East Tennessee State unveils new uniforms (Video) East Tennessee State is set to return to the football field in 2015 for the first time since 2003, and on Monday, the program unveiled its brand new uniforms. The Buccaneers will have six different combinations of blue, white and gold to wear when they hit the field in the fall. ETSU senior associate athletic director Scott Carter said in a … [Read more...]
Horse Racing-Itsaknockout lands winning deal for Kentucky Derby (Reuters)
Horse Racing-Itsaknockout lands winning deal for Kentucky Derby (Reuters) Itsaknockout is a long shot for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, but the horse's owners have already landed a winner with a sponsorship deal to promote the championship fight that will be held later in the day. Hours before Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao square off in Las Vegas in a world welterweight bout, … [Read more...]
Four keys for Islanders vs. Capitals in Game 7
Four keys for Islanders vs. Capitals in Game 7 The Washington Capitals host the New York Islanders in Game 7 of their Metro Division semifinal series on Monday night. The Islanders successfully avoided losing their last game at Nassau Coliseum; they need to win to squeeze out a few more games in the old barn. The Capitals meanwhile, are looking to overcome a decade of Game 7 failures, many … [Read more...]
Adam Wainwright officially out for the season with torn Achilles
Adam Wainwright officially out for the season with torn Achilles The St. Louis Cardinals' worst fears were confirmed Monday after it was announced ace Adam Wainwright would miss the rest of the season due to a torn Achilles in his left foot. The 34-year-old injured himself attempting to run out a pop-up during Saturday's game. [There's still time to sign up for Yahoo Sports Fantasy … [Read more...]
Kansas’ Michael Cummings hurt in spring game, needs surgery
Kansas’ Michael Cummings hurt in spring game, needs surgery Kansas quarterback Michael Cummings needs surgery on his injured left knee, Jayhawks head coach David Beaty announced Monday. Cummings, Kansas’ returning starter, was injured during the team’s spring game on Saturday on a low hit from safety Michael Glatczak. “Michael sustained a left knee injury that is going to require surgery,” … [Read more...]
Boxing-Megafight numbers add up to new sporting landscape (Reuters)
Boxing-Megafight numbers add up to new sporting landscape (Reuters) By Steve Keating April 27 (Reuters) - Even in Las Vegas where fortunes are won and lost on the roll of the dice, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have Sin City abuzz over a megafight that will generate millions and reshape the sport business landscape. From $100,000 ringside seats to $150 million paydays, Saturday's … [Read more...]
Taylor in line to lead new-look England against Ireland (AFP)
Taylor in line to lead new-look England against Ireland (AFP) James Taylor could find himself captain of a much-changed England one-day side when the squad to play Ireland is announced on Tuesday. So crowded is England's fixture schedule that none of the players selected for the third and final Test against the West Indies in Barbados, which starts later this week, will be available for the … [Read more...]
Mats Zuccarello out indefinitely after taking puck to the head
Mats Zuccarello out indefinitely after taking puck to the head If the Rangers make it to Mount Doom err … the Stanley Cup Final, they may have to do so without forward Mats Zuccarello. The team announced Monday that the Norwegian Hobbit Wizard is out indefinitely after taking a Ryan McDonagh slap shot to the head in Friday’s Game 5 clincher against Pittsburgh. The team called it an upper … [Read more...]
A decision on Ilkay Gundogan’s future will be made soon, says Dortmund official
A decision on Ilkay Gundogan’s future will be made soon, says Dortmund official Borussia Dortmund Sporting Director Michael Zorc confirmed the Bundesliga club will have to make a decision on midfielder Ilkay Gundogan’s future “soon.” On Friday, it was reported Gundogan was on the verge of reaching an agreement with Manchester United. However, the following day … Continue reading → Borussia … [Read more...]
Shea Weber injured with ‘subluxed kneecap’ against Blackhawks
Shea Weber injured with 'subluxed kneecap' against Blackhawks The Nashville Predators announced defenseman Shea Weber suffered a subluxed kneecap in Game 2 against Chicago and is out 4-6 weeks. Alas, the Predators lost to Chicago in Game 6, so really, the injury timetable means little because it happened in the playoffs. Above is a photo of Weber meeting the Nashville media Monday on … [Read more...]