Field, stadium flooding doesn’t stop Mets and Braves from playing A little rain never hurt no one, Tom Waits once sang. That was certainly the attitude the Mets and Braves took into their game on Thursday night. The first game of their four-game series was delayed two hours and twenty minute due to a downpour that flooded the field and parts of the stadium. That didn’t dampen anyone’s … [Read more...]
Joey Votto earns two-game suspension after meltdown, plans to appeal
Joey Votto earns two-game suspension after meltdown, plans to appeal Joey Votto, the exceptional Cincinnati Reds first baseman, straight up went ballistic Wednesday night on home-plate umpire Bill Welke, getting as much in an umpire's face as a baseball player can get. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] And for that, Major League Baseball slapped Votto with a … [Read more...]
Spread Options: Dr. Saturday’s Week 2 picks against the spread
Spread Options: Dr. Saturday's Week 2 picks against the spread Did you fade our picks in Week 1? If you did, you lost money. We went 7-2-1, losing only Alabama and Boise State. Let's see what Week 2 has in store. Utah State at Utah (-12), 9 p.m. ET FRIDAY: A second-straight big home game for the Utes. Utah's defense looked good against Michigan and the offense, namely running back Devontae … [Read more...]
As NFL issues statement on headsets, Steelers double down on controversy
As NFL issues statement on headsets, Steelers double down on controversy Following Thursday's 28-21 loss to the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin wasn't too happy about an early headset issue that interrupted his communication with his staff. "That's always the case [in Gillette Stadium]," he told reporters in his postgame press conference. "We were listening to … [Read more...]
Big blow to the Yankees: Mark Teixeira out for the rest of the season
Big blow to the Yankees: Mark Teixeira out for the rest of the season The New York Yankees' hopes of catching the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East will now have to withstand a big blow to their offense. Mark Teixeira, their slugging first baseman, is out for the rest of the season with a fractured leg. Teixeira hasn't played since Aug. 26. He's tried injections in his leg to help the injury … [Read more...]
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 2 – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 2 - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 2Las Vegas Sun (blog)ASSOCIATED PRESS. BYU wide receiver Mitch Mathews (10) reacts after scoring the game winning touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, … [Read more...]
Mayweather insists Berto is last fight of perfect career (The Associated Press)
Mayweather insists Berto is last fight of perfect career (The Associated Press) Floyd Mayweather Jr. insists this is it, though he may be one of only a few who really seem to believe it. Nineteen years and 48 fights haven't taken a big toll on Mayweather, but he's not taking any chances. Rich beyond belief, Mayweather doesn't need to fight anymore. … [Read more...]
Eric Gomez interview; Soccer Morning (9.11.15)
Eric Gomez interview; Soccer Morning (9.11.15) On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason Davis features an interview with Eric Gomez. Jason kicks off today’s show with Eric Gomez as they discuss reports out of Argentina suggesting the United States could lose hosting rights to the 2016 Copa America in favor of Mexico. Listen to the […] On the latest episode of Soccer Morning, Jason … [Read more...]
Warriors’ Draymond Green makes record-setting $3.1M donation to Michigan State
Warriors' Draymond Green makes record-setting $3.1M donation to Michigan State Three years ago, Draymond Green was a longshot — the 35th overall pick in the 2012 draft, an accomplished and respected collegiate player whom many observers doubted had the size, skill and clear positional fit to make a major difference at the next level. Now, after using his determination, versatility and talent … [Read more...]
Oklahoma-Tennessee preview and predictions – FOXSports.com
Oklahoma-Tennessee preview and predictions - FOXSports.com Updated Sep 11, 2015 at 12:52p ET There's a lot of orange surrounding Oklahoma football. Think about it. On a daily basis, orange is as much a part of a Sooner fan's thinking as crimson and cream. All different shades which come in varying degrees, ranging from disgust to delightful The list includes Oklahoma State and Texas on an … [Read more...]