Why it’s time to consider David Silva amongst the Premier League greats It’s not often home supporters come out of their stadium after a poor result in awe of an opposition player. Usually, your own side’s unsatisfactory performance, a dubious refereeing decision or any kind of subsequent emotional veneer clouds judgement. But Manchester City’s David Silva managed to achieve the aforementioned … [Read more...]
Suit details how much it takes to sponsor a truck team
Suit details how much it takes to sponsor a truck team Kyle Busch Motorsports was expecting just over $3 million in 2015 and 2016 as part of a sponsorship agreement with Justin Boston and his father's company. Boston and KBM parted ways earlier this season and the sponsorship numbers have been revealed as part of a suit that Busch's team is filing against Zloop, the company owned by Boston's … [Read more...]
Justin Verlander loses bid for third career no-hitter by inches in ninth inning
Justin Verlander loses bid for third career no-hitter by inches in ninth inning Just when we think Justin Verlander's magic might be fading, he amazes us again with another near historic outing. The 2011 American League Cy Young award winner and MVP came up literally inches short of pitching his third career no-hitter in Wednesday's 5-0 victory against the Los Angeles Angels. Verlander was … [Read more...]
Verlander loses no-hit bid in ninth by inches
Verlander loses no-hit bid in ninth by inches Justin Verlander nearly threw his third career no-hitter on Wednesday. (USATSI) Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander nearly completed the third no-hitter of his career on Wednesday evening. He took the bid into the ninth inning, allowing a double down the line to Angels catcher Chris Iannetta. In fact, it wasn't just down the line. It was on the … [Read more...]
UCLA picks true freshman Josh Rosen as starting QB
UCLA picks true freshman Josh Rosen as starting QB With UCLA’s season opener less than two weeks away, Bruins head coach Jim Mora decided Wednesday night it was time to name his starting quarterback. The decision came down to redshirt junior Jerry Neuheisel and true freshman Josh Rosen, and Mora opted for Rosen. BREAKING: #UCLA head coach Jim Mora named Josh Rosen the starting QB against … [Read more...]
Gulf Greyhound Park, last Texas dog track, to close (The Associated Press)
Gulf Greyhound Park, last Texas dog track, to close (The Associated Press) AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The last greyhound racing track in Texas is closing. … [Read more...]
Ahmad Brooks charged, Ray McDonald indicted in sexual assault case
Ahmad Brooks charged, Ray McDonald indicted in sexual assault case The worst offseason in the history of offseasons just got worse. San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks and troubled former teammate Ray McDonald have been named in a sexual assault case dating back to an alleged December incident at McDonald's home. The Santa Clara County grand jury has indicted McDonald on one count … [Read more...]
Kobe, Shaq express regret over feud on podcast
Kobe, Shaq express regret over feud on podcast 0 Shares Print Kobe Bryant makes an appearance on Shaquille O'Neal's podcast, set to be broadcast Monday, and the former teammates address the intense feud that led to their split not long after winning three consecutive championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant and O'Neal were teammates on the Lakers from 1996 to '04 and won … [Read more...]
De Bruyne close to Man City move – agent
De Bruyne close to Man City move - agent Richard Jolly Kevin de Bruyne's move from Wolfsburg to Manchester City could finally be completed on Thursday, according to his agent. Reports in Germany suggested the two clubs, who have been in talks for some time, had agreed a £58 million deal for the Belgium international midfielder. De Bruyne's agent Patrick de Koster insisted no fee has been … [Read more...]
Report: Ohio State WR Brown suffers leg injury
Report: Ohio State WR Brown suffers leg injury While Ohio State has yet to confirm anything, it looks like the Buckeyes could be without a key contributor for a while. Ari Wasserman of Cleveland.com is reporting that wide receiver Noah Brown suffered "what appeared to be a major leg injury" during practice. Wasserman also reports that a source told him it could be a broken leg or a knee injury, … [Read more...]