2015 SEC West over/under win total picks: Tide still on top? - CBSSports.com There's less than 100 days to college football season. The preseason magazines are hitting newsstands. Bets are open on every FBS team's 2015 win total. The season is almost here! Well ... that might be pushing it. Still, it's closer than it's ever been (and now it's even closer ... and now it's even closer), and to … [Read more...]
Cornerbacks essential in pass-happy NFL – La Crosse Tribune
Cornerbacks essential in pass-happy NFL - La Crosse Tribune GREEN BAY — The first thing Micah Hyde learned playing in Dom Capers’ defense is that information never stops flowing. Each week, the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator can be counted on to unveil a new statistic or study ahead of an upcoming opponent. Capers combs through data at a painstaking pace hoping to find a tidbit or two … [Read more...]
Diamond Stilettos wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Diamond Stilettos wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Diamond Stilettos won the $60,000 feature by a half-length Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Everton sign Tom Cleverley on a five-year-deal
Everton sign Tom Cleverley on a five-year-deal Everton have agreed a deal to sign out-of-contract Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley on a five-year-deal. The 25-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the month and the Toffees have moved quickly to secure his services. Cleverley … Continue reading → Everton have agreed a deal to sign out-of-contract Manchester United midfielder … [Read more...]
Kurt Busch wins pole at bumpy Pocono
Kurt Busch wins pole at bumpy Pocono Kurt Busch will start first for Sunday's race at Pocono, though the biggest story from Friday's practice and qualifying at the triangular 2.5-mile track is a set of bumps in turn two. Thanks to a harsh winter in Pennsylvania, the bumps in the corner have been exaggerated. Cup cars are hitting the bump and sometimes being lifted off of the ground. Track … [Read more...]
Weekend ratings predictions: NBA Finals, Belmont Stakes and more – SportingNews.com
Weekend ratings predictions: NBA Finals, Belmont Stakes and more - SportingNews.com Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, starting with Game 2 of the NBA Finals. NBA Finals, Cavaliers-Warriors Game 2 (8 p.m. ET Sunday, ABC): Game 1 was the highest-rated and most-watched opener since 2001, earning a 10.6 rating and 17.8 million viewers, but ABC has to be disappointed entering … [Read more...]
Fan suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by broken bat
Fan suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by broken bat We often overlook and downright forget how dangerous the game of baseball can be for the players on the field, and even for the fans, who gather in close proximity as baseballs and bats fly around at the park at terrifying speeds. Unfortunately, we were hit with a troubling reminder on Friday night at Fenway Park as one … [Read more...]
Fan suffers life threatening injures after being struck by broken bat
Fan suffers life threatening injures after being struck by broken bat We often overlook and downright forget how dangerous the game of baseball can be for the players on the field, and even for the fans, who gather in close proximity as baseballs and bats fly around at the park at terrifying speeds. Unfortunately, we were hit with a troubling reminder on Friday night at Fenway Park as one … [Read more...]
Weekend ratings predictions: NBA Finals, Belmont Stakes, and more – SportingNews.com
Weekend ratings predictions: NBA Finals, Belmont Stakes, and more - SportingNews.com Ratings predictions for the weekend in sports television, starting with Game 2 of the NBA Finals. NBA Finals, Cavaliers-Warriors Game 2 (8 p.m. ET Sunday, ABC): Game 1 was the highest-rated and most-watched opener since 2001, earning a 10.6 rating and 17.8 million viewers, but ABC has to be disappointed entering … [Read more...]
Brittney Griner files to have marriage to Glory Johnson annulled
Brittney Griner files to have marriage to Glory Johnson annulled WNBA star Brittney Griner has filed paperwork to annul her 29-day marriage to fellow WNBA All Star Glory Johnson, Griner confirmed to ESPN's Kate Fagan on Friday. "Last Wednesday, Glory and I agreed to either legally separate, get divorced, or annul our marriage," Griner said in a statement to Fagan. "I can confirm that today … [Read more...]