UNLV gambles by offering a second chance to Chris Obekpa Whether it's adding Jelan Kendrick after he was dismissed from Memphis or Bryce Dejean-Jones after he encountered trouble at USC, UNLV coach Dave Rice has often shown the willingness to take a chance on a high-risk transfer. Rice did it again Wednesday when he gambled on a talented shot blocker with a history of off-the-court … [Read more...]
Why Floyd Mayweather’s lackluster ‘finale’ doesn’t spell doom for boxing (Yahoo Sports)
Why Floyd Mayweather's lackluster ‘finale’ doesn’t spell doom for boxing (Yahoo Sports) Floyd Mayweather's fight against Andre Berto may not move the needle, but the sport will be just fine. … [Read more...]
Dale Coyne’s cars both penalized after Mid-Ohio race (The Associated Press)
Dale Coyne's cars both penalized after Mid-Ohio race (The Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Both of Dale Coyne Racing's teams were penalized by IndyCar on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
World Soccer Talk Radio (8.4.15) Rebecca Lowe interview
World Soccer Talk Radio (8.4.15) Rebecca Lowe interview Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Rebecca Lowe. During the interview, NBCSN’s Premier League presenter discusses a range of topics including who she finds to be the most fascinating managers in the … Continue reading → Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an … [Read more...]
Nassau Coliseum erupts with ‘Let’s go Islanders’ cheer at Billy Joel concert (Video)
Nassau Coliseum erupts with 'Let's go Islanders' cheer at Billy Joel concert (Video) The celebration of the Islanders leaving Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is officially over. And we have now reached the mixed emotions period of grief. At least that’s what appeared to be going on at a Billy Joel concert at the venue in Uniondale on Tuesday night. It was the final show at the arena while … [Read more...]
Who’s the best team in the NFL, hands down? (podcast)
Who's the best team in the NFL, hands down? (podcast) Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes or via RSS feed It's almost NFL season, and that means we can actually start talking about on-field business rather than deflate-gate or other such nonsense. As we did last year with the Shutdown Corner Podcast, we're welcoming in Yahoo Sports' Frank Schwab to talk all things … [Read more...]
BLS Roundtable: Which teams will we see in the World Series?
BLS Roundtable: Which teams will we see in the World Series? Making predictions before the season begins is a tough task. That's not a copout, it's just a fact. If you saw Bryce Harper turning into a complete monster, or Dallas Keuchel posting Cy Young numbers before the season, more power to you. We don't believe you, though. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league … [Read more...]
Gov. Walker to sign Bucks arena bill next week
Gov. Walker to sign Bucks arena bill next week Associated Press 0 Shares Print MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to sign a bill providing $250 million in taxpayer money to pay for a new Milwaukee Bucks stadium next week. Walker's office sent an invitation to lawmakers and others saying he plans to sign the bill Aug. 12 at State Fair Park outside Milwaukee. The … [Read more...]
Nebraska looks to advanced stats whiz for help
Nebraska looks to advanced stats whiz for help Could advanced analytics help Tommy Armstrong become even more effective in 2015? (USATSI)Tucker Zeleny grew up loving Nebraska football and math. As a kid, he would see something interesting about sports on television and try to analyze some statistical conclusions or observations. Until recently, Nebraska football and math would have been two polar … [Read more...]
Government demanding Lance Armstrong’s medical records (The Associated Press)
Government demanding Lance Armstrong's medical records (The Associated Press) The federal government wants to see Lance Armstrong's medical records from his treatments for cancer. Court records show that government lawyers on July 30 subpoenaed the Indiana University School of Medicine to provide records of Armstrong's treatments and donations he later made to the school. The federal … [Read more...]