Al Michaels offers obituary for broadcast partner Frank Gifford Your browser does not support iframes. Frank Gifford, a legend both on the field and in the broadcast booth, passed away of natural causes on Sunday morning. Giff was a man's man, the ultimate 20th-century ideal of a Big Man On Campus, and he drew admirers wherever he went. One of those was the man who spent 12 years in a … [Read more...]
Charlotte OL coach Phil Ratliff dies at 44
Charlotte OL coach Phil Ratliff dies at 44 Charlotte offensive line coach Phil Ratliff died Sunday, the program announced. Ratliff, 44, was hospitalized last Monday after suffering a “cardiac event." Ratliff, who also served as the 49ers’ recruiting coordinator, had been with the Charlotte program since its inception in 2012. Under Ratliff's guidance, the 49ers' offensive line led the way … [Read more...]
Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres Free Pick and Betting Lines August 10, 2015
Cincinnati Reds at San Diego Padres Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 52-60 San Diego Padres play host to the 49-60 Cincinnati Reds tonight in MLB action on the grass of Petco Park, August 10, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Padres -153/Reds +143 O/U Total: 7 Pitching Matchup David Holmberg (L) W/L 1-0 WHIP 1.18 ERA 3.27 Ian Kennedy (R) W/L 6-10 … [Read more...]
Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners Free Pick and Betting Lines August 10, 2015
Baltimore Orioles at Seattle Mariners Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 52-60 Seattle Mariners play host to the 56-54 Baltimore Orioles tonight in MLB action on the grass of Safeco Field, August 10, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Orioles -117/Mariners +107 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Wei-Yin Chen (L) W/L 5-6 WHIP 1.19 ERA 3.32 Vidal Nuno … [Read more...]
Shane Lowry channels Seve for WGC-Bridgestone win
Shane Lowry channels Seve for WGC-Bridgestone win Shane Lowry was ready for a moment like this. He just needed a few things to go his way. They did on Sunday at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, as the 28-year-old shot a bogey-free, 4-under 66 to win for the first time on the PGA Tour. His 11-under 269 total was good enough for a two-shot win over Bubba Watson and a four-shot edge over … [Read more...]
Depay wears No. 7 'with pride'
Depay wears No. 7 'with pride' Memphis Depay is confident he will be able to cope with the pressure of wearing the famous number seven for Manchester United. Depay impressed on his debut on Saturday as United started the season with a comfortable 1-0 win over Tottenham. The Dutchman attempted a variety of tricks, raced at Tottenham's back four and played a key part in the build-up to … [Read more...]
Cardinals notebook: Heyward is feeling no pressure – STLtoday.com
Cardinals notebook: Heyward is feeling no pressure - STLtoday.com MILWAUKEE • With July’s trade deadline past, his production on a steady rise, his 26th birthday Sunday, and his free agency starting to appear on the horizon, outfielder Jason Heyward has gotten exactly what he’s wanted from the Cardinals through their first nine months together. His space. There have not been substantive talks … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Dante's Inferno
Offseason Beat: Dante's Inferno While the August NBA doldrums don’t typically generate much more than a training camp invite in the wind, we have a fair amount of action as Team USA’s Las Vegas mini-camp prepares to get underway. We’ve got injuries, uncertain futures, Phil Jackson ripping someone he just signed and boiling tempers in the desert. Dante Exum’s Doomsday We’ll begin with Dante … [Read more...]
Chase Watch: Kasey Kahne may need a win to get in
Chase Watch: Kasey Kahne may need a win to get in Your browser does not support iframes. Kasey Kahne made the 2014 Chase after he won at Atlanta, the penultimate race before the Chase. He may need to execute similar heroics to make the 2015 Chase. A week after crashing early at Pocono and finishing 43rd, Kahne got stacked up on a restart and finished 42nd at Watkins Glen. Sam Hornish Jr. … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Kluber Shines
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Kluber Shines For a season that’s been so frustrating, Corey Kluber sure has put together some brilliant performances. Last year’s AL Cy Young winner did it again on Sunday, bringing a no-hitter into the seventh inning vs. Minnesota and finishing the game to pick up his seventh win. Kluber allowed one run on three hits, one walk, and fanned 10 Twins batters on … [Read more...]