Beholder runs away with Clement L. Hirsch at Del Mar (The Associated Press) Beholder ran away with the Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes on Saturday at Del Mar, beating Yahilwa by seven lengths in the $300,000 race for fillies and mares. Ridden by Hall of Famer Gary Stevens and trained by Richard Mandella, Beholder ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.81 and paid $2.60, $2.20 and $2.10 for her 13th … [Read more...]
Lock Down Lindy, Spirit To Win take Hambletonian Oaks elims (The Associated Press)
Lock Down Lindy, Spirit To Win take Hambletonian Oaks elims (The Associated Press) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Lock Down Lindy and Spirit To Win won the Hambletonian Oaks eliminations Saturday night at the Meadowlands Racetrack. … [Read more...]
Carrick says no to PSG
Carrick says no to PSG Peter O'Rourke Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has snubbed overtures from Paris Saint Germain to stay at Old Trafford, sources have told ESPN FC. PSG boss Laurent Blanc is a big admirer of Carrick and was hoping to lure the classy midfielder to the Parc des Princes as he looked to strengthen the Ligue 1 champions for next season's assault on retaining their … [Read more...]
Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg German Supercup match highlights [VIDEO]
Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg German Supercup match highlights [VIDEO] Today marked the traditional start to the new German soccer season with the match between Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg in the 2015 German Supercup. The match featured the winner of the 2014/15 Bundesliga title against the winner of the 2014/15 … Continue reading → Today marked the traditional start to the new German soccer … [Read more...]
Report: Larry Lucchino stepping down as Red Sox president and CEO
Report: Larry Lucchino stepping down as Red Sox president and CEO The Boston Red Sox are about to experience a major shakeup. According to Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe, team preisdent and CEO Larry Lucchino will officially relinquish his posts later this year when his contract expires. Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald adds that the Red Sox have been exploring a succession … [Read more...]
Sapakoff: 2015 college football picks; progress for Clemson, South Carolina – Charleston Post Courier
Sapakoff: 2015 college football picks; progress for Clemson, South Carolina - Charleston Post Courier South Carolina is coming off a season that included exciting victories over SEC rivals Georgia and Florida plus a bowl win. Such a trifecta was achieved only once before (2011) and would have triggered parade talk before Steve Spurrier signed on as head coach.And yet the Gamecocks and their fans … [Read more...]
Dixon wins pole, eyes another IndyCar victory at Mid-Ohio (The Associated Press)
Dixon wins pole, eyes another IndyCar victory at Mid-Ohio (The Associated Press) Needing a strong final push to challenge for the IndyCar championship, Scott Dixon can't ask for a much better opportunity than this. In third place in the standings with three races remaining, Dixon will start from the front Sunday at Mid-Ohio, the track where he has won five times in 10 starts and looks as … [Read more...]
2015/16 Premier League team preview: Aston Villa
2015/16 Premier League team preview: Aston Villa The appointment of Tim Sherwood seemed to breath new life into Aston Villa in 2015, but despite avoiding relegation with ease, the previous campaign finished with a whimper, paving the way for a summer of substantial change at Villa Park. … Continue reading → The appointment of Tim Sherwood seemed to breath new life into Aston Villa in 2015, … [Read more...]
Matt Nieto succumbs to Dark Side with custom Star Wars figurine (Photos)
Matt Nieto succumbs to Dark Side with custom Star Wars figurine (Photos) Matt Nieto, San Jose Sharks forward, famous team DJ and member of the Galactic Empire. View the above amazing custom "Star Wars" Clone Trooper that Nieto bought for himself from Factory Xtreme, a store based next to Disneyland in Anaheim. Nieto is living in Anaheim for the summer. Sadly, Nieto has not seen any of the … [Read more...]
New Cowboy Greg Hardy donates $300 to help troll the Eagles
New Cowboy Greg Hardy donates $300 to help troll the Eagles New Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is trying to endear himself to a new fan base by helping them hate the Philadelphia Eagles. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] A Cowboys fan set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to fly a banner over Eagles practice on Aug. 9 that read “WE GOT THE DIVISION” … [Read more...]