Fight for women's overall World Cup title is wide open (The Associated Press) With two-time defending champion Anna Fenninger out injured and 2013 winner Tina Maze taking a break from ski racing, the fight for this season's women's overall World Cup title seems wide open. Add the retirement of Austrian duo Nicole Hosp and Kathrin Zettel, and only three of last year's top-seven skiers are in … [Read more...]
Boxing-Atlas lured out of retirement to train Bradley (Reuters)
Boxing-Atlas lured out of retirement to train Bradley (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Boxing guru Teddy Atlas had to think long and hard before he finally decided to come out of retirement as a trainer and help prepare Timothy Bradley for his WBO welterweight title defence against Brandon Rios next month. It had been more than four years since Atlas last … [Read more...]
NASCAR limits green-white-checker attempts to 1 at Talladega
NASCAR limits green-white-checker attempts to 1 at Talladega There will only be one green-white-checker attempts to finish Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega if necessary. NASCAR announced the rule change on Tuesday. The limit of one is strictly for Talladega. Races are usually given three two-lap attempts to finish a race under green if necessary. "Following extensive dialogue … [Read more...]
Don Mattingly out as Dodgers manager after five seasons
Don Mattingly out as Dodgers manager after five seasons After another disappointing postseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers and their manager, Don Mattingly, have agreed to go their separate ways — ending a five-year relationship in which Mattingly carried a .551 winning percentage, won the NL West the last three seasons, yet never made the World Series. In L.A., the stakes are that high. Just … [Read more...]
CBS TNF Seahawks vs. 49ers NFL Handicapping Preview With Vegas Lines – SportsBlog.com (blog)
CBS TNF Seahawks vs. 49ers NFL Handicapping Preview With Vegas Lines - SportsBlog.com (blog) Here is dissection of the key metrics used by sports betting experts in football handicapping in the contest between Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. The offshore betting line is Seattle (-6.5) and 42.5 after opening up at -4 and 41. Sixty percent of gamblers favor Seattle against the spread with … [Read more...]
Anderlecht 2-1 Tottenham: Belgians’ comeback deals blow to Spurs’ Europa League hopes [VIDEO]
Anderlecht 2-1 Tottenham: Belgians’ comeback deals blow to Spurs’ Europa League hopes [VIDEO] Tottenham sacrificed an early lead as their Europa League campaign suffered a blow with defeat to Anderlecht. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino fielded a strong side in Brussels and brought Harry Kane off the bench with the scores level after initially resting the England striker as he suffered a knock … [Read more...]
Blatt: Cavs being title faves doesn't mean much
Blatt: Cavs being title faves doesn't mean much Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Everyone from league executives to Las Vegas bookmakers have dubbed the Cleveland Cavaliers … [Read more...]
Warrior guard Shaun Livingston bashes Blake Griffin’s chirping, physical play
Warrior guard Shaun Livingston bashes Blake Griffin's chirping, physical play Never fear. In this evolving age of tact, poise and reason, the Clippers and Warriors still really, really hate each other. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Los Angeles and Golden State have the NBA’s best rivalry and it’s not even close. It dates back three years to … [Read more...]
Steve Smith Sr. might still retire but not likely to be traded to contender
Steve Smith Sr. might still retire but not likely to be traded to contender Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. said Wednesday that he’s “still on schedule” to retire at season’s end, which has led some people to wonder if the 1-5 Ravens might opt to deal Smith to a contender. Don’t count on it. A source told Shutdown Corner that trading Smith is not at all likely and that the … [Read more...]
Georgia’s beloved mascot Uga IX to retire
Georgia's beloved mascot Uga IX to retire Uga IX, Georgia's beloved Bulldog mascot that is known to his friends and fans as “Russ,” is officially retiring, the school announced Thursday. Russ is 11 years old and has appeared at 63 total games from 2009-2014. Uga X, know as “Que,” will formally be introduced as Georgia’s new living mascot at the Georgia-Georgia Southern football game on … [Read more...]