoton-Puskas Akademia, tried to bribe the goalkeeper of visiting Ferencvaros to allow at least …
Read More »Padres' Vincent lands on DL
Flushing, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – The San Diego Padres have selected the contract of pitcher Blaine Boyer from Triple-A El Paso and placed pitcher Nick Vincent on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder fatigue. Vincent is 0-2 with a 5.67 ERA in 30 relief appearances this season. Boyer will be …
Read More »Astros continue Texas tussle with Rangers
(SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Astros began their Lone Star State weekend set in thrilling fashion on Friday night and will try to keep their momentum going at Minute Maid Park on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. The Astros snapped a seven-game losing streak in the first game of the series, …
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