Dave Dombrowski hired by Red Sox, Ben Cherington out as GM When he was suddenly let go as president and general manager of the Detroit Tigers earlier in August after 14 years of service, it was understood that Dave Dombrowski wouldn't be out of work for long. The location of his new job? We'll call it a bit of a stunner. The Boston Red Sox announced Tuesday night that Dombrowski would take … [Read more...]
Utah AD Chris Hill defends decision to take two-year hiatus from BYU series
Utah AD Chris Hill defends decision to take two-year hiatus from BYU series The BYU-Utah rivalry is one of the country’s most heated rivalries — even if the teams aren’t scheduled to play. Currently, the two schools are taking a two-year hiatus from their football rivalry and Utah athletic director Chris Hill told the Deseret News why he wasn’t concerned about the Utes not playing their … [Read more...]
MLS teams must shake things up for playoff push
MLS teams must shake things up for playoff push Close your eyes and imagine for a moment, that you are the owner or president of a Major League Soccer team. Despite being five points from the last playoff spot, the team is in last place in its conference. Your team is the only team not to win a road […] Close your eyes and imagine for a moment, that you are the owner or president of a Major … [Read more...]
Dombrowski new Red Sox prez, Cherington out
Dombrowski new Red Sox prez, Cherington out Dave Dombrowski, who not long ago stepped down as GM of the Tigers, has agreed to become the Red Sox's president of baseball operations, CBS Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman has confirmed. In a related move, Ben Cherington will step down as GM but stay on long enough to assist Dombrowski with the transition. Per the team, Dombrowski will assume his duties … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Miami Heat
The NBA's all-time starting five: Miami Heat You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most formidable starting five-man lineup. [Follow … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan would rather you not see him in his reading glasses
Michael Jordan would rather you not see him in his reading glasses NBA legend Michael Jordan took the witness stand Tuesday in an ongoing trial related to the unauthorized use of his image in an advertisement by the now-defunct supermarket chain Dominick's Finer Foods. The store took advantage of Jordan's 2009 Hall of Fame induction — you know, the one where he aired petty grievances for 20 … [Read more...]
Padres trade outfielder Will Venable to Rangers
Padres trade outfielder Will Venable to Rangers The Texas Rangers have acquired outfielder Will Venable in a trade from the Padres, the clubs announced Tuesday. In return, the Padres get minor-league catcher/outfielder Marcus Greene and a player to be named later. Venable, 32, is hitting .258/.318/.378 with 10 doubles, three triples, six homers and 11 steals this season. He's had some very good … [Read more...]
Padres pull back Kennedy, Benoit after claims
Padres pull back Kennedy, Benoit after claims Padres pitchers Ian Kennedy and Joaquin Benoit both have been claimed on waivers and subsequently pulled back -- two hits to the remaining trade market for pitchers. Kennedy and Benoit are now ineligible to be traded. Several teams were surely interested in both pitchers, but there had been some thought Kennedy might clear due to his relatively high … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Draft Big Board: Joey Bosa No. 1, five Buckeyes in top 32 – CBSSports.com
2016 NFL Draft Big Board: Joey Bosa No. 1, five Buckeyes in top 32 - CBSSports.com The defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes are poised to make a run at a repeat with a roster as stacked with future NFL talent as any in the country. Star defensive end Joey Bosa tops my initial Big Board rankings of the best draft-eligible prospects, and he's joined by four teammates: left tackle Taylor … [Read more...]
Tom Brady misses Patriots practice, but will he attend deflate-gate hearing?
Tom Brady misses Patriots practice, but will he attend deflate-gate hearing? New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has missed practice twice the past two Tuesdays, but is he planning to attend Wednesday's hearing in New York over the lingering deflate-gate case? Initially, USA Today's Tom Pelissero reported that Brady would, but Pelissero later indicated that Brady — believing that … [Read more...]