Alec Burks toasts Kobe Bryant with nasty crossover Kobe Bryant is back, but his injection back into the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers will be a learning experience. On Sunday night against the Jazz, Bryant was taught not to reach on Utah's Alec Burks. That's a Jamal Crawford-esque crossover, courtesy of one of Utah's many young, hopeful players. Dirty. This entry passed through the Full-Text … [Read more...]
Don’t count out Chiefs, who might have saved their season with huge win
Don't count out Chiefs, who might have saved their season with huge win The Kansas City Chiefs stared into the abyss in Week 7. Luckily for them, the abyss didn't stare back. The Chiefs scored a potentially season-saving victory over the San Diego Chargers, who had won five straight coming in, with a late-second victory on the road. A loss would have put them four back of the Chargers in the … [Read more...]
Martin has maiden title in his sights
Martin has maiden title in his sights Ben Martin leads by two with 18 holes to play as he bids to win his first PGA Tour title © Getty Images Ben Martin birdied five straight holes on the back nine Saturday and finished with a nine-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Winless in 55 career starts on the PGA Tour, the 27-year-old matched his best score … [Read more...]
Berdych beats Dimitrov to win Stockholm Open title (Yahoo Sports)
Berdych beats Dimitrov to win Stockholm Open title (Yahoo Sports) STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Top-seeded Tomas Berdych beat defending champion Grigor Dimitrov 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 Sunday to win the Stockholm Open for the second time. … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus hates to see critics ‘hammering’ Jameis Winston
Jack Nicklaus hates to see critics 'hammering' Jameis Winston Jack Nicklaus doesn't believe Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is getting a fair trial in the court of public opinion. The 18-time major winner, thinks the beleaguered signal caller deserves better. “I just hate to see them hammering a 20-year-old kid,” said Nicklaus, whose grandson Nick O'Leary is a teammate of Winston's. … [Read more...]
Incredible fake-punt call is Rams’ second special-teams stunner of game
Incredible fake-punt call is Rams' second special-teams stunner of game The St. Louis Rams stunned the Seattle Seahawks and they can credit two amazing special-teams sleights of hand. In the first half, the Rams pulled off an incredible punt return fake-out for a touchdown that almost defies explanation. Then, in the waning moments of a game it appeared the Seahawks were going to steal, … [Read more...]
World Series preview: Royals and Giants put postseason streaks on line in battle for crown
World Series preview: Royals and Giants put postseason streaks on line in battle for crown There are a lot of different angles that can be analyzed heading into this sure-to-be fascinating World Series matchup between the Kansas City Royals, who have not appeared in a Fall Classic since 1985, and the San Francisco Giants, who have won two of the last four. Is it David vs. Goliath? Dynasty … [Read more...]
Redknapp launches astonishing rant on Taarabt
Redknapp launches astonishing rant on Taarabt Adel Taarabt has been sidelined with ankle problems © Getty Images Harry Redknapp launched an astonishing rant on Queens Park Rangers midfielder Adel Taarabt following his side's 3-2 home defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, claiming he cannot "protect people who are about three stone overweight." Redknapp snapped when quizzed about Taarabt's injury … [Read more...]
Winston likely to enter draft, won’t quit FSU
Winston likely to enter draft, won't quit FSU Jameis Winston led Florida State to a dramatic win vs. Notre Dame Saturday night. (Getty Images) Some have suggested that Florida State star quarterback Jameis Winston might drop out of school as a way to avoid the institution's investigation into prior sexual assault charges brought against him, as well as an inquiry into whether he violated NCAA … [Read more...]
North Slope wins Belmont’s Bowl Game Stakes (The Associated Press)
North Slope wins Belmont's Bowl Game Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- North Slope held off Slumber by a neck Sunday in the $100,000 Bowl Game Stakes on the turf at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]