Valentina Shevchenko: Julianna Pena is good but 'I'm stronger and I'm better'
Following her win over former women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm last year, Valentina Shevchenko was anxious to book another fight that would put her one step closer towards the ultimate goal of attaining a UFC title of her own. When the UFC called with an offer to fight Julianna Pena, it didn’t take Shevchenko long to accept. The bout was proposed for UFC 205 in New York, which was expected to be one of the biggest shows of the year so Shevchenko felt like that was the perfect opportunit..>> view originalFalcons notebook: Patriots give Dan Quinn plenty to think about
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — As the Atlanta Falcons head into the final week before their Super Bowl date with the Patriots, coach Dan Quinn is preparing for not just quality, but quantity.“The thing about them that definitely has stood out to me over the years is they’ve got a big playbook,” said Quinn, who was the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl XLIX matchup with the Pats. “It goes through a lot of different personnel packages and a lot of concepts.“The first time tha..>> view original18 Points Apiece For Anthony, Porzingis As Knicks Beat Hornets
NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis scored 18 points apiece to lead the New York Knicks to a 110-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Courtney Lee added 16 points for the Knicks (21-27), including ...>> view originalFive thoughts on Serena Williams's historic win over Venus for 23rd Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE – Five quick thoughts on Serena Williams’s 6-4, 6-4 defeat of her sister Venus to win the 2017 Australian Open women’s singles title, her 23rd career major. • Did you hear about Usain Bolt’s brother, Carl? He’s the world’s second fastest man. Catch wind of Lin Manuel Miranda’s brother, Winston? He’s the genius behind the second most successful show on Broadway. And not just for one race or for one season; but for a 20-year interval. ..>> view originalPODCAST: LA Kings Insider on Jonathan Quick
It's a Saturday Straight Up reunion as LA Kings Insider Jon Rosen and Yahoo!'s Josh Cooper join host Jesse Cohen for an roundtable discussion on the LA Kings.Listen in as the trio discuss the health of Jonathan Quick, the recent play of Jeff Zatkoff and the upcoming All-Star Game in Los Angeles this weekend.>> view originalBreaking down Friday's new Baylor sexual assault lawsuit
The sexual assault controversy involving the Baylor University football program has rocked the sports world over the last year. A new lawsuit filed on Friday contends that the controversy was much more extensive and disturbing than previously known. The lawsuit also suggests that Baylor’s ambition to move past the controversy may be slowed dramatically by lawsuits and accompanying litigation. Elizabeth Doe’s account On Friday, a Baylor graduate identified by th..>> view originalSpeculation that Teddy Bridgewater will miss 2017 is off the mark
Getty ImagesSpeculation that Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will likely miss all of the 2017 season due to a serious knee injury suffered in August 2016 created a stir on Friday. Creating less of a stir will be the more accurate depiction of the situation. A league source with direct knowledge of the situation called speculation that Bridgewater likely will miss all of 2017 not credible. Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune similarly reports that Bridgewater currently is continuin..>> view originalNHL honors 100 greatest players ahead of All-Star game
No matter when they played, no matter which team they played for, many players selected as members of the top 100 of the NHL’s first 100 years had a similar reaction to winning that honor.“I never really expected it,” Hall of Fame goaltender Billy Smith, who won the Stanley Cup four times with the New York Islanders, said of the announcement made Friday during festivities related to Sunday’s All-Star Game at Staples Center and the NHL’s centennial. “I didn’t see myself as being one of the top ..>> view originalFriday NBA Roundup: Joel Embiid Has 76ers Easy to Root For, Playoff-Bound or Not
Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesJosh MartinNBA Lead WriterJanuary 28, 2017Joel Embiid didn't waste any time announcing his return from a three-game absence. On the Philadelphia 76ers' first possession Friday night (in front of a national audience), he drove to the hoop and dunked all over Houston Rockets center Nene: Â Â Â The NBA's Biggest Social Media Stars Take the Court at HalftimeHoward Beck's Rant on the All-Star Voting ProcessAlternative NBA Facts with Howard BeckHoward Beck Predicts His Weste..>> view original
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