Waiver Wired: Waiver Wire: Week 8 For the second time in three weeks, we have a big shot at securing plug-n-play running backs off the waiver wire. And while I don’t think we have any Branden Olivers or Ronnie Hillmans here, we do have three guys with big-time opportunities.There is not much slam dunk separation between any of Bryce Brown, Tre Mason and Denard Robinson. We have schedule issues, … [Read more...]
Grizzlies’ Vince Carter skies to send back ex-teammate Dirk Nowitzki’s dunk attempt at rim (Video)
Grizzlies' Vince Carter skies to send back ex-teammate Dirk Nowitzki's dunk attempt at rim (Video) When Vince Carter joined the Dallas Mavericks before the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, many NBA observers believed the veteran swingman to be nearing the end of the line. He was 34 years old, coming off two decent but not star-caliber stints as a member of the supporting cast on Dwight … [Read more...]
Yanks still seeking hitting coach
Yanks still seeking hitting coach Chili Davis preferred to Boston hitting-coach job to the Yankees'. (USATSI) Chili Davis' decision to take the Red Sox hitting coach job over one the same job with the Yankees was a coup for Boston and left the rival Yankees still in search mode. Davis, a star as a hitting coach with the A's who won two of his three World Series rings with the Yankees, took the … [Read more...]
Chelsea have rediscovered ruthlessness – Drogba
Chelsea have rediscovered ruthlessness - Drogba Mourinho wary of Maribor challenge Didier Drogba believes Chelsea must again create the winning habits of Jose Mourinho's 2004-05 Premier League-winning side in order to secure this season's title. Mourinho led the club to a record 95-point haul to lift the trophy 10 years ago, and the Blues currently sit five points clear with seven wins from … [Read more...]
Bo Pelini doesn’t think the SEC’s relationship with ESPN is good for college football
Bo Pelini doesn't think the SEC's relationship with ESPN is good for college football Bo Pelini is not a fan of the SEC's arrangement with ESPN. ESPN runs the SEC Network and with four of the top five teams in the AP poll from the SEC, the conference has been getting a lot of attention. And given that ESPN is the biggest television rights-holder in college football, it's natural that the … [Read more...]
Robredo beats Isner in straight sets at Valencia (Yahoo Sports)
Robredo beats Isner in straight sets at Valencia (Yahoo Sports) VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Tommy Robredo advanced to the second round of the Valencia Open by beating fifth-seeded John Isner 7-6 (3), 6-3 Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Risers and Fallers: Stock Up, Stock Down: Week 7
Risers and Fallers: Stock Up, Stock Down: Week 7 It was not a terrible week for injuries, but the Bills took two massive hits to their running game. Fred Jackson left the team’s Week 7 win against Minnesota in the first quarter with a groin injury. He has already been ruled out for Week 8, and will miss at least the next three weeks. Jackson’s injury would have been bad enough, but it was … [Read more...]
Booing Ronaldo will do nothing, Ancelotti warns Liverpool fans
Booing Ronaldo will do nothing, Ancelotti warns Liverpool fans Gareth Bale ruled out of Real Madrid's Champions League tie at Liverpool Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has warned Liverpool fans that it will not help their team's cause to boo Cristiano Ronaldo when the European champions visit Anfield on Wednesday. Ronaldo, 29, spent six years at Liverpool's arch-rivals Manchester United … [Read more...]
Brad Keselowski is exactly what NASCAR needs right now
Brad Keselowski is exactly what NASCAR needs right now TALLADEGA, Ala. - Brad Keselowski is exactly what NASCAR needs right now. You will have a reaction to that statement. You will either nod in agreement or spit in disgust, and both reactions prove the same point. For every complaint about NASCAR — the drivers have no personality, the races are too boring, the rules are too confusing — … [Read more...]
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison for killing girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison for killing girlfriend PRETORIA, South Africa — Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years in prison for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Thokozile Masipa delivered the ruling on Tuesday after reviewing prosecution arguments for a tough sentence as well as the defense case for a more lenient punishment for the double-amputee Olympic … [Read more...]