Wise Dan out of Breeders' Cup with ankle injury (The Associated Press) Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan won't run in the upcoming Breeders' Cup because of an ankle injury. … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: San Antonio Spurs
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: San Antonio Spurs It's difficult to imagine more disparate starting points for seasons than the San Antonio Spurs have had these past two autumns. Last October, San Antonio had to leave behind a crushing finish, catch their breath after that sucker-punch ending, and get back to climbing. This time, revenge and a ride down the river in their rearview, the … [Read more...]
Rain likely for Game 3 of ALCS at Kansas City
Rain likely for Game 3 of ALCS at Kansas City Rain is expected to have an impact on Game 3 of the ALCS on Monday night. (USATSI) The Royals beat the Orioles at Camden Yards in the first two games of the ALCS over the weekend, and now the series shifts to Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City for Games 3-5. Game 5 is if necessary, of course. Unfortunately, the weather forecast for Game 3 on Monday night … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 8: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 8: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule - Bleacher Report USA TODAY Sports The 2014 college football season has undergone twists and turns galore, and there is no sign of things returning to normalcy as we gear up for Week 8. The early-season expectations that Alabama and Auburn would remain the SEC heavyweights are a distant memory. Mississippi State took sole … [Read more...]
Pistorius a ‘broken man’, says psychologist
Pistorius a 'broken man', says psychologist Dr Lore Hartzenberg said Oscar Pistorius had sometimes cried, retched, perspired during sessions with her © AP Oscar Pistorius is a "broken man" after killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp because he lost her, his reputation, friends, income and sense of self-worth, a psychologist called by the Olympic runner's lawyers testified Monday. Dr Lore … [Read more...]
WVU kicker Josh Lambert has perfect comment following game-winning kick (Photo)
WVU kicker Josh Lambert has perfect comment following game-winning kick (Photo) Josh Lambert’s career-long 55-yard field goal to give West Virginia a 37-34 win against Texas Tech as time expired finally earned the attention of his coach. pic.twitter.com/JJka3LpLq2 He finally talked to me!!!! Lol #Winning — Josh Lambert (@J_LambertWVU) October 11, 2014 Last month, Lambert hit a 47-yard game … [Read more...]
Oleg Tinkov’s 1 million euro challenge ‘no joke’ (The Associated Press)
Oleg Tinkov's 1 million euro challenge 'no joke' (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov says his 1 million euro challenge is ''no joke'' and will help develop cycling's popularity. … [Read more...]
Bill Belichick’s microphone fumble, Dallas’ big win, and more from Week 6
Bill Belichick's microphone fumble, Dallas' big win, and more from Week 6 Bill Belichick fumbling with a microphone! The Dallas Cowboys welcoming new fans to their bandwagon for the first time in a generation! Kickers are awful! All this and more in NFL in :90, Yahoo Sports' super-fast rundown of the best of Week 6. What else happened on Sunday while you were focused on your fantasy team? … [Read more...]
AC Milan and Essien condemn ‘false’ Ebola reports
AC Milan and Essien condemn 'false' Ebola reports AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien says he is fit and well © Getty Images Michael Essien and his club AC Milan have both categorically denied reports that the player has contracted Ebola. Reports had surfaced in Africa over the weekend claiming midfielder had caught the virus. However, Essien was quick to dismiss the rumours in a tweet using … [Read more...]
Petra Kvitova to lead Czechs in Fed Cup final (Yahoo Sports)
Petra Kvitova to lead Czechs in Fed Cup final (Yahoo Sports) PRAGUE (AP) -- Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will lead the Czech Republic team in next month's Fed Cup final against Germany. … [Read more...]