The Week Ahead: The sluggish Nationals face a tough roadtrip With the season winding down, The Week Ahead will look at the major baseball storylines down the stretch. We'll point out the big series of the week, great upcoming pitching duels and players to watch. THE NATIONALS HEAD WESTThe Nationals have found themselves in trouble as of late. The club hasn't played particularly well, and … [Read more...]
WKU All-American OL cited for drunkenly driving wrong way on one-way street
WKU All-American OL cited for drunkenly driving wrong way on one-way street Western Kentucky offensive lineman Brandon Ray was charged with careless driving and an aggravated count of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol following an incident on July 9. Ray, 20, was driving the wrong way down a one-way street when he was stopped by a member of the Warren County Sheriff's … [Read more...]
Power rankings: 2015 PGA Championship
Power rankings: 2015 PGA Championship The season's final major is here, and it's hard to imagine it's gone by so quickly. The PGA Championship returns to Whistling Straits for the third time (2004, 2010) with a huge number of players who have a good chance to win the Wanamaker trophy. Jordan Spieth, who is looking to become the third man in history to win three professional majors in a … [Read more...]
Preakness is final leg of NBC’s Triple Crown deal (The Associated Press)
Preakness is final leg of NBC's Triple Crown deal (The Associated Press) STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- The Preakness Stakes will remain on NBC after a seven-year contract extension was reached for the second leg of the Triple Crown. … [Read more...]
NHLPA files grievance over Mike Richards’ terminated contract
NHLPA files grievance over Mike Richards' terminated contract So begins the legal wrangling over Mike Richards’ terminated contract. The NHLPA tweeted that it filed a grievance to contest the Los Angeles Kings attempt to terminate Richards’s contract for a “material breach.” Los Angeles did not give any official reason why it took such a drastic step, but the belief is it has to do with a … [Read more...]
Mandel's SEC picks: 'Bama will do fine, but won't win the conference – FOXSports.com
Mandel's SEC picks: 'Bama will do fine, but won't win the conference - FOXSports.com Updated AUG 10, 2015 at 10:04a ET True story: When I submitted an SEC Media Days preseason ballot with Texas A&M listed as champ, the conference office checked to make sure some imposter hadn't sent it in my place. Apparently I was that extreme an outlier. My colleague Bruce Feldman picked … [Read more...]
De Bruyne's City desire confusing – Hecking
De Bruyne's City desire confusing - Hecking Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking has said he cannot understand why Kevin De Bruyne wants to join Manchester City. Both the Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph have reported that City hope to sign De Bruyne for £46 million before Sunday's Premier League match against Chelsea. The Daily Star Sunday has claimed City have even booked in his medical despite … [Read more...]
Fantasy Football Preview 2015: 10 Sleepers To Target In Your Draft – NESN.com
Fantasy Football Preview 2015: 10 Sleepers To Target In Your Draft - NESN.com Share this: Snagging Dez Bryant or Demaryius Thomas in the first round doesn’t exactly make you a fantasy football genius. Finding the next Odell Beckham Jr.? That’s a different story. Just as you can count on a fantasy stud like Bryant or Thomas delivering the goods, you also can bank on a handful of lesser-known … [Read more...]
Government details why it wants Armstrong medical records (The Associated Press)
Government details why it wants Armstrong medical records (The Associated Press) The federal government says it wants Lance Armstrong's medical records from his 1996 cancer treatments because they could prove just how far he was willing to go to conceal performance-enhancing drug use from the public and his sponsors. The former cyclist is vigorously fighting release of his medical records … [Read more...]
Matchday Wrap Up: Monday Morning Manager – WK1
Matchday Wrap Up: Monday Morning Manager - WK1 And we’re back! It certainly felt a little early in the summer to have Premier League action back, especially when a trip to the pool with our toddler interrupted the second half of the 10 AM Eastern Time matches on Saturday. The date may be early but the drama was certainly in mid-season form. There were debut goals, surprising results and our … [Read more...]