Daytona to install SAFER barrier on wall Kyle Busch hit Daytona International Speedway announced plans to install SAFER barrier on the wall that Kyle Busch hit during February's Xfinity Series race. Busch hit a bare concrete wall and suffered a compound fracture in his right leg and a broken left foot. He's currently out of action and being replaced by David Ragan in his No. 18 for Joe Gibbs … [Read more...]
Misbah urges Pakistan not to waste ‘new life’ (AFP)
Misbah urges Pakistan not to waste 'new life' (AFP) Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq urged his team to build on the momentum gained over the last two weeks as they clash with Ireland in a must-win World Cup game at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday. A likely win for the West Indies over the United Arab Emirates earlier on Sunday will bring them level with Pakistan and Ireland on six points to set … [Read more...]
Serena Williams grinds out victory in Indian Wells return (Yahoo Sports)
Serena Williams grinds out victory in Indian Wells return (Yahoo Sports) Serena Williams was a mess playing her first match at Indian Wells in 14 years. Williams defeated Monica Niculescu 7-5, 7-5 Friday night in a wildly inconsistent performance that included 48 unforced errors and 12 aces. Williams rallied from a 5-3 deficit in the first set and recovered after blowing three leads in the … [Read more...]
Welterweight Andre Berto stops Josesito Lopez in 6th round (The Associated Press)
Welterweight Andre Berto stops Josesito Lopez in 6th round (The Associated Press) While the crowd booed and Josesito Lopez argued in vain with the referee, Andre Berto leaped on the ropes and raised his arms. Berto knocked down Lopez twice in the sixth round Friday night, winning their welterweight bout by stoppage when referee Raul Caiz Jr. swiftly ended it. … [Read more...]
Pakistan ‘just another game’, says Ireland’s Porterfield (AFP)
Pakistan 'just another game', says Ireland's Porterfield (AFP) Ireland captain William Porterfield is confident his side has prepared well for Sunday's must-win World Cup match against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval, but insisted it was just another game. Both teams go into the winner-take-all game at par with three wins from five matches, but Porterfield said it did not help to take it as a … [Read more...]
Kevin Harvick wins pole at Phoenix
Kevin Harvick wins pole at Phoenix Kevin Harvick's quest for seven-straight top-two finishes has an nice advantage on Sunday. Harvick won the pole for the race at Phoenix, posting the fastest times in the second and third rounds of qualifying on Friday. His compadre on the front row? Joey Logano, the Daytona 500 winner who has qualified in the top five of all four Sprint Cup races this … [Read more...]
Coyotes report large fiscal year monetary losses
Coyotes report large fiscal year monetary losses The Arizona Coyotes have reported a total operating loss of $34.831 million according to Fox Sports Arizona. The Coyotes gave their numbers to the city of Glendale on Friday. That’s a lot of money, and doesn't sound super great for the Coyotes, whose ‘out-clause’ can be triggered if Arizona reaches or exceeds $50 million. But the Coyotes are … [Read more...]
Curry, others rest in Warriors' loss to Nuggets
Curry, others rest in Warriors' loss to Nuggets ');ad_counter++}; Kenneth Faried leads Nuggets by Stephen Curry-less WarriorsAssociated PressManimal's Monster Game Carries NuggetsVIDEO PLAYLIST DENVER -- Stephen Curry did a little dancing during timeouts. A little cheering, too. The cameras even caught him designing a play on a marker board. About the only thing Curry didn't do was attempt a … [Read more...]
Westbrook does it again; denies lobbying
Westbrook does it again; denies lobbying Updated: March 14, 2015, 1:44 AM ET ESPN.com news services OKLAHOMA CITY -- Russell Westbrook recorded his sixth triple-double in eight games Friday night, a feat sealed after a quick conference at the scorer's table awarded him a 10th rebound. Westbrook had unlatched his mask and walked to the Oklahoma City Thunder bench with 2:13 remaining in … [Read more...]
Hawks bury Suns with barrage of late 3-pointers
Hawks bury Suns with barrage of late 3-pointers ');ad_counter++}; Balanced Hawks bundle late 3-pointers to separate from SunsAssociated PressHawks Win On The RoadVIDEO PLAYLIST PHOENIX -- Paul Millsap scored 23 points and the Atlanta Hawks made five 3-pointers in the final 6:38 to pull away from the Phoenix Suns 96-87 on Friday night. Kyle Korver added 14 for the Eastern Conference leaders, who … [Read more...]