Shiffrin leads World Cup slalom after 1st run (The Associated Press) ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- American Mikaela Shiffrin is leading after the first run of a slalom Sunday, chasing her first World Cup victory in her home country. … [Read more...]
Dennis Wideman politely instructs Karri Ramo to bend over (Video)
Dennis Wideman politely instructs Karri Ramo to bend over (Video) WARNING: NSFW VIDEO We’re living in an age of near-total access to the sights and sounds of the NHL, depending of course on how much the League and its broadcast partners want us to see. Of course, there are times when candid moments are out of their control. Like when Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman has the puck … [Read more...]
Orioles donate playoff shares to late PR director’s charity and estate
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...]