Undefeated Figueroa unanimously outpoints Burns (The Associated Press) Undefeated Omar Figueroa unanimously outpointed Scotland's Ricky Burns on Saturday in a super lightweight fight on the Premier Boxing Champions on CBS card at State Farm Arena. In front of a raucous hometown crowd, Figueroa improved to 25-0-1. ''Fighting a fight like that, it takes a lot to go even four rounds, much … [Read more...]
Watch Aston Villa 1-0 West Ham match highlights [VIDEO]
Watch Aston Villa 1-0 West Ham match highlights [VIDEO] Boss Tim Sherwood warned Aston Villa their fight for survival is not over despite a crucial win over West Ham. Tom Cleverley's third goal in three games handed Villa a 1-0 victory to put them on the brink of Barclays … Continue reading → Boss Tim Sherwood warned Aston Villa their fight for survival is not over despite a crucial … [Read more...]
Watch Hull City 0-1 Burnley match highlights [VIDEO]
Watch Hull City 0-1 Burnley match highlights [VIDEO] Sean Dyche refused to be drawn on his future as Burnley boss after his side's relegation from the Barclays Premier League was confirmed despite their 1-0 win at Hull. Danny Ings struck the only goal of the game in the … Continue reading → Sean Dyche refused to be drawn on his future as Burnley boss after his side's relegation … [Read more...]
Watch Newcastle 1-1 WBA match highlights [VIDEO]
Watch Newcastle 1-1 WBA match highlights [VIDEO] John Carver praised Newcastle's fighting spirit as they came from behind against West Brom to end their eight-game losing streak and boost their Barclays Premier League survival chances. A 1-1 draw at St James' Park left the Magpies in 17th … Continue reading → John Carver praised Newcastle's fighting spirit as they came from … [Read more...]
Kris Bryant launches first career home run, Cubs teammates hide in clubhouse
Kris Bryant launches first career home run, Cubs teammates hide in clubhouse Kris Bryant's big moment finally arrived on Saturday. In his 21st major-league game and 92nd plate appearance, he finally put a one in the home run column after hitting a towering three-run shot off Milwaukee's Kyle Lohse at Miller Park. Wasn't that majestic? It was exactly like Cubs fans had envisioned it for so … [Read more...]
Titans have much riding on Marcus Mariota pick – The Tennessean
Titans have much riding on Marcus Mariota pick - The Tennessean NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announces the Titans’ selection of Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota as the second pick in the draft.(Photo: File / AP) After selecting quarterback Marcus Mariota with the second pick of the NFL draft, the Titans didn't hesitate to say their plan is to start him in the season opener against the … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper continues incredible week with walkoff home run
Bryce Harper continues incredible week with walkoff home run If you're a manager or pitcher opposing the Washington Nationals, now might be a good time to consider a more drastic approach when facing Bryce Harper. Drastic, as in, walking him with a base open, walking him with the bases empty and even walking him with the bases loaded. Pretty much any situation that involves Harper carrying … [Read more...]
Demonstrative rallies to win Iroqouis Steeplechase (The Associated Press)
Demonstrative rallies to win Iroqouis Steeplechase (The Associated Press) Demonstrative took the lead at the last hurdle and beat Mr. Hot Stuff by a neck Saturday in the $150,000 Iroqouis Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park. Demonstrative, also the 2013 winner, beat four rivals, including two previous champions, in the three-mile race over 18 hurdles in the first of the National Steeplechase … [Read more...]
Pierce’s banked buzzer-beater saves Wizards from Hawks comeback in Game 3
Pierce's banked buzzer-beater saves Wizards from Hawks comeback in Game 3 The 2015 NBA postseason has had many memorable moments, including a 20-point fourth-quarter comeback, big shots from a clutch veteran, and a banked-in game-winning buzzer-beater. Saturday's Game 3 between the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks saw all three occur in the span of two game-ending possessions. After … [Read more...]
Watch Stoke 3-0 Spurs match highlights [VIDEO]
Watch Stoke 3-0 Spurs match highlights [VIDEO] Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino criticised his players after they suffered their heaviest defeat to Stoke in 80 years. Spurs' Champions League hopes were extinguished at the Britannia Stadium in the most humiliating fashion as they were hammered 3-0 on Saturday. … Continue reading → Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino criticised … [Read more...]