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Indians Defeat Sloppy Cubs to Take a 3-1 World Series Lead – New York Times

Sunday, October 30, 2016

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At Yale, Theo Epstein Made a Splash as Newspaper’s Sports Editor – New York Times

Sunday, October 30, 2016

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Corey Kluber shuts down Cubs, lifts Indians to brink of championship – Yahoo Sports

Sunday, October 30, 2016

CHICAGO – They lose hard here. They do it with a tilted head, a hand propping it up, a melancholy groan and a long, sad tuck of beer. Excitement, emotion – all of that is well and good, but when it comes to the Chicago Cubs, or any team for that matter, it is not enough. Paying thousands of dollars for a seat does not allow fans to cause; they react,…

Finding Martinsville mastery: ‘Once you get it, you get it’ – Nascar

Sunday, October 30, 2016

The current trio of list-toppers have prevailed here in cars that span multiple body styles, with and without rear wings and splitters and before “reduced-downforce aero package” ever became a part of NASCAR’s technical lexicon. Change in the sport often comes in waves, but Martinsville’s old-school characteristics remain constants. “There is just a certain rhythm to this place, and it’s still Martinsville even though we have different generations of cars…

Swimmer Ryan Lochte says he’ll compete at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo – Washington Post

Sunday, October 30, 2016

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Miami baseball star Fernandez was drunk, had cocaine in system at fatal cr… – Reuters

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez, a dominant pro baseball pitcher and hero in Miami’s Cuban community, was legally drunk and had cocaine in his system when he was killed in a boat crash in late September, an autopsy and toxicology report released on Saturday found. The toxicology report showed Fernandez had a blood-alcohol content level of 0.147, nearly twice the legal limit of 0.08 for driving in Florida, and also…

Jose Fernandez was intoxicated, had cocaine in system night he died – Sports Illustrated

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Toxicology reports reveal late Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was intoxicated and had cocaine in his system the night of his death. Fernandez, who died at age 24 after a late-night boat crash in Miami, had a blood alcohol concentration of .147 (nearly double the legal limit) and traces of cocaine in his blood at the time of his death according to the report released by police on Saturday. Reports earlier…

Baseball|At Yale, Theo Epstein Made a Splash as Newspaper’s Sports Editor – New York Times

Sunday, October 30, 2016

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Jabra’s Sport Coach headphones count my reps so I don’t have to – Engadget

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Jabra’s Sports Coach Special Edition ($120) counts your reps through the company’s TrackFit motion sensor embedded in the left ear piece. (You’ll find the micro-USB charging port on the right side.) Your movements are then sent to the companion iOS/Android app. Unlike Jabra’s most recent headphones, these Bluetooth-connected earbuds are still wired together, with an inline remote and a button on the left earpiece to launch the sports app and…

Dave Lanning: Darts & speedway broadcaster dies at 78 – BBC News

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Darts and speedway commentator Dave Lanning, who called the first televised nine-dart finish, has died aged 78. Lanning worked for channels including Sky Sports and ITV, and covered 50 successive speedway world finals. He described the moment in 1984 when John Lowe made television’s first nine-dart finish at the World Matchplay. “Dave was one of the pioneers of televised darts and his dulcet tones entertained us for over 30 years,”…

Can Redskins-Bengals help NFL become a ‘top-three’ sport in sports-mad UK? – Washington Post

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Sunday’s game between the Washington Redskins (4-3) and Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) at Wembley Stadium is the third and final regular-season game to be staged in London this fall as part of the NFL’s International Series, which was launched a decade ago. Earlier this week, I spoke with Mark Waller, executive vice president of NFL International, about the NFL’s interest in overseas markets and London, specifically, where league has targeted most…

Finding Martinsville mastery: ‘Once you get it, you get it’ – Nascar

Saturday, October 29, 2016

The current trio of list-toppers have prevailed here in cars that span multiple body styles, with and without rear wings and splitters and before “reduced-downforce aero package” ever became a part of NASCAR’s technical lexicon. Change in the sport often comes in waves, but Martinsville’s old-school characteristics remain constants. “There is just a certain rhythm to this place, and it’s still Martinsville even though we have different generations of cars…

Bruce: Truex, team show resiliency after Chase elimination – Nascar

Saturday, October 29, 2016

RELATED: Truex wins pole at Martinsville MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Less than a week after his championship hopes went up in a puff of smoke, Martin Truex Jr. sped his way to the pole here Friday at Martinsville Speedway. It wasn’t redemption. But outrunning all those still harboring Chase dreams felt good just the same. His shot at a title was extinguished in Talladega; at Martinsville he said his team feels as if…

Field Hockey: 2016 SCT Final Preview – Asbury Park Press

Saturday, October 29, 2016

x Embed x Share It was a rematch of last year’s Shore Conference Tournament final when the Rumson-Fair Haven field hockey team played Shore on Thursday, Sep. 8, 2016. Sherlon Christie Buy Photo Shore’s Anna Cooper (left) attempts to hit the ball as Rumson-Fair Haven’s Emma Damelio closes in during a game on Sep. 8, 2016(Photo: Peter Ackerman/Staff Photographer)Buy Photo Field Hockey: The rivalry moves to the SCT final for…

Soccer|Soccer Without Headers? New Research Shows It’s Worth Discussing – New York Times

Saturday, October 29, 2016

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Baseball|At Yale, Theo Epstein Made a Splash as Newspaper’s Sports Editor – New York Times

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Jabra’s Sport Coach headphones count my reps so I don’t have to – Engadget

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Jabra’s Sports Coach Special Edition ($120) counts your reps through the company’s TrackFit motion sensor embedded in the left ear piece. (You’ll find the micro-USB charging port on the right side.) Your movements are then sent to the companion iOS/Android app. Unlike Jabra’s most recent headphones, these Bluetooth-connected earbuds are still wired together, with an inline remote and a button on the left earpiece to launch the sports app and…

Justin Tucker admires ‘sports hero’ Adam Vinatieri’s record streak … – ESPN (blog)

Saturday, October 29, 2016

9:32 AM ET Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment OWINGS MILLS, Md. — When Adam Vinatieri broke the NFL record for consecutive field goals made, one of those applauding from afar was Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. “It’s so cool to see him doing as well as he’s doing,” Tucker said. “He’s always been one of my favorite players to watch. He’s one of my sports heroes ever since I…

Can Redskins-Bengals help NFL become a ‘top-three’ sport in sports-mad UK? – Washington Post

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Sunday’s game between the Washington Redskins (4-3) and Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) at Wembley Stadium is the third and final regular-season game to be staged in London this fall as part of the NFL’s International Series, which was launched a decade ago. Earlier this week, I spoke with Mark Waller, executive vice president of NFL International, about the NFL’s interest in overseas markets and London, specifically, where league has targeted most…

Sports enthusiasts repair devastated Winter Olympic tracks – The Seattle Times

Saturday, October 29, 2016

MOUNT TREBEVIC, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Sports enthusiasts and former athletes in Bosnia have taken it upon themselves to reclaim some of the glory Sarajevo savored as host of the 1984 Olympics — and in the process rekindled the flame of international cooperation. Since the country lacks the resources to rebuild the Olympic facilities that were destroyed in the deadly war that followed the breakup of Yugoslavia, volunteers bought tools, rolled…