Nationals replace Phillies on Harrisburg, Penn. radio station In addition to battling over the National League East division crown every season, the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies are also battling for territory and fans in southeastern Pennsylvania. Well, if you want to call it battling. Based on PennLive.com's Dave Solittle report earlier this week, that term might be an … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top Pickups for Week 16
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top Pickups for Week 16 All-Star Week is upon us so it’s just one or two games for every NBA team. Some fantasy leagues take the week off, while others play through it. It’s time to start thinking about the playoffs, so take a look at my Schedule Breakdown column from the Draft Guide and Season Pass, if you’re a subscriber to either one. In the meantime, here are some guys … [Read more...]
Nowitzki leads Mavs to OT win over Blazers
Nowitzki leads Mavs to OT win over Blazers ');ad_counter++}; Dirk Nowitzki forces OT, leads Mavs to win over Trail BlazersAssociated PressMavericks Rally For OT WinVIDEO PLAYLIST DALLAS -- Dirk Nowitzki gave Dallas a shot at a rare win over a Western Conference playoff contender by capping a late rally with a 3-pointer that forced overtime. Chandler Parsons took over from there. Nowitzki's 25 … [Read more...]
After China, John Lucas III feels at home with Pistons – Detroit Free Press
After China, John Lucas III feels at home with Pistons - Detroit Free Press John Lucas III, who signed a 10-day contract with the Pistons on Feb. 1, had been playing in the Chinese Basketball Association.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier/Detroit Free Press) John Lucas III is quick to emphasize he's not knocking the Utah Jazz. He was treated well by the organization last season. It's just that after … [Read more...]
Virginia tightens grip on the ACC by squeezing the life out of Louisville
Virginia tightens grip on the ACC by squeezing the life out of Louisville The play that inspired Saturday night's biggest eruption from Virginia's bench wasn't a high-flying dunk, a game-clinching free throw or a momentum-changing 3-pointer. It was the Cavaliers defense forcing a first-half shot clock violation that had the reserves exchanging high fives and Tony Bennett grinning and pumping … [Read more...]
51-time PGA Tour winner Billy Casper dead at 83
51-time PGA Tour winner Billy Casper dead at 83 Three-time major winner and 51-time PGA Tour champion Billy Casper died in Utah on Saturday. He was 83. Casper, who passed out at the Masters, had been ailing for months with several health problems, including heart, lung and circulatory issues. Casper was one of golf's most prolific champions, with his 51 wins ranking seventh all-time. He won … [Read more...]
Attorney for Kurt Busch’s ex: Busch ‘has a domestic violence problem’
Attorney for Kurt Busch's ex: Busch 'has a domestic violence problem' After an attorney for Kurt Busch accused his ex-girlfriend of perjury, you knew that Patricia Driscoll's attorney would level a similarly charged allegation against Busch. In closing arguments in a hearing regarding a request for a no-contact order against Busch, Driscoll's attorney wrote Busch has a domestic violence … [Read more...]
Watch Leafs’ Morgan Rielly go coast-to-coast for gorgeous solo goal (Video)
Watch Leafs' Morgan Rielly go coast-to-coast for gorgeous solo goal (Video) There was much to celebrate at Air Canada Centre on Saturday. The Toronto Maple Leafs lost a franchise-record 11th straight game on Friday, but a day later that streak came to an end with a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Toronto separated themselves from Edmonton midway through the second period when they scored … [Read more...]
Davis Injures Shoulder In Pelicans’ Loss
Davis Injures Shoulder In Pelicans' Loss Davis Injures Shoulder In Pelicans' Loss ');ad_counter++}; Publish Date: Today, 09:29 PM ETDuration: 00:55Recommended article: Chomsky: We Are All – Fill in the Blank.This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at … [Read more...]
Constitution wins Grade 1 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream (The Associated Press)
Constitution wins Grade 1 Donn Handicap at Gulfstream (The Associated Press) Constitution and Lea were both unbeaten at Gulfstream, so it was no surprise that they were the ones well in front entering the stretch of the Donn Handicap. Capping a monster day for trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey Javier Castellano, Constitution went wire-to-wire to win the Grade 1, $500,000 Donn on Saturday, … [Read more...]