Doug O'Neill saddles Del Mar-record 5 winners (The Associated Press) Doug O'Neill saddled five winners Wednesday at Del Mar to break the track single-day record for a trainer. The 47-year-old O'Neill broke the mark of four set by Red McDaniel on Sept. 4, 1954, and matched by O'Neill two days later, and by Farrell W. Jones in 1963, Ron McAnally in 1989, Jack Van Berg in l995, and John Sadler … [Read more...]
Phillies trade pitcher Cole Hamels to Rangers
Phillies trade pitcher Cole Hamels to Rangers The much-rumored Phillies ace Cole Hamels has been traded to the Rangers, CBSSports Baseball Insider Jon Heyman reports. Four prospects are heading to Philadelphia. Other players appear to be involved in the trade as well. The lefty Hamels, 31, has pitched to a 3.64 ERA and 3.51 K/BB ratio this season. For his career, he owns an ERA+ of 124 across … [Read more...]
Wilmer Flores plays through tears after learning of impending trade
Wilmer Flores plays through tears after learning of impending trade As wonderful a game as baseball is, when you play it professionally you also have to deal with the business side of the game, which at times can lead to uncertainly and utlmately heartache. For Wilmer Flores, the likely soon-to-be former New York Mets shortstop, the heartache was plainly visible as he attempted to do his … [Read more...]
Brewers agree to trade Carlos Gomez to Mets
Brewers agree to trade Carlos Gomez to Mets CBSSports MLB insider Jon Heyman has confirmed that the Brewers have agreed to trade outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Mets. It's not yet certain what's headed back Milwaukee's way, but multiple reports say that right-hander Zack Wheeler and or infielder Wilmer Flores were being discussed. The Mets indeed need help in the outfield and are also starved for … [Read more...]
Victim wants charges vs. LSU players dropped
Victim wants charges vs. LSU players dropped Anthony Jennings started 12 games for the Tigers in 2014. (USATSI) The LSU student at the center of an on-campus break-in involving three LSU football players has asked that the charges against the players be dropped. LSU quarterback Anthony Jennings, defensive lineman Maquedius Bain and defensive back Dwayne Thomas were arrested in June and charged … [Read more...]
Veteran PG Miller agrees to deal with Wolves
Veteran PG Miller agrees to deal with Wolves Associated Press 0 Shares Print MINNEAPOLIS -- Andre Miller's agent tells The Associated Press his client has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves hosted Miller for a visit to the team's facility on Wednesday. A few hours later, he reached agreement, agent Andy Miller says. Terms of the deal were not immediately … [Read more...]
Despite impressive Tour, African cycling team loses sponsor (The Associated Press)
Despite impressive Tour, African cycling team loses sponsor (The Associated Press) The title sponsor of the African cycling team that made an impressive debut at the Tour de France said Wednesday it was ending its agreement, citing the ''normal business practice'' of reviewing commercial agreements. Despite praising the team's ''outstanding performance,'' cellphone network MTN said its … [Read more...]
Player Analysis: Team by Team Season Previews
Player Analysis: Team by Team Season Previews We’ve had a lot of great season previews and fantasy soccer advice on Rotoworld this pre-season and it can be a bit tough to track down everything you are looking for. This article is supposed to fix that. ALL of our season previews will be linked here as they come out, and at the bottom will be our team’s fantasy advice split up by topic. Feel free to … [Read more...]
Redskins say 7.8 billion people, more than are on Earth, follow them
Redskins say 7.8 billion people, more than are on Earth, follow them It's a small world, after all. And apparently all of them are fans of the Washington Redskins. All 7.8 billion of them. The Redskins put out a report this week, analyzing their reach and the impact of their training camp coverage from 2014. In the report, the Redskins claim a media reach last year of “7,845,460,401 unique … [Read more...]
Joe Carter is thrilled that Drake used him to eviscerate rap rival Meek Mill
Joe Carter is thrilled that Drake used him to eviscerate rap rival Meek Mill Joe Carter hit a walk-off home run to clinch the World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993. It's one of the more iconic homers in baseball history. It's the highest of highs for an MLB slugger. Yet, only today, 17 years after retirement, did Carter announce that he "officially made it." And he has Drake to … [Read more...]