Big 12 pursuing title game option, scrapping co-champions Without a conference title game, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby knows his league could be handcuffed again when it comes to the final College Football Playoff rankings. We saw it last year when TCU and Baylor were leapfrogged by Ohio State for the fourth spot after the Buckeyes’ Big Ten championship romp over Wisconsin. CFP selection … [Read more...]
Did Islanders, Senators blow it by not pulling goalie fast enough?
Did Islanders, Senators blow it by not pulling goalie fast enough? The Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders were facing elimination in their first-round series when good fortune finally smiled upon them late in the third period, trailing by a goal. For the Senators in Game 6, Jacob de la Rose of the Montreal Canadiens was called for tripping at 16:46 of the third. For the Islanders in … [Read more...]
Javaris Crittenton pleads guilty in 2011 shooting, gets 23 years in prison
Javaris Crittenton pleads guilty in 2011 shooting, gets 23 years in prison Former NBA guard Javaris Crittenton was sentenced to 23 years in prison and 17 years of probation on Wednesday after entering a guilty plea on charges related to the 2011 shooting death of an Atlanta woman. The 27-year-old Crittenton — who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards … [Read more...]
Jose Bautista smashes Coca-Cola sign at Fenway Park with long foul ball
Jose Bautista smashes Coca-Cola sign at Fenway Park with long foul ball It's well known that Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista has one of the most powerful swings in baseball. His 192 home runs since 2010 are the most in the majors by an individual player, though it wasn't with a dinger that he showed off his tremendous strength on Tuesday. In the fifth inning against Red Sox right-hander … [Read more...]
Toronto Blue Jays Boston Red Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines
Toronto Blue Jays Boston Red Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 11-10 Boston Red Sox play host to the 10-11 Toronto Blue Jays for game 3 of 3 on the grass at Fenway Park April 29, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Boston -135/Toronto +125 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup R.A. Dickey (R) W/L 0-2 WHIP 1.38 ERA 5.25 Rick Porcello (R) W/L 1-2 WHIP 1.44 … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Romandie classification after stage 2 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Romandie classification after stage 2 (Reuters) April 29 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Tour de Romandie after Stage 2 on Wednesday 1. Michael Albasini (Switzerland / Orica) 4:42:52" 2. Ivan Santaromita (Italy / Orica) +10" 3. Chris Froome (Britain / Team Sky) 4. Simon Yates (Britain / Orica) 5. Ilnur Zakarin (Russia / Katusha) +15" 6. Pavel Kochetkov (Russia … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Romandie stage 2 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Romandie stage 2 results (Reuters) April 29 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour de Romandie (Apples - Saint-Imier, 168.1 km) on Wednesday 1. Michael Albasini (Switzerland / Orica) 4:21:43" 2. Jarlinson Pantano (Colombia / IAM Cycling) ST 3. Julian Alaphilippe (France / Etixx - Quick-Step) 4. Nathan Haas (Australia / Cannondale) 5. Rui Costa (Portugal / Lampre) 6. … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods announces early summer schedule, including U.S., British Opens
Tiger Woods announces early summer schedule, including U.S., British Opens On Wednesday, Tiger Woods announced his schedule through early August, and it includes appearances in the U.S. Open and Open Championship. See you at the US Open, Open Champ, Memorial, Greenbrier and my Foundation’s event, the Quicken Loans National. Going to be a busy summer.— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 29, 2015 … [Read more...]
Thunder job is 'Donovan's to lose,' source says
Thunder job is 'Donovan's to lose,' source says Marc Stein, Senior Writer, ESPN.com Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print The Oklahoma City Thunder have formally entered into advanced discussions about their vacant coaching job with Florida coach Billy Donovan, according … [Read more...]
New Zealand’s Bracewell lands Ireland job (AFP)
New Zealand's Bracewell lands Ireland job (AFP) New Zealand's John Bracewell has been appointed Ireland's new head coach, Cricket Ireland announced on Wednesday. The former Black Caps player and coach succeeds Phil Simmons, now in charge of the West Indies, and has signed a contract until 2017, subject to work permit approval. Bracewell, 57, will watch Ireland's one-day game against a … [Read more...]