South Africa's Birrell bats for Ireland future (AFP) South Africa's assistant coach Adrian Birrell wants the decision to cut the next World Cup to 10 teams from 14 to be reversed, saying he did not want his former wards at Ireland to be left out. Birrell, who coached Ireland for four years from 2007 to 2011, said the non-Test playing nation had come a long way since his time with them. … [Read more...]
American Kenworthy wins halfpipe in US Grand Prix (The Associated Press)
American Kenworthy wins halfpipe in US Grand Prix (The Associated Press) American Gus Kenworthy won the halfpipe final in the U.S. Grand Prix on Saturday night, scoring 95.60 points on his second run. ''I am so stoked!'' Kenworthy said. ''Today was really good for me.'' Kenworthy, the Olympic silver medalist from Telluride, Colorado, was third Friday in the slopestyle. ''I was hoping to … [Read more...]
David Ferrer, Timea Bacsinszky win Mexico Open titles (Yahoo Sports)
David Ferrer, Timea Bacsinszky win Mexico Open titles (Yahoo Sports) ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) -- Second-seeded David Ferrer of Spain won his fourth Mexico Open title Saturday night, beating top-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan 6-3, 7-5 in the hard-court event. … [Read more...]
Is David Ragan a candidate to sub for Kyle Busch?
Is David Ragan a candidate to sub for Kyle Busch? Joe Gibbs Racing could be looking to an established Sprint Cup Series driver to fill in for Kyle Busch. According to both NBC Sports and the Charlotte Observer, David Ragan is a possibility to drive the No. 18 in Busch's absence. Ragan currently drives for Front Row Motorsports in the No. 34 car. From NBC: JGR is considering a plan that … [Read more...]
Wild fan sucker-punches Avs fan during crowd fracas (Video)
Wild fan sucker-punches Avs fan during crowd fracas (Video) The Minnesota Wild’s 3-1 win at the Colorado Avalanche was a gloriously contentious affair. On the ice, you had Cody McLeod running his mouth at Mikko Koivu and pretty much jumping Charlie Coyle at the end of the game, nearly sparking a brawl at the benches as he got a misconduct. Meanwhile, there was some misconduct in the stands, … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch released from hospital
Kyle Busch released from hospital Following two surgeries for the injuries he sustained in a crash in Saturday's Xfinity Series race, Kyle Busch has been released from the hospital. While my teams r still doin amazing work, we r here doin up final adjustments getting ready for recovery at home! pic.twitter.com/SK8oAFNmWL — Kyle Busch (@KyleBusch) February 27, 2015 Two surgeries, two … [Read more...]
Antoine Vermette acquired by Blackhawks, for steep deadline price
Antoine Vermette acquired by Blackhawks, for steep deadline price The Chicago Blackhawks were probably going to acquire Antoine Vermette from the Arizona Coyotes even before the injury to Patrick Kane, but it became a necessity when the star winger went down. So they made the deal on Saturday night, and paid the price to snag the prized trade deadline center. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN reported … [Read more...]
Ronald Belisario fractured his left shoulder climbing out of his pool
Ronald Belisario fractured his left shoulder climbing out of his pool When veteran reliever Ronald Belisario inked a minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays this winter, he knew he'd have to earn his way on to the roster following a disappointing 2014 campaign with the Chicago White Sox. In 62 appearances, Belisario posted a 5.56 ERA while allowing a career worst 78 hits in 66.1 innings. … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top Pickups for Week 19
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top Pickups for Week 19 Games Played Week 19 4 Games: BOS, BRK, CHA, CHI, CLE, DAL, DEN, GSW, HOU, LAL, MEM, MIA, NOP, PHI, PHX, SAC, TOR, UTA 3 Games: ATL, DET, IND, LAC, MIL, MIN, NYK, OKC, ORL, POR, SAN, WAS Follow me on Twitter by clicking here! Point Guards Isaiah Canaan - Sixers - 25 percent owned in Yahoo! leagues – Canaan’s still not playing all that well as the … [Read more...]
Former Knick fan favorite Mason dies at 48
Former Knick fan favorite Mason dies at 48 Updated: March 1, 2015, 1:09 AM ET ESPN.com news services Anthony Mason, a longtime NBA player who helped the New York Knicks reach the 1994 NBA Finals, has died at the age of 48. A Knicks spokesperson confirmed to ESPN that Mason died early Saturday morning. The 13-year NBA veteran had been diagnosed with congestive heart failure earlier this … [Read more...]