Lydia Ko plans to retire from professional golf when she's 30 Enjoy Lydia Ko while you can. The 17-year-old world No. 1 has already planned for her retirement. Ko, who will begin her collegiate studies (mostly online) at Korea University in March, expects to walk away from professional golf when she's 30. What will she do next? Become a psychologist. "I say my plan is to retire when I'm 30 … [Read more...]
Former world cycling champion Claude Criquielion dies at 58 (The Associated Press)
Former world cycling champion Claude Criquielion dies at 58 (The Associated Press) Claude Criquielion, a former world cycling champion from Belgium, died Wednesday following a massive stroke over the weekend, Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said. He was 58. … [Read more...]
Join our From The Marbles Fantasy Auto Racing League
Join our From The Marbles Fantasy Auto Racing League It's that time of year again, folks. Fantasy Auto Racing is back and so is our Fans of From the Marbles League. To sign up for our group, simply click this link. If you prefer to search for the league within the Fantasy Auto Racing site, the Group ID is 38 and the password is marbles. Make sure you get your picks in for Daytona by 1:25 ET … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Wings, Blackhawks revive rivalry
Daily Picks: Wings, Blackhawks revive rivalry The Blackhawks will host the Red Wings in an important game for both squads. (USATSI) Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz share their predictions for select games every day. It still doesn't seem quite right that these two aren't in the same division anymore, but even in small doses, the Blackhawks and … [Read more...]
Colts, Trent Richardson at odds over complications with girlfriend’s pregnancy
Colts, Trent Richardson at odds over complications with girlfriend's pregnancy Trent Richardson has twice been a flop to date in the NFL — first as the No. 3 overall pick in 2012 of the Cleveland Browns, then after the Indianapolis Colts traded a first-round pick for him the following year. He simply hasn't panned out as a football player. But some fascinating details are emerging from … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: NBA Trade Deadline Primer
The Daily Dose: NBA Trade Deadline Primer Wednesday, February 18, 2015 I think we’re all sort of feeling around this year’s trade deadline. The extended All Star break has given general managers and agents a smooth ramp-up to the big day, and yesterday we saw the first real motion on that front. Besides, extra time off means more leeway to schmooze and party during the All Star break -- … [Read more...]
Sources: Suns, Dragic headed for parting
Sources: Suns, Dragic headed for parting Updated: February 18, 2015, 1:25 AM ET By Marc Stein | ESPN.com The Phoenix Suns will try to move star guard Goran Dragic before Thursday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline after Dragic's representatives informed the team Tuesday that Dragic does not plan to re-sign this summer, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that the Suns are … [Read more...]
Ex-Atlanta mayor: Restore Ferry as Hawks GM
Ex-Atlanta mayor: Restore Ferry as Hawks GM ATLANTA -- Civil rights leader and former Atlanta mayor Andrew Young on Tuesday told a local television station that Danny Ferry should be allowed to rejoin the Hawks organization in his capacity as general manager. Asked by WSB TV's sports director Zach Klein whether Ferry should lose his job, Young responded, "Hell no." Ferry took a leave of … [Read more...]
Could Alex Gordon have tied Game 7 of the World Series? (Video)
Could Alex Gordon have tied Game 7 of the World Series? (Video) Sure, the start of spring training is just days away, but there are still questions that need to be answered about how last season ended. The San Francisco Giants won Game 7 of the World Series after Madison Bumgarner got Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez to pop out, leaving Alex Gordon, the potential tying run, … [Read more...]
Kenley Jansen undergoes foot surgery, expected to miss 8-12 weeks
Kenley Jansen undergoes foot surgery, expected to miss 8-12 weeks This certainly isn't the news the Dodgers and their fans wanted to hear just days before pitchers and catchers report to camp. Closer Kenley Jansen underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth from a bone in his left foot. According to a team release, Jansen experienced discomfort while running last week and subsequent … [Read more...]