Cubs’ Epstein: Francona a top skipper option
Theo Epstein says he has spoken to Terry Francona about managing the Cubs.
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Rocket shot down by Ding
Ding Junhui took over at the top of the Premier League table with victory over Ronnie O’Sullivan in week eight in Southampton.
Cubs dismiss Quade; Sandberg not in plans
Chicago Cubs fired manager Mike Quade on Wednesday and will begin a search for his replacement.
NFL instructs refs to be alert to concussion signs
The NFL will instruct game officials to be more alert to concussion symptoms this week in the wake of the head trauma and subsequent seizure […]
Ferrer coasts into quarters
David Ferrer eased into the quarter-finals of the Valencia Open with a convincing defeat of Canadian qualifier Vasek Pospisil.
Kompany – We fear no-one
Vincent Kompany says Man City can win every game after they beat Villarreal in UEFA Champions League Group A.
Grayson considers loan signing
Leeds manager Simon Grayson may be tempted into the loan market for a goalkeeper after the 5-0 home loss to Blackpool.
Sources: Fisher denies meeting to union execs
Is the NBA lockout legal or not under antitrust laws?
NBA union’s Hunter urges players to hang tough
NBA players’ union executive director Billy Hunter, in a letter sent to members Tuesday, said the 50-50 split of basketball-related income sought by owners would […]
Report: Big East to invite six schools for football
The Big East Conference’s member presidents voted unanimously Tuesday to extend invitations to football-only and all-sports members.