Chaotic finish gives Joey Logano, not Dale Earnhardt Jr., Talladega win Joey Logano won Sunday's race at Talladega, his third win in the second round of the Chase. And Dale Earnhardt Jr. is not moving on in the Chase. How did that happen? Make sure you're comfortable. This is going to take a while to explain. First, a little backstory. NASCAR said earlier in the week that there would be just … [Read more...]
Top 5 Must-See Plays from Week 7 in the NFL (Video)
Top 5 Must-See Plays from Week 7 in the NFL (Video) Did you miss any of the Week 7 action in the NFL? We've got you covered. Here are five plays you shouldn't miss. Three's (not enough of) a crowd Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson might not be in the midst of one of his vintage seasons, but it doesn't negate the fact that he's still inhuman. Watch as Johnson — off a pass from … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Wheeler, Zucker set franchise records, Kings on five game win streak
NHL Three Stars: Wheeler, Zucker set franchise records, Kings on five game win streak No. 1 Star: Antti Raanta, New York Rangers Raanta started in place of Henrik Lundqvist for the second time this season and picked up his second win. He made 22 saves in the Rangers 4-1 win against the Calgary Flames. No. 2 Star: Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings After only facing 13 shots on goal in the … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Bullets fired at Australian steward’s house (Reuters)
Horse racing-Bullets fired at Australian steward's house (Reuters) Australian police are investigating a shooting at the Melbourne home of a senior thoroughbred racing steward who has been active in efforts to clean up corruption in the industry. Shots were fired into the front door of Victoria state's chief steward Terry Bailey late on Sunday while he was at home with his family. No one … [Read more...]
Panthers remain undefeated, slog past Eagles in a lumpy game
Panthers remain undefeated, slog past Eagles in a lumpy game Hey there, old-line NFL fan! Tired of all the theatrics and showboating of today's athletes? Longing for the days when teams ground out yards by the handful, and anyone who even thought of passing paid a heavy price? Then, friend, the Sunday night game in which the Carolina Panthers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-16 was your kind … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Garden-hired?
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Garden-hired? Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Padres have interviewed Ron Gardenhire a second time for their open managerial position, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported on Sunday. Gardenhire is the only one of the group of candidates the Padres are considering with prior managing experience. The other candidates are Alex Cora, Phil Nevin, Rick … [Read more...]
Baruta wins Senator Ken Maddy Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Baruta wins Senator Ken Maddy Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Baruta won the $100,000 Sen. Ken Maddy Stakes by 1 3/4 lengths Sunday on closing day of Santa Anita's autumn meet. … [Read more...]
Smylie Kaufman posts 61 early, outlasts the field to win Shriners Open in Vegas
Smylie Kaufman posts 61 early, outlasts the field to win Shriners Open in Vegas A man who goes by Smylie is a winner on the PGA Tour. Smylie Kaufman – whose first name is Carter, but goes by his given middle name – won the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Sunday in Las Vegas for his breakthrough victory in just his fifth career PGA Tour start. Kaufman, who finished T-10 last week at … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. comes up just short at Talladega
Dale Earnhardt Jr. comes up just short at Talladega Your browser does not support iframes. For the second-straight season, Dale Earnhardt Jr. needed a win at Talladega to advance in the Chase. He came up short again on Sunday, but he was a hell of a lot closer than he was in 2014. Junior finished second to Joey Logano after NASCAR ruled that Logano was ahead of Junior when the race's final … [Read more...]
Cole Beasley’s wife takes no prisoners in Twitter defense of her man
Cole Beasley's wife takes no prisoners in Twitter defense of her man The Dallas Cowboys' Cole Beasley had a rough afternoon against the New York Giants. Receiving a punt with about 90 seconds left in the game and the Cowboys down by seven, Beasley fumbled, the Giants recovered, and the game ended. Dallas fans, like all football fans on Twitter, responded to Beasley's tough go with tact, … [Read more...]