LSU or Auburn? Advocate experts, national pundits make their predictions on ... - The Advocate After nearly losing it in the final seconds against Mississippi State last week, the LSU football team now faces Auburn Saturday afternoon in Tiger Stadium. Who are you picking to win? Here are predictions from The Advocate's experts. Ross Dellenger: LSU 27, Auburn 17Auburn seems to be somewhat of a … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning becomes second player to reach 70,000 career yards
Peyton Manning becomes second player to reach 70,000 career yards On a night when most NFL fans were talking about Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, and not really in a reverent way, he reached one of the biggest milestones of his great career. Manning got to 70,000 yards on Thursday night at the Kansas City Chiefs. Manning got the mark during the third quarter, on a third-down pass … [Read more...]
Jonathan Taylor enrolls at Southeastern Louisiana
Jonathan Taylor enrolls at Southeastern Louisiana Former Alabama and Georgia defensive lineman Jonathan Taylor has enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana. According to Al.com, the school confirmed that he has joined the team but he isn't on the roster for the 2015 season. "Jonathan Taylor is enrolled at Southeastern Louisiana and is a member of the Southeastern football team, though he will not … [Read more...]
Aaron’s won’t sponsor a car in 2016
Aaron's won't sponsor a car in 2016 Aaron's isn't taking its sponsorship from Michael Waltrip Racing to another team. The company told Sports Business Daily that it would not have a NASCAR sponsorship in 2016. Aaron's currently sponsors Michael Waltrip Racing, which is ceasing operations (as a full-time team) after the 2015 season. “We have decided to take some time off from a team … [Read more...]
Matchups: Silva's Week 2 Matchups
Matchups: Silva's Week 2 Matchups 1:00PM ET GamesHouston @ CarolinaTexans-Panthers has a 40-point Vegas total, lowest of Week 2. Carolina is a three-point favorite. Even after a slow opener, the best play on the Panthers' side is Greg Olsen taking on a Texans defense that got gashed by Travis Kelce (6-106-2) last week. Olsen's DFS ownership could be surprisingly low as fickle players are … [Read more...]
Subway Series: 8 things to know on Yanks-Mets
Subway Series: 8 things to know on Yanks-Mets This weekend the Yankees and Mets will play the second leg of the 2015 Subway Series in Citi Field. The Yankees took two of three from the Mets in Yankee Stadium back in April, but that was a very long time ago. Both clubs -- but especially the Mets -- look very different right now. This is the first time the Yankees and Mets have both been in … [Read more...]
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Herald News Staff members make their picks – Fall River Herald News
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Herald News Staff members make their picks - Fall River Herald News MIKE THOMAS (5-1) Taunton 30, Durfee 22: Both offenses click, but the Tigers’ click a little more as Taunton leaves Fall River with a non-league victory after surrendering 45 points in last week’s 45-20 loss to New Bedford. Dighton-Rehoboth 20, Somerset Berkley 14: The Falcons score late to … [Read more...]
Boxing great Ali gets award in his hometown of Louisville (The Associated Press)
Boxing great Ali gets award in his hometown of Louisville (The Associated Press) The three-time world heavyweight champion basked in the attention in Louisville, where he received an award from the University of Louisville. School President James Ramsey presented Ali with the medal as the first-ever Grawemeyer Spirit Award winner for his role in inspiring others. After a series of tributes … [Read more...]
Jason Day’s first shot on Friday at the BMW will be for 59
Jason Day's first shot on Friday at the BMW will be for 59 Jason Day's first shot on Friday morning will be for history. If Day holes the 44-yard pitch shot waiting for him on the par-4 ninth at Conway Farms to wrap up Round 1 of the BMW Championship, then the Aussie will become the seventh player in PGA Tour history to shoot 59. As it stands, Day is 10 under on the round, four shots clear … [Read more...]
FIFA relieves Valcke amid ticket allegations
FIFA relieves Valcke amid ticket allegations FIFA released secretary general Jerome Valcke from his duties on Thursday following allegations that he took part in a deal to sell 2014 World Cup tickets well above face value. In a statement, FIFA said Valcke "has been put on leave and released from his duties effective immediately until further notice. "Further, FIFA has been made aware of a series … [Read more...]