Rafael Nadal has appendix surgery in Spain (Yahoo Sports) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Rafael Nadal has had successful surgery on his appendix and will remain in the hospital for up to two days to recover. … [Read more...]
California Chrome to race as a four-year-old, owner says (Reuters)
California Chrome to race as a four-year-old, owner says (Reuters) By Steve Ginsburg (Reuters) - California Chrome, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion who finished third in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, will race as a 4-year-old and forego, at least for now, a lucrative career at stud, owner Steve Coburn told Reuters on Monday. Coburn, who co-owns the horse with Perry … [Read more...]
Jerry Jones offers his wife’s first-class seat on London flight to Tony Romo
Jerry Jones offers his wife's first-class seat on London flight to Tony Romo The Dallas Cowboys are going to London for next Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and apparently quarterback Tony Romo is making the trip with them. Romo has two fractures in the transverse process in his back and missed last week's game as a result. So to make sure he is comfortable on the flight to … [Read more...]
Bumgarner wanted to ride horse in WS parade
Bumgarner wanted to ride horse in WS parade Two facts of note: The Giants won the 2014 World Series, and ace Madison Bumgarner had much to do with their winning the 2014 World Series. Regarding that and regarding the Giants' recent victory parade, there's this from Matier and Ross: As high fives and knuckle knocks were exchanged, the cops gave Bumgarner the usual lines: “Great series,” “One in a … [Read more...]
MP calls for World Cup corruption investigation to be reconsidered
MP calls for World Cup corruption investigation to be reconsidered European clubs propose spring 2022 World Cup A British MP has urged the Serious Fraud Office to reconsider its decision not to investigate allegations of FIFA corruption during the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Russia and Qatar won the bids to hosts the 2018 and 2022 tournaments respectively, despite the … [Read more...]
Six programs on the decline entering this season
Six programs on the decline entering this season Our 2014-15 season preview continues with the Dagger's look at the programs who are on the decline entering the season. Check back every day for more college hoops preview content. More from Yahoo Sports' 2014-15 Season Preview: • Oct. 3: Eight key questions as practice begins• Oct. 6: Preseason Top 25 with best-case and worst-case … [Read more...]
Ryder Cup players call Fred Couples, want him as 2016 captain
Ryder Cup players call Fred Couples, want him as 2016 captain Tom Watson didn't work as Ryder Cup captain. Watson, an old-school player who apparently led more on resume than relatability, rubbed his charges the wrong way. It's natural, then, that the players who didn't appreciate Watson's style would want to turn to a complete opposite in hopes of better luck in 2016 at Hazeltine National … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: Week 9’s Interesting Stats
By the Numbers: Week 9's Interesting Stats Monday, November 03, 2014 If you went to sleep early on Sunday night, you missed the culmination of perhaps the greatest two-game stretch of quarterback play we’ve ever witnessed. In terms of fantasy production, anyway, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s ridiculous Week 8 and 9 outings have been the best ever; no quarterback has ever come within … [Read more...]
Josh McRoberts gets frustrated, Hulks out, rips jersey during Heat win over Raptors (Video)
Josh McRoberts gets frustrated, Hulks out, rips jersey during Heat win over Raptors (Video) Josh McRoberts missed the entire preseason recovering from late-April toe surgery, and missed the Miami Heat's season-opening victory over the Washington Wizards. He's been back for the past two games, though, and it's fair to say that he hasn't really knocked the rust off yet — he's got as many … [Read more...]
Colin Kaepernick says he scored, NFL says not enough evidence
Colin Kaepernick says he scored, NFL says not enough evidence Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers are sitting at 4-4 after a devastating home upset at the hands of St. Louis on Sunday. Their quarterback still contends it should have been a 17-13 victory, and not a 13-10 loss. Kaepernick attempted to sneak the ball in for a touchdown from the goal line in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter, but … [Read more...]