Three losses to unranked foes raise familiar questions about LSU It doesn't matter that LSU has the favorite to be taken No. 1 overall in next year's draft, a second incoming McDonald's All-American and a bevy of talented veterans. The Tigers still can't shake their reputation for being perennial underachievers. LSU lost its third straight game against an unranked opponent on Monday, falling … [Read more...]
Toronto’s Garret Sparks gets emotional after shutout in NHL debut (Video)
Toronto's Garret Sparks gets emotional after shutout in NHL debut (Video) In the long history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, no goaltender had shutout his opponent in his NHL debut – until Monday. Netminder Garret Sparks made 24 saves over the Edmonton Oilers to pick up a shutout in his first NHL game. And after the 3-0 win, he got emotional when informed that he had entered the Maple Leafs … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Jim Johnson returns to Braves on a one-year deal
Hot Stove Digest: Jim Johnson returns to Braves on a one-year deal Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. DONE DEAL: The Atlanta Braves, who have been trading away lots of players lately, bring one back. They've again signed … [Read more...]
Diana Murphy set to become second-ever female USGA president
Diana Murphy set to become second-ever female USGA president The USGA will have a female president for the second time in its 121-year history in February, when Diana M. Murphy assumes the role at the association's annual meeting in San Diego. “I am deeply honored,” said Murphy, from St. Simons Island, Ga., in a statement. “Since first being introduced to the USGA in 1988, I have had … [Read more...]
FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino promises reforms from ‘day one’
FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino promises reforms from ‘day one’ UEFA’s Gianni Infantino said he would work to clean up FIFA from “day one” if elected leader after an evening of close discussions with his Asian rival Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa. Infantino told AFP that he would instigate reforms immediately if he is elected on Feb. 26 to […] Photo credit: AFP. UEFA’s … [Read more...]
Ryan Suter not thrilled with Jonas Brodin as defense partner
Ryan Suter not thrilled with Jonas Brodin as defense partner There appears to be some controversy with Minnesota Wild All-Star defenseman Ryan Suter the coaching staff’s decision to change his defense partner. Suter was not thrilled with being paired with Jonas Brodin at Monday’s practice – enough to publicly question coach Mike Yeo on the choice. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% … [Read more...]
Report: Interim coach Luke Walton might get credit for Warriors’ wins, after all
Report: Interim coach Luke Walton might get credit for Warriors' wins, after all The Golden State Warriors continued to run roughshod over the NBA during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, blowing the doors off the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings to extend their NBA-record season-opening winning streak to 18 games. With reigning-and-potential-future MVP Stephen Curry at the controls of … [Read more...]
Rick Carlisle on the Rajon Rondo trade: ‘It’s a deal we should have shied away from’
Rick Carlisle on the Rajon Rondo trade: 'It's a deal we should have shied away from' Rajon Rondo doesn’t have to visit Dallas on Monday night. He doesn’t have to hear the boos and he doesn’t have to face the scorn of endless Mavericks fans who are wondering, why, exactly, their team likely gave up a first-round draft pick for 46 games and a misspent postseason for the current Sacramento … [Read more...]
Report: Barry Bonds could be the Marlins’ next hitting coach
Report: Barry Bonds could be the Marlins' next hitting coach The always-unpredictable Miami Marlins could be cooking up a move that would make their 2016 season a lot more interesting. The team is reportedly considering the ever-controversial Barry Bonds for a hitting-coach position. Bonds, of course, is baseball's all-time home-run leader and one of the best technical hitters the game has … [Read more...]
Singer Marc Anthony is basically Aroldis Chapman’s new agent
Singer Marc Anthony is basically Aroldis Chapman's new agent Watch out, Jay Z, you've got some competition now. It's not in the rap game, though, it's in the sports agent game. Singer/songwriter Marc Anthony has become the latest entertainer to turn sports agent, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. Anthony is no joke, either, he already represents Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis … [Read more...]