Wild card could get wild There are now only four days remaining in the 2015 regular season. That's kind of a bummer. The season seems to go by a little quicker with each passing year. That's okay though, postseason baseball is a blast. Following Wednesday's action, seven of the 10 postseason spots have been claimed. The Mets, Dodgers, Cardinals, Pirates and Cubs are the NL field. That is all set. … [Read more...]
Grizzlies’ Mike Conley will keep wearing a clear protective mask
Grizzlies' Mike Conley will keep wearing a clear protective mask Memphis Grizzlies fans long ago took Mike Conley in as one of their own. They showed patience through the point guard's early struggles after Memphis drafted him out of Ohio State with the No. 4 pick in the 2007 NBA draft. They supported him as he took the Grizzlies' reins and slowly, steadily developed into the kind of two-way … [Read more...]
Braves promote John Coppolella, giving us yet another baseball GM under 40
Braves promote John Coppolella, giving us yet another baseball GM under 40 The Atlanta Braves didn't shock too many people by naming John Coppolella as their general manager Thursday. Coppolella has been the team's assistant GM since 2012 and has taken on many of the general manager's duties since the Braves fired Frank Wren last September. What's a little more surprising is that Coppolella … [Read more...]
USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 5 – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 5 - USA TODAY SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE ON TWITTER TWEET SHARE ON SMS SHARE ON WHATSAPP (AP) The first weekend of October is shaping up to be the best weekend of the young college football season. There are four games matching ranked opponents, starting with No. 7 Notre Dame visiting No. 11 Clemson. It’s the biggest test … [Read more...]
Twins furious at Indians’ Jose Ramirez for home run celebration, hint at retribution
Twins furious at Indians’ Jose Ramirez for home run celebration, hint at retribution Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez will likely get a fastball in the back or ribs on Thursday night because of baseball’s so-called “unwritten rules.” Ramirez is in the Twins’ crosshairs after a three-run home run he hit in the Indians' 10-2 win on Wednesday. It wasn’t just the home run – which put a … [Read more...]
Sergio Aguero’s inconsistent form poses a conundrum for Manchester City
Sergio Aguero’s inconsistent form poses a conundrum for Manchester City In amongst what has been a whirlwind start for Manchester City in the 2015-16 season, the performances of Sergio Aguero have been a little overlooked. With just three goals scored in 10 appearances so far in all competitions in the early stages of this campaign, the Argentina international has been […] In amongst what … [Read more...]
BDL Dunk History: Our friends’ favorite dunks, Vol. 2
BDL Dunk History: Our friends' favorite dunks, Vol. 2 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 into our memories. This … [Read more...]
College Hoops Mailbag: Will Chris Mullin succeed at St. John's? – CBSSports.com
College Hoops Mailbag: Will Chris Mullin succeed at St. John's? - CBSSports.com To help you prepare for the coming college basketball season, college basketball writer and NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie will be answering questions sent via either Twitter or email once a week before the season starts. Here are answers to the best questions he received this week. As always, you can reach him at … [Read more...]
Memphis vs. South Florida Sports Picks ATS Preview – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Memphis vs. South Florida Sports Picks ATS Preview - SportsBlog.com (blog) This week’s football calendar includes a competition between the Memphis Tigers vs. South Florida Bulls. Memphis is -8.5 with a total of 62. The line is down from the opener of -12.5 with the total up a notch from its debut at 61. The Tigers have gotten 71 percent of the spread action with the over getting 67 percent. … [Read more...]
NHL has ‘no desire’ to settle concussion lawsuit, says internal memo
NHL has ‘no desire’ to settle concussion lawsuit, says internal memo NEW YORK – The National Hockey League has “no desire” to engage in settlement discussions with the players involved in a class action lawsuit that alleges negligence and fraud by the League regarding concussions. An excerpt from a League memo, distributed to the Board of Governors at their meeting this week in New York and … [Read more...]