Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw make history as they're crowned MVPs Los Angeles is the city of stars, but in 2014 it was also the city of baseball's two most valuable players. Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers were named the AL and NL MVPs on Thursday, bringing both pieces of hardware back to Hollywood. Well, Anaheim in Trout's case, but close … [Read more...]
Aldon Smith on post-suspension life: ‘I don’t think I need alcohol’
Aldon Smith on post-suspension life: 'I don't think I need alcohol' Aldon Smith doesn't "need alcohol" anymore, he says. It's the right thing to say as he returns from a nine-game suspension, and everyone connected to the NFL must hope he stays that way. Smith, the 49ers' Pro Bowl pass rusher, gave his first interview since his return from suspension to the NFL Network, which will air it during … [Read more...]
Dabo Swinney says prepping for GT offense can be ‘a season of its own’
Dabo Swinney says prepping for GT offense can be 'a season of its own' Clemson's defense has received a lot of attention for its strong play this season – performance that has helped the Tigers weather the loss of freshman quarterback Deshaun Watson for the past three games. But against Georgia Tech on Saturday, it's a much different test than it has been previously for the Tigers. Georgia … [Read more...]
Federer thrashes Murray at ATP Finals (Yahoo Sports)
Federer thrashes Murray at ATP Finals (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Roger Federer blew away Andy Murray 6-0, 6-1 to finish the ATP Finals round-robin unbeaten, and hand Murray his worst defeat in seven years in front of his home crowd on Thursday. … [Read more...]
Hirscher ‘can’t imagine’ skiing ’til 2018 Olympics (The Associated Press)
Hirscher 'can't imagine' skiing 'til 2018 Olympics (The Associated Press) VIENNA (AP) -- Three-time overall World Cup champion Marcel Hirscher has hinted at retirement before the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. … [Read more...]
Bohemian Dance wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press)
Bohemian Dance wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Bohemian Dance held on by a neck over Principessa Ava on Thursday in the $69,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Serena Williams to hold run on South Beach (Yahoo Sports)
Serena Williams to hold run on South Beach (Yahoo Sports) MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Serena Williams will hold a run on South Beach next month for runners of all ages and abilities to support her foundation. … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring the ability to vote for anyone for the All-Star team
The 10-man rotation, starring the ability to vote for anyone for the All-Star team A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Associated Press. The NBA has announced that it will allow fans to vote for any player on an NBA … [Read more...]
Barry Zito hopes to return to MLB next season
Barry Zito hopes to return to MLB next season After seven years with the San Francisco Giants in which he made $126 million, won two World Series rings, carried a 4.62 ERA and heard mounds of criticism about being overpaid, Barry Zito vanished in 2014. Well, he vanished from baseball. Zito, 36, became a first-time father in July. He also spent time surfing, traveling and playing music, … [Read more...]
COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMBLING: Week 12’s 20 best bets, with an Auburn-UGA … – SB Nation
COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMBLING: Week 12's 20 best bets, with an Auburn-UGA ... - SB Nation This is our weekly college football gambling column. It's called COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMBLING. A 14-10 Week 11 brings me to 101-96, -$525 as we enter Week 12. This week features a lot of interesting games. All wagers at -110 odds unless otherwise noted. Visit Odds Shark for updated lines throughout each game week. … [Read more...]