Warriors throttle Grizzlies by 50, Curry scores 20 in a quarter yet again The Memphis Grizzlies looked pretty good through 12 minutes of Monday night's road game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Up 22-21 after one quarter, Memphis appeared capable of grinding out a win against the team that eliminated them from last year's postseason. It would stand as a notable achievement … [Read more...]
Nationals close to making Baker new manager
Nationals close to making Baker new manager The Nationals appear to be on the verge of hiring Dusty Baker as their manager after what seems to be a quick change of course. Baker and the Nats are said to be close to a deal for the veteran manager to replace the fired Matt Williams after it seemed last week that former Padres skipper Bud Black would be getting the job. There is no word yet from the … [Read more...]
Pellegrini: Manchester City fans have ‘the right to boo and protest’ UEFA’s Champions League anthem
Pellegrini: Manchester City fans have ‘the right to boo and protest’ UEFA’s Champions League anthem Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is happy for fans to continue booing the Champions League anthem. City have been reported to UEFA after jeering during the competition’s traditional pre-match ceremony in a protest against the European governing body prior to last month’s home clash against … [Read more...]
PRINCE OF PENZANCE WINS THE 155TH MELBOURNE CUP HORSE RACE (Reuters)
PRINCE OF PENZANCE WINS THE 155TH MELBOURNE CUP HORSE RACE (Reuters) PRINCE OF PENZANCE WINS THE 155TH MELBOURNE CUP HORSE RACE … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Recent Melbourne Cup winners (Reuters)
Horse racing-Recent Melbourne Cup winners (Reuters) MELBOURNE, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Recent winners of the Melbourne Cup, first run in 1861. 2015 - Prince of Penzance (ridden by Michelle Payne) 2014 - Protectionist (Ryan Moore) 2013 - Fiorente (Damien Oliver) 2012 - Green Moon (Brett Prebble) 2011 - Dunaden (Christoph Lemaire) 2010 - Americain (Gerald Mosse) 2009 - Shocking (Corey Brown) 2008 - … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Prince of Penzance wins the 155th Melbourne Cup (Reuters)
Horse racing-Prince of Penzance wins the 155th Melbourne Cup (Reuters) MELBOURNE, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Prince of Penzance, ridden by Michelle Payne, won the 155th running of the A$6.2 million ($4.44 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. Max Dynamite was second in the 3,200 metre handicap at Flemington racecourse with Criterion coming in third. ($1 = 1.3957 Australian dollars) (Reporting by Ian … [Read more...]
Blackhawks snap Kings' 7-game winning streak
Blackhawks snap Kings' 7-game winning streak The Los Angeles Kings seven-game winning streak came to an end on Monday night against the Chicago Blackhawks with a 4-2 loss after they gave up three third period goals. What makes the win even more impressive for the Blackhawks, other than the fact they beat what has been the hottest team in the NHL right now, is that they were able to do it … [Read more...]
49ers bench Colin Kaepernick, will turn to Blaine Gabbert at QB
49ers bench Colin Kaepernick, will turn to Blaine Gabbert at QB When you get benched for Blaine Gabbert, things aren't going well. That's where Colin Kaepernick finds himself. It's amazing that Kaepernick was one goal-to-go situation from being a Super Bowl championship quarterback. Then he almost helped the San Francisco 49ers back to the Super Bowl the next season, coming up just short in … [Read more...]
Knicks' Porzingis strains neck on scary play
Knicks' Porzingis strains neck on scary play 0 Shares print NEW YORK -- Rookie Kristaps Porzingis suffered a strained neck on a scary play in the fourth quarter of the New York Knicks' 94-84 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. His status for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers is unclear at this point. The Knicks said he will be re-evaluated Tuesday. "I had some … [Read more...]
Fresno State freshman WR accused of threatening mass campus shooting
Fresno State freshman WR accused of threatening mass campus shooting Christian Malik Pryor, a Fresno State walk-on football player, was arrested Monday in connection with an anonymous social media post that threatened a mass shooting on the Fresno State campus. The anonymous threat was made via the instant messaging app Yik Yak and the sender threatened to “release my frustrations” at 3 p.m. … [Read more...]