Will Mientkiewicz boast hurt shot at Twins job? The Twins love that managerial candidate Doug Mientkiewicz is feisty. But did he go a bit overboard with his comments in today's St. Paul Pioneer Press? Mientkiewicz, the former Twins player who won praise for managing Class A Fort Myers to its first Florida State League title in 22 years, appears to be a finalist for the Twins job, along with at … [Read more...]
Watch Willis Reed try to fight entire Lakers team
Watch Willis Reed try to fight entire Lakers team In today's NBA, leaving the bench earns you a suspension. Now, watch the video below — which features Willis Reed basically taking on the entirety of the Los Angeles Lakers in 1966 — and wrap your mind around the fact that his only penalty was a $50 fine. MORE: Breakout NBA rookies | Most overpaid players [embedded content] The rare clip was part … [Read more...]
Kevin Sumlin says all starting positions including QB are being evaluated
Kevin Sumlin says all starting positions including QB are being evaluated Could Texas A&M be making some changes to its depth chart and starting lineup before the Aggies' next game? Coach Kevin Sumlin didn't rule anything out on Tuesday when asked about potential changes to his team in the wake of a 59-0 loss to Alabama and a three-game losing streak. "To answer your question I don’t think … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour de France organisers unveil sparkling 2015 route (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour de France organisers unveil sparkling 2015 route (Reuters) (Adds Nibali quotes) By Julien Pretot PARIS, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Wind, cobbles, punchy climbs, a handful of gruelling mountain-top finishes, almost no individual time trial -- Tour de France organisers have designed one of the most exciting courses for the 2015 race, which will heavily favour the climbers. The Tour will … [Read more...]
Halep routs Serena Williams at WTA Finals (Yahoo Sports)
Halep routs Serena Williams at WTA Finals (Yahoo Sports) SINGAPORE (AP) -- Serena Williams was routed 6-0, 6-2 by Simona Halep at the WTA Finals on Wednesday in one of the most one-sided losses of the 18-time Grand Slam champion's career. … [Read more...]
Alpine climax for 2015 Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Alpine climax for 2015 Tour de France (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- The punishing hairpin climb to the Alpe d'Huez ski station high in the French Alps will provide the dramatic climax for the 2015 Tour de France, before cycling's showcase race sweeps into Paris for its traditional finish in front of cheering crowds on the Champs-Elysees. … [Read more...]
Ray Rice filing grievance against Ravens for dismissal, per report
Ray Rice filing grievance against Ravens for dismissal, per report In the wake of the outrage come the lawyers. Pro Football Talk is reporting that former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has filed a grievance against the team for cutting him in September. First, a refresher: In February, Rice got into an altercation with his then-fiancee (now wife) in an Atlantic City elevator, … [Read more...]
World Series 2014: Hunter Pence reveals character with his salute to troops
World Series 2014: Hunter Pence reveals character with his salute to troops KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hunter Pence was the center of the baseball world as he rounded the bases after his first-inning home run in Game 1 of the World Series, and rightly so. His two-run blast gave San Francisco a 3-0 lead just five batters into the game, and with Giants ace Madison Bumgarner on the mound, everyone in the … [Read more...]
The 21 stages of the 2015 Tour de France (The Associated Press)
The 21 stages of the 2015 Tour de France (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- The 21 stages of the 2015 Tour de France announced Wednesday by Tour organizers: … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic welcomes baby boy Stefan (Yahoo Sports)
Novak Djokovic welcomes baby boy Stefan (Yahoo Sports) BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic is a proud father. … [Read more...]