NBA ticket prices rose an average of 3.4 percent this season The NBA's massive new TV deal earned attention largely because it affects the league's finances, but also because it helps to define its popularity. Unlike some major leagues, the NBA is becoming less regional, with national stories taking precedent to a degree that's not being seen in, say, Major League Baseball. But regional … [Read more...]
NFL against the spread picks: Is this a must win for the 49ers? – Yahoo Sports (blog)
NFL against the spread picks: Is this a must win for the 49ers? - Yahoo Sports (blog) Nothing is determined after nine games, unless you're the Oakland Raiders or Jacksonville Jaguars. The San Francisco 49ers are 4-4. They could certainly get on a roll and make the playoffs no matter what happens this week, maybe even win the division. But it sure seems like this week at the New Orleans … [Read more...]
Jimbo Fisher and Mike London each have a child with Fanconi anemia
Jimbo Fisher and Mike London each have a child with Fanconi anemia Saturday's game between Virginia and Florida State is the third meeting between Virginia coach Mike London and Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher. WIth Virginia coming to Tallahassee on a three-game losing streak, the game isn't as much of a marquee matchup as it looked earlier in the season. However, it's still a very unique … [Read more...]
Queen of the Sand wins Kathryn Crosby at Del Mar (The Associated Press)
Queen of the Sand wins Kathryn Crosby at Del Mar (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Queen of the Sand rallied from 10th to win the $84,350 Kathryn Crosby Stakes for older fillies and mares by two lengths Friday on the opening day of Del Mar's 15-day fall meet. … [Read more...]