Patrick Kane’s alleged victim ‘no longer wants to cooperate’: Buffalo News On Sunday, the Buffalo News reported that Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane wouldn’t be formally charged in the Erie County District Attorney’s Office investigation into an alleged sexual assault that occurred at his home on Aug. 2. On Tuesday, the paper dropped the rest of that bombshell: The complainant in the … [Read more...]
Greg Hardy refuses to sign Panthers helmet, does autograph $100 bill
Greg Hardy refuses to sign Panthers helmet, does autograph $100 bill The Dallas Cowboys' best pass rusher isn't afraid to pass the buck. Greg Hardy attended a Cowboys event on Monday and was hounded by autograph seekers. One brandished a mini Carolina Panthers helmet and asked Hardy to sign the swag of his former team, per the Dallas Morning News. "No, I can't do it," Hardy said. [Play … [Read more...]
2015-16 MLB Offseason: 10 trade and free agent predictions – CBSSports.com
2015-16 MLB Offseason: 10 trade and free agent predictions - CBSSports.com The 2015-16 offseason is officially upon us. The Royals clinched the 2015 World Series title with their win over the Mets Sunday night, and, at 9am ET Monday morning, a total of 139 players became free agents. Here's the list. As always, the 2015-16 offseason promises to be action packed, with huge free agent contracts … [Read more...]
Eight small-conference teams with Cinderella potential
Eight small-conference teams with Cinderella potential Yahoo Sports' 2015-16 college basketball season preview continues with a look at eight mid-majors with Cinderella potential this March. And for those wondering, you won't find Wichita State, Gonzaga or any Atlantic 10 powers on this list. The Cinderella label doesn't fit those programs. 1. VALPARAISO (28-6, 13-3 last year): With every … [Read more...]
5 talking points ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League match against CSKA Moscow
5 talking points ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League match against CSKA Moscow Manchester United host CSKA Moscow in the Champions League on Tuesday. Here, we look at five talking points ahead of the Group B encounter at Old Trafford. Will the goal drought end? United have not scored since Anthony Martial beat Igor Akinfeev with a diving header in the reverse fixture a […] … [Read more...]
It’s official: Dusty Baker is the new manager of the Nationals
It's official: Dusty Baker is the new manager of the Nationals The reign of Bud Black in Washington D.C. is over before it ever began and the era of Dusty Baker is here. The Washington Nationals, in a surprising twist, have made Baker their manager after they reportedly low-balled Black during contract negotiations. Black was reportedly the Nats' guy. Word trickled out last Wednesday that … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Pleasure for Payne as Prince of Penzance wins Melbourne Cup (Reuters)
Horse racing-Pleasure for Payne as Prince of Penzance wins Melbourne Cup (Reuters) * Payne becomes first female jockey to win * Holds off fast finishing Max Dynamite (Adds details, quotes) By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the A$6.2 million ($4.44 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday as she rode rank outsider Prince of Penzance … [Read more...]
Mourinho must regain Hazard’s trust to salvage Chelsea’s season, keep his star from Real Madrid
Mourinho must regain Hazard’s trust to salvage Chelsea’s season, keep his star from Real Madrid After being replaced by Brazilian teenager Kenedy in the 59th minute in Saturday’s 3-1 loss against Liverpool, Eden Hazard allegedly is tired of being disrespected by his manager, Jose Mourinho. The two-time Chelsea Player of the Year has struggled this campaign after being arguably one of the top … [Read more...]
End of the Road 2015: New York Mets
End of the Road 2015: New York Mets After losing to the Kansas City Royals four games to one in the World Series, the New York Mets have come to the end of their road three victories shy of the franchise's first championship since 1986. So close, yet so far away for this young and talented Mets team, as well as their hungry fanbase. Now, as we've done with each eliminated team this season, … [Read more...]
Boxing-Khan looks forward to ‘amazing fight’ in Pacquiao farewell (Reuters)
Boxing-Khan looks forward to 'amazing fight' in Pacquiao farewell (Reuters) By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI, Nov 3 (Reuters) - British boxer Amir Khan said on Tuesday his team is negotiating a fight with Manny Pacquiao in what would be the Filipino great's final bout before taking to full-time politics. Winner of world titles in eight different weight classes, the 36-year-old Pacquiao is … [Read more...]