India ease past Ireland to notch 9th straight World Cup win (AFP) Shikhar Dhawan hit an aggressive century as defending champions India recorded their fifth victory in a row at the 2015 World Cup with a thumping eight-wicket win over Ireland in Hamilton on Tuesday. Chasing a modest 260-run target, Dhawan notched his second century of the tournament with an 85-ball 100 as India lost only two … [Read more...]
German rider Andre Greipel wins 2nd stage of Paris-Nice race (The Associated Press)
German rider Andre Greipel wins 2nd stage of Paris-Nice race (The Associated Press) SAINT-AMAND-MONTROND, France (AP) -- German rider Andre Greipel won the second stage of the Paris-Nice race in a sprint finish on Tuesday, holding off a challenge from Arnaud Demare and John Degenkolb. The 172-kilometer (107-mile) trek from the ZooParc de Beauval zoological park to Saint-Amand-Montrond in … [Read more...]
Ireland rue lack of exposure after India defeat (AFP)
Ireland rue lack of exposure after India defeat (AFP) Skipper William Porterfield believes a lack of exposure against the bigger teams was hurting Ireland after they lost by eight wickets to defending World Cup champions India in Hamilton. The defeat leaves Ireland possibly needing to beat Pakistan in Adelaide on Sunday to make the last-eight while India ensured top spot in Pool B after a … [Read more...]
Cycling: Contador signs new one-year deal with Tinkoff-Saxo (Reuters)
Cycling: Contador signs new one-year deal with Tinkoff-Saxo (Reuters) Twice Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has signed a new one-year contract that will keep him at the Tinkoff-Saxo team until the end of next season. "Alberto Contador is undoubtedly one of the world's best stage racers and a legend in his lifetime." Last month the Spanish cyclist indicated that next season could … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Isles-Rangers in season finale
Daily Picks: Isles-Rangers in season finale The Islanders and Rangers will meet for the last time this season Tuesday. (USATSI) Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz share their predictions for select games every day. There have been many great battles between the Rangers and Islanders at Nassau Coliseum, but Tuesday night represents the last … [Read more...]
Unlucky Jadeveon Clowney gets bit by teammate’s pit bull, was hospitalized
Unlucky Jadeveon Clowney gets bit by teammate's pit bull, was hospitalized Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is fine, and it doesn't seem like the story of him being bitten by teammate D.J. Swearinger's pit bull is that big of a deal. However ... how many ladders did Clowney walk under after he was made the No. 1 overall pick last May? Clowney's incredible run of terrible … [Read more...]
Curry's 36 propel Warriors to NBA's top mark
Curry's 36 propel Warriors to NBA's top mark ');ad_counter++}; Steph Curry scores 25 of 36 after half as Warriors go to NBA-best 50-12Associated PressThompson Backs Curry For MVPVIDEO PLAYLIST PHOENIX -- Make it 50 wins and counting for the Splash Brothers and Co. Stephen Curry scored 25 of his 36 points in the second half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 98-80 on … [Read more...]
Video Breakdown: Video: Overvalued Players
Video Breakdown: Video: Overvalued Players Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Spring training games are underway in Florida and Arizona, so it's high time to get prepared for fantasy drafts. With that in mind, myself (@djshort) and Jenna Corrado (@jennacorrado) recently discussed some overvalued players for the 2015 baseball season. Check it out below. Stay tuned for more season preview videos in the days … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: Span Goes Down
Spring Training Daily: Span Goes Down Tuesday, March 10, 2015 It was already going to be a close call as to whether Jayson Werth (shoulder) would be ready for Opening Day, and now one of Werth’s outfield mates has joined him on the injured list. Denard Span had to undergo surgery on Monday to repair a right core muscle. Although the Nationals haven’t provided a timetable for his return, it … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Big names & big nights
The Daily Dose: Dose: Big names & big nights Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Monday gave us an eight-game night that featured Stephen Curry going bonkers for 36 points, seven 3-pointers, six rebounds, five assists and four steals, while DeAndre Jordan also posted another huge stat line. And Anthony Davis may have gotten his name back in the MVP conversation after another monster line. And … [Read more...]