Quote of the Day
"Oh, Paddy, Paddy, Paddy."-- Rory McIlroy, reacting to being told fellow golfer Padraig Harrington had said McIlroy had a good chance of winning more majors than Jack Nicklaus. (London INDEPENDENT, 1/14)
Top Stories
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Taking Control
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. "tightened its grip on Sky Deutschland on Monday, saying it would raise its stake in the German pay-TV company to 54.5 percent from just under half in a capital increase," according to Steitz & ten Wolde of REUTERS. The move comes as media conglomerate News Corp. "separates its publishing and entertainment assets into two publicly traded companies following shareholder pressure to sell its troubled newspaper business and put a greater focus on the faster-growing TV companies."
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Deal Is Done
Nike makes it official, McIlroy signs on as newest pitchman.
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Holding The Line
EPL clubs call for financial regulations, Man City, Chelsea not onboard.
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Widening The Net
BT adds to sports stable with four-year deal to broadcast women's tennis.
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Bullish On Tennis
Victoria Azarenka becomes the first tennis player to sign with Red Bull.
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Playing It Out
Ronaldo says he'll stay with Real Madrid through end of contract in '15.
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Flame On
Sochi 2014 unveils torch, says relay may include trip to outer space.
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A New Spin
Rangers offer new restructure plan; Scudamore says EPL not an option.
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The Straight Dope
Review of Aussie cycling calls for more drug testing.
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Into The Void
BOA executive Chambers let go over inability to sign up new sponsors.
