Canadiens take on Alex Semin with 1-year, $1.1 million deal What's the perfect example of a "low risk/high reward" signing in the NHL? It's Alexander Semin signing a one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Montreal Canadiens, which the 31-year old forward did on Friday. From the Habs: “We are very pleased to have reached a short term agreement with Alexander Semin. Alex is a pure goal scorer … [Read more...]
Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis on selling drugs: ‘That was awful’
Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis on selling drugs: 'That was awful' Jerome Bettis' story, ultimately, is a great one. But it's pretty amazing to consider what he came from. In an interview for "In Depth with Graham Bensinger," the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and new Pro Football Hall of Famer didn't hold back about his upbringing. He grew up poor in Detroit, in a bad neighborhood, … [Read more...]
Cardinals bolster bullpen by trading for ex-Marlins closer Steve Cishek
Cardinals bolster bullpen by trading for ex-Marlins closer Steve Cishek The St. Louis Cardinals, seeking bullpen help, have acquired ex-closer Steve Cishek from the Miami Marlins in a buy-low deal that could pay nice dividends for the Cards. The trade was first reported by Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald and later verified by the Marlins. The Marlins are getting Double-A pitcher Kyle … [Read more...]
Graham DeLaet withdraws from Canadian Open as national drought continues
Graham DeLaet withdraws from Canadian Open as national drought continues The greatest Canadian hope to end a 61-year drought at their national championship has withdrawn from the RBC Canadian Open. Graham DeLaet, ranked 84th in this week's Official World Golf Ranking, pulled out of the event on Friday morning after sustaining a thumb injury in Thursday's opening round. Despite the best … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome has lead cut by Quintana as Nibali wins (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome has lead cut by Quintana as Nibali wins (Reuters) (Adds details, quotes) By Julien Pretot LA TOUSSUIRE, France, July 24 (Reuters) - Chris Froome has one more mountainous hurdle to overcome to claim a second Tour de France title after Friday's 19th stage in which had 30 seconds chopped off his lead as Vincenzo Nibali claimed a controversial victory. Froome leads by 2:38 from … [Read more...]
Kovalev, Pascal both return to the ring in Vegas (The Associated Press)
Kovalev, Pascal both return to the ring in Vegas (The Associated Press) Sergey Kovalev beat the ageless Bernard Hopkins and stopped Jean Pascal before his hometown fans in Montreal. ''Some of my dreams in boxing and my goals are not finished,'' Kovalev said. Pascal will fight on the same card at the Mandalay Bay hotel, possibly setting the two fighters up for a rematch of the March 14 … [Read more...]
Cardinals land ex-closer Cishek from Marlins
Cardinals land ex-closer Cishek from Marlins The trade deadline winds keep blowing. The Marlins have traded former closer Steve Cishek to the Cardinals, the team has announced. Double-A right-hander Kyle Barraclough is heading to Miami in the swap. Cishek, 29, has a 4.50 ERA (85 ERA+) with a 1.59 WHIP and 7.9 K/9 in 32 innings this season, which is easily his worst full season as a big leaguer. … [Read more...]
Ohio State football: Braxton Miller to hybrid back makes sense say Robert … – Columbus Dispatch
Ohio State football: Braxton Miller to hybrid back makes sense say Robert ... - Columbus Dispatch Contrary to the popular narrative of the day, Ohio State’s Braxton Miller has not given up all hope of playing quarterback again in favor of a permanent move to hybrid back (running back-receiver) in the Buckeyes’ spread offense.Miller said as much to The Dispatch late Thursday night after the story … [Read more...]
With MLB fuming, ESPN’s Colin Cowherd tries to explain his comments about Dominicans
With MLB fuming, ESPN's Colin Cowherd tries to explain his comments about Dominicans With the MLB players' union upset at him and Toronto Blue Jays star Jose Bautista ready to "rip him a new one," ESPN radio's Colin Cowherd tried on Friday to remove the foot that he stuck in his mouth when talking about baseball players from the Dominican Republic. It wasn't enough, though, as MLB issued a … [Read more...]
Soccer Morning (7.24.15) Kristan Heneage interview
Soccer Morning (7.24.15) Kristan Heneage interview Today’s episode of Soccer Morning features an interview with Kristan Heneage. Jason kicks off today’s show with The Guardian’s Kristan Heneage as they discuss Andrea Pirlo’s move to New York City FC & the latest transfers around the English Premier … Continue reading → Today’s episode of Soccer Morning features an interview with Kristan … [Read more...]