Yadier Molina is day-to-day for NLCS; Cardinals hope he can still contribute SAN FRANCISCO — The St. Louis Cardinals haven't made any hasty decisions regarding their catcher and cornerstone Yadier Molina, who left Sunday night's Game 2 of the National League Championship Series with a strained left oblique. Manager Mike Matheny said Monday that Molina is "day-to-day" and will remain on the … [Read more...]
Friend of family says helmet camera could be cause of Michael Schumacher’s brain injury
Friend of family says helmet camera could be cause of Michael Schumacher's brain injury An F1 commentator who is a family friend of Michael Schumacher's family said on a French radio station that the cause of Schumacher's head injury was a camera he had mounted on his helmet. Schumacher suffered a severe brain injury while skiing in the Alps in December. While skiing, he tumbled and hit his … [Read more...]
OU coach Bob Stoops upset over Zack Sanchez’s headband message
OU coach Bob Stoops upset over Zack Sanchez's headband message Oklahoma sophomore cornerback Zack Sanchez was one of the reasons Oklahoma was able to secure a 31-26 win against Texas on Saturday, but his under-helmet antics drew the ire of coach Bob Stoops. Under Sanchez’s helmet, he wore a headband that read “B.T.P Frank Shannon” and his eye black read “Free BM.” The act of protest might … [Read more...]
Tinkoff-Saxo looking to boost audience with triple crown (Reuters)
Tinkoff-Saxo looking to boost audience with triple crown (Reuters) PARIS (Reuters) - Tinkoff-Saxo's proposal to pit cycling's top four grand tour riders against each other in the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and the Vuelta could provide a perfect platform to make the sport more attractive to a wider audience. Last week, team owner Oleg Tinkov offered a $1 million prize pool to be shared … [Read more...]
Former champion Leon Spinks hospitalized (The Associated Press)
Former champion Leon Spinks hospitalized (The Associated Press) LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks is in a Las Vegas hospital after a second operation for abdominal problems. … [Read more...]
Lady Lara wins Belmont’s Pebbles Stakes (The Associated Press)
Lady Lara wins Belmont's Pebbles Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Lady Lara rallied to win her U.S. debut, the $200,000 Pebbles Stakes for 3-year-old turf fillies on Monday at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Gabashvili, Nieminen advance at Stockholm Open (Yahoo Sports)
Gabashvili, Nieminen advance at Stockholm Open (Yahoo Sports) STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Finland's Jarkko Nieminen and Teymuraz Gabashvili of Russia both advanced to the second round of the Stockholm Open with straight-set wins on Monday. … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Eagles make a permission slip for fans to skip work after Giants win
Philadelphia Eagles make a permission slip for fans to skip work after Giants win It's a good time to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan. The Eagles are 5-1 and coming off a thorough 27-0 win over the New York Giants on Sunday night. Considering that game ended about 11:30 p.m., there probably won't be a lot of work getting done in the Philadelphia area on Monday morning. The Eagles want to make … [Read more...]
NBA Live Chat: Live NBA chat: Tuesday @ 1 ET
NBA Live Chat: Live NBA chat: Tuesday @ 1 ET Monday, October 13, 2014 Join host Ryan Knaus and the Rotoworld community for a live fantasy hoops chat, Tuesday @ 1pm ET! Live Blog Live NBA chat: Tuesday @ 1pm ET Join host Ryan Knaus and the Rotoworld community for a live fantasy hoops chat, Tuesday @ 1pm ET! Live Blog Live NBA chat: Tuesday @ 1pm ET Despite residing in Portland, … [Read more...]
Game 3 of ALCS postponed because of rain
Game 3 of ALCS postponed because of rain Rain in Kansas City has postponed Game 3 of the ALCS. (USATSI) Game 3 of the ALCS between the Royals and Orioles has been postponed due to rain, Major League Baseball announced Monday afternoon. It has been raining in Kansas City all day and is expected to continue all the way through to Tuesday morning. The game will be made up on Thursday's travel day, … [Read more...]