Cody Franson on Toronto's struggles: 'Sometimes people get the perception we don’t really care' Cody Franson didn’t quite take the crash and burn approach out of Toronto. But the newly acquired Nashville defenseman did make a statement – that the Maple Leafs players did indeed care, and that recent spate of losing was both bothersome and worrisome to the guys in the dressing room. “We want … [Read more...]
Ireland and West Indies promise run-fest at Cricket World Cup (AFP)
Ireland and West Indies promise run-fest at Cricket World Cup (AFP) Traditional giant-killers Ireland and under-pressure West Indies possess all the ingredients for a high-scoring clash in their opening World Cup match in Nelson on Monday. Ireland are no strangers to knocking over teams from cricket's elite top eight. At the 2011 World Cup they pulled off an historic win over England and … [Read more...]
McIlroy, McDowell linked to U.K. tax probe
McIlroy, McDowell linked to U.K. tax probe Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell have been linked to a tax investigation in the United Kingdom related to investments made on their behalf. The Mirror reports the HMRC, the U.K.'s tax collection agency, is investigating potential abuse of tax credits offered for investments made in areas of urban blight by a firm called Valhalla Private Client … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Hirscher wins opening slalom leg (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Hirscher wins opening slalom leg (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes BEAVER CREEK, Colorado, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Reigning champion Marcel Hirscher put himself in pole position to claim his third gold medal of the alpine ski world championships, posting the fastest time in the opening leg of the men's slalom on Sunday. "I didn't push 100 percent," said the 30-year-old Khoroshilov. … [Read more...]
Grange storms back to win slalom in final event at worlds (The Associated Press)
Grange storms back to win slalom in final event at worlds (The Associated Press) Jean-Baptiste Grange of France won the slalom title Sunday at the world championships after first-run leader Marcel Hirscher of Austria straddled a gate in deteriorating conditions. Trailing by 0.88 seconds heading into the final run of the last race, Grange had no trouble with the heavy snow and low visibility … [Read more...]
Former NHL defenseman Steve Montador found dead in his Mississauga home
Former NHL defenseman Steve Montador found dead in his Mississauga home Former NHL defenseman Steve Montador was found dead inside his Mississauga home according to the Mississauga News. Police said a female friend woke up at 2 a.m. to find Montador deceased. She contacted police and he was pronounced dead just after 2:30 a.m. at his residence. "Foul play is not suspected, pending the … [Read more...]
Quiet, productive Kevin White expects to make noise at NFL combine
Quiet, productive Kevin White expects to make noise at NFL combine Kevin White is just getting used to the attention. The West Virginia wide receiver was a virtual unknown a year ago, coming off a 35-catch, 507-yard junior season in 2013, and not even listed as one of the Mountaineers' 10 best returning players entering this past season. (For perspective, two other wideouts were, as were a … [Read more...]
LaVine: Would beat LeBron in dunk contest
LaVine: Would beat LeBron in dunk contest Updated: February 15, 2015, 4:43 PM ET ESPN.com news services Zach LaVine is the NBA's new dunk king, but how would he stack up against King James? In an interview with "SportsCenter" after his All-Star Saturday night dunk competition win, LaVine said he'd take himself in a one-on-one dunk-off with LeBron James. "I never go against my own … [Read more...]
Derek Jeter will not attend Yankees’ season opener
Derek Jeter will not attend Yankees' season opener After dedicating the first four decades of his life to baseball and spending all 23 years of his professional career in the New York Yankees organization, one might assume that Derek Jeter would make an appearance at the team's April 6 season opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is why we're taught to never assume anything. According … [Read more...]
Meet Yadier Alvarez, baseball’s next coveted Cuban prospect
Meet Yadier Alvarez, baseball's next coveted Cuban prospect While Major League Baseball teams line up to negotiate with 19-year-old Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada, we're already looking down the road to the next potential Cuban star likely headed to MLB. His name is Yadier Alvarez. He's an 18-year-old right-hander. And he's currently blowing away scouts in the Dominican Republic after … [Read more...]