Saves and Steals: Perkins, Doolittle Return Last week, Glen Perkins was an MRI away from missing the rest of the season. Instead, he'll battle through neck pain as the Twins struggle to secure the second Wild Card slot (currently half a game behind the Rangers). Kevin Jepsen owners shouldn't jettison him just yet. The big news of the week broke in Boston where the Red Sox hired president Dave … [Read more...]
Swansea vs. Manchester United Free Pick and Betting Odds August 30, 2015
Swansea vs. Manchester United Free Pick and Betting Odds. Swansea plays host to the Manchester United on Sunday 30, 2015 on the grass of Liberty Stadium. The kick off is scheduled for 12:00PM ET. Match Odds: Swansea +220 / Manchester United +125 / Draw +230 Over/Under: 2.5 goals Last Match: Swansea beat York City 3-0 in the Capital One Cup and Manchester United played to a 0-0 draw facing … [Read more...]
2015 Pac-12 Expert Picks: Overrated, underrated, predicted order of finish – CBSSports.com
2015 Pac-12 Expert Picks: Overrated, underrated, predicted order of finish - CBSSports.com CBS Sports asked our college football staff to lay it all on the line ahead of the season, calling out each of their most overrated and underrated teams, projecting each division's order of finish and making a bold prediction that will stay with them through the entire 2015 season. The latest from … [Read more...]
Leicester City, Ranieri riding high after dream Premier League start
Leicester City, Ranieri riding high after dream Premier League start If you were asked who was the most improved European team of the season, you may have to think a little before admitting the season is too young for such a question. However, in the English Premier League, we’re already 3 games in and have completed the first round of one of […] If you were asked who was the most improved … [Read more...]
BK Racing swaps cars; Yeley to No. 26, Burton to No. 23
BK Racing swaps cars; Yeley to No. 26, Burton to No. 23 If you do a double-take on September 6 when you look at the ticker while watching the Southern 500 and wonder if BK Racing's Jeb Burton and J.J. Yeley are in different cars, you're going to be on to something. The team announced Tuesday that Burton would be in the No. 23 for the rest of the season while Yeley will be in the No. 26. … [Read more...]
Austin Appleby wins Purdue’s starting QB job
Austin Appleby wins Purdue's starting QB job It was only a matter of time before Purdue named Austin Appleby its starting quarterback, and head coach Darrell Hazell did just that on Tuesday. Appleby, a redshirt junior, outlasted redshirt freshman David Blough to grab hold of the starting gig. He took the majority of the team's first-team reps throughout the spring and during preseason camp. … [Read more...]
Australian Ewan wins 5th Vuelta stage, Dumoulin gains lead (The Associated Press)
Australian Ewan wins 5th Vuelta stage, Dumoulin gains lead (The Associated Press) Caleb Ewan of Australia charged to the front in the final hundred meters (yards) to win the fifth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Wednesday, while Tom Dumoulin did enough to pass Colombian Esteban Chaves for the overall lead. Dumoulin gained the leader's red jersey by finishing just five spots ahead of Chaves … [Read more...]
Tom Sestito gets tryout deal from Penguins, continues odd journey
Tom Sestito gets tryout deal from Penguins, continues odd journey Tom Sestito’s NHL journey has been an odd one, right through his professional tryout contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins that was announced on Wednesday. He punched his way into the NHL, amassing over 300 penalty minutes in three seasons in the OHL, then 202 in the AHL before getting his first NHL game with the Columbus … [Read more...]
Son to have Tottenham medical – reports
Son to have Tottenham medical - reports Stephan Uersfeld Bayer Leverkusen winger Son Heung-min is set for a €30 million move to join Tottenham Hotspur, according to German media reports. Son, 23, was set to take part in Leverkusen's Champions League playoff second leg with Lazio, but already on Tuesday missed Bayer's final training session ahead of the match at the Bay-Arena. Local newspaper … [Read more...]
Dunk History: Young Wolf Andrew Wiggins goes straight for Rudy Gobert’s neck
Dunk History: Young Wolf Andrew Wiggins goes straight for Rudy Gobert's neck As the summer wears on, with training camps and preseason play still off in (what feels like) the distant future, we turn our attention to the past. Join us as we while away a few late-summer moments recalling some of the most scintillating slams of yesteryear, the most thunderous throwdowns ever to sear themselves … [Read more...]