Tiger Woods is reportedly 'all in' on Ryder Cup task force The PGA of America has announced its Ryder Cup task force, and Tiger Woods is a part of the 11-man roster charged with getting the U.S. back on the winning side of the biennial matches. Over his career, Woods has often been accused of not caring about the Ryder Cup as some kind of explanation for his lackluster 13-17-3 overall … [Read more...]
Taking kids out of football is more worrisome than letting them play, doctor says
Taking kids out of football is more worrisome than letting them play, doctor says FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — About 30 women gathered at the New York Jets' practice facility on the evening of Oct. 6. They came from all over New Jersey and Staten Island, some driving more than two hours to be there. Two wore work suits; others were in sweats. There was one woman with what looked like a full bottle … [Read more...]
Pistons shooting guard Jodie Meeks out 8 weeks with ‘stress reaction’ in lower back
Pistons shooting guard Jodie Meeks out 8 weeks with 'stress reaction' in lower back Another day, another important wing player hitting the injured list. He might not have the name recognition of reigning MVP Kevin Durant or the rising-star hype of Washington Wizards young gun Bradley Beal, but Stan Van Gundy paid Jodie Meeks handsomely this summer to be an important piece of the puzzle for … [Read more...]
Cards C Molina (oblique) not in Game 3 lineup
Cards C Molina (oblique) not in Game 3 lineup Yadier Molina's injury lingers into Game 3 and beyond. (USATSI) SAN FRANCISCO -- Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is not in the starting lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS, just as was assumed the case for the past two days following his oblique injury in Game 2. Given the comments of manager Mike Matheny Tuesday before the game, it sounds like it's … [Read more...]
Week 7 NFL Picks: Latest Betting Odds, Vegas Spreads and Projections – Bleacher Report
Week 7 NFL Picks: Latest Betting Odds, Vegas Spreads and Projections - Bleacher Report Gary Wiepert/Associated Press The 2014 NFL season continues to be a fickle beast when it comes to betting. Some bets are cut-and-dried while others look magnificent on paper but quickly fall apart once the teams hit the gridiron. Week 6 saw several examples of each scenario, as a double-digit win by the … [Read more...]
2015 Mock Draft: Titans get Cook(ing) in top-10 – CBSSports.com
2015 Mock Draft: Titans get Cook(ing) in top-10 - CBSSports.com Michigan State's Connor Cook could replace Jake Locker in Tennessee. (Getty Images) When discussing the top quarterback prospects for the 2015 class, Marcus Mariota, Brett Hundley and Jameis Winston are usually the three mentioned as possible top-10 picks. But another underclassman that should be mentioned in that conversation is … [Read more...]
England U21s earn Euro 2015 spot
England U21s earn Euro 2015 spot Liam Moore was the unlikely source for England's first goal in Croatia © Getty Images England under-21s have qualified for the 2015 European Championship after a 2-1 victory over Croatia in the second leg of their play-off on Tuesday. Gareth Southgate's men headed into the match in Vinkovci with a 2-1 lead from the first leg and Liam Moore grabbed a vital away … [Read more...]
Career of Boise State WR Matt Miller likely over due to ankle injury
Career of Boise State WR Matt Miller likely over due to ankle injury The career of one of the best wide receivers in Boise State history could come to a premature end. Broncos head coach Bryan Harsin said Sunday that fifth-year senior Matt Miller – the program’s all-time leader in receptions – could miss the remainder of the season after he underwent surgery Monday to fix a ligament in his … [Read more...]
Abel Sanchez has quietly become one of boxing’s best trainers (Yahoo Sports)
Abel Sanchez has quietly become one of boxing's best trainers (Yahoo Sports) Abel Sanchez doesn't get the headlines of a Freddie Roach, but he's every bit as good as the trainer that turned Manny Pacquiao into a global superstar. … [Read more...]
Petkovic loses in first round in Luxembourg (Yahoo Sports)
Petkovic loses in first round in Luxembourg (Yahoo Sports) LUXEMBOURG (AP) -- Top-seeded Andrea Petkovic of Germany exited the Luxembourg Open in the first round on Tuesday, losing 6-4, 6-2 to Pauline Parmentier. … [Read more...]