Heralded 2016 point guard recruit Quentin Goodin commits to Xavier - USA TODAY High School Sports Four-star Taylor County point guard Quentin Goodin – the likely early favorite for 2016 Mr. Basketball honors – committed to Xavier on Sunday during an official visit. Taylor County’s Quentin Goodin is one of the top 100 prospects in the Class of 2016 and Kentucky’s top rising senior. “Their style … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Los Angeles Lakers
The NBA's all-time starting five: Los Angeles Lakers You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most formidable starting five-man lineup. … [Read more...]
Rahal wins in Ohio, pulls within 9 points of Montoya (The Associated Press)
Rahal wins in Ohio, pulls within 9 points of Montoya (The Associated Press) LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) -- Graham Rahal won the IndyCar race Sunday in his home state of Ohio, and in the process made up considerable ground on series leader Juan Pablo Montoya with two events remaining in the season. … [Read more...]
Triple Crown winners usually succeed in 1st race back (The Associated Press)
Triple Crown winners usually succeed in 1st race back (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- American Pharoah will attempt to do what many Triple Crown champions have done throughout history - win the first race after victories in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. … [Read more...]
Drucker wins RideLondon-Surrey classic (Reuters)
Drucker wins RideLondon-Surrey classic (Reuters) Luxembourg's Jean-Pierre Drucker sprinted to victory in the 200km RideLondon-Surrey Classic on Sunday, the BMC rider edging out Dutchman Mike Teunissen and Briton Ben Swift. With the peloton shredded in the Surrey hills on a warm day, four men were left in contention on The Mall, but Drucker timed his surge to perfection to claim the biggest … [Read more...]
Kauffman: Car count for CGR and MWR in future isn’t finalized
Kauffman: Car count for CGR and MWR in future isn't finalized Michael Waltrip Racing co-owner Rob Kauffman spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since his purchase of part of Chip Ganassi Racing was announced earlier in the week. After saying that he and Waltrip were close friends and business partners, Kauffman said his purchase was an "integration" rather than a step away from MWR. … [Read more...]
Maple Leafs re-sign Jonathan Bernier for two years, $8.3M; avoid arb ruling
Maple Leafs re-sign Jonathan Bernier for two years, $8.3M; avoid arb ruling New Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello had his first big contract test with Jonathan Bernier. Well, his first big test with his new team. In the arbitration hearing, Lamoriello shot waaaaay low. Bernier shot high with their asking prices. And in the end, both ended up settling on their own terms for … [Read more...]
Sam Bradford looks healthy, on track to start Eagles’ preseason opener
Sam Bradford looks healthy, on track to start Eagles' preseason opener Lost a bit in the hoopla of the Philadelphia Eagles trading quarterbacks this offseason was that the quarterback they acquired was coming off back-to-back major knee injuries. It appears, however, that Sam Bradford has had a successful rehab. Bradford, who suffered a season-ending ACL injury during the 2013 season and … [Read more...]
Growling Twins wish mascot T.C. Bear a happy ‘National Bear Day’
Growling Twins wish mascot T.C. Bear a happy 'National Bear Day' Your browser does not support iframes. With the non-waiver trade deadline having passed on Friday, it's time for baseball fans, executives, and especially the players, to sit back, catch their breath, and, if need be, let out a few growls of joy or discontent this weekend. You know, kind of like many Minnesota Twins players and … [Read more...]
Lions trade Seisay to Seahawks for 2016 sixth-round pick – The Detroit News
Lions trade Seisay to Seahawks for 2016 sixth-round pick - The Detroit News Mohammed Seisay(Photo: Daniel Mears, Detroit News) Allen Park — Mohammed Seisay was ready to join the Lions for the start of training camp, but before practice begins Monday, the second-year cornerback will be on a different team. The Lions traded Seisay to the Seahawks for a 2016 sixth-round pick Sunday in a deal … [Read more...]