Cubs interviewed Joe Maddon for manager's job at RV park behind 43-foot motor home named 'Cousin Eddie' Your browser does not support iframes. Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs really got to know each other at an RV park at Narvarre, Fla., near Pensacola, behind a motor home named after a vehicle from the "Vacation" movies. This is how one of the biggest deals for a manager in Major League … [Read more...]
Bills’ C.J. Spiller keeping his head up as he recovers from surgery
Bills' C.J. Spiller keeping his head up as he recovers from surgery C.J. Spiller is keeping his spirits high even though the Bills running back's short- and long-term future in Buffalo is up in the air. Speaking on Monday for the first time since breaking his collarbone two weeks earlier, Spiller said it was too early to determine whether he can be cleared to play before the end of the season. "I … [Read more...]
Auburn’s Kris Frost says Laquon Treadwell’s strength and momentum led to injury
Auburn's Kris Frost says Laquon Treadwell's strength and momentum led to injury Auburn linebacker Kris Frost said Laquon Treadwell’s strength and momentum contributed to the unfortunate injury that left Treadwell with a broken leg and a dislocated ankle. Frost told media he felt fortunate to be able to catch up to Treadwell before he reached the end zone, but at the point where he caught … [Read more...]
Sergey Kovalev’s miraculous journey lost in hype of Bernard Hopkins’ potential feat (Yahoo Sports)
Sergey Kovalev's miraculous journey lost in hype of Bernard Hopkins' potential feat (Yahoo Sports) The Russian-born fighter worked non-traditional boxing outposts en route to becoming a light heavyweight champion. … [Read more...]
Oh yeah, Jimmie Johnson won at Texas
Oh yeah, Jimmie Johnson won at Texas FORT WORTH, Texas – When was the last time a win by Jimmie Johnson in the Chase was an afterthought? Johnson held off Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick on a second green-white-checker finish at Texas on Sunday night to win his third-straight fall Chase race at the track. The No. 48 was the dominant car of the day, but Johnson and crew needed two late … [Read more...]
Kevin Martin fined $15K for Sam Cassell-inspired ‘obscene gesture’ late in Wolves’ loss to Bulls (Video)
Kevin Martin fined $15K for Sam Cassell-inspired 'obscene gesture' late in Wolves' loss to Bulls (Video) It was subtle enough that you might've missed it the first time around, but after making this late-fourth-quarter 3-pointer to give the Minnesota Timberwolves a two-point lead over the visiting Chicago Bulls on Saturday night ... ... Kevin Martin became the latest NBA player to briefly … [Read more...]
Ryan Braun’s injured thumb progressing thanks to cryotherapy
Ryan Braun's injured thumb progressing thanks to cryotherapy Ryan Braun will undergo two more cryotherapy procedures on his right thumb after the first one in October was considered a success, Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash said. Braun, who hit a combined 28 home runs over 833 plate appearances the past two seasons, had his least-productive season by the percentages … [Read more...]
Rodgers: We are not lambs to the slaughter
Rodgers: We are not lambs to the slaughter The ESPN FC panel discusses Liverpool's poor form Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is adamant his side are heading into the Bernabeu ready to put up a fight and says their current plight is being over-exaggerated. Having lost to Newcastle, scraped past Swansea and been held to a goalless draw at home to Hull in the last week, the last place you would … [Read more...]
FSU’s Fisher: Winston injury doesn’t alter plan
FSU's Fisher: Winston injury doesn't alter plan Jimbo Fisher says Jameis Winston's ankle injury isn't anything to worry about. (USATSI) Usually, an ankle injury (and noticeable limp) suffered by the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback of the defending national champions and No. 2 team in the country would be a little more scrutinized than it seems like Jameis Winston's -- suffered in the third … [Read more...]
Britain chooses Glasgow for Davis Cup tie vs US (Yahoo Sports)
Britain chooses Glasgow for Davis Cup tie vs US (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Andy Murray will return to his native Scotland for Britain's Davis Cup match against the United States next year. … [Read more...]