Royals minor leaguer critical of Yordano Ventura wearing Dominican flag following Game 6, later apologizes So much for organizational camaraderie or human compassion. After Yordano Ventura's gem of a pitching performance in World Series Game 6, which the Kansas City Royals won 10-0 to force a decisive Game 7 on Wednesday, a Royals minor leaguer named Zeb Sneed took to Twitter to criticize … [Read more...]
Florida State’s Karlos Williams subject to university Title IX inquiry
Florida State's Karlos Williams subject to university Title IX inquiry TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State running back Karlos Williams is subject to a Title IX investigation by the university for his role in a possible domestic battery case. Florida State would not confirm if it would investigate Williams, citing privacy policies. But university spokeswoman Browning Brooks issued a statement … [Read more...]
TCU gets leading WR Josh Doctson back, loses backup QB Matt Joeckel
TCU gets leading WR Josh Doctson back, loses backup QB Matt Joeckel TCU leading receiver Josh Doctson will make the trip to West Virginia after coach Gary Patterson said he’s made “drastic improvement” since suffering an ankle sprain against Texas Tech last weekend. Doctson left last week’s 82-27 blowout after suffering the ankle injury in the third quarter and did not return. There was … [Read more...]
Doubledown Again wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press)
Doubledown Again wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Doubledown Again powered to a 6 1/2-length victory on Wednesday in the $69,000 opening-day allowance feature at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Breeders Crown sites announced through 2017 (The Associated Press)
Breeders Crown sites announced through 2017 (The Associated Press) The organization that owns and services the harness racing's Breeders Crown year-end series has awarded the 12 annual championship events for the next three years to Woodbine Entertainment Group in Canada, The Meadowlands in New Jersey and to Hoosier Park in Anderson, Ind. for the first time. The Hambletonian Society … [Read more...]
New Parcells book details flirtation with Atlanta, concerns about black fan base
New Parcells book details flirtation with Atlanta, concerns about black fan base Bill Parcells has just published his autobiography, "Parcells," written with Nunyo Demasio. It's enormous, hundreds of pages of anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories (from Parcells' perspective, of course) that will surely keep fans of Parcells' many teams intrigued ... if only to find out what he really … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick – Bleacher Report
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick - Bleacher Report Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press In their 12-plus seasons of existence, the Houston Texans have beaten every team in the NFL except for the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles. Houston is 0-3 straight up and 1-2 against the spread all-time against the Eagles. The 4-4 Texans will try to cross … [Read more...]
Week 9 NFL Picks: Predictions on Vegas’ Midweek Betting Odds and Lines – Bleacher Report
Week 9 NFL Picks: Predictions on Vegas' Midweek Betting Odds and Lines - Bleacher Report Chris Graythen/Getty Images Even with six teams on bye in Week 9, there is plenty to keep NFL fans excited about the upcoming slate of games. The week begins with a battle between the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, which could end up being huge in the NFC South. On Sunday, five of the 11 games … [Read more...]
Geno Smith has shoulder injury, availability as Vick’s backup uncertain
Geno Smith has shoulder injury, availability as Vick's backup uncertain New York Jets backup quarterback Geno Smith, benched in favor of Michael Vick, has a shoulder injury that makes his availability uncertain for the team's game at Kansas City on Sunday. Smith, who won't be starting for the first time in his NFL career, was limited at practice Wednesday and did not throw any passes during the … [Read more...]
SEC preview: League’s reputation will only improve when its second tier does
SEC preview: League's reputation will only improve when its second tier does 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. 5 league, the Southeastern Conference. Moments after all three teams from the SEC advanced to the NCAA tournament's second weekend last season, Mississippi State … [Read more...]