Castro on Cubs rally: Would have lost in '14 Mariners' Taijuan Walker relies on fastball during best start of seasonby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (11:57 am ET) Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker showed great improvement in his third start of the season Tuesday against the Astros after his first two starts were pretty bad. Walker, who threw 101 pitches, allowed one run and struck … [Read more...]
Nick Saban says satellite camps are ‘ridiculous’
Nick Saban says satellite camps are 'ridiculous' Add Alabama’s Nick Saban to the list of SEC coaches who aren’t pleased with Big Ten coaches working at satellite camps in the South. Michigan unveiled its “Football Summer Swarm Tour” last week that includes appearances at nine camps in seven states from June 4-12. One stop is right in Saban’s backyard at Prattville High School in Prattville, … [Read more...]
Jimbo Fisher thinks Winston Publix ‘hook up’ was ‘isolated incident’
Jimbo Fisher thinks Winston Publix 'hook up' was 'isolated incident' In an episode of ESPN’s “Draft Academy,” former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston said he had a “hook up” for free food with a Publix employee that led to his infamous citation for shoplifting crab legs. A day after the episode aired, FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher said he believes Winston’s belief that he could walk … [Read more...]
Manchester United make £21 million offer for Mats Hummels, says report
Manchester United make £21 million offer for Mats Hummels, says report Manchester United have made a £21 million offer for Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, according to the German publication BILD. The initial bid is expected to be rejected as the Bundesliga club are holding out for an offer of £32 million for … Continue reading → Manchester United have made a £21 million offer for … [Read more...]
Cycling-Valverde claims third Fleche Wallonne title (Reuters)
Cycling-Valverde claims third Fleche Wallonne title (Reuters) Spain's Alejandro Valverde won the Fleche Wallonne classic race for the third time, timing his effort to perfection in the final climb at the end of a 205.5km effort on Wednesday. The Movistar rider joins Belgians Eddy Merckx and Marcel Kint as well as Italians Davide Rebellin and Moreno Argentin as triple Fleche champions. "I … [Read more...]
Thunder's Kanter has arthroscopic knee surgery
Thunder's Kanter has arthroscopic knee surgery 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Thunder center Enes Kanter underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Wednesday, the team announced. He can resume offseason basketball activities in four to six weeks. Enes Kanter underwent knee surgery and can resume basketball activities in four to six weeks. Mark D. Smith/USA TODAY … [Read more...]
Mets win ninth in a row, and close in on club-record winning streak
Mets win ninth in a row, and close in on club-record winning streak No doubt, the early surprise of the 2015 is the first-place New York Mets. After winning their ninth game in a row Tuesday night, the 11-3 Mets sit atop the National League East division and have the best record in the entire NL. Of course, it’s early, but the Mets look like they are for real. And a nine-game winning streak … [Read more...]
Baltimore Orioles Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Odds 4/22
Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick and Betting Odds. The Orioles will go at it again against the jays in Game 2 of a 3 game series at the Rogers Centre on April 22, 2015. First pitch for the game is set for 7:07PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Baltimore +105/Toronto -115 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup Ubaldo Jimenez (R) ERA: 0.00 W/L: 1-0 Aaron Sanchez (R) ERA: 6.23 … [Read more...]
Jameis Winston explains crab legs issue to Jim Harbaugh (Video)
Jameis Winston explains crab legs issue to Jim Harbaugh (Video) We now have an explanation from former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston about the crab leg incident from a Tallahassee, Fla.-area Publix last spring. Almost a year ago, Winston was issued a citation for shoplifting crab legs and crawfish and suspended from the Florida State baseball team. The 2013 Heisman winner did … [Read more...]
FSU trustees discuss ACC’s place in CFB landscape during meeting
FSU trustees discuss ACC's place in CFB landscape during meeting People associated with schools outside the Big 12 were also apparently frustrated with the College Football Playoff's process in 2014. According to Warchant.com, two members of the Florida State Board of Trustees expressed concern at a March meeting over the ACC's status and one called for an expansion of the College Football … [Read more...]