Germany may probe 2006 World Cup bid Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany -- German prosecutors are examining whether there are grounds to open an investigation of allegations that German bidders used a slush fund to help secure the 2006 World Cup. Nadja Niesen, a spokeswoman for Frankfurt prosecutors, said fraud, breach of trust or corruption were possible offences that might be investigated, … [Read more...]
Top 5 must-see plays from Week 6 in the NFL (Video)
Top 5 must-see plays from Week 6 in the NFL (Video) Did you miss any of the Week 5 action in the NFL? We've got you covered. Here are five plays you shouldn't miss from Sunday's games: Head games Last week we saw Gary Barnidge of the Cleveland Browns use almost every body part to catch a touchdown. On Sunday, Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins used his hands and his helmet (video … [Read more...]
Who will win, Eagles vs. Giants? Prediction roundup from ESPN, Sports … – NJ.com
Who will win, Eagles vs. Giants? Prediction roundup from ESPN, Sports ... - NJ.com Not to brag, but at least one reporter saw this huge Monday night showdown between the Eagles and Giants at Lincoln Financial Field coming. After the Eagles' win over the New York Jets in Week 3, our own Mark Eckel wrote that come Oct. 19, head coach Chip Kelly's team would be going against the Giants with first … [Read more...]
DN Sports Desk: Nebraska vs. Northwestern score predictions – Daily Nebraskan
DN Sports Desk: Nebraska vs. Northwestern score predictions - Daily Nebraskan Josh Kelly, Senior Sports Editor - Nebraska 30, Northwestern 13 Mike Riley and staff finally wins their first game in the Big Ten. The next step is something this season’s Nebraska team has yet to accomplish, and that is to have a win streak. If the Huskers can defeat the Wildcats at home, they’ll have won back-to-back … [Read more...]
2006 WC fund allegation may be probed
2006 WC fund allegation may be probed German prosecutors are considering whether there are grounds to investigate allegations that a slush fund was used to help secure the 2006 World Cup. Associated Press reported that Nadja Niesen, a spokeswoman for Frankfurt prosecutors, had said possible fraud, breach of trust or corruption could all be investigated. She could not say when the process of … [Read more...]
Amy Yang ties LPGA record with nine consecutive birdies to finish in Korea
Amy Yang ties LPGA record with nine consecutive birdies to finish in Korea Amy Yang did something on Sunday that no one had ever done in the over 60-year history of the LPGA: She closed the LPGA KEG Hana Bank Championship with nine consecutive birdies. The back-nine 27 was part of an 11-birdie effort at Sky 72 Golf Club in South Korea, leaving Yang with a final-round 10-under 62. She … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Tarasenko joins NHL goal, point leaders
NHL Three Stars: Tarasenko joins NHL goal, point leaders No. 1 Star: Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis Blues The star sniper scored his fourth and fifth goals of the season in the Blues’ 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Tarasenko is tied for the NHL lead in goals and points (nine). No. 2 Star: Anders Nilsson, Edmonton Oilers Anders the Giant made 33 saves as the Oilers outlasted the Vancouver … [Read more...]
Emiliano Grillo wins Frys.com Open in playoff over Kevin Na
Emiliano Grillo wins Frys.com Open in playoff over Kevin Na Emiliano Grillo is batting 1.000 as a full member of the PGA Tour. The 23-year-old won his first start with a Tour card on Sunday, beating Kevin Na in a two-hole playoff for the Frys.com Open at Silverado Resort's North Course in Napa, Calif. Both Grillo and Na finished at 15-under 273, a stroke clear of Justin Thomas, Tyrone Van … [Read more...]
Yet again, Jason Day is No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking
Yet again, Jason Day is No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking Jordan Spieth and Jason Day didn't play competitive golf this weekend. Nonetheless, they swapped places on Sunday in the Official World Golf Ranking. Day is the new No. 1 in golf's ranking of record, taking the spot back that Spieth earned with his win at the Tour Championship, which clinched the FedEx Cup in September. Rory … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Murphy Mashes, Mets Win
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Murphy Mashes, Mets Win Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Daniel Murphy stayed hot, belting yet another homer to help the Mets beat the Cubs 4-1 on Sunday night in Game 2 of the NLCS. The Mets now have a 2-0 series lead. Cubs starter Jake Arrieta served up three runs in the bottom of the first inning before recording an out. Curtis Granderson led off with … [Read more...]