Bettys Bambino wins Sensational Star Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Bettys Bambino won the $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes for older horses bred or sired in California by a length Saturday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
International Star wins Risen Star Stakes (The Associated Press)
International Star wins Risen Star Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) -- International Star rallied to edge War Story by 2 3/4 lengths Saturday night in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at the Fair Grounds. … [Read more...]
Toure wants to ‘stay for life’ at City
Toure wants to 'stay for life' at City Pellegrini lauds City's aggressive approach Yaya Toure wants to "stay for life" at Manchester City, according to his agent. Dimitry Seluk had said in May last year that Toure was considering leaving City after the club failed to wish him a happy birthday, and the midfielder then said on Twitter: "Everything Dimitry said is true." Toure also raised doubts … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Sunday’s qualifying session dominates
Happy Hour: Sunday's qualifying session dominates Happy Hour is back, back again. Happy Hour is back, back, tell a friend. Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time. Welcome to 2015, everyone. We've got just over 24 hours until the … [Read more...]
Bridgeport and Hershey line brawl in fight-filled game (Video)
Bridgeport and Hershey line brawl in fight-filled game (Video) A mega-line brawl in the AHL? Sure, why not. So there were a ton of penalties (192 minutes total) levied in the Bridgeport Sound Tigers’ game against the Hershey Bears on Saturday. The game ended up being a 4-3 win by Hershey – with both goalies being booted as part of nine game misconducts. You have to feel bad for the … [Read more...]
Pelicans’ Davis reinjures shoulder, ruled out
Pelicans' Davis reinjures shoulder, ruled out Updated: February 22, 2015, 1:01 AM ET ESPN.com news services MIAMI -- New Orleans star center Anthony Davis left the Pelicans' 105-91 win in Miami on Saturday night after aggravating his problematic right shoulder in the first quarter and did not return. It was the first of two big injury blows for the Pelicans. Ryan Anderson departed not … [Read more...]
Gregg Zaun says physical abuse from Cal Ripken Jr. kept him in line
Gregg Zaun says physical abuse from Cal Ripken Jr. kept him in line Former catcher Gregg Zaun carved out a pretty solid 16-year career in Major League Baseball. Granted, he moved around a lot, playing for nine different teams, and was mostly relegated to backup duties, but 16 years in MLB is a run to be proud of. Apparently, though, Zaun feels the longevity he achieved and the respect he … [Read more...]
Donald Young advances to Delray Beach Open final (Yahoo Sports)
Donald Young advances to Delray Beach Open final (Yahoo Sports) Donald Young was once a prodigy. Ten years ago, just months passed his 16th birthday, Young became the youngest year-end world No. 1 junior. He has been maligned for choosing his parents, Donald Sr. and Illona, as his coaches rather than those designated by the U.S. Tennis Association, and has failed to win a title on the ATP … [Read more...]
Fognini knocks Rafael Nadal out of Rio Open in semifinals (Yahoo Sports)
Fognini knocks Rafael Nadal out of Rio Open in semifinals (Yahoo Sports) Rafael Nadal was beaten in the semifinals of the Rio Open on Saturday, losing 1-6, 6-2, 7-5 on clay to Italian Fabio Fognini, who will meet David Ferrer in the final. He lost in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, was beaten in the first round of the Qatar Open, and is now out of Rio, on his preferred clay … [Read more...]
Golovkin retains WBA middleweight title (The Associated Press)
Golovkin retains WBA middleweight title (The Associated Press) Gennady Golovkin defended his WBA middleweight title successfully with a commanding performance against the hardy Martin Murray on Saturday, stopping him in the 11th round of a one-sided contest. Making his third title defense, Golovkin has stopped his last 19 opponents, and is unbeaten in 32 fights with 29 knockouts. Prince … [Read more...]