Spread Options: Dr. Saturday's Week 14 picks against the spread A 4-6 week makes it 55-74-1 on the season. .500 is not happening this season. Georgia Tech (+12) at Georgia, Noon ET: Seven spots in the College Football Playoff rankings plus homefield advantage equals 12 points for Georgia, apparently. While Tech's big game is next weekend, you don't overlook a rivalry game and the Yellow … [Read more...]
Hoppertunity wins Clark Handicap at Churchill (The Associated Press)
Hoppertunity wins Clark Handicap at Churchill (The Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Hoppertunity won the $551,000 Clark Handicap on Friday at Churchill Downs, beating Protonico by a half-length for his first victory since the Rebel Stakes in March while leading a 1-2-3 finish by 3-year-olds. … [Read more...]
Mickey Rourke wins exhibition bout in Moscow (The Associated Press)
Mickey Rourke wins exhibition bout in Moscow (The Associated Press) MOSCOW (AP) -- Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring Friday at the age of 62, defeating a fighter less than half his age in an exhibition bout. … [Read more...]
BK Racing co-owner apologizes for Cole Whitt tweet
BK Racing co-owner apologizes for Cole Whitt tweet BK Racing minority owner Anthony Marlowe apologized for a tweet he made about Cole Whitt, who drove for the team in 2014. Marlowe referenced Whitt driving the No. 34 for Front Row next season. David Ragan drove the No. 34 in 2014 and won in the car last year at Talladega. On Wednesday, FRM issued a statement that said it expected Ragan back … [Read more...]
Bad bounce dooms Habs
Bad bounce dooms Habs First fell to worst Friday night in the NHL as the last-place Buffalo Sabres defeated the NHL-leading Montreal Canadiens 2-1. The Sabres earned the win, but they are celebrating because of a very lucky bounce in the final 1:18 of regulation that ended up in the back of the Canadiens' net. On the power play after Habs defenseman Alexei Emelin was penalized for an illegal check … [Read more...]
Goal Line Stand: Week 13 Rankings
Goal Line Stand: Week 13 Rankings Updated 11/28 at 8:15 PM ET. Removed McKinnon and Latavius Murray (bummer). Removed Dwayne Allen and Julius Thomas. Moved Roddy White and Charles Clay down. What’s something you’re going to be thankful for this weekend? Treating C.J. Anderson like a top-shelf RB1 against a Chiefs defense allowing 5.0 yards per carry, and 129.4 yards per week on the ground. … [Read more...]
Marlins acquire former first-rounder Aaron Crow from Royals
Marlins acquire former first-rounder Aaron Crow from Royals Once figured to be a key part of the Kansas City Royals rotation, former two-time first-round pick Aaron Crow was relegated to bullpen work upon his debut in 2011, and has since steadily slid down the depth chart with the emergence of Kansas City's big three — Greg Holland, Wade Davis and Kelvin Herrera — to the point where he's … [Read more...]
Missouri takes SEC East for second-straight year with Arkansas win
Missouri takes SEC East for second-straight year with Arkansas win View photo.Missouri is going back to Atlanta for the SEC Championship Game. The Tigers gave Arkansas a dose of its own medicine in the fourth quarter Friday in a comeback 21-14 win that sealed Missouri's second-straight SEC title game appearance. After tying the game at 14-14 early in the fourth, Missouri got the ball back … [Read more...]
Billy Butler and family thank Royals fans with ad in Kansas City Star
Billy Butler and family thank Royals fans with ad in Kansas City Star Billy Butler wasn't seeking a change of scenery this offseason. Despite the Kansas City Royals declining his $12.5 million option for 2015, he was never determined to leave town or prove the organization that drafted him and developed him for the past decade wrong. For the first time in his professional career, he was … [Read more...]