FBI joins hunt for belts stolen from Boxing Hall of Fame (The Associated Press) CANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP) -- The FBI has joined the search for six world championship belts stolen from the International Boxing Hall of Fame in central New York. … [Read more...]
Greg Hardy on Twitter: ‘Innocent until proven guilty’
Greg Hardy on Twitter: 'Innocent until proven guilty' Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy's Twitter account is ... well, it's interesting. Hardy, for the first time that anyone can recall, expressed some remorse on Twitter last weekend, seemingly for an incident that led to him missing 15 games last season and being suspended for four this season, when he was accused of throwing his … [Read more...]
The NBA’s surprise teams and disappointing squads … thus far
The NBA's surprise teams and disappointing squads ... thus far Tuesday night marked the two-week mark of the 2015-16 season, folks, we’re a fortnight in! As such, we thought it right to take a look at who has been a devilish surprise to start the campaign, and who has let us down a bit. The Surprises Portland, 4-4 As we mentioned, LaMarcus Aldridge’s decision to just about sign off on his … [Read more...]
Mark Cuban saved all of DeAndre Jordan’s texts because he is so over them
Mark Cuban saved all of DeAndre Jordan's texts because he is so over them Mark Cuban wants us all to know that he is so, so over the DeAndre Jordan stuff. He doesn't even know who that is, and he certainly doesn't give a hoot about the Los Angeles Clippers! Like, he doesn't even begin to think about DeAndre's decision to renege on his free-agent choice to leave L.A. and join the Dallas … [Read more...]
Joe Torre says MLB will consider rules changes on slides to second base
Joe Torre says MLB will consider rules changes on slides to second base Chase Utley's takeout slide of New York Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada was undoubtedly bad for the game. Tejada missed the rest of the season due to broken leg, while Utley was handed a suspension in the middle of a playoff race. To make things worse, the whole ordeal took place on a national stage. A huge part of … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Nov. 11 – NHL.com
DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Nov. 11 - NHL.com Each day during the 2015-16 season, NHL.com's fantasy staff will identify one player at each position worth owning in DraftKings daily fantasy hockey contests. Based on factors including but not limited to matchups, line combinations, power-play usage, statistical coverage and recent production, we'll provide you with lower-priced options … [Read more...]
United's 'Class of 92' making voices heard
United's 'Class of 92' making voices heard John Brewin Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt joyously jumped around like punk legend Sid Vicious as they celebrated Salford City FC, the semi-professional club they own along with Phil Neville and Ryan Giggs, beating Notts County 2-0 in the FA Cup first round last Friday. The elder Neville, Gary, said it was his greatest FA Cup … [Read more...]
Wittman rips 'soft' Wizards for lack of defense
Wittman rips 'soft' Wizards for lack of defense Associated Press 0 Shares print WASHINGTON -- The volume of Randy Wittman's voice rose right along with his anger. The coach's Washington Wizards had just dropped their third consecutive game, a 125-101 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, offering up little in the way of defensive resistance each time, and he had a … [Read more...]
Tempe councilman suing Arizona State for mascot incident
Tempe councilman suing Arizona State for mascot incident Tempe, Ariz., Councilman David Schapira has filed a lawsuit against the Arizona State University after mascot Sparky reinjured his surgically repaired back. Schapira was standing on the sidelines during the “City of Tempe night” halftime ceremonies of the Sept. 18 game against New Mexico. “A moment after he landed squarely on my back, … [Read more...]
Podcast: What does it take to win on the PGA Tour in 2015?
Podcast: What does it take to win on the PGA Tour in 2015? In the wake of first-timers winning the first five events of the new PGA Tour season, it's time to ask the question if the style of golf required to win has changed. We talk about that in the context of Phil Mickelson firing Butch Harmon, and wonder if this style has evolved from the success of Vijay Singh in the 2000s. Finally, we … [Read more...]