Trainers Pletcher, Nevin win stakes at Belmont (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Trainers Todd Pletcher and Michelle Nevin capped a big weekend for their 2-year-olds by each capturing stakes races Sunday at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Cleveland Browns pull off largest comeback for a road team in NFL history
Cleveland Browns pull off largest comeback for a road team in NFL history Of all the teams to pull off the greatest comeback for a road team in NFL history, you might not have bet on the 2014 Cleveland Browns to do it. The Browns are certainly getting used to crazy and close games. Their 29-28 win against Tennessee on Sunday means that their four games have been decided by a total of eight … [Read more...]
Illinois QB Wes Lunt suffers leg fracture, will miss four to six weeks
Illinois QB Wes Lunt suffers leg fracture, will miss four to six weeks Illinois quarterback Wes Lunt suffered a leg fracture against Purdue on Saturday and will miss four to six weeks, the school announced Sunday. Lunt, who was leading the Big Ten in passing yards per game, grabbed his left leg following a sack in the fourth quarter. He was helped off the field by two trainers. Lunt already … [Read more...]
Chase Watch: No, the standings aren’t inverted
Chase Watch: No, the standings aren't inverted KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kansas Speedway has become a torture chamber for Kyle Busch. He escaped it on Sunday. And apparently shoved all four Hendrick Motorsports cars in it in his place. Entering the race, Busch's average finish at Kansas was 21.4, tied for his worst at any track. And it was the only track he hadn't finished in the top-five at. That … [Read more...]
Schoop’s scoop saves run for Orioles after controversial umpire’s review
Schoop's scoop saves run for Orioles after controversial umpire's review With their season on the line, the Detroit Tigers were willing to try anything to scratch out an early run against the Baltimore Orioles in Game 3 of the ALDS. That's why after Alex Avila doubled with one out and advanced to third on Nick Castellanos' fly out, Andrew Romine attempted to catch them off guard with a drag … [Read more...]
Nuncio wins Kentucky Futurity (The Associated Press)
Nuncio wins Kentucky Futurity (The Associated Press) LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Nuncio won the 122nd Kentucky Futurity for 3-year-old trotters Sunday at The Red Mile, beating Father Patrick by 1 1/4 lengths in the second leg of the Trotting Triple Crown. … [Read more...]
PGA of America president defends Phil Mickelson’s Ryder Cup outburst
PGA of America president defends Phil Mickelson's Ryder Cup outburst The man who brought in Tom Watson to captain the 2014 American Ryder Cup team has finally spoken up after yet another U.S. defeat in the biennial matches, and it's not exactly in the tone you might expect. PGA of America president Ted Bishop appeared on BBC Radio's 5 Live on Sunday, saying Phil Mickelson's post-loss … [Read more...]
Cowboys go to silent count because of opponent crowd noise … in Dallas
Cowboys go to silent count because of opponent crowd noise ... in Dallas You'll find Cowboys fans in every corner of the country, in Alaska and Key West, Maine and San Diego. You'll find them loud and proud despite the team's definition-of-mediocrity last two decades. One place you won't find them, however, is Dallas' own AT&T Stadium. Dallas was playing in-state rival Houston on Sunday in … [Read more...]
An Alabama fan tossed food at Ole Miss fans and got tackled by security (Video)
An Alabama fan tossed food at Ole Miss fans and got tackled by security (Video) This Alabama fan didn't take the Crimson Tide's loss to Ole Miss very well and paid a price for it. He tossed a cup full of what appears to be popcorn and immediately got tackled by the neck. Don't throw things at other people. While we understand his frustration, he should have just walked away from the … [Read more...]
Cardinals, already without Carson Palmer, see Drew Stanton go down too
Cardinals, already without Carson Palmer, see Drew Stanton go down too Drew Stanton filled in capably for the Arizona Cardinals while starter Carson Palmer was hurt, but the Cardinals suddenly found themselves in an even worse situation when Stanton went down. Stanton was hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller and driven to the turf. Fox Sports' Erin Andrews said the Cardinals' training … [Read more...]