Canucks trade for Sutter Brandon Sutter was traded to the Vancouver Canucks. (USATSI) The Pittsburgh Penguins are wheeling and dealing again. The Pens sent center Brandon Sutter and a third-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks for center Nick Bonino, defenseman Adam Clendening and a second-round pick. The Pens also signed UFA forward Eric Fehr to a three-year deal worth $6 million. The trade … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Assembly approves Bucks arena deal
Wisconsin Assembly approves Bucks arena deal Associated Press 0 Shares Print MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin State Assembly voted Tuesday to spend $250 million in public funds on a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks, a deal that both Republicans and Democrats lauded as good for the state and city. No one spoke against the measure, which passed on a bipartisan 52-34 vote as Bucks coach … [Read more...]
Phillies trade Jonathan Papelbon to Nationals
Phillies trade Jonathan Papelbon to Nationals The Nationals have agreed to terms on a trade that will send Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon to Washington. CBS Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman has confirmed the deal first reported by FOX Sports. The full terms of the deal, including who the Phillies will get in return, have yet to be confirmed. MLB.com reports that the Phillies will receive RHP Nick … [Read more...]
Barring a win, Tiger Woods in home stretch of season to forget
Barring a win, Tiger Woods in home stretch of season to forget GAINESVILLE, Va. -- Tiger Woods is still mired in the process of installing a baseline shift, trying to figure out spin rates and feels and traj. He's done it before and he feels close to doing it again. The problem for Woods is that he's seemingly running out of time in this 2014-15 PGA Tour season to make much more progress … [Read more...]
The woe of Danny Garcia: How an undefeated boxer can get no respect (Yahoo Sports)
The woe of Danny Garcia: How an undefeated boxer can get no respect (Yahoo Sports) Is Danny Garcia unappreciated? His résumé seems to say one thing, fans say something else entirely. … [Read more...]
Dettori gives Qatar winning start to Goodwood sponsorship (The Associated Press)
Dettori gives Qatar winning start to Goodwood sponsorship (The Associated Press) GOODWOOD, England (AP) -- Frankie Dettori steered Qatar-owned Galileo Gold to victory on Tuesday in the Qatar Vintage Stakes on the first day of the Goodwood Festival, which now has the oil-and-gas rich Gulf nation as its title sponsor. … [Read more...]
Wisconsin Assembly OKs $250M in public funding for new Bucks arena
Wisconsin Assembly OKs $250M in public funding for new Bucks arena The Milwaukee Bucks took a major step toward remaining in Wisconsin on Tuesday. With Bucks head coach Jason Kidd reportedly watching from the gallery at the State Capitol in Madison, the Wisconsin State Assembly voted to approve a bill that will earmark $250 million in public money to help fund the construction of a new … [Read more...]
Baseball Hall of Fame makes major change to voting and it’s a home run
Baseball Hall of Fame makes major change to voting and it's a home run The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced a major change Tuesday to the process by which players are voted into Cooperstown. The Hall of Fame is making the Baseball Writers Association of America, the longtime arbiters of voting, to take away ballots from members who haven't actively covered baseball in 10 years. While … [Read more...]
Adebayor undergoes Villa medical – sources
Adebayor undergoes Villa medical - sources Peter O'Rourke Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is set to join Aston Villa after undergoing a medical at the club's training ground, sources have told ESPN FC. ESPN FC reported on Monday that Villa were confident of securing a move for Adebayor with both clubs in advanced talks over a loan deal. Tottenham are willing to let Adebayor leave … [Read more...]
If NASCAR had the F1 points system, Kyle Busch is in the top 10
If NASCAR had the F1 points system, Kyle Busch is in the top 10 There would be no concerns for Kyle Busch's Chase eligibility if NASCAR used Formula 1's points system. After winning his fourth race of the last five races in Sunday's Brickyard 400, Busch is tied for the Sprint Cup lead in wins with Jimmie Johnson. But he's in 32nd place in the points standings because of his absence in the … [Read more...]