Mrazek wins Graduation Stakes at Del Mar (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Mrazek won the $100,000 Graduation Stakes for California-bred 2-year-olds Wednesday at Del Mar, beating uncoupled stablemate Ralis by 3 1/4 lengths. … [Read more...]
Erick Aybar tosses bats, awakens Angels offense ahead of comeback win
Erick Aybar tosses bats, awakens Angels offense ahead of comeback win Since scoring 13 runs against the Texas Rangers on July 26, the Los Angeles Angels offense has fallen completely flat. In the eight games that immediately followed, the Angels managed just 20 runs total against the Astros, Dodgers and Indians. If you cut out the first two games of the Houston series, it's 12 runs in six … [Read more...]
Aguero, Nasri, Silva sent home ill
Aguero, Nasri, Silva sent home ill Richard Jolly Manchester City have been given a potential fitness worry ahead of the start of the Premier League as Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri and David Silva were all sent home from training after suffering with a virus. All three missed the club's annual awards ceremony, City Live, in an unwanted disruption to their build-up. But as City's first game, away … [Read more...]
Agent's Take: Pieces in place for Seahawks to contend next two seasons – CBSSports.com
Agent's Take: Pieces in place for Seahawks to contend next two seasons - CBSSports.com The Seattle Seahawks are facing the challenge of making the rare transition from a championship-caliber team having a low-paid quarterback to a Super Bowl contender with a quarterback on a lucrative contract. The San Francisco 49ers can serve as a cautionary tale for the Seahawks. Seattle's NFC West … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Pologne stage 4 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Pologne stage 4 results (Reuters) Aug 5 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour de Pologne (Jaworzno - Nowy Sacz, 220 km) on Wednesday 1. Maciej Bodnar (Poland / Tinkoff - Saxo) 5:14:29" 2. Kamil Zielinski (Poland / Poland) ST 3. Gatis Smukulis (Latvia / Katusha) 4. Caleb Ewan (Australia / Orica) +20" 5. Luka Mezgec (Slovenia / Giant) 6. Tom Van Asbroeck (Belgium / … [Read more...]
2015-16 English Championship preview: One of the most competitive leagues in the world
2015-16 English Championship preview: One of the most competitive leagues in the world The Championship in England is known for its tough tackles, grueling number of fixtures and sheer competitiveness as all 24 clubs battle it out for a place to get promoted to the best league in the world. With four teams … Continue reading → The Championship in England is known for its tough tackles, … [Read more...]
Ravens deny they tipped off the Colts about Pats’ deflated footballs
Ravens deny they tipped off the Colts about Pats' deflated footballs Didn't Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti tell everyone that training camp is here and we should be talking football and not deflate-gate? Yes. Yes he did. But here come the Ravens storming in from the locker room out of the blue like an old WWE match, to give new story lines and material to the never-ending saga. … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Nancy Lieberman and dreams still not yet realized
The 10-man rotation, starring Nancy Lieberman and dreams still not yet realized A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: The Morning Tip and USA TODAY Sports. David Aldridge and Jeff Zillgitt talk with Hall of Famer … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Deadline Fallout: Part 2
Saves and Steals: Deadline Fallout: Part 2 When last we met, Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard had just lost their jobs via trade. Jonathan Papelbon received a modest upgrade in value when he joined the Nationals. There was still two days left before the trade deadline. Aroldis Chapman and Craig Kimbrel were still on the trade block. The Reds and Padres decided to keep their stud relievers. … [Read more...]
Nick Foles not concerned with Rams' OL chaos, which is old hand to him – Yahoo Sports (blog)
Nick Foles not concerned with Rams' OL chaos, which is old hand to him - Yahoo Sports (blog) EARTH CITY, Mo. — The St. Louis Rams are taking great pains to fix an offensive line that has required more than just a tuneup. Have you ever heard of a team spending five draft picks (including a supplemental choice, Isaiah Battle) in a single year at the position? Ever seen a team that is … [Read more...]