Padres (32-33) send skipper Bud Black packing The San Diego Padres have fired manager Bud Black, the club announced Monday. The official statement: The club will immediately begin the formal search for an Interim Manager for the remainder of the 2015 season. Until that process has concluded, Bench Coach Dave Roberts will serve as the Manager beginning with tonight's game against Oakland. The … [Read more...]
Sagan wins Tour de Suisse stage; Dumoulin retains lead (The Associated Press)
Sagan wins Tour de Suisse stage; Dumoulin retains lead (The Associated Press) Peter Sagan of Slovakia sprinted to victory on a twisting road Monday to win the third stage of the Tour de Suisse, which was shortened by rock falls on the course. Sagan also earned time bonuses to climb to third overall behind leader Tom Dumoulin of the Netherlands, who placed fifth and retained the yellow … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse classification after stage 3 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse classification after stage 3 (Reuters) June 15 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Tour de Suisse after Stage 3 on Monday 1. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 6:43:12" 2. Daniel Moreno (Spain / Katusha) +5" 3. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff - Saxo) 4. Geraint Thomas (Britain / Team Sky) +7" 5. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) +12" 6. Jakob Fuglsang (Denmark / … [Read more...]
Adrian Peterson has his eyes on Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record
Adrian Peterson has his eyes on Emmitt Smith's all-time rushing record As the long-time fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, Fox analyst Darryl Johnston saw first-hand what it took for Emmitt Smith to become the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. With that in mind, Johnston said in February that Adrian Peterson missing the majority of the 2014 season would have a hugely negative impact on his … [Read more...]
Sources: Nuggets hire Malone as new coach
Sources: Nuggets hire Malone as new coach Jeff Goodman, ESPN Insider Close Joined ESPN as a college basketball Insider in June 2013 Previously wrote for CBSSports.com and FOXSports.com 0 Shares Print Mike Malone has been hired as the new coach of the Denver Nuggets, sources told ESPN on Monday. Malone, who went 39-67 over parts of two seasons after the Sacramento Kings hired … [Read more...]
Toledo coach Matt Campbell will not lead team in prayer after complaint
Toledo coach Matt Campbell will not lead team in prayer after complaint Toledo coach Matt Campbell said in a statement Friday that his players "will determine on their own any personal [pregame] preparation methods" in response to a complaint the school received regarding Campbell leading a team prayer in 2012. According to the Toledo Blade, the Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter … [Read more...]
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov ‘probable’ for Game 6
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov 'probable' for Game 6 CHICAGO — Nikita Kucherov will participate in warmups prior to Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final Monday night, and then the decision on whether he plays will be up to Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper. After leaving Game 5 with an upper-body injury following a collision with a goal post, Kucherov was involved in Monday’s morning skate … [Read more...]
David Blatt grilled after big decision to go small, sit Mozgov in Game 5 loss
David Blatt grilled after big decision to go small, sit Mozgov in Game 5 loss When the Golden State Warriors went small in Game 4 of the 2015 NBA Finals, removing Andrew Bogut from the starting lineup in favor of Andre Iguodala, David Blatt faced a decision. Would he also downsize, moving away from the two-big look that's been so successful for the Cleveland Cavaliers throughout the playoffs … [Read more...]
Who will win the U.S. Open?
Who will win the U.S. Open? The U.S. Open will be a stern challenge for all golfers. Who will rise to meet the challenge? Yahoo Sports' Pat Forde will be on-site, and as a preview, he talks with Jay Busbee about who could win and what to expect. Agree? Disagree? Make your own predictions below. U.S. Open preview with "Slaying the Tiger" author Shane Ryan Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports … [Read more...]
Masters? U.S. Open? Which is golf’s best major?
Masters? U.S. Open? Which is golf's best major? The U.S. Open kicks off later this week in Chambers Bay, Washington. Like all U.S. Opens, it'll be a stern test of golfers' skill, reminding everyone just how tough par golf can be. But is the U.S. Open golf's greatest major? Where does it stack up against The Masters, the Open Championship, or the PGA Championship? (We see you, Players … [Read more...]