Boxer Jermain Taylor sent back to jail, to have mental exam (The Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Boxer Jermain Taylor has been ordered back to jail and must have a new mental exam. … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring the end of the Tom Thibodeau era
The 10-man rotation, starring the end of the Tom Thibodeau era A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Blog a Bull, twice. Ricky O'Donnell on how nobody comes out clean from the messy and inevitable divorce between Tom … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: The Wright Stuff
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: The Wright Stuff Friday, May 29, 2015 Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @nnelson9 on Twitter! With their rotation depleted by injuries and illness, the Baltimore Orioles turned to one of their top pitching prospects earlier this month. Mike Wright has made the most of that opportunity to say the least. In his major-league debut on May 17th, Wright delivered 7 1/3 scoreless … [Read more...]
Michel Platini still scarred by Heysel disaster
Michel Platini still scarred by Heysel disaster UEFA president Michel Platini says the horrors of the Heysel disaster have “never left” him as soccer marks the 30th anniversary of the tragedy. A collapsing wall at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels before the start of the European Cup … Continue reading → UEFA president Michel Platini says the horrors of the Heysel disaster have “never left” … [Read more...]
Baylor says a tougher nonconference schedule is in the works
Baylor says a tougher nonconference schedule is in the works Baylor football is looking to beef up its nonconference schedules after rampant criticism last year that their nonconference slate wasn’t on par with some of the other highly ranked teams in the country. “We’re in a different spot than we were when we scheduled the teams last year and this year,” Baylor athletic director Ian McCaw … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia stage 19 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia stage 19 results (Reuters) May 29 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Giro d'Italia (Gravellona Toce - Breuil-Cervinia, 236 km) on Friday 1. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) 6:24:13" 2. Ryder Hesjedal (Canada / Cannondale) +28" 3. Rigoberto Uran (Colombia / Etixx - Quick-Step) +1:10" 4. Tanel Kangert (Estonia / Astana) +1:18" 5. Steven Kruijswijk (Netherlands / LottoNL) … [Read more...]
Team owner hopeful of James Hinchcliffe return by August (The Associated Press)
Team owner hopeful of James Hinchcliffe return by August (The Associated Press) DETROIT (AP) -- James Hinchcliffe's team is hopeful the IndyCar driver can be back by the beginning of August after his crash at Indianapolis. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia classification after stage 19 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 19 (Reuters) May 29 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 19 on Friday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 78:48:40" 2. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +4:37" 3. Mikel Landa (Spain / Astana) +5:15" 4. Andrey Amador (Costa Rica / Movistar) +8:10" 5. Leopold Koenig (Czech Republic / Team Sky) +10:47" 6. … [Read more...]
Triple Crown: A look at the close calls in Belmont Stakes (The Associated Press)
Triple Crown: A look at the close calls in Belmont Stakes (The Associated Press) There have been 31 horses who entered the starting gate for the Belmont Stakes with a chance to win the Triple Crown. Eleven succeeded in sweeping the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont. Twenty came up short in the final leg for so many reasons: a stumble at the start, a questionable ride, … [Read more...]
Vladimir Sobotka decides to stay in KHL for 2015-16 season: Report
Vladimir Sobotka decides to stay in KHL for 2015-16 season: Report Vladimir Sobotka had until this coming weekend to decide whether he would remain in the KHL or return to the St. Louis Blues. On Friday, his Russian side, Avangard Omsk, announced that the forward would be staying with the team for the 2015-16 season. “Yesterday we had a conversation with Vladimir Sobotka, and we agreed that … [Read more...]