Ray Rice filing grievance against Ravens for dismissal, per reports 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 Baltimore Ravens for cutting him in September. First, a refresher: In February, Rice got into an altercation with his wife in an Atlantic City elevator, striking her … [Read more...]
Kansas City TV station sends ill-advised tweet during Royals’ World Series loss
Kansas City TV station sends ill-advised tweet during Royals' World Series loss We all cope with disappointment in our own ways, so some people in the Kansas City area might double down on sadness by switching their TVs from the Kansas City Royals' Game 1 World Series loss to a news update about a dead body. But that's probably not the best way to advertise your newscast. KCTV learned that … [Read more...]
Wenger tells defenders: You must protect rookie keeper
Wenger tells defenders: You must protect rookie keeper Arsene Wenger says he is confident Emiliano Lopez can handle the pressure © Getty Images Arsene Wenger has told his Arsenal defenders they must protect rookie goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in Wednesday's Champions League tie against Anderlecht. Martinez is Arsenal's third-choice stopper, but will be thrown into the starting line-up … [Read more...]
Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne paid $6,000 for front-row World Series seats
Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne paid $6,000 for front-row World Series seats Actor Paul Rudd isn't the only Kansas City celebrity reveling in the Royals' long-awaited return to the World Series. Another of Kansas City's famous entertainers — albeit in a very different field — was front and center at Game 1 of the World Series. Tech N9ne, the rapper who very proudly hails from Kansas City, was … [Read more...]
World Series 2014: Giants cruise to Game 1 victory behind Pence, Bumgarner
World Series 2014: Giants cruise to Game 1 victory behind Pence, Bumgarner KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants put a sudden stop to the Kansas City Royals' perfect postseason roll. Bumgarner pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Hunter Pence homered early and the Giants showed off their October poise, shutting down the Royals 7-1 Tuesday night in … [Read more...]
Marcus Mariota, not Dak Prescott, is now the betting favorite for the Heisman
Marcus Mariota, not Dak Prescott, is now the betting favorite for the Heisman One sports book thinks the favorite for the Heisman Trophy isn't Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott. Bovada has Oregon QB Marcus Mariota listed this week as the favorite for the trophy at 3/2. Mariota's Ducks are No. 6 in the country. Prescott isn't too far behind. As his team is undefeated and No. 1, his odds are … [Read more...]
Follow Game 1 of the World Series live with Yahoo Sports
Follow Game 1 of the World Series live with Yahoo Sports With the Kansas City Royals keep their postseason winning streak going? Will the San Francisco Giants jump out to an early lead in yet another World Series? We're about to find out. Game 1 of the World Series is upon us from Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium. The Yahoo Sports MLB crew — columnists Tim Brown and Jeff Passan, plus the … [Read more...]