Gareth Bale's new Real Madrid deal makes him the world's third-richest footballer
Gareth Bale has signed a new contract with Real Madrid that will tie him to the club until June 2022 - meaning only Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo earn more than the Welshman (and even then, only just).The European champions confirmed the deal – which will see the 27-year-old’s stay at the Santiago Bernabeu reach nine years if the full contract is honoured – on Sunday.“Real Madrid and Gareth Bale have agreed an extension to the player’s contract, keeping him at the club until the 30th of Jun..>> view originalFalcons end skid, come through late to beat Packers 33-32
AP 2:43 a.m. EDT October 31, 2016Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speak after the second of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 33-32. (AP Photo/David Goldman)(Photo: The Associated Press)ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons found a way to finish out a win and end a two-game losing streak.They're hoping the discovery will help them stay on top of the NFC South.The Green Bay Pac..>> view originalWATCH: Sounders score three goals in eight minutes to beat FC Dallas
After a scoreless first half, the Seattle Sounders took a huge advantage in a Western Conference semifinal with Supporters' Shield winners FC Dallas and head into the second leg with a three-goal advantage.The Sounders scored in the 50th minute to break the dam erected by a FC Dallas team playing three center backs and three players who typically play as central midfielders. Nelson Valdez took advantage of an error by FCD goalkeeper Chris Seitz to head in a goal in the second consecutive playoff..>> view originalCapitals vs. Flames Recap: Caps Start Strong, Win Second Straight
The Capitals were very good on Saturday night in Vancouver, but even for good teams, the second leg of a back-to-back is very tough—especially on the road. Washington had a good first in Calgary, but slowed down as the game wore along. In the end, no matter—those two goals in the first were enough for a win. Here's Sunday night's Plus/Minus: Plus: Zach Sanford picked up his first NHL point with a well-deserved assist on Brett Connolly’s first-period goal. Minus: The Caps got weaker as the game..>> view originalEmptying the Noggin - All was good and then: BOOM
By David Locke, Utah Jazz Summary: The Utah Jazz lost to the Clippers, 88-75, but trailed by 20 in the fourth quarter. George Hill led the Jazz with 18 points and Dante Exum was next with 10. The Clippers got 19 off the bench from Austin Rivers and Blake Griffin had 18 and 10. With 5:00 left in the second quarter, I said on the broadcast that the Jazz are really good today. At that point, the shooting was okay: They had hit a bunch of three-pointers to make the poor FG% misleading. On offe..>> view originalD-backs short list for 2001 included Terry Francona, Joe Maddon
CHICAGO — World Series managers Terry Francona and Joe Maddon have more in common than the reputation as a stinkin’ genius and a résumé to prove it. Each was a top candidate in Arizona when the Diamondbacks were looking for a manager to replace Buck Showalter after the 2000 season. Francona, Maddon, Clint Hurdle and eventual choice Bob Brenly were the four finalists for the Arizona job that winter, and each made a strong impression with the front office during the interview process. History pro..>> view originalAroldis' entrance: The moment this World Series got interesting
Cubs fan, Indians fan, neutral observer, homesick beat writer, wayward channel surfer, sleepy dog -- doesn't matter who you are, or why you're with us this October. When Joe Maddon walked out to the mound in the seventh inning Sunday night, pointed his left hand to the bullpen, and summoned hell and fire and filth and chaos into the fifth game of the World Series, you felt things.You felt confidence. You felt fear. You felt like you were seeing baseball players pushed to the brink of their abili..>> view originalNHL Capsules (Oct 31, 2016)
CHICAGO (AP) Corey Crawford made 32 saves, Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa each had a power-play goal and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-0 on Sunday night. Artem Anisimov also scored to extend his career-best point streak to seven games. He has six goals and five assists during the run. Toews got his first goal of the season - the Chicago captain had just three assists in the Blackhawks' first eight games. Hossa scored into an empty net with 1:10 remaining. Pete..>> view originalNFL needs Cowboys' star power, and Dallas is providing it
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The patriarch of one of America's great sports families, Calvin Hill, was standing outside the Dallas Cowboys locker room shaking his head in wonderment. He was comparing the rookie quarterback Dak Prescott to the 1971 version of Hill's old teammate, Roger Staubach, who won a Super Bowl that season after taking over as Tom Landry's guy.Editor's PicksDak Prescott showed that he has Tony Romo-like comeback skills, leading the Cowboys back from a 10-point deficit and to an OT wi..>> view originalBrowns wondering when streak will end after falling to 0-8
AP 6:39 p.m. EDT October 30, 2016New York Jets free safety Marcus Gilchrist (21) catches an interception against Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)(Photo: The Associated Press)CLEVELAND (AP) — There's a light in the Cleveland Browns' locker room at FirstEnergy Stadium that splashes the phrase "Expect to Win" on the carpet for all the players and staff to see.The ..>> view original
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