Redskins planning stadium, won't change nickname for move back to D.C. The Washington Redskins almost instantly didn't like their stadium in Landover, Md., which must really stink for the taxpayers who paid $70.5 million for "land, sewer lines, highway interchanges and other infrastructure" for FedEx Field, opened in 1997. The $180 million stadium itself was privately financed, but isn't as … [Read more...]
USC freshman QB Ricky Town decides to transfer
USC freshman QB Ricky Town decides to transfer Ricky Town’s first season at USC is over before it even began. Trojans head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Sunday that town, a true freshman quarterback, will transfer to another program. “We wish him the best of luck,” Sarkisian said. “He’s worked extremely hard, he’s been a great member of our program and I’m sure wherever he decides to go, … [Read more...]
City target De Bruyne's future sorted 'soon'
City target De Bruyne's future sorted 'soon' Stephan Uersfeld Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne has said the uncertainty surrounding his Wolfsburg future could be resolved "soon." According to kicker, De Bruyne, 24, wants to leave Wolfsburg, while the football weekly claims City have already bid €60 million for the Belgium international, despite Wolfsburg claiming that they … [Read more...]
What We Learned: Why give Sergei Gonchar a tryout deal?
What We Learned: Why give Sergei Gonchar a tryout deal? (Hello, this is a feature that aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about it.) As NHL signings go, any one involving a guy who turned 41 in April comes across as a pretty big red flag. But the Sergei Gonchar deal … [Read more...]
Former NFL defensive back Eddie Jackson wins Next Food Network Star
Former NFL defensive back Eddie Jackson wins Next Food Network Star It's always impressive to see a former NFL player forge a career after football. And in the case of Eddie Jackson, his second course might be his finest. Former NFL defensive back Eddie Jackson, who spent time with the Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, turns out to be a pretty multi-talented guy. … [Read more...]
Miami Marlins at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Lines August 17, 2015
Miami Marlins at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 51-68 Milwaukee Brewers play host to the 47-70 Miami Marlins tonight in MLB action on the grass of Miller Park, August 17, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Marlins +137/Brewers -147 Total Line: 8 Pitching Matchup Justin Nicolino (L) W/L 1-1 WHIP 1.38 ERA 4.86 Matt Garza (R) W/L … [Read more...]
San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick and Betting Lines August 17, 2015
San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 75-42 St. Louis Cardinals play host to the 64-53 San Francisco Giants tonight in MLB action on the grass of Busch Stadium, August 17, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:15PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Giants +143/ Cardinals -153 Total Line: 7 Pitching Matchup Christopher Heston (R) W/L 11-7 WHIP 1.19 ERA … [Read more...]
Reports: Former No. 1 Oden joins Chinese team
Reports: Former No. 1 Oden joins Chinese team ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick Greg Oden has signed a one-year, $1.2 million deal to play for the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association, according to multiple media reports. The 7-foot Oden, who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers over Kevin Durant with the top pick in the … [Read more...]
Froome leads Team Sky at Vuelta, goes for Grand Tour double (The Associated Press)
Froome leads Team Sky at Vuelta, goes for Grand Tour double (The Associated Press) Tour de France champion Chris Froome will lead Team Sky at the Spanish Vuelta as he looks to become only the third rider to win both of the Grand Tour races in the same year. Team Sky announced Monday a nine-man lineup for the Vuelta, which starts in Puerto Banus on Saturday. Jacques Anquetil (1963) and … [Read more...]
Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines August 17, 2015
Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 52-65 Boston Red Sox play host to the 54-62 Cleveland Indians tonight in MLB action on the grass of Fenway Park, August 17, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Red Sox +133/Indians -143 Total Line: 9 Pitching Matchup Danny Salazar (R) W/L 10-6 WHIP 1.08 ERA 3.26 Matt Barnes (R) W/L … [Read more...]