Boxing governing body: new pro comp already a hit (The Associated Press) The new professional competition run by the previously amateur boxing world governing body is already showing signs of being a hit with fans. … [Read more...]
Fighters safer without headgear – AIBA chief Wu (Reuters)
Fighters safer without headgear - AIBA chief Wu (Reuters) By Peter Rutherford SEOUL (Reuters) - The decision to remove protective headgear in men's amateur boxing has made the sport safer by reducing concussions and forcing fighters to protect their heads more, Ching-Kuo Wu, the president of the governing AIBA, told Reuters on Wednesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Amateur … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Damian Lillard Back
The Daily Dose: Dose: Damian Lillard Back Wednesday, November 12, 2014 For a six-game night there was a ton of action last night and some pretty compelling matchups. The beleaguered Thunder ended up falling on the road to the Bucks, and the Lakers kept things close against the Grizzlies before eventually falling. The Magic and Raptors went down to the wire, with Jacque Vaughn turning to a … [Read more...]
Louisville’s latest specially designed jerseys actually look nice
Louisville's latest specially designed jerseys actually look nice Say this for the jerseys Adidas designs for Louisville: They're never dull. The latest look the Cardinals will don is a Coast Guard-themed jersey designed specially for Friday's Armed Forces Classic matchup against Minnesota in Puerto Rico. They feature a white and grey camouflage print and red and light blue trim in an … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson now ‘interim assistant coach’ at AZ State
Phil Mickelson now 'interim assistant coach' at AZ State From trying to sell his California home for the millionth time to being a part of the 11-man PGA of America Ryder Cup task force, Phil Mickelson has plenty to do. But somehow Mickelson has apparently found time to become an interim assistant coach for the Arizona State golf program. Mickelson is helping out brother Tim, who is at the … [Read more...]
Trevino on Tiger: He has to do it ‘on his own’
Trevino on Tiger: He has to do it 'on his own' If Tiger Woods is going to get back on track to catch Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 major titles, he's going to have to do it coaching himself. At least that's the opinion of six-time major champion Lee Trevino, who says Woods is the only person who knows what it will take to rebuild his swing in a way that will cope with his back and knee … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell analysis: Colin Kaepernick’s big plays in Week 10
Greg Cosell analysis: Colin Kaepernick's big plays in Week 10 In a huge game for the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday, quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw the ball as well as he has all year. The 49ers won in large part because of Kaepernick, but also benefited from a rare bad mistake by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees near the end of the first half. Many of Kaepernick’s big plays … [Read more...]
Matt Williams, Buck Showalter win Manager of the Year awards
Matt Williams, Buck Showalter win Manager of the Year awards They didn't get the ultimate prize, the World Series trophy, but Matt Williams of the Washington Nationals and Buck Showalter of the Baltimore Orioles were honored for their 2014 efforts Tuesday with Manager of the Year awards. In the National League, Williams earned 18 of the 30 first-place votes as cast by the Baseball Writers … [Read more...]