3.4 million saw Travers Stakes finish; American Pharoah 2nd (The Associated Press) STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- The second-place finish of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah at the Travers Stakes was watched by 3.4 million viewers on NBC. … [Read more...]
Southampton add Dutch defender van Dijk from Celtic
Southampton add Dutch defender van Dijk from Celtic Southampton have completed the signing of defender Virgil van Dijk from Celtic. The 24-year-old former Holland Under-21 international has signed a five-year contract with Saints after a successful two years in Scotland. A long-term target of Southampton, van Dijk will now compete with the likes of Jose Fonte, Maya Yoshida […] Southampton … [Read more...]
The five longest homers of August, starring our new king Michael A. Taylor
The five longest homers of August, starring our new king Michael A. Taylor Welcome to September, when baseball gets more serious, we watch the standings closer and even the dingers matter more. There's sure to be an entertaining month of baseball ahead, but before we get there, let's have one last look back at August. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] As is … [Read more...]
Week 1 college football odds: The 10 best over and under picks – CBSSports.com
Week 1 college football odds: The 10 best over and under picks - CBSSports.com The college football season gets underway on Thursday, which also means the return of college football oddsmaking. We'll have picks against the spread for you all week -- and as always check out the great data and projections over on SportsLine -- but right now it's time to talk point totals and the best over and under … [Read more...]
Sports Handicappers Line Moves: College Football Favorites Loved By Bettors – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Sports Handicappers Line Moves: College Football Favorites Loved By Bettors - SportsBlog.com (blog) Sports handicapping picks has the first big day of college football odds on Saturday. The public has taken partisan stands on several bets, all on favorites of several touchdowns at home, or the lone no-such-an-exception on a significant road favorite. Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports Arkansas has … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel hoping rest heals hurting right elbow
Johnny Manziel hoping rest heals hurting right elbow Quarterback Johnny Manziel was having a good preseason, then his right elbow shut down any chance he had at earning a starting job. After two preseason games it seemed like a quarterback controversy might start brewing with the Cleveland Browns. Manziel played pretty well and showed progress. But Manziel has dealt with right elbow … [Read more...]
BDL 25: What the heck will the Dallas Mavericks even look like?
BDL 25: What the heck will the Dallas Mavericks even look like? The NBA offseason has brought many changes to rosters, coaching staffs, and the list of championship contenders. As we draw closer to opening night, it's time to move our focus from the potential impact of each offseason event and onto the broader issues that figure to define this season. The BDL 25 takes stock of, uh, 25 key … [Read more...]
Royals hit with outbreak of chicken pox
Royals hit with outbreak of chicken pox How'd you like to be Jonny Gomes, recently acquired by the Kansas City Royals, and joining your new team at Kauffman Stadium amid an outbreak of chicken pox? Not to worry, Gomes told the media Tuesday, including Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star: Jonny Gomes says he is not at risk to catch the chickenpox. "I think I've had all my rabies shots," he … [Read more...]
Forde-Yard Dash: Biggest storylines, playoff picks and more – Yahoo Sports
Forde-Yard Dash: Biggest storylines, playoff picks and more - Yahoo Sports Forty names, games, teams and minutiae making news in college football (slightly used Illinois gear sold separately at reduced prices at Tim Beckman’s house, which is also being sold separately at a reduced price): [In this Dash: Playoff picks | What's back | What's not | Pressure gauge | Football paranoia ] A … [Read more...]
Coastal Carolina officially joins the Sun Belt (Update)
Coastal Carolina officially joins the Sun Belt (Update) The Sun Belt added Coastal Carolina as its 12th member on Tuesday. The league announced Tuesday that the Chanticleers will join Sun Belt in all sports but football for the 2016-17 year, with the football program joining the fold for the 2017 season. After multiple outlets reported the news Monday night, the conference confirmed it with … [Read more...]