Sheer Drama, Flintshire among winners on Travers undercard (The Associated Press) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- The Travers Day undercard produced four automatic qualifers for races in the Breeders' Cup in two months. … [Read more...]
Spa Stunner! American Pharoah loses in Travers to Keen Ice (The Associated Press)
Spa Stunner! American Pharoah loses in Travers to Keen Ice (The Associated Press) Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has been beaten, losing to Keen Ice in the $1.6 million Travers Stakes before a stunned crowd Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. American Pharoah came into the race as the overwhelming favorite, but lost the lead entering the far turn and just didn't have the energy to catch … [Read more...]
Shaka Hislop and Raphael Gellar interviews; World Soccer Talk Radio (8.28.15)
Shaka Hislop and Raphael Gellar interviews; World Soccer Talk Radio (8.28.15) Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring interviews with Shaka Hislop and Raphael Gellar. During the interview with Shaka Hislop, the ESPN soccer analyst discusses West Ham United’s form this season, whether he has faith in Slaven Bilic, as well as his memories of playing with […] Listen to … [Read more...]
Hat trick! Edwin Encarnacion hits three homers, drives in nine in Jays win
Hat trick! Edwin Encarnacion hits three homers, drives in nine in Jays win If Major League Baseball is really concerned about pace of play, they might have to consider instituting a short-term mercy rule for all of the remaining Toronto Blue Jays games this season. Just ask the Detroit Tigers. Toronto's "no mercy" tour continued at their expense on Saturday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. … [Read more...]
Vuelta crash leaves 1 rider in coma, forces 3 to withdraw (The Associated Press)
Vuelta crash leaves 1 rider in coma, forces 3 to withdraw (The Associated Press) Belgian rider Kris Boeckmans was left in an induced coma after suffering a concussion and facial fractures from a crash during an accident-ravaged eighth stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday. American Tejay van Garderen also fractured his shoulder in the crash and withdrew from the race along with French … [Read more...]
Tropicana Field catwalks strike again, leave Kevin Kiermaier hanging on wall
Tropicana Field catwalks strike again, leave Kevin Kiermaier hanging on wall If not for those pesky catwalks, baseball at Tropicana Field would be pretty much normal. Granted, the ballpark itself would still be slightly dull and not aesthetically pleasing, but the baseball would be normal. And that's all we can ask for. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] About … [Read more...]
Can LSU reach the CFP? Our picks for the 2015 college football season – NOLA.com
Can LSU reach the CFP? Our picks for the 2015 college football season - NOLA.com The college football season kicks off in less than a week when Tulane and QB Tanner Lee take on Duke Thursday Sept. 3 at 8:30 at Yulman Stadium. LSU follows with its home opener against McNeese State Saturday, Sept. 5. LSU is considered a contender both for the SEC title and for a spot in the College Football Playoff. … [Read more...]
Little-leaguer hits FG at Penn State practice, wins bet with James Franklin (Video)
Little-leaguer hits FG at Penn State practice, wins bet with James Franklin (Video) With a day off before Saturday night’s U.S. Final in the Little League World Series, the Mid-Atlantic Region champions from Red Land Little League (just south of Harrisburg, Pa.) made the hour-long trip west from Williamsport to Happy Valley to watch Penn State’s practice on Friday. When Nittany Lions head … [Read more...]
Bolt secures third sprint sweep as Jamaica win relay (Reuters)
Bolt secures third sprint sweep as Jamaica win relay (Reuters) By Nick Mulvenney BEIJING (Reuters) - Usain Bolt secured a sweep of the sprint golds at a world championships for the third time on Saturday when, aided by a U.S. disqualification, he anchored Jamaica to the 4x100 meters relay title. The United States team featuring Justin Gatlin, who won silver behind Bolt in both individual … [Read more...]
Spurs 0-0 Everton: Howard stands firm
Spurs 0-0 Everton: Howard stands firm Tim Howard denied Tottenham their first Premier League win of the season with a string of superb saves that enabled Everton to leave White Hart Lane with a goalless draw. Harry Kane, Ryan Mason and Toby Alderweireld were kept at bay by Howard in the first half, although Kane should have finished his one on one with the American goalkeeper. Spurs, who named … [Read more...]