Mickelson or Woods should captain America - Daly Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are part of an 11-strong task force reporting on America's Ryder Cup future © Getty Images Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods should captain the United States at the next Ryder Cup, according to John Daly. The two-time major winner also claimed a task force set up to investigate America's Ryder Cup failings would not … [Read more...]
Wu re-elected as president of AIBA for 3rd term (The Associated Press)
Wu re-elected as president of AIBA for 3rd term (The Associated Press) JEJU, South Korea (AP) -- C.K. Wu was re-elected unopposed as president of the International Boxing Association for a third consecutive four-year term on Friday. … [Read more...]
Harvick wins Phoenix; Hamlin, Logano and Newman join him in final 4 for Cup title
Harvick wins Phoenix; Hamlin, Logano and Newman join him in final 4 for Cup title Kevin Harvick got his third-straight win at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, and it's a win that gives him a chance to run for the Sprint Cup Series title. Harvick's win guaranteed him a spot in NASCAR's final four to race for the championship on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The three … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Miami Handles Buffalo
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Miami Handles Buffalo Friday, November 14, 2014 The Miami Dolphins topped the Buffalo Bills on Thursday by a score of 22-9, as the two AFC East teams squared off to keep postseason hopes alive. The latest installment of Thursday Night Football followed the season-long trend of low scores and minimal fantasy impact, but both teams did provide some noteworthy backfield … [Read more...]
Five things to watch on opening day for college basketball
Five things to watch on opening day for college basketball The curtains part on the 2014-15 season Friday with a modest slate that serves as a sad reminder that college basketball still has the most uninspiring opening day in sports. None of the 23 nationally ranked teams in action face one-another. Only a few games even feature two major-conference foes. College basketball's true tip-off … [Read more...]
Win against Irish not crucial to Scotland’s chances: Whittaker (AFP)
Win against Irish not crucial to Scotland's chances: Whittaker (AFP) Glasgow (AFP) - Steven Whittaker has played down the significance of Scotland's Euro 2016 qualifying match with Ireland on Friday. … [Read more...]
Sixers’ Carter-Williams defends team from tanking talk, then loses by 53
Sixers' Carter-Williams defends team from tanking talk, then loses by 53 The NBA world has seen many arguments about tanking in recent years, and they don't look like they'll be going away any time soon. As franchises continue to chase high draft picks and owners debate the lottery's structure, there have been many discussions to weigh whether setting up teams to lose compromises the … [Read more...]
Felix Hernandez finishes ahead of Corey Kluber in MVP vote
Felix Hernandez finishes ahead of Corey Kluber in MVP vote Here's an interesting wrinkle in MLB end-of-season award voting: Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners finished 10th in American League MVP vote, announced Thursday. Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians finished 11th, three points behind King Felix. A day earlier, Kluber edged Hernandez for the AL Cy Young. It was the closest … [Read more...]
Jimenez rediscovers his magic touch in Turkey
Jimenez rediscovers his magic touch in Turkey Miguel Angel Jimenez was relaxed throughout the opening round of the Turkish Airlines Open © Getty Images Miguel Angel Jimenez has struggled in recent weeks - he was a total of 33-over par in his previous two tournaments - but the eccentric Spaniard flirted with the European Tour's first ever 59 during the opening round of the Turkish Airlines … [Read more...]
Jockey Rosie Napravnik to be honored at Churchill (The Associated Press)
Jockey Rosie Napravnik to be honored at Churchill (The Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rosie Napravnik will be honored at Churchill Downs on Saturday, two weeks after the jockey surprised the racing world by announcing her retirement at the Breeders' Cup because she is pregnant. … [Read more...]