Indiana's Antonio Allen suspended after felony drug charges Indiana's leading tackler in 2014 is suspended after he's been charged with felonies relating to dealing drugs. Safety Antonio Allen, who had 74 tackles last season, was arrested Tuesday. According to the Monroe County Jail, he was charged with dealing cocaine and heroin with a firearm. The two are Level 2 felonies. But that's not … [Read more...]
Jim McElwain gives $5,000 to help former CSU player
Jim McElwain gives $5,000 to help former CSU player Florida coach Jim McElwain donated $5,000 to help one of his former players at Colorado State. Isa Edwards, the wife of former CSU defensive tackle Eli Edwards, died on June 6 because of lupus. Eli and their daughter, Ellyse are in New Zealand and unable to fly back to the United States for a funeral for Isa. The family set up a GoFundMe … [Read more...]
Verbruggen threatens UCI with lawsuit over doping report (The Associated Press)
Verbruggen threatens UCI with lawsuit over doping report (The Associated Press) Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen threatened legal action against cycling's governing body on Wednesday over its ''outrageously biased, misleading and frequently wrong'' investigation into the sport's doping past. A 227-page report into cycling's doping culture stated in March that the UCI colluded with Lance … [Read more...]
Cycling-Briton Armitstead crashes after winning opening stage (Reuters)
Cycling-Briton Armitstead crashes after winning opening stage (Reuters) Britain's Lizzie Armitstead crashed after winnning the first stage of the Women's Tour on home soil and was taken to hospital, the BBC reported on Wednesday. Armitstead, the Commonwealth road race champion and Olympic silver medallist in 2012, fell about 100 metres after the finish line as she celebrated victory and was … [Read more...]
Premier League unveils schedule for 2015/16 season
Premier League unveils schedule for 2015/16 season Premier League champions Chelsea will start the defense of their title with a home game against Swansea. Jose Mourinho's men finished eight points ahead of the rest in 2014/15 and will begin a bid for a repeat showing against Garry … Continue reading → Premier League champions Chelsea will start the defense of their title with a home … [Read more...]
Steelers to bring back 1934 throwback uniforms in 2015
Steelers to bring back 1934 throwback uniforms in 2015 The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 1934 throwback uniforms will make another triumphant return in 2015. The team announced Wednesday that they will wear the black-and-yellow bumblebee striped uniforms on Nov. 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field. The Steelers first brought back the uniforms in 2012 to mark the team’s 80th season of … [Read more...]
Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves Free Pick and Betting Lines June 17, 2015
Boston Red Sox at Atlanta Braves Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 31-34 Atlanta Braves play host to the 28-38 Boston Red Sox tonight in MLB action on the grass of Turner Field, June 17, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Braves -116/Red Sox +106 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Joe Kelly (R) W/L 2-4 WHIP 1.42 ERA 5.45 Alex Wood (L) W/L 4-4 WHIP 1.45 ERA … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines June 17, 2015
Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago White Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 28-35 Chicago White Sox play host to the 37-27 Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in MLB action on the grass of Cellular Field, June 17, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Pirates -117/White Sox +107 O/U Total: 8.5 Pitching Matchup Jeff Locke (L) W/L 3-3 WHIP 1.50 ERA 4.90 John Danks (L) … [Read more...]
St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins Free Pick and Betting Lines June 17, 2015
St. Louis Cardinals at Minnesota Twins Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 34-40 Minnesota Twins play host to the 43-21 St. Louis Cardinals tonight in MLB action on the grass of Target Field, June 17, 2015. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Cardinals -127/Twins +117 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Carlos Martinez (R) W/L 7-2 WHIP 1.26 ERA 2.93 Tommy Milone (L) … [Read more...]
MLB Draft: St. Louis Cardinals announced first wave of 2015 draft pick signings – Viva El Birdos
MLB Draft: St. Louis Cardinals announced first wave of 2015 draft pick signings - Viva El Birdos Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports You may recognize some of the signees from the MLB Draft's first day. The 2015 MLB Draft was last week. You can find all of VEB's coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals' draft, which continues today and in the weeks ahead, here. On Monday, the Cardinals announced their … [Read more...]