Flip Saunders may not coach in 2015-16, as he battles Hodgkin’s Lymphoma In August, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach and president Flip Saunders was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, but the hopeful prognosis left him the ability to coach his team this season. In September, it was announced that he would have to take a leave of absence in order to fight the disease; with Timberwolves … [Read more...]
Ben Revere on ninth-inning strike call in Game 6: ‘It was terrible’
Ben Revere on ninth-inning strike call in Game 6: 'It was terrible' Blue Jays outfielder Ben Revere Revere didn't hold back when asked about a strike call that went against him in the ninth inning of Toronto's 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 6 of the ALCS on Friday night. With two runners on and one out, a 2-1 pitch from Royals closer Wade Davis that looked high and well off the … [Read more...]
3 dead after car crashes into Oklahoma State homecoming parade
3 dead after car crashes into Oklahoma State homecoming parade A car crashed into the Oklahoma State homecoming parade Saturday "at a high rate of speed," killing three people and injuring nearly two dozen others. BREAKING: Police captain: 3 dead, 22 injured after vehicle crashes into Oklahoma State homecoming parade.— The Associated Press (@AP) October 24, 2015 The police captain said seven … [Read more...]
Ogier increases lead of Rally of Spain as Latvala crashes (The Associated Press)
Ogier increases lead of Rally of Spain as Latvala crashes (The Associated Press) SALOU, Spain (AP) -- World champion Sebastien Ogier extended his lead of the Rally of Spain after nearest chaser Jari-Matti Latvala crashed on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Report: Phillies to name Matt Klentak GM
Report: Phillies to name Matt Klentak GM When the Philadelphia Phillies said they were going to make a drastic culture change in leadership, they weren't kidding. The Phillies will reportedly name 35-year-old Matt Klentak to be their next general manager. The news was first reported by Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe on Saturday and confirmed by Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. [On this week's … [Read more...]
Jaden Schwartz out 12 weeks with fractured ankle for Blues
Jaden Schwartz out 12 weeks with fractured ankle for Blues Every year, there’s one NHL that gets slammed with significant injuries to significant players. Based on the available evidence in the first two weeks of the season, that team is the St. Louis Blues in 2015-16. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] Jaden Schwartz is the latest victim, going … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Canadiens go for nine in a row to open season – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Canadiens go for nine in a row to open season - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks, where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz share their predictions for select games every day. Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. ET The Montreal Canadiens just keep on winning. Thanks to their 7-2 blowout win in Buffalo on Friday night -- with their backup … [Read more...]
Brignone beats Shiffrin at World Cup GS for 1st career win (The Associated Press)
Brignone beats Shiffrin at World Cup GS for 1st career win (The Associated Press) Federica Brignone earned her maiden World Cup win Saturday, ending a nearly eight-year wait by the Italian women's team for a giant slalom triumph. In the season-opening race on a sun-soaked Rettenbach glacier, Brignone held on to a commanding first-run lead to beat last year's winner Mikaela Shiffrin of the … [Read more...]
Lydia Ko surges to 4-shot Taiwan lead, has sights set on No. 1 ranking
Lydia Ko surges to 4-shot Taiwan lead, has sights set on No. 1 ranking Another Sunday, another chance for Lydia Ko to take over as the No. 1 player in women's golf. With a third-round, 5-under 67 at Miramar Golf & Country Club, Ko took a four-shot lead entering the final round of the Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship. Eun-Hee Ji, 2009 U.S. Women's Open champion, is alone in second place at … [Read more...]
Rose, Bjerregaard share 4-shot edge in Hong Kong; Poulter fades
Rose, Bjerregaard share 4-shot edge in Hong Kong; Poulter fades Justin Rose and Lucas Bjerregaard were 1-2 heading into the weekend at the Hong Kong Open. After Saturday's third round, they were also the top two players in the field, now tied for first and four clear of the field entering the final round. The Dane shot 7-under 63 while Rose shot 64 to share the 54-hole lead on 15-under 195 … [Read more...]