Week That Was: Week That Was: Deadline Frenzy Whew. We're still trying to catch our breath after the most action-packed trade deadline in memory. Numerous big names switched teams during the past week, and we'll get you caught up with all the most important developments here. Who could we start with other than the Blue Jays, who made an emphatic statement this week that they are all-in with their … [Read more...]
9th Circuit Gives NCAA A Stay In O' Bannon Case – Duke Basketball Report
9th Circuit Gives NCAA A Stay In O' Bannon Case - Duke Basketball Report Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports This is while the appeal is in process. As you probably remember, Ed O' Bannon defeated the NCAA in his recent case with profound implications for the way the NCAA operates. But not just yet. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the NCAA's wish to stay the injunction until the … [Read more...]
Go big or go home: Eight bold fantasy predictions for 2015 – Yahoo Sports (blog)
Go big or go home: Eight bold fantasy predictions for 2015 - Yahoo Sports (blog) Because you probably wouldn't click on a feature called, "Eight mild predictions for 2015," let's go big and bold — teetering on the edge of recklessness. Don't even try to reconcile these predictions with the current version of my preseason fantasy ranks. Can't be done. We aren't discussing what's most … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame profile: Vikings C Mick Tingelhoff
Hall of Fame profile: Vikings C Mick Tingelhoff The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015 gets inducted on Aug. 8. Shutdown Corner will profile the eight new Hall of Famers, looking at each of their careers and their impact on the game. Mick Tingelhoff Minnesota Vikings (1962-1978) Center Greatest moment Tingelhoff signed with the Vikings as a free agent after a distinguished career at … [Read more...]
Sources: Rose wavering on Team USA decision
Sources: Rose wavering on Team USA decision Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print Chicago Bulls star guard Derrick Rose is still undecided about … [Read more...]
C.J. Wilson likely done for season with elbow impingement, surgery required
C.J. Wilson likely done for season with elbow impingement, surgery required The Los Angeles Angels may be without left-hander C.J. Wilson for the rest of the 2015 season. On Saturday, the ball club announced that Wilson is dealing with a left elbow impingement, which is "secondary to arthritis." The 34-year-old veteran later added that he’ll require surgery to clean out a bone spur, which … [Read more...]
Kendrys Morales avoids tag, scores run with incredible slide
Kendrys Morales avoids tag, scores run with incredible slide Kansas City Royals designed hitter Kendrys Morales is rarely among the most athletic players on the field, hence the reason he's paid almost exclusively to hit. However, during Friday night's game in Toronto, he managed to shock everyone watching by pulling off one of the most ridiculous slides we've seen all season. [Play a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Clasica San Sebastian results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Clasica San Sebastian results (Reuters) Aug 1 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Clasica San Sebastian (San Sebastian - San Sebastian, 219 km) on Saturday 1. Adam Yates (Britain / Orica) 5:30:24" 2. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium / BMC Racing) +15" 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) 4. Daniel Moreno (Spain / Katusha) 5. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha) 6. Bauke Mollema … [Read more...]
American Pharoah has final Haskell tuneup (The Associated Press)
American Pharoah has final Haskell tuneup (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Triple Crown winner American Pharoah had another easy gallop Saturday morning at Monmouth Park, his final serious exercise before the $1.75 million Haskell Invitational. … [Read more...]
2015/16 Premier League team preview: Arsenal
2015/16 Premier League team preview: Arsenal After years of stubbornness from manager Arsene Wenger have hampered Arsenal in pursuit of the Premier League title, the cerebral Frenchman seems to be learning overdue lessons that will enrich a renewed charge towards top spot in 2015-16. The first … Continue reading → After years of stubbornness from manager Arsene Wenger have hampered Arsenal … [Read more...]