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...]
Celtics vs. Bulls – 11/28/14 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Celtics vs. Bulls - 11/28/14 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Chicago Bulls (9-6) at Boston Celtics (4-8) NBA Basketball: Friday, November 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm (TD Garden) The Line: Boston Celtics -- Over/Under: See the Latest Odds TV: CSNC, CSNN The Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics play Friday afternoon at the TD Garden. The Chicago Bulls have lost four of their last six … [Read more...]
Free Sports Picks 11/24/14 – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Free Sports Picks 11/24/14 - SportsBlog.com (blog) Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images Today I like the Raptors vs the Suns. Over the weekend The Raptors completely demolished the Bucks 124-83. I know its the Bucks... However they followed it up with a hearty 110-93 win over Lebron and the Cavs. This season they are off to an 11-2 Record! This will be a solid game for both the money line … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Recent Options
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Recent Options Friday, November 21, 2014 Patrick Daugherty: Which newly-minted fantasy option do you think is going to make a difference for your teams during the fantasy playoffs? C.J. Anderson? Latavius Murray? Jonas Gray? Cecil Shorts? Mark Sanchez? Someone I’m excited about for maybe the first time in re-draft in Kenny Stills. He was already quietly … [Read more...]