Orioles donate playoff shares to late PR director's charity and estate The Baltimore Orioles enjoyed a remarkable season, running away with the American League East championship by 12 games over the New York Yankees. And though they may not have capped it the they wanted to on the field - they were eliminated in four games by the Kansas City Royals during the ALDS - they capped it off the … [Read more...]
Serena enjoys IPTL but ends up on losing side (Yahoo Sports)
Serena enjoys IPTL but ends up on losing side (Yahoo Sports) MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- Serena Williams made a much-awaited appearance at the franchise-based International Premier Tennis League on Sunday but could not lift Singapore Slammers as her team succumbed to a third straight defeat in the first leg. … [Read more...]
Vikings, without a blocked punt for TD since 1986, do it twice vs. Carolina
Vikings, without a blocked punt for TD since 1986, do it twice vs. Carolina You probably didn't know the bit of trivia that the Minnesota Vikings, entering this week's games, had the NFL's longest streak since their last blocked punt for a touchdown. Yep, people track such things. It had been 459 games. Fox Sports North's Brian Hall reported that the player who last did it for Minnesota was … [Read more...]
Calgary Flames recent draft picks excelling in Junior hockey – Hockey’s Future
Calgary Flames recent draft picks excelling in Junior hockey - Hockey's Future Photo: Keegan Kanzig has turned heads with his tenacious play and propensity to fight (courtesy of Derek Leung/Getty Images) When an organization undergoes a rebuilding process, it is essential to have in place a system of prospects that can provide quality support at each level. With the recent rash of injuries, the … [Read more...]
Chad Morris says he hasn’t agreed to anything with SMU
Chad Morris says he hasn't agreed to anything with SMU Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris has emerged as the likely candidate for SMU's vacant head coaching position and said Saturday after Clemson's win over South Carolina that he hadn't agreed to anything with the school. "I have not agreed to anything with SMU," Morris said via TigerIllustrated.com. He said when the time came, … [Read more...]
A’s fans express discontent with Josh Donaldson deal
A's fans express discontent with Josh Donaldson deal One day after the Oakland A's traded Josh Donaldson to the Toronto Blue Jays in a 4-for-1 deal, fans were still struggling to digest what they'd learned. Oakland's best player — the stabilizing force in their lineup and on their infield — and arguably their most popular player, traded with next to no warning in a deal that struck many — … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth impresses with 6-shot Australian Open win
Jordan Spieth impresses with 6-shot Australian Open win An American hadn't won the Australian Open in 21 years. In windy conditions on Sunday at the Australian Open, naturally, it was a Texan who ended that skid. While the rest of the field was blown away by windy conditions at The Australian Golf Club, Jordan Spieth dominated the course to shoot a final-round, 8-under 63 and win the Aussie … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Streaking Canucks, Wings in Detroit
Daily Picks: Streaking Canucks, Wings in Detroit Can Ryan Miller and the Canucks keep up their impressive hot streak agaisnt the Red Wings? (USATSI) Game of the Day: It may be the only game Sunday, but it's a darn good one. Both the Canucks and Red Wings enter Sunday on three-game winning streaks. Both are 7-2-1 in their past 10 and are among the hottest teams in the NHL. They'll be playing on … [Read more...]
Report: Marshawn Lynch could retire, or follow Tom Cable elsewhere
Report: Marshawn Lynch could retire, or follow Tom Cable elsewhere Marshawn Lynch could save the Seattle Seahawks a few dollars. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport is reporting that people with a direct knowledge of Lynch's thinking said that the 28-year-old running back could opt to retire this offseason. [Join FanDuel.com's $1.75M Week 13 fantasy league: $25 to enter; top 14,530 teams paid] Why? Back … [Read more...]
Godolphin’s 2013 Irish Derby winner Trading Leather dies (Reuters)
Godolphin's 2013 Irish Derby winner Trading Leather dies (Reuters) DUBAI (Reuters) - Godolphin's 2013 Irish Derby winner Trading Leather died after suffering a serious fracture while running in the Group One Japan Cup on Sunday, the racing stable owned by Dubai's ruler said. The four-year old colt, Godolphin had hoped would help the stable land its first victory in Japan's most prestigious … [Read more...]