Nerlens Noel Officially Declares for NBA Draft
Andy Lyons/Getty Images(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — University of Kentucky freshman Nerlens Noel officially declared for the 2013 NBA Draft Monday.
“I’ve learned so much here at UK and am thankful for Coach (John) Calipari, the staff and my teammates for all …
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/14/13
Sarah Glenn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — MLB: The Chicago White Sox (5-7) trumped the Cleveland Indians (5-6), 3-1.
The Boston Red Sox (7-4) shutout the Tampa Bay Rays (4-7), 5-0.
The Los Angeles Angels (4-8) toppled the Houston Astros (4-8), 4-1.
The Det…
Adam Scott Tops Angel Cabrera in a Playoff to Win The Masters
DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Image(AUGUSTA, Ga.) — Adam Scott topped Angel Cabrera in the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the 77th Masters at Augusta National Sunday.
Scott shot a 3-under 69 after 18 holes Sunday and headed into the clubhouse wit…
Buchholz Pitches Gem, Red Sox Win 5-0
Jim Rogash/Getty Images(BOSTON) — Clay Buchholz pitched a no-hitter until the 8th, as the Boston Red Sox shut down the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 Sunday at Fenway Park.
Buchholz allowed a lead-off single to Kelly Johnson in the eighth inning, breaking up the …
Braves Win Ninth Straight
Rob Carr/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Paul Maholm pitched 7 2/3 innings of scoreless ball, leading the Atlanta Braves to their ninth straight win by beating the Washington Nationals 9-0 Sunday.
The win gave the Braves the series sweep.
Nationals starter…
Trey Burke is Going Pro
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(ANN ARBOR, Mich.) –Michigan sophomore guard Trey Burke announced Sunday that he will enter the 2013 NBA Draft.
“After talking it over with my family and coaching staff and weighing all my options, I have decided to enter t…
Kyle Busch is Victorious Again at Texas Motor Speedway
Jerry Markland/Getty Images for Texs Motor Speedwa(FORT WORTH, Texas) — Kyle Busch held off Martin Truex Jr. to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speeday, Saturday night.
Busch also won the Nationwide race Friday night, his sixth Nationwid…
Kyle Busch is Victorious Again at Texas Motor Speedway
Jerry Markland/Getty Images for Texs Motor Speedwa(FORT WORTH, Texas) — Kyle Busch held off Martin Truex Jr. to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speeday, Saturday night.
Busch also won the Nationwide race Friday night, his sixth Nationwid…
77th Masters Day 3 Recap
Andrew Redington/Getty Images(AUGUSTA, Ga.) — Angel Cabrera and Brandt Snedeker each shot 3-under 69′s Saturday, and share the lead heading into the final round at the Masters.
In 2008, Snedeker found himself in the final group heading into Sunday at …
Lakers Say Kobe Bryant has Probable Torn Achilles
Jeff Gross/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — The Los Angeles Lakers say guard Kobe Bryant has suffered a probable torn achilles during the teams 118-116 win over the Golden State Warriors, Friday night.
The Lakers said Bryant will have an MRI Saturday to co…
77th Masters Day 2 Recap
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(AUGUSTA, Ga.) — Australian Jason Day shot a 4-under 68 Friday at Augusta National, putting him alone atop the leaderboard heading into the weekend at the Masters.
Day had four birdies on the back nine and holds a one-stroke l…
Scoreboard Roundup – 4/12/13
(NEW YORK) — MLB: Chicago Cubs (4-6) edged the San Francisco Giants (7-4), 4-3.
The St. Louis Cardinals (6-4) bopped the Milwaukee Brewers (2-7), 2-0.
The Philadelphia Phillies (5-5) popped the Miami Marlins (1-9) in 10-innings, 3-1.
The Pittsburgh Pi…
UConn Women Are National Champions Once Again
Chris Graythen/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — The Lady Huskies came up aces again. UConn won its eighth NCAA title by destroying Louisville 90-63 Tuesday night.
It is the biggest margin of victory ever in a title game.
Freshman guard Breanna Stewart scor…
Wild Winger Danny Heatley Out for Season
Andy King/NHLI via Getty Images(ST. PAUL, Minn.) — Minnesota Wild winger Danny Heatley had surgery on his left shoulder and will miss the remainder of the season, Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher announced Tuesday.
The Wild originally thought…
Safety Dawan Landry Signs with Jets
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Safety Dawan Landry signed with New York Jets Tuesday.
Details of the contract were not released.
The 6-foot-1, 212 pound Landry played the last two seasons for Jacksonville. He had signed a five-year, $27….
Victor Oladipo Is Going Pro
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(BLOOMINGTON, Ind.) — Indiana junior guard Victor Oladipo announced Tuesday he would enter the 2013 NBA Draft.
“It’s truly a dream come true [playing in the NBA],” Oladipo said during a news conference at Assembly Hall. “B…
DT Tommy Kelly Agrees to Deal with Patriots
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The New England Patriots agreed to a two-year contract with former Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
The 32-year-old Kelly has spent his entire nine …
Metta World Peace Ready to Return Tuesday
Harry How/Getty Images(EL SEGUNDO, Calif.) — After having knee surgery less than two weeks ago, Lakers forward Metta World Peace says he will be ready to play Tuesday when the Lakers take on the New Orleans Hornets.
The doctors originally said it…
Jim Leonhard Agrees to Deal with Saints
Dustin Bradford/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — The New Orleans Saints agreed to a one-year contract with safety Jim Leonhard, the team announced Monday.
Leonhard, 30, played in 17 games (includes postseason) last season for the Denver Broncos, record…
Louisville Wins National Championship
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(ATLANTA) — For the second straight year, a team from Kentucky has won the men’s college basketball national championship.
Luke Hancock scored a career-high 22 points as Louisville topped Michigan 82-76 Monday night, giving …