Paul Molitor gets second interview for Twins job Paul Molitor, right, is the favorite to replace Ron Gardenhire in Minnesota. (USATSI) Hall of Fame player Paul Molitor appears to have moved a step closer to winning the Twins' managerial job. While there's no word that anything has been solidified, Molitor, long seen as the favorite for the job, reportedly has a second interview upcoming with GM … [Read more...]
College Football Picks: Syracuse Orange at Clemson Tigers Odds – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks: Syracuse Orange at Clemson Tigers Odds - Bleacher Report Stephan Savoia/Associated Press The Syracuse Orange and the Clemson Tigers will butt heads this Saturday night in a Week 9 ACC Atlantic Division matchup at Memorial Stadium. The game is set to kickoff at 7 p.m. ET and will be available nationally on ESPNU. The Orange are coming off a 30-7 romp over Wake Forest … [Read more...]
Alex Pietrangelo supports niece’s cancer fight with new haircut
Alex Pietrangelo supports niece's cancer fight with new haircut The NHL's Hockey Fights Cancer campaign starts on Oct. 20. Alex Pietrangelo is getting a head start. The Blues defenseman got himself a haircut, courtesy of his niece Ellie, who's battling cancer herself. My beautiful niece Ellie gave me a new look today! #standuptocancer pic.twitter.com/RIptE5OQH4 — Alex Pietrangelo (@apetro_27) … [Read more...]
Fighters suing Mayweather over Vegas cable TV bout (The Associated Press)
Fighters suing Mayweather over Vegas cable TV bout (The Associated Press) LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Two fledgling professional fighters in Las Vegas are suing Floyd Mayweather Jr. and producers of a cable TV show, alleging they never consented to be part of a promotional training bout depicted as a ''dog house'' fight that was supposed to last until someone quit. … [Read more...]
Raonic & Karlovic through to Swiss Indoors 2nd rd (Yahoo Sports)
Raonic & Karlovic through to Swiss Indoors 2nd rd (Yahoo Sports) BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Fourth-seeded Milos Raonic hit 12 aces and saved all five break points he faced as he beat Steve Johnson of the United States 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the first round of the Swiss Indoors on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Wozniacki beats Sharapova at WTA Finals (Yahoo Sports)
Wozniacki beats Sharapova at WTA Finals (Yahoo Sports) SINGAPORE (AP) -- Caroline Wozniacki credited her training for next month's New York Marathon as a key factor in her victory over Maria Sharapova in a grueling three-set match in the WTA Finals on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Houston Texans handcuffed at QB with Ryan Fitzpatrick at helm
Houston Texans handcuffed at QB with Ryan Fitzpatrick at helm The Houston Texans already have surpassed their 2013 win total. They've been a competitive 3-4 club, with three of the four losses coming by one score. They've done so with No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney having missed six straight games and more than half of the one game he did appear in. The Texans have forced 15 turnovers … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant is now using a scooter, promises not to rush in his return from surgery
Kevin Durant is now using a scooter, promises not to rush in his return from surgery After Derrick Rose basically (and understandably) ducked extensively speaking with most media while sitting out the 2012-13 season with an ACL tear, the NBA changed its rules regarding the media availability required for its seriously injured players. Though Kevin Durant’s right foot fracture won’t shelve … [Read more...]
Report: Panthers’ Luke Kuechly won’t be fined for contact with ref
Report: Panthers' Luke Kuechly won't be fined for contact with ref Kudos to the NFL for admitting a mistake (on time) and making the correct decision to not discipline Luke Kuechly. The league on Tuesday informed Panthers coach Ron Rivera that his linebacker will not be fined or suspended for making contact with an official during Carolina's 38-17 loss in Green Bay on Sunday, according to an … [Read more...]
Big East preview: A big March is needed to raise the league’s stature
Big East preview: A big March is needed to raise the league's stature Yahoo Sports will break down the top 10 leagues for the upcoming college basketball season working backward from No. 10 to No. 1. Here's a look at our No. 7 league, the Big East. In its debut season, the new Big East produced a formidable top 10 team in Villanova, the national player of the year in Creighton's Doug … [Read more...]