The Can't-Miss Kid and the Unlikely Star: Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve's brotherly bond boosts Astros OAKLAND, Calif. — It’s quiet in the Houston Astros’ clubhouse. Well, it was, until Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve get going. Altuve is standing in front of his locker, talking to a reporter when Correa jumps in the conversation from eight feet away. They’re shouting back and forth in … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: After a Chase reset, Denny Hamlin is No. 1
Power Rankings: After a Chase reset, Denny Hamlin is No. 1 Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] and we'll try to have some fun. 1. Denny Hamlin: We might as … [Read more...]
Colts coach Chuck Pagano shows frustration after loss
Colts coach Chuck Pagano shows frustration after loss The Indianapolis Colts aren't the only team who enjoyed postseason success last season but see themselves in an 0-2 hole Tuesday morning – the NFC titlist Seahawks are right there with them – but while Seattle head coach Pete Carroll is still exhibiting his California cool in front of cameras, Colts head coach Chuck Pagano let his … [Read more...]
Interim no more: Phillies make Pete Mackanin their manager through 2016
Interim no more: Phillies make Pete Mackanin their manager through 2016 Well, that's one fewer thing the Philadelphia Phillies need to figure out. They've got their manager for next season. It's Pete Mackanin, who took over the team in June and has done well enough in the front office's eyes to shed the "interim" title and guide the team through 2016. Mackanin, 64, took over in June when … [Read more...]
UCLA reinstates CB Ishmael Adams, loses CB Fabian Moreau to injury
UCLA reinstates CB Ishmael Adams, loses CB Fabian Moreau to injury A day after it was determined that UCLA’s Ishmael Adams would not face a felony charge stemming from his August arrest, Bruins head coach Jim Mora reinstated the junior cornerback to the team. Mora confirmed Adams’ reinstatement to reporters Tuesday morning – four days before the ninth-ranked Bruins head to Tucson to face No. … [Read more...]
German cyclist Martin aims to regain worlds time trial title (The Associated Press)
German cyclist Martin aims to regain worlds time trial title (The Associated Press) Germany's Tony Martin is far too modest to label himself the odds-on favorite to regain his time trial world championship when the men take to the course on Wednesday. Martin won three straight world championships before finishing second to Britain's Bradley Wiggins a year ago in Spain. Dennis figures to … [Read more...]
Chelsea doctor Carneiro quits – reports
Chelsea doctor Carneiro quits - reports Chelsea club doctor Eva Carneiro has left the club and is considering her legal options after she had her role reduced following a spat with manager Jose Mourinho in the opening game with Swansea, according to reports. Mourinho was upset with Carneiro, 42, and head physiotherapist Jon Fearn for entering the field of play during the 2-2 draw to treat Eden … [Read more...]
How Mikhail Prokhorov mortgaged the Nets' house, then burnt it down – CBSSports.com
How Mikhail Prokhorov mortgaged the Nets' house, then burnt it down - CBSSports.com The business side and the basketball side of an NBA franchise should overlap quite a bit, in theory. Good teams should be able to sell tickets, jerseys and other merchandise. It behooves an owner and management to put a good product on the floor because the returns should be quite valuable. However, there is a … [Read more...]
Vikings part ways with bike-riding mascot seeking $20K per game
Vikings part ways with bike-riding mascot seeking $20K per game His name is Ragnar and he has ridden his motorcycle to work for more than 20 years. Well, at work we should say. But the beloved Minnesota Vikings mascot was nowhere to be found at the team’s season opener against the Detroit Lions and apparently has had his contract run out after the two sides could not come to an agreement on … [Read more...]
Dunk History: Dr. J ‘jams the jinx,’ makes Boston Garden sing different tune
Dunk History: Dr. J 'jams the jinx,' makes Boston Garden sing different tune As the summer wears on, with training camps and preseason play still off in (what feels like) the distant future, we turn our attention to the past. Join us as we while away a few late-summer moments recalling some of the most scintillating slams of yesteryear, the most thunderous throwdowns ever to sear themselves … [Read more...]