Three from Cornell drafted into women's hockey league - Ithaca Journal [unable to retrieve full-text content]Ithaca JournalThree from Cornell drafted into women's hockey leagueIthaca JournalShe was a Kazmaier Award finalist that year, and was a first-team All-ECAC Hockey pick the last two seasons. Fulton (58-70-128) was first-team All Ivy League and All-ECAC Hockey her final two seasons … [Read more...]
Chris Smalling’s transformation from stooge to defensive stalwart has been astounding
Chris Smalling’s transformation from stooge to defensive stalwart has been astounding Just about ten months ago, Chris Smalling hit perhaps the lowest point of his professional career after picking up two yellow cards in eight minutes to reduce his team to ten men against Manchester City. At the time, Manchester United were sitting in eighth place in the Premier League and […] Just about … [Read more...]
Wesley Matthews plans on being ready for opening night
Wesley Matthews plans on being ready for opening night When the Dallas Mavericks signed shooting guard Wesley Matthews to a lucrative four-year, $70-million contract this summer, they did so with full knowledge that he probably would not be ready for opening night of the 2015-16 season. The torn Achilles tendon that Matthews suffered on March 5 typically requires a lengthy recovery, one that … [Read more...]
Kris Bryant strengthens Rookie of the Year candidacy with walk-off blast
Kris Bryant strengthens Rookie of the Year candidacy with walk-off blast In what should come as no surprise to astute fans who follow the game, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is making a strong push for the Rookie of the Year award. Bryant was baseball's latest uber-prospect back in March, and his callup was debated by national media, fans and in the local Chicago bars. [On this … [Read more...]
Sage Karam released from hospital after Pocono crash (The Associated Press)
Sage Karam released from hospital after Pocono crash (The Associated Press) ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- Sage Karam has been released from a hospital after an evaluation of his right heel and left wrist concluded he had no broken bones. … [Read more...]
Jess’s Dream in long-awaited debut at Saratoga (The Associated Press)
Jess's Dream in long-awaited debut at Saratoga (The Associated Press) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- Stonestreet Stable's Jess's Dream, the first foal out of 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra, was a dramatic winner of his long-awaited career debut in Monday's sixth race at Saratoga Race Course. … [Read more...]
Martin Kaymer lost his PGA Tour card for 2015-16
Martin Kaymer lost his PGA Tour card for 2015-16 Martin Kaymer won't be a PGA Tour member next season. How does a major champion lose his Tour card? Well, it's a pretty open-and-shut case. PGA Tour members must play a minimum of 15 events each season to maintain their membership status. Kaymer, who has been trying to balance a schedule straddling the PGA and European Tours, only made 12 … [Read more...]
Preparing for the big Dustin Byfuglien regression
Preparing for the big Dustin Byfuglien regression Matt Coller of ESPN.com has a post up about regression candidates for the 2015-16 season, with a fantasy focus ($$$). It covers some obvious choices – Devan Dubnyk, Nick Foligno – and a few I frankly don’t see regressing. (Marc-Andre Fleury’s shorthanded save percentage spiked after a coaching change; why assume it’ll regress?) One … [Read more...]
Reggie Wayne going to New England, agrees to deal with Patriots
Reggie Wayne going to New England, agrees to deal with Patriots The New England Patriots are hoping that Reggie Wayne still has one more good season left in his great career. The Patriots and Wayne, the long-time Indianapolis Colts receiver who is likely headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame someday, agreed to a one-year deal according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy … [Read more...]
Texas judge dismisses John Chavis’ lawsuit against LSU
Texas judge dismisses John Chavis' lawsuit against LSU A state district judge in Texas has dismissed the lawsuit Texas A&M defensive coordinator John Chavis filed against his previous employer, LSU. Texas judge Travis Bryan III tossed the case on grounds that the court did not have jurisdiction to preside over the matter and instead sent it back to Baton Rouge where LSU had filed suit … [Read more...]