Golfer makes two holes-in-one in three-hole stretch Some people go an entire lifetime without a hole-in-one. For Jason Cheng, he had to wait about 34 years for his first. Then about 20 minutes for the second one. Cheng was playing in a scramble tournament at Coyote Creek Golf Club in Morgan Hill, Calif., when he made a hole-in-one at the par-3 second hole from 171 yards using a 5-iron. It … [Read more...]
What to Watch, Week 6: Time to start separating the contenders from the pretenders
What to Watch, Week 6: Time to start separating the contenders from the pretenders After a dud college football slate a week ago, college football is back with a vengeance this week with a slew of games between conference foes and ranked teams. Here’s a look at what you should be watching in Week 6:: Game of the week:No. 3 Alabama at No. 11 Ole Miss, 3:30 p.m. ET Did Ole Miss poke the bear … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi Faces Tax Evasion Trial After Appeal Denied
Lionel Messi Faces Tax Evasion Trial After Appeal Denied Lionel Messi is to face a trial for alleged tax evasion after a Spanish court rejected the Barcelona star’s appeal against his prosecution. Messi and his father Jorge are accused of defrauding the Spanish state of more than £3.1 million ($5 … Continue reading →Lionel Messi Faces Tax Evasion Trial After Appeal Denied is a … [Read more...]
NFL against the spread picks: This isn’t parity
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Eight key questions as the first day of practice rings in the new season
Eight key questions as the first day of practice rings in the new season Friday is the first day of practice for most Division I college basketball teams. Yahoo Sports begins its season preview coverage with a look at some of the key questions facing the nation's top programs and the answers that could emerge between now and the new season tipping off Nov. 14. 1. How will Kentucky divvy … [Read more...]
3 Things We Have Learned About The Champions League After Matchday 2
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NHL tests yellow boards and Travis Zajac thinks they’re stupid
NHL tests yellow boards and Travis Zajac thinks they’re stupid Since hockey fans unanimously love those CGI advertisements on the netting behind the goals – and we hope you can taste the bitter tang of sarcasm here – the NHL is experimenting with new ways to add CGI ads during television broadcasts. One new option, tested at the New York Islanders game at the New Jersey Devils on Thursday: … [Read more...]
San Antonio Spurs guard Cory Joseph has a new rap anthem in his honor (Video)
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Analyzing Liverpool’s Problems When Defending Against Set Pieces
Analyzing Liverpool’s Problems When Defending Against Set Pieces When Liverpool played AS Roma at Boston’s Fenway Park in a pre-season friendly over the summer, the weather could best be described as sultry. Boston is a workingman’s city, full of the blue collar and the white collar, and people … Continue reading →Analyzing Liverpool’s Problems When Defending Against Set Pieces … [Read more...]
Four remarkable outfield catches help Royals beat Angels
Four remarkable outfield catches help Royals beat Angels The Kansas City Royals don't beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Thursday night without making four amazing plays in the outfield over 11 innings. Two catches in particular, by right fielder Nori Aoki with the score tied both times, might have stopped the hearts of teammates at Angel … [Read more...]