Do or don't, there is no more try in the majors for Jason Day SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Jason Day is still in search of his first major win because just about every Acme package Wile E. Coyote has ever ordered has landed in his way. At the 2011 Masters, it was a surging Charl Schwartzel. Two years later, his countryman Adam Scott was the one to break the Aussie Curse at Augusta National. An … [Read more...]
Matt Jones crashed a suite and took the coolest shot at the PGA Championship
Matt Jones crashed a suite and took the coolest shot at the PGA Championship SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — There was one hole left of partying at the Michelob Ultra hospitality chalet on Saturday when a crasher from Australia named Matt Jones showed up. Or, to be more specific, a golf ball from Matt Jones crashed its way in. "It was like a foul ball at a baseball game," a golf fan named Tyson … [Read more...]
Report: Vikings OT Phil Loadholt out for season with Achilles injury
Report: Vikings OT Phil Loadholt out for season with Achilles injury MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt, one of the team's more consistent run blockers, was carted off during Saturday night's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with what NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting is a season-ending Achilles injury. The injury occured on the second play of the … [Read more...]
Source: Embiid's injured foot uninsured by 76ers
Source: Embiid's injured foot uninsured by 76ers Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print The $9 million the Philadelphia 76ers ownership will have paid Joel Embiid in his … [Read more...]
Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve attempted to drive each other crazy
Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve attempted to drive each other crazy After a 37-game absence, Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera returned to the field on Friday night in Houston and made his presence felt almost immediately. Granted, it wasn't in the way we're used to seeing Cabrera contribute. At the plate, he was 0-for-3 with a walk. But he did make a valiant attempt to throw Houston's Jose … [Read more...]
The Pizza Man wins Arlington Million (The Associated Press)
The Pizza Man wins Arlington Million (The Associated Press) Richard Papiese made his money selling store fixtures. Saturday, Papiese scored big with The Pizza Man winning the Grade 1 Arlington Million. The 6-year-old gelding, ridden by Florent Geroux, beat Big Blue Kitten by a neck in Chicago-area racing's biggest race. … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson feels close to form after Saturday 66 at the PGA
Phil Mickelson feels close to form after Saturday 66 at the PGA SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Phil Mickelson is playing a game of "Chutes and Ladders" this week at the PGA Championship. On Friday, Mickelson playfully slid down one of the many faux dunes towering over the Pete Dye designed Whistling Straits. A day later, the five-time major champion climbed the leaderboard ladder with a third-round 66 … [Read more...]
Joya Real wins Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth (The Associated Press)
Joya Real wins Blue Sparkler Stakes at Monmouth (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- Peewter Stable's Joya Real found room between horses late in the stretch and won the $60,000 Blue Sparkler Stakes by a neck Saturday at Monmouth Park. … [Read more...]
Hawks sign Richardson to non-guaranteed deal
Hawks sign Richardson to non-guaranteed deal Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print The Atlanta Hawks will give veteran guard Jason Richardson a chance to extend his career and sign him to a non-guaranteed contract, sources told ESPN.com. Richardson, 34, did not play for more than two … [Read more...]
Did Royals postseason run lead to baby boom in Kansas City?
Did Royals postseason run lead to baby boom in Kansas City? The Royals were the toast of Kansas City last fall, creating a buzz in that had not existed since their previous World Series run in 1985. With each victory, the momentum and anticipation built as the Royals aimed for their first World Series championship in 29 years. Ultimately, they fell short, losing to the San Francisco Giants … [Read more...]