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Sunderland want Hughes as manager

BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition  Thu, 12/01/2011 - 02:08

Mark Hughes is the leading contender to replace Steve Bruce as Sunderland manager, BBC Sport understands.


 

KING: Reunion in Oakland: All eyes on Jackson's gamble with Palm...

SI.com  Fri, 10/21/2011 - 11:08

Carson Palmer wanted to play for a contender, and now he's got it in Oakland. But whether he can turn the contending Raiders into champions remains a big 'if,' writes Peter King.


 

Vettel continues dominating season with 4th win, edges Hamilton ...

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 05/22/2011 - 09:46

Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel held off closest championship contender Lewis Hamilton for his fourth victory of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.


 

Don Banks' NFL Power Rankings after Week 5

SI.com  Wed, 10/13/2010 - 10:38

A Super Bowl hangover? The stats don't lie when it comes to the Saints. The struggling champs slip again in Don Banks' Power Rankings, but they're not the only contender with concerns.


 

Bowyer docked 150 points for failing inspection

Topix - Sports News  Wed, 09/22/2010 - 15:50

Clint Bowyer's race-winning car from New Hampshire has failed inspection and NASCAR is penalizing the championship contender 150 points.


 

Lee Jenkins: Damon's decision says as much about Yankees as Red ...

SI.com  Tue, 08/24/2010 - 16:55

It would have been easy to return to a contender. But Johnny Damon could not feign forgiveness, and that's why he turned down the Red Sox to stay with the Tigers, says Lee Jenkins.


 

Murray ready to step up slam bid

Topix - Sports News  Sun, 07/04/2010 - 09:27

Andy Murray recognises he must find ways to improve his game before making the transition from grand slam contender to champion.


 

George Dohrmann: No question about it: Duke is back

SI.com  Sat, 03/27/2010 - 00:15

Forget about the early flops of recent years, Duke has officially regained its status as a formidable power, and yes, favorable contender for the national title, writes George Dohrmann.


 

2010 MLB season preview: Baltimore Orioles

Topix - Sports News  Fri, 02/26/2010 - 00:39

If this team played in any other division besides the American Least East the off season, they just had would probably make them a contender.

In the AL East they still have a lot of work to do. However they had a great off season, and nothing can take that away from them.

They added four veterans, to a roster containing several in the prime of their career hitters, and they have a few ready for prime time youngsters.

I am very high on the Baltimore Orioles, and I hope they can at least take a run at the AL wild card.


 

Should the Tigers sign Johnny Damon?

Topix - Sports News  Tue, 02/02/2010 - 19:54

*Scott Boras is at it again. This time he is luring Johnny Damon to both Detroit Tigers General Manger Dave Dombrowski and Tigers owner Mike Illitch.

It seems the main argument for signing Damon is his ability to hit leadoff. Since the Tigers roster does not contain a legitimate contender to take over the #1 spot in the batting order.

However, don't the Tigers already have a surplus of this kind of player?