Joe Panik won't sweat the 'panic' puns ST. LOUIS — Rookie second baseman Joe Panik has heard the jokes before, and seen the signs that fans make: "Panik attack." "Nobody Panik!" "Giants push the Panik button" "Panik! at the Frisco" And yet, the youngest player in the San Francisco Giants starting lineup doesn't freak out about the natural tendency some people might have to poke fun at his … [Read more...]
Suarez makes Uruguay return
Suarez makes Uruguay return Live Sports Communication error please reload the page. Pos Team P W D L GD Pts 1 Chelsea 7 6 1 0 +14 19 2 Man City 7 4 2 1 +7 14 3 Southampton 7 4 1 2 +6 13 4 Man United 7 3 2 2 +3 11 5 Swansea 7 3 2 2 +2 11 6 Tottenham 7 3 2 2 +2 11 7 West Ham 7 3 1 3 +2 10 8 Arsenal 7 2 4 1 +2 10 9 Liverpool 7 3 1 3 0 10 10 Aston Villa 7 3 1 3 -5 10 11 Hull 7 2 3 2 0 9 12 … [Read more...]
Bencic, Riske vie for 1st WTA title at Tianjin (Yahoo Sports)
Bencic, Riske vie for 1st WTA title at Tianjin (Yahoo Sports) TIANJIN, China (AP) -- Belinda Bencic and Alison Riske will both be vying for their first WTA tour title when they face each other in the inaugural Tianjin Open final on Sunday. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour of Beijing classification after stage 2 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour of Beijing classification after stage 2 (Reuters) Oct 11 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Tour of Beijing after Stage 2 on Saturday 1. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium / BMC Racing) 6:51:49" 2. Reinardt Janse Van Rensburg (South Africa / Giant) +5" 3. Rui Costa (Portugal / Lampre) +7" 4. Jesus Herrada (Spain / Movistar) +11" 5. Pieter Serry (Belgium / Omega Pharma - … [Read more...]
Orioles turn to Bud Norris to start ALCS Game 2
Orioles turn to Bud Norris to start ALCS Game 2 Non-committal on a Game 2 starter before the ALCS opened on Friday night, Orioles manager Buck Showalter wasted no time announcing that right-hander Bud Norris would take the ball following their 8-6, 10-inning loss to Kansas City in Game 1. Norris gets the nod over Wei-Yin Chen, who started but struggled in Game 2 of the ALDS against the … [Read more...]
Reporter hilariously tries to raise ‘ALCS’ awareness without luck
Reporter hilariously tries to raise 'ALCS' awareness without luck You might know Katie Nolan of Fox Sports from her recent video essay skewering of the NFL, along with the media that doesn't hold the league accountable, over its lack of respect for women. This baseball-related video isn't so much about social, political or ethical values, but instead ignorance of another kind. It combines … [Read more...]
Landon Donovan enjoys pitch-perfect ending to international career
Landon Donovan enjoys pitch-perfect ending to international career [embedded content] EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — When he was first presented with the idea of a farewell match with the U.S. national team, Landon Donovan balked at the idea. The fresh scars caused by missing out on the 2014 World Cup made the idea of playing for the national team, and for Jurgen Klinsmann, even for one largely ceremonial … [Read more...]
Reports: Winston to face disciplinary hearing
Reports: Winston to face disciplinary hearing Jameis Winston will be the subject of a third-party code of conduct hearing. (USATSI) A disciplinary hearing to determine if Jameis Winston violated Florida State's code of conduct policy will be held by an outside-the-university third party, multiple outlets reported Friday. Per USA Today and ESPN, Florida State sent a letter to Winston and Winston's … [Read more...]
Organised crime controls ‘at least a quarter’ of world sport
Organised crime controls 'at least a quarter' of world sport David Howman has called for an umbrella body to fight corruption in sport around the world © AP Organised crime controls at least a quarter of all sport globally, according to the director general of the World Anti-Doping Agency. David Howman made the extraordinary claim after calling for WADA to form part of a new organisation to … [Read more...]
Levy dodges downpours to lead in Portugal
Levy dodges downpours to lead in Portugal Alexander Levy had to pick his moments at a rain-affected Portugal Masters © Getty Images The Portugal Masters has been reduced to 54 holes after heavy rain caused lengthy delays in Vilamoura on Friday with only six players, including leader Alexander Levy, completing their second rounds. Some players came into the day yet to complete their opening … [Read more...]