Furniture Row switching manufacturers; Toyota has Sunday announcement planned Furniture Row Racing's long-rumored move to Toyota looks like its becoming official. The team is reportedly set to announce the switch on Sunday morning. Toyota has a press conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and Chevrolet confirmed to Motorsport.com that the team was leaving the manufacturer. “We thank Furniture … [Read more...]
Where to find Club America vs. Chivas on US TV and streaming; El Súper Clásico
Where to find Club America vs. Chivas on US TV and streaming; El Súper Clásico Liga MX’s Súper Clásico match between America vs. Chivas will be shown live on US television and streaming. The two biggest rivals and the most successful clubs in Mexico are going head to head in El Súper Clásico this Saturday. After a slow start in the Apertura, Club América is […] Liga MX’s Súper Clásico match … [Read more...]
Armitstead wins dramatic sprint at road world championships (The Associated Press)
Armitstead wins dramatic sprint at road world championships (The Associated Press) Lizzie Armitstead won a dramatic sprint finish in the women's road world championship Saturday, powering past Anna van der Breggen and then holding on by about a half-bike length. The British sprint star, who rued a missed opportunity to stand on the podium a year ago in Spain, clasped her hand over her mouth … [Read more...]
Armitstead wins women’s road race in late sprint (Reuters)
Armitstead wins women's road race in late sprint (Reuters) By Steve Keating RICHMOND, Virginia (Reuters) - Lizzie Armitstead of Britain won a drag race to the finish with Anna van der Breggen to claim a breath-taking victory at the road cycling world championships on Saturday. The pre-race favorite, Armitstead spent much of the 129.8km race back in the pack but, with just a kilometer to the … [Read more...]
Sixers release veteran Wallace, sources say
Sixers release veteran Wallace, sources say Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print The Philadelphia 76ers have waived veteran swingman Gerald Wallace, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that all 30 NBA teams were notified at 5 p.m. Saturday … [Read more...]
Georgia Tech falls flat as Duke takes early ACC Coastal lead
Georgia Tech falls flat as Duke takes early ACC Coastal lead Georgia Tech’s promising season has now fallen flat on its face. After losing to Notre Dame last week, the Yellow Jackets had an opportunity to start ACC play off on the right foot. But an inspired Duke defense shut down Georgia Tech's potent offense and defeated the Yellow Jackets 34-20. The loss might not keep Georgia Tech from … [Read more...]
Blue Jays clinch first playoff berth since 1993, end longest drought in MLB
Blue Jays clinch first playoff berth since 1993, end longest drought in MLB Twenty-one years of frustration and disappointment are officially behind the Toronto Blue Jays. On Saturday, they celebrated their first playoff berth since 1993 with a 10-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Based on a scheduling technicality, the Blue Jays were actually … [Read more...]
Giants teammates dress up like Tim Hudson for trip to Oakland
Giants teammates dress up like Tim Hudson for trip to Oakland Saturday is sure to be an emotional day at O.co Coliseum as former Oakland A's teammates Barry Zito and Tim Hudson square off in perhaps the final MLB start for each. The game was made possible by managers Bruce Bochy and Bob Melvin, who agreed to start both pitchers against each other on Saturday afternoon. A's general manager … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy calls major-less 2015 a “lost year”
Rory McIlroy calls major-less 2015 a "lost year" Rory McIlroy may want the FedEx Cup on his resume, but the world No. 2 made it clear that capturing the season-long points race wouldn't make up for being shut out in the majors. “I think it’s a lost year already, just because I didn’t win a major,” said McIlroy, who shot 1-over 71 on Friday at the Tour Championship in Atlanta. “I judge myself … [Read more...]
Flames’ Blair Riley forced to exit game after 16 seconds following lineup card gaffe
Flames' Blair Riley forced to exit game after 16 seconds following lineup card gaffe Funny little thing happened to Blair Riley of the Calgary Flames on Friday night during their 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks at the Saddledome. The 29-year old pugilist, who has averaged 138 penalty minutes in the last three seasons in the AHL, found himself in a scrap with Brandon Prust in his second … [Read more...]