Masahiro Tanaka set to rejoin Yankees starting rotation After missing a month with a forearm strain and wrist tendonitis, New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka appears ready to rejoin the rotation. After just two rehab starts in Triple-A Tanaka flew with the Yankees to Oakland on Thursday for the start of seven-game West Coast road trip. Tanaka will start in Seattle on Tuesday or … [Read more...]
Copa del Rey Final Preview: Odds stacked in Barcelona’s favor against Athletic Club
Copa del Rey Final Preview: Odds stacked in Barcelona’s favor against Athletic Club Athletic Club have always held a reputation for being the romanticists’ team in Spanish soccer. The Basque club are an illustrious, decorated outfit, with a rich history and a unique cantera selection policy. But the disparity between their eight league … Continue reading → Athletic Club have always held a … [Read more...]
Darren Sharper enters another guilty plea, this time in New Orleans
Darren Sharper enters another guilty plea, this time in New Orleans Two months after pleading guilty to sexual assault in Arizona, longtime NFL safety Darren Sharper entered another guilty plea in federal court in New Orleans on Friday morning. According to the New Orleans Advocate, Sharper, a six-time All-Pro, pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy to distribute drugs with the intent … [Read more...]
Howard suspended for Rockets' 2015-16 opener
Howard suspended for Rockets' 2015-16 opener Calvin Watkins, ESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. 0 Shares Print HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard has been … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for May 29 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for May 29 - Bleacher Report Mike Stobe/Getty Images Looking for a little extra spending cash for the coming weekend? Friday's slate of games presents that opportunity for DraftKings daily fantasy owners with a wealth of big bats and consistent players to choose from. Before the Friday games get underway, here's a look at the best MLB … [Read more...]
Heavy rains briefly left Texas Tech’s field under water (Photo)
Heavy rains briefly left Texas Tech's field under water (Photo) Heavy rains swept across West Texas on Thursday, causing flooding in the Lubbock area. The rain directly hit Texas Tech and briefly left the playing surface at Jones AT&T Stadium under water. Heavy rain turning Texas Tech's Jones AT&T Stadium into Jones AT&T Stadium Lake. Photo credit: Deneise Smith pic.twitter.com/KCu1M0HWkk— … [Read more...]
Kentucky farm’s horse statue serves as stand-in at NY park (The Associated Press)
Kentucky farm's horse statue serves as stand-in at NY park (The Associated Press) A Kentucky thoroughbred farm's statue of a famous breeding stallion is serving as a stand-in for a new feature being unveiled at a New York park. Monday's dedication of Centennial Park in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs was to include the unveiling of a welcoming display featuring a statue of Native Dancer, … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Call for OT in Bolts-Rangers Game 7
Daily Picks: Call for OT in Bolts-Rangers Game 7 Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the postseason and share their predictions for each. New York Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, Game 7, 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN Series tied 3-3 For the first time in 15 years the NHL will need two Game 7s to … [Read more...]
Sources: Magic pushing to sign Skiles as coach
Sources: Magic pushing to sign Skiles as coach Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer 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 Orlando Magic have entered into contract discussions with former Magic fan favorite Scott Skiles and expect to soon complete his hiring as the team's next coach, … [Read more...]
Ausmus: Miggy OK to play after foot plunking
Ausmus: Miggy OK to play after foot plunking Pirates SP A.J. Burnett on 5-1 start: 'I'm sticking to the things I do'by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com (9:58 am ET) Pirates starting pitcher A.J. Burnett won a fifth straight start Thursday at San Diego, improving to 5-1 with a 1.81 ERA through 10 starts. Thursday was actually the first time all season the 38-year-old veteran allowed more than two … [Read more...]