Should J.R. Smith have passed to Carmelo Anthony for Knicks' last shot vs. Magic? Trailing by two with 3.5 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, the New York Knicks had one last chance to get level with the visiting Orlando Magic. Or, if moved by bold forces, they could look for a 3-pointer that would deliver a losing-streak-snapping victory and give the Madison Square … [Read more...]
The show will go on: Eisen show truck found in Florida
The show will go on: Eisen show truck found in Florida The truck used for Rich Eisen's weekly satellite TV show, which had disappeared and presumed stolen Wednesday morning from a Miami Lakes hotel parking lot, was found by police Wednesday night in Northwest Dade County, the Miami Herald reported. After tweeting earlier in the day about the theft, Eisen posted a photo of the recovered truck … [Read more...]
Utah travels to Stanford to try to stop 2-game losing skid
Utah travels to Stanford to try to stop 2-game losing skid Utah's hopes of winning the Pac-12 South have all but disappeared over the last two weeks thanks to losses to Arizona State and Oregon. But the Utes go to Stanford for the first time since 1996 knowing that snapping the two-game losing streak would keep the chances of finishing second in the south intact. Against Oregon on Saturday … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel: Tiger Woods snubbed me for an autograph
Johnny Manziel: Tiger Woods snubbed me for an autograph Before he was Johnny Football and his autograph was the subject of such conjecture, Johnny Manziel was a kid just like the rest of us — a kid who loved his sports heroes. And, like many kids, he wanted to get their autographs. Among those Manizel idolized was Tiger Woods. When the Cleveland Browns back-up quarterback was "about 9 or … [Read more...]
Orioles-Markakis talks serious on 4-year deal
Orioles-Markakis talks serious on 4-year deal The O's intend on keeping Nick Markakis in Baltimore, and the feeling appears to be mutual. (USATSI) PHOENIX -- The Orioles and longtime outfielder Nick Markakis are in talks again, and there seems to be optimism again to get a four-year deal done. Talks were rekindled here Wednesday between Orioles GM Dan Duquette and Markakis' agent Jamie Murphy … [Read more...]
College Football Picks: Week 12 Predictions for Every Game – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks: Week 12 Predictions for Every Game - Bleacher Report USA TODAY Sports Depending on what situation a college football team is in, the 2014 season is either running out of opportunities or can't end soon enough. Entering the 12th week of the season, 52 schools have reached bowl eligibility, while another 25 are guaranteed to have their years end without an extra game in a … [Read more...]
FIFA summary of Qatar World Cup bid investigation is both tricky and slick
FIFA summary of Qatar World Cup bid investigation is both tricky and slick About two-thirds of the way through a summary of the FIFA ethics committee’s report on the most recent round of World Cup bidding, the summary being all anyone outside the organization’s walls will be permitted to see, there is this declaration: “The potentially problematic facts and circumstances … regarding the Qatar 2022 … [Read more...]
Texas DC Vance Bedford says leaving OSU was best thing for career
Texas DC Vance Bedford says leaving OSU was best thing for career Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford used to hold the same position at Oklahoma State, though as the Longhorns play in Stillwater on Saturday night, Bedford may not get a warm reception. Bedford was fired by Oklahoma State following the 2006 season. After a loss to Houston that year, the quotable coach made comments about … [Read more...]
Manager O’Neill backs Roy Keane over ‘assault’ claims (AFP)
Manager O'Neill backs Roy Keane over 'assault' claims (AFP) London (AFP) - Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill pledged "full support" for his assistant Roy Keane on Thursday after the ex-Manchester United captain was accused of assaulting a member of the public. … [Read more...]
Ferrer replaces Raonic at ATP Finals (Yahoo Sports)
Ferrer replaces Raonic at ATP Finals (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Milos Raonic withdrew from the ATP Finals with a quad injury before his final round-robin match against Japan's Kei Nishikori on Thursday. … [Read more...]