UNLV pays homage to Las Vegas with new uniforms, helmets (Photos) UNLV unveiled brand new Nike uniforms and helmets on Wednesday night, and new head coach Tony Sanchez said he wants the city of Las Vegas to be a “prominent part” of the Rebels’ new appearance. The #NewLook of UNLV Football coming this Fall #TheNewEra #UNLVFB pic.twitter.com/HXIk6abH7n— UNLV Football (@unlvfootball) April 29, … [Read more...]
Subdued Mayweather might not show up, jests Roach (Reuters)
Subdued Mayweather might not show up, jests Roach (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, has a theory on why the usually verbose Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been subdued during the buildup to Saturday's hotly anticipated welterweight bout at the MGM Grand. "I am wondering if he (Mayweather) is going to show up, I really do," the … [Read more...]
Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots (Reuters)
Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots (Reuters) By Steve Keating LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focused on conserving energy and downplaying animosity than stirring the pot for their upcoming mega-fight as the two boxers eased their way through a low-key media conference on Wednesday. "This fight sells itself, I don't have to do … [Read more...]
Boxing-Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots (Reuters)
Boxing-Mayweather, Pacquiao trade compliments not shots (Reuters) By Steve Keating LAS VEGAS, April 29 (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focused on conserving energy and downplaying animosity than stirring the pot for their upcoming mega-fight as the two boxers eased their way through a low-key media conference on Wednesday. "This fight sells itself, I don't … [Read more...]
Ben Martin scores dagger hole-in-one in match with Matt Kuchar
Ben Martin scores dagger hole-in-one in match with Matt Kuchar Ben Martin and Matt Kuchar were all square in their Day 1 match at the WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship heading to the par-3 17th. The hole is a behemoth 243 yards, making par a great score and one that could have meant a decisive win before heading to the final hole. Martin did two better. The winner in Las Vegas early in … [Read more...]
Floyd Mayweather trying new approach after years of embracing bad guy role (Yahoo Sports)
Floyd Mayweather trying new approach after years of embracing bad guy role (Yahoo Sports) Mayweather is done talking the talk, apparently. Maybe his sordid history and bombastic façade has finally worn him out. … [Read more...]
Boxing-Subdued Mayweather might not show up, jests Roach (Reuters)
Boxing-Subdued Mayweather might not show up, jests Roach (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS, April 29 (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, has a theory on why the usually verbose Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been subdued during the buildup to Saturday's hotly anticipated welterweight bout at the MGM Grand. "I am wondering if he (Mayweather) is going to show up, I really … [Read more...]
Listen to World Soccer Talk Radio from 9-10pm ET with guest Thomas Rongen
Listen to World Soccer Talk Radio from 9-10pm ET with guest Thomas Rongen Tonight’s World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Thomas Rongen. The Tampa Bay Rowdies Head Coach will chat about a variety of topics on tonight’s show including how the Rowdies season is going so far, what it was like … Continue reading → Tonight’s World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Thomas … [Read more...]
Hanley Ramirez swings out of batting helmet, homers over Green Monster
Hanley Ramirez swings out of batting helmet, homers over Green Monster Not since Bartolo Colon snapped his 10-season RBI drought with a lost helmet single back on April ... have we seen such a mighty swing in a Major League Baseball game. Well, actually, "mighty swing" might be overstating that one a bit. But it might be an understatement when describing the home run launched by Boston Red … [Read more...]
CFP sets dates for rankings, Navy’s eligibility still undecided
CFP sets dates for rankings, Navy's eligibility still undecided The weekly College Football Playoff rankings will carry over into 2015, but there will be one fewer set of rankings. The CFP announced Wednesday that the first set of six weekly top 25 rankings will be unveiled on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The updated rankings will be released each subsequent Tuesday – Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24, and Dec. … [Read more...]