Colonial Downs to close thoroughbred track Nov. 1 (The Associated Press) RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The owner of Colonial Downs has surrendered his license to operate Virginia's only thoroughbred race track and says he'll close the turf oval on Nov. 1 amid a dispute with horse owners and trainers. … [Read more...]
Offensive lineman named conference player of week for first time in 10 years
Offensive lineman named conference player of week for first time in 10 years The only problem with Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith being named NFC offensive player of the week is that he probably shouldn't have been singled out. The entire Cowboys line, after a truly dominant performance in a 30-23 win at Seattle, should have sliced up the award five ways. The line was that good … [Read more...]
Dodgers’ Kemp to be fined for ripping K zone
Dodgers' Kemp to be fined for ripping K zone Matt Kemp has words for umpire Dale Scott after striking out. (Getty Images) Dodgers star Matt Kemp will be fined for his harsh remarks about Dale Scott's strike zone in Game 3 of the NLDS game with the Cardinals, sources say. There was a lot of complaining in that game, and some who have viewed the tape agree it wasn't Scott's best night (in other … [Read more...]
Steenkamps will not pursue civil claim against Pistorius
Steenkamps will not pursue civil claim against Pistorius Oscar Pistorius could face years in prison or a suspended jail term and a fine © Getty Images The parents of Reeva Steenkamp will not pursue a civil claim against Oscar Pistorius for killing their daughter and will pay back cash he gave them because they don't want his money, they said Wednesday in a statement that was read out during … [Read more...]
TCU and Oklahoma State meet to stay in the thick of the Big 12 title race
TCU and Oklahoma State meet to stay in the thick of the Big 12 title race Saturday, TCU plays its third game in three weeks against a team ranked in the top 15. Two weeks ago, the Horned Frogs knocked off then-No. 4 Oklahoma 37-33. Saturday, TCU had a three-touchdown lead against Baylor in the fourth quarter before it gave up 24 points in the final 11 minutes of the game to lose 61-58. The … [Read more...]
Karlovic beats Melzer to reach quarters in Vienna (Yahoo Sports)
Karlovic beats Melzer to reach quarters in Vienna (Yahoo Sports) VIENNA (AP) -- Ivo Karlovic of Croatia reached his sixth quarterfinal of the season after beating two-time former champion Jurgen Melzer 6-4, 7-6 (1) at the Erste Bank Open on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Australian rugby league superstar will take a run at the NFL
Australian rugby league superstar will take a run at the NFL Try to imagine the madness that would ensue if Tom Brady or LeBron James announced they were walking away from their sport to go play a different one. And not just any sport, but a sport on the other side of the planet. It would be Michael Jordan-plays-baseball outrage times a dozen. And its equivalent is happening right now in … [Read more...]
Reliever’s girlfriend disses Matheny on Twitter
Reliever's girlfriend disses Matheny on Twitter Thanks to Randy Choate's tenth inning throwing error, the Giants walked off with a win over the Cardinals in Game 3 of the NLCS on Tuesday afternoon (SF 5, STL 4). One inning before Choate literally threw the game away, right-hander Seth Maness retired the Giants on only six pitches in the ninth inning. Given his low pitch count, Maness presumably … [Read more...]
Columbus kicks the F out of American soccer in rebranding Crew
Columbus kicks the F out of American soccer in rebranding Crew From the very beginning, and the Columbus Crew were there at the very beginning, the badge the players wore on their uniforms appeared exceedingly odd. Three guys in hard hats? What has that to do with soccer? What has that to do with Columbus? MORE: MLS holds back USA stars? | Altidore scores in U.S. draw | Jones shines on defense | … [Read more...]
Olympic ski champ Mayer out with knee injury (The Associated Press)
Olympic ski champ Mayer out with knee injury (The Associated Press) VIENNA (AP) -- Olympic downhill champion Matthias Mayer has been ruled out of the season-opening World Cup giant slalom in Soelden next week after tearing ligaments in a training accident on Wednesday. … [Read more...]