American Pharoah looks 'super good' at Saratoga Race Course (The Associated Press) American Pharoah seems to love Saratoga Race Course. After the Triple Crown winner's first gallop around the historic track Thursday, the striking bay colt was declared ''super good and very happy,'' by assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes. ''He went over the track very well,'' said Barnes, trainer Bob Baffert's … [Read more...]
AP Exclusive: David Letterman struggling with love of racing (The Associated Press)
AP Exclusive: David Letterman struggling with love of racing (The Associated Press) This kind of list makes David Letterman sick to his stomach and question his love of auto racing. Rahal was just nine points out headed into last weekend's race at Pocono, but he was wrecked by Tristan Vautier midway through the race. … [Read more...]
Blues forward Patrik Berglund out four months after shoulder surgery
Blues forward Patrik Berglund out four months after shoulder surgery What is it with the St. Louis Blues and crummy offseason surgeries to key forwards? On Thursday the team announced Patrik Berglund would go under the knife for shoulder surgery that will knock him out at least four months. According to the team, Berglund reinjured his shoulder while training this offseason. The surgery will … [Read more...]
Construction resumes on Vikings stadium as worker who died is identified
Construction resumes on Vikings stadium as worker who died is identified Construction on the Minnesota Vikings' new stadium continued Thursday morning, one day after a worker fell from the roof and died. On Wednesday morning, a worker fell 50 feet off the edge of the roof into a snow gutter and died. The man wasn't officially identified, but according to multiple reports including the St. … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose accused of rape in civil lawsuit, strongly denies allegations
Derrick Rose accused of rape in civil lawsuit, strongly denies allegations Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been named in a civil lawsuit alleging that he and two other men drugged a woman, broke into her apartment and raped her. A lawyer for Rose strongly denied the accusation, categorizing it as "completely false and without any factual basis." TMZ reported late Wednesday that … [Read more...]
Dunk History: Rajon Rondo leaps past Dwight Howard, ascends to All-Star status
Dunk History: Rajon Rondo leaps past Dwight Howard, ascends to All-Star status 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 … [Read more...]
MLB “actively studying” ways to improve fan safety
MLB "actively studying" ways to improve fan safety It appears Major League Baseball is coming closer to finding a solution to keep fans safe from foul balls and bats that could make their way into the stands. As Yahoo's Tim Brown wrote earlier this week, it's become a problem that must be addressed. The protective netting currently only covers a small area behind home plate and there's been … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 4
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 4 The first highlight of the season – and for some the biggest – falls into our lap this week. Transfer Deadline day! It’s almost become the new Cup Final day, but with ALL teams involved. Of course, some clubs would prefer not to be – Everton for one. West Brom for another. But it seems that John Stones and Saido Berahino could be playing their final games this … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose accused of rape in civil lawsuit
Derrick Rose accused of rape in civil lawsuit Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been named in a civil lawsuit alleging that he and two other men drugged a woman, broke into her apartment and raped her. TMZ reported late Wednesday that the woman who has filed suit, "identified only as Jane Doe," alleges that the 2010-11 NBA Most Valuable Player and two of his longtime friends — Ryan … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana stage 6 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana stage 6 results (Reuters) Aug 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Vuelta a Espana (Cordoba - Sierra de Cazorla, 200.3 km) on Thursday 1. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 4:46:16" 2. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Cannondale) +5" 3. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 4. Ruben Plaza (Spain / Lampre) +11" 5. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) 6. Joaquim Rodriguez … [Read more...]