Mayweather decides to send the jet for his daughter (The Associated Press) Floyd Mayweather Jr. found himself with a problem as he headed to work Tuesday to try and sell skeptical fans on what he insists will be his last fight. It's hard to find anyone - much less Mayweather - who thinks Berto is going to give Mayweather many problems in his final fight. The issue Mayweather was dealing … [Read more...]
Haas picks son, Mickelson with Presidents Cup wild-card picks
Haas picks son, Mickelson with Presidents Cup wild-card picks American Presidents Cup captain Jay Haas filled out his 12-man, Korea-bound team on Tuesday with two familiar names. The nine-time PGA Tour winner picked his son, Bill, with one of the picks and then surprised in adding Phil MIckelson to the American team. Bill Haas finished 11th in Presidents Cup points, coming up short of … [Read more...]
Just short of golf’s new elite, Fowler is next knocking on the door
Just short of golf's new elite, Fowler is next knocking on the door This year in golf has been one of breakthroughs. Jordan Spieth won two majors and took the mantle of the No. 1 player in the game from Rory McIlroy, who is already well on the way of his Hall of Fame path. After becoming a mainstay on the top 10 of major leaderboards, Jason Day finally had his, winning the Wanamaker at the … [Read more...]
Which NFL stars, teams will post a disappointing season this year?
Which NFL stars, teams will post a disappointing season this year? The NFL's about to start, and as much as every team's fans believe that they're headed to the Super Bowl, we know there will be some serious disappointments coming. In today's video, we look at the players who will disappoint, including an NFL legend and a high-profile running back with a new team. We also consider the teams … [Read more...]
Yankees may not have Nathan Eovaldi or Mark Teixeira for the stretch run
Yankees may not have Nathan Eovaldi or Mark Teixeira for the stretch run Since mid-July, the American League East has featured the most excited division race in the game. The surging Toronto Blue Jays overtook the New York Yankees shortly after acquiring both Troy Tulowitzki and David Price, but the Yankees refuse to go away. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league … [Read more...]
A-Rod joins Aaron with 15th 30-homer season
A-Rod joins Aaron with 15th 30-homer season A-Rod has joined Hank Aaron atop a career leaderboard. (USATSI) Alex Rodriguez came through with a big home run for the Yankees on Tuesday night, tying the game against Baltimore at 1-1 in the sixth. In terms of an individual honor, though, this home run was even more significant. It was the 30th of Rodriguez's career. That means he's now reached that … [Read more...]
Charlie Strong strips Shawn Watson of Texas play-calling duties
Charlie Strong strips Shawn Watson of Texas play-calling duties It took just one game for Texas coach Charlie Strong to make a change on offense. Strong announced Tuesday night that wide receivers coach Jay Norvell will assume play calling duties moving forward, replacing quarterbacks coach Shawn Watson. Norvell is in his first season at Texas after spending the previous seven seasons at … [Read more...]
Co-founder of Alaska extreme ski race dies in ATV accident (The Associated Press)
Co-founder of Alaska extreme ski race dies in ATV accident (The Associated Press) One of the founders of the World Extreme Skiing Championships in Valdez, Alaska, has died in an all-terrain vehicle accident, city officials said Tuesday. Karen Davey Stewart, 62, was found unresponsive under her ATV Monday evening on a trail, City of Valdez spokeswoman Allie Hendrickson says in a statement. … [Read more...]
NBA to seed conference playoffs by record, no preference for division winners
NBA to seed conference playoffs by record, no preference for division winners Those seeking comprehensive NBA playoff seeding reform have now achieved a major victory. The league announced Tuesday evening that the East and West playoffs will no longer give seed and tiebreaker preference to division winners, thereby ensuring that the eight winningest teams in each conference will earn both … [Read more...]
Playoff seeds to be set by record, not division title
Playoff seeds to be set by record, not division title Associated Press 0 Shares Print NEW YORK -- The NBA will now seed playoff teams solely by their record, throwing out the top-four protection for teams who win their divisions. The expected change was unanimously approved Tuesday by the league's Board of Governors. Teams in each conference will be seeded from one to eight by their … [Read more...]