BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies are respected, one can be sure of that. They are feared in many outlets and they are also treated like the defensive behemoths that they are most nights out by the opposition. Teams, coaches, players and the media all respect the tone and timbre of the Memphis Grizzlies. Whether or not they are dangerous is still up … [Read more...]
LCS umpires named; West, Davis to crew chief
LCS umpires named; West, Davis to crew chief Joe West is the crew chief for the ALCS. (USATSI) Major League Baseball has announced the umpiring crews for the League Championship Series round of the playoffs. In the ALCS, Joe West is the crew chief. The members of his crew: Brian Gorman, Marvin Hudson, Dan Iassogna, Ron Kulpa, Tim Timmons and Mark Wegner. They'll get the Royals-Orioles series and … [Read more...]
NFL owners’ meetings focus on personal conduct – SFGate
NFL owners' meetings focus on personal conduct - SFGate BARRY WILNE, Associated Press By BARRY WILNER, AP Pro Football Writer Updated 4:41 pm, Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Photo: John Minchillo, AP Image 1/9 gallery_thumbnails_show|article-gallery-5809788|article-gallery-5809788|0 gallery_overlay_open|article-gallery-5809788|article-gallery-5809788|0 … [Read more...]
Three East Carolina players suspended for firing BB guns near school
Three East Carolina players suspended for firing BB guns near school College football players (and college students in general), we have a bright idea. Stay the hell away from BB guns. Less than two weeks after four Kentucky players were suspended for shooting BB guns on campus, three East Carolina players were suspended after they were arrested for firing BB guns within Greenville, N.C., … [Read more...]
Nicolas Colsaerts an inch away from European Tour’s first 59
Nicolas Colsaerts an inch away from European Tour's first 59 Nicolas Colsaerts almost had it, almost had carded the first 59 in European Tour history, but his bid for history was an inch too far to the left. Instead, the Belgian shot the 19th 60 in European Tour history on Thursday in the Portugal Masters. The long-hitter had to work hard to give himself a chance at the historic round. … [Read more...]
Daughter of newest NFL owner Terry Pegula learns via text: ‘We own Bills’
Daughter of newest NFL owner Terry Pegula learns via text: 'We own Bills' Ah, to be a billionaire natural gas tycoon's daughter. Wake up, head to your tennis lesson in sunny Boca Raton, Fla., check for any text messages and — wait, what's that, dad just bought an NFL franchise? That appears to be how new Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula let his daughter know he and his wife Kim had been … [Read more...]
Signs suggest A.J. Burnett likely to pitch in ’15
Signs suggest A.J. Burnett likely to pitch in '15 Indications are that there's a good chance A.J. Burnett will return to pitch in the majors in 2015. While nothing is set yet, people close to Burnett suggest it is more likely than not he will be back pitching. Besides his love of pitching, Burnett has a $12.75-million player option with Philadelphia. He has until five days after the World Series … [Read more...]
ALCS preview: Player to watch, key matchup, and more for Royals-O’s – SI.com
ALCS preview: Player to watch, key matchup, and more for Royals-O's - SI.com The Royals won their regular-season series against the Orioles and outscored them 26-18, but that won't matter at all when Kansas City's James Shields takes the mound against Baltimore's Chris Tillman in Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Friday night. The last time these clubs faced off was nearly five months ago, on May 18, … [Read more...]
Pac-12 Coordinator of Officiating Tony Corrente resigns
Pac-12 Coordinator of Officiating Tony Corrente resigns Tony Corrente, a man most familiar to football fans as an NFL referee, resigned Tuesday as the Pac-12's Coordinator of Football Officiating. According to a conference release, Corrente cited personal and professional reasons for his resignation. "Under Tony’s leadership, our program made great strides in improving the quality, … [Read more...]
Top-seeded Jankovic upset at Tianjin Open (Yahoo Sports)
Top-seeded Jankovic upset at Tianjin Open (Yahoo Sports) TIANJIN, China (AP) -- Top-seeded Jelena Jankovic was upset by Zheng Saisai of China 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the Tianjin Open on Thursday. … [Read more...]