Cubs fire Renteria to make way for Maddon Rick Renteria's one-year tenure with the Cubs is over. (USATSI) In what is an obvious precursor to hiring Joe Maddon, the Cubs have fired Rick Renteria from their managerial post, the club announced Friday. Maddon is even mentioned in the statement from Cubs president Theo Epstein. Here it is: Today we made the difficult decision to replace Rick Renteria … [Read more...]
Van Gaal: Rooney will play in Manchester derby
Van Gaal: Rooney will play in Manchester derby All set for the Manchester derby Louis van Gaal has said Wayne Rooney is fit to play in the Manchester derby on Sunday and claimed his striker "was never injured." United captain Rooney was spotted limping at an event with club sponsors on Monday but sources close to the club told ESPN that he is fully fit. Van Gaal said: "Rooney was not injured, … [Read more...]
Kyle Allen reportedly was starting quarterback at Texas A&M’s walkthrough
Kyle Allen reportedly was starting quarterback at Texas A&M's walkthrough It's very possible that Kyle Allen will start at quarterback on Saturday for Texas A&M. Coach Kevin Sumlin said after A&M's loss to Alabama that the quarterback competition is open and Allen was the starting quarterback during the Aggies' walkthrough per AggieYell.com. The quarterback that starts the walkthrough is … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook’s right hand fracture could keep him out until mid-December
Russell Westbrook's right hand fracture could keep him out until mid-December For a while there, it appeared as if Russell Westbrook was going to have to carry the load. To use his own formidable gifts to put together an MVP-worthy month while Kevin Durant slowly and smartly worked his way back from a right foot fracture. At this point, sadly, it looks as if the rest of the Oklahoma City … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 10: Odds and Spread Predictions for Top 25 Teams – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 10: Odds and Spread Predictions for Top 25 Teams - Bleacher Report USA TODAY Sports With the release of the first College Football Playoff rankings, each team now knows where it stands in the eyes of the committee. Of course, the only thing that matters is that the squads find ways to keep winning. No matter where teams are at this point of the season, a lot can … [Read more...]
Raonic downs Federer at Paris Masters (Yahoo Sports)
Raonic downs Federer at Paris Masters (Yahoo Sports) Milos Raonic secured his maiden win over Roger Federer to book his place in the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Friday. The seventh-seeded Raonic, who had never beaten Federer in six previous meetings, hit 21 aces and lost only 15 points on his serve to complete a 7-6 (5), 7-5 win, keeping alive his chances of qualifying for the ATP … [Read more...]
Burrows gets hearing for hit on Emelin
Burrows gets hearing for hit on Emelin Canucks forward Alex Burrows landed a hit on Canadiens’ defenseman Alexei Emelin Thursday night that has drawn the attention of the league office. Vancouver's Alex Burrows will have a hearing today for a hit on Montreal's Alexei Emelin. — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 31, 2014 In the second period, Burrows delivered a high blow to Emelin after … [Read more...]
Larry Brown rips the Philadelphia 76ers, achieves peak Larry Brown-ness
Larry Brown rips the Philadelphia 76ers, achieves peak Larry Brown-ness Larry Brown spent six years running the Philadelphia 76ers. Former Philadelphia general manager Billy King would take offense to us pointing out that Larry ran the Sixers, but at the end of the working day Larry Brown and Larry Brown’s ideas ran the 76ers from 1997 through 2003. He took those Sixers to the playoffs in … [Read more...]
LPGA player Kang wins 2 cars with 2 aces in consecutive tournaments
LPGA player Kang wins 2 cars with 2 aces in consecutive tournaments It's been a good eight days for Danielle Kang. The 22-year-old LPGA player has not only made two aces in back-to-back tournaments, but she's also won a car for each ace she's made. The second ace came on Friday in the second round of the LPGA Taiwan Championship. Kang used a 7-iron from 158 yards to make an ace at the 17th … [Read more...]
Berdych seals ATP finals berth at Paris Masters (Yahoo Sports)
Berdych seals ATP finals berth at Paris Masters (Yahoo Sports) Tomas Berdych sealed his spot at the ATP finals for the fifth straight year after rallying to beat Kevin Anderson and reach the semifinals of the Paris Masters on Friday. … [Read more...]