Shin-Soo Choo extends hitting streak to 14 as Reds reel in Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 on Saturday to move within two games of their rivals in the National League Central division. The South Korean slugger Shin-Soo Choo extended his...
View ArticleLee Nguyen’s 2 assists helps Revs beat Crew 2-0
Columbus, OH — The New England Revolution found the back of the net twice in second-half stoppage time on Saturday to claim a 2-0 victory over the Columbus Crew at Crew Stadium. Quality scoring chances...
View ArticleYu Darvish Dazzles in Return from DL in 3-0 shutout of the Yankees
When Yu Darvish went on the disabled list, forcing him to miss just one start prior to the all-star break, it wasn’t too concerning as it was deemed nothing more than a precautionary move with some...
View ArticleUFC 163: Jose Aldo is not a better striker than Chan Sung Jung
Chan Sung Jung believes his striking is not inferior to that of UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. “We are similar in terms of striking. Many people think Aldo is superior to me in striking, but I...
View ArticleShinji Kagawa scored and missed a penalty against his former club in Japan
Shinji Kagawa scored and missed a penalty against his former club as Manchester United drew with Cerezo Osaka to share the Yanmar Premium Cup. Kenyu Sugimoto took advantage of a defensive mistake to...
View ArticleChoo Shin-Soo vs Ryu Hyun-Jin this weekend
It’s the Major League matchup Korea’s been waiting for all season, Choo Shin-soo versus Ryu Hyun-jin and it’s finally happening this weekend. To give us a preview, SJ’s standing by at the sports...
View ArticleHideki Matsuyama shoots three-under 69 in Canadian Open first round
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO – Hideki Matsuyama opened his account at the Canadian Open on Thursday with a first-round 69 that left him four strokes back of the leader, Brendan Steele of the United States. Steele...
View ArticleHisashi Iwakuma and Hiroki Kuroda earn 10th victories
SEATTLE – Hisashi Iwakuma allowed four hits in six shutout innings, and the Seattle Mariners scored six runs in the second en route to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. Iwakuma...
View ArticleJeremy Lin looking forward to Asian tour in August
Houston Rockets point guard Jeremy Lin wrote on his Facebook page Tuesday that he is looking forward to an Asian tour upon which he will embark next month. Lin is scheduled to arrive in Taiwan Aug. 14...
View ArticleHideki Matsui to retire as a Yankee
The Yankees are about to sign another veteran outfielder, a left-handed hitter who’s a proven postseason slugger. Tomorrow morning, Hideki Matsui will re-sign with the Yankees, only to promptly retire...
View ArticleYu Darvish: Darvish the tough-luck loser against Indians
Yu Darvish allowed one run over six innings, striking out 11, but took the loss against the Indians on Saturday. Darvish gave up a home run to Michael Bourn to lead off the game, and it proved to be...
View ArticleChinese diver He Chong wins third springboard world title in a row
BARCELONA, Spain — He Chong won his record-tying third consecutive world title in the men’s 3-meter springboard on Friday, giving China its seventh gold medal in eight diving events. He Chong’s latest...
View ArticleBrittney Palmer & Arianny Celeste Sexy-Up UFC Fan Expo [VIDEO]
Of course, UFC Octagon Girls Brittney Palmer & Arianny Celeste were featured stars during the UFC’s Fan Expo in Las Vegas prior to the Silva-Weidman fight at UFC 162 earlier this month. Dana White...
View ArticleHideki Matsui re-signs with New York Yankees, then retires
Hideki Matsui has re-signed with the New York Yankees and retired with his first major league team. The 2009 World Series MVP signed a minor league contract Sunday in front of dozens of Japanese and...
View ArticleGolden moment for Chinas Zou Shiming in second professional victory in Macau
Zou Shiming won his second professional fight at Fists of Gold II with a unanimous decision over teenager Jesus Ortega at the Venetian CotaiArena last night. But fans were still left wondering when the...
View ArticleBrandon Yip Signs With Phoenix Coyotes
Phoenix Coyotes announced today that they have signed UFA forward Brandon Yip to a one-year, two-way contract. Brandon Yip was originally drafted by the Colorado Avalanche Brandon Yip played last...
View ArticleNBA eyeing Filipino-American point guard Kris Rosales
FULLERTON, California – Japeth Aguilar fell short of his hoop dreams while Sedrick Barefield is still in high school. However, one Filipino-American may see his NBA hoop dreams fulfilled by the end of...
View ArticleNBA vets Yi Jianlian, Wang Zhizhi, and Sun Yue suit up in FIBA-Asia qualifier
MANILA, Philippines – Six NBA veterans are playing in the 27th FIBA-Asia Championships here starting today with China topping the cast in enlisting Wang Zhizhi, Yi Jianlian and Sun Yue. The other...
View ArticleKorea stuns China in FIBA-Asia
MANILA, Philippines – Korea leaned on a near-flawless game by forward Joo-sung Kim to pull off a 63-59 upset over defending champion China in Group C of the 27th FIBA-Asia men’s championship Thursday...
View ArticleMighty Chinese tower over Fiba Asia Tournament roster
CHINA might have lost seven-foot grinder Wang Zhizhi to retirement but the defending champion will still tower over other teams in the 27th Fiba Asia Championship slated Aug. 1 to 11 at MOA Arena. Led...
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