January 11th, 2014

Arbitrator cuts A-Rod suspension to 162 games

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2013 file photo, New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez reacts after striking out in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in New York. Rodriguez’s drug suspension has been reduced to 162 games, potentially sidelining the slugger for the entire 2014 season. The New York Yankees third baseman was suspended for 211 games on Aug. 5 by baseball Commissioner Bud Selig. The penalty was given for alleged violations of the sport's drug agreement and labor contract and followed Major League Baseball's investigation of the Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic, which was accused of distributing banned performance-enhancing drugs. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez's drug suspension was cut to 162 games from 211 by arbitrator Fredric Horowitz, a decision the New York Yankees third baseman vowed to fight in federal court.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/arbitrator-cuts-rod-suspension-162-games-180134743–spt.html

Pochettino hails superb Boruc

Mauricio Pochettino praised Southampton goalkeeper Artur Boruc after his exquisite reaction save prevented West Brom striker Shane Long from netting a last-gasp equaliser at St Mary’s .

Source: http://www1.skysports.com/news/12040/9111932/

Cook not drawn on Pietersen future

England captain Alastair Cook refuses to be drawn on the future of batsman Kevin Pietersen.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/cricket/25694619

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