Boxing-De La Hoya has golden vision of future (Reuters) De La Hoya, who won 10 world titles in six weight classes after claiming 1992 Olympic gold at age 19 in Barcelona, believes in "daring to be great" and said hard-hitting Alvarez faces a pivotal opportunity on Nov. 21 against Miguel Cotto. Alvarez, a 25-year-old red-haired, freckle faced Mexican with power in both hands and a 45-1-1 … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith: ‘It’s crazy to me’ that Phil Jackson would share private talk on personal life
J.R. Smith: 'It's crazy to me' that Phil Jackson would share private talk on personal life New York Knicks president of basketball operations Phil Jackson raised quite a few eyebrows this summer when he spoke publicly and at some length in an on-the-record interview with longtime friend/former assistant coach/ESPN.com writer Charley Rosen about personal issues that shooting guard J.R. Smith … [Read more...]
Rousey vs. Holm: UFC 193 Crystal Ball Predictions – FOXSports.com
Rousey vs. Holm: UFC 193 Crystal Ball Predictions - FOXSports.com One of the biggest events in UFC history is almost here, and in addition to perhaps a record-breaking crowd, it will be filled with two world title fights, and a host of other top contenders and rising prospects. In the main event, Ronda Rousey defends her bantamweight title against former boxing world champion Holly Holm. In the … [Read more...]
Ex-Real Madrid president links Jose Mourinho with potential return to Bernabeu
Ex-Real Madrid president links Jose Mourinho with potential return to Bernabeu Real Madrid could be open to bringing Jose Mourinho back to the Bernabeu should the Portuguese coach leave Chelsea, according to former president of the Spanish club Ramon Calderon. Mourinho remains determined to turn the fortunes of the Barclays Premier League champions around, but has seen his position come under … [Read more...]
2005 Draft Recap – Part 1: FanDuel NBA Plays: Friday
2005 Draft Recap - Part 1: FanDuel NBA Plays: Friday Per usual Friday tradition, we have a full slate of games on tap tonight. There are 22 teams in action, which leaves us with a ton of options at each and every position on FanDuel. It’s always important to monitor the injuries throughout the day. Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant are both expected to miss tonight’s game, while Dwight Howard’s … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Chris Denorfia bobbleheads mysteriously left on San Diego street
Hundreds of Chris Denorfia bobbleheads mysteriously left on San Diego street How do you dispose of hundreds of bobbleheads? One household is trying to figure that out after 600 Chris Denorfia bobbleheads mysteriously showed up around its doorstep recently. Apparently, Denorfia, who played for the San Diego Padres from 2010 to 2014, had a bobblehead day when he was with the club. Now that … [Read more...]
NFL Picks and Predictions Week 10: The Ultimate Bettor's Guide – Bleacher Report
NFL Picks and Predictions Week 10: The Ultimate Bettor's Guide - Bleacher Report Associated Press According to David Purdum of ESPN Chalk, Vegas came away as big winners last weekend after upsets across the league led to a huge loss for public bettors. When you align yourself with Vegas, you're going to come away with a victory more times than not. When you align yourself with the … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Pavel Datsyuk's season debut will lift Red Wings over Sharks – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Pavel Datsyuk's season debut will lift Red Wings over Sharks - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL's Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. San Jose Sharks vs. Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m. ET The Detroit Red Wings have not looked like the Red Wings team we have grown accustomed to seeing in recent years. Entering … [Read more...]
Traina's Weekend Blitz: NFL Week 10 picks – FOXSports.com
Traina's Weekend Blitz: NFL Week 10 picks - FOXSports.com Welcome to another edition of "Weekend Blitz," a column that will appear on FOXSports.com each Friday during the football season. Consider this one of your must-read features as you wrap up the week and head into a Saturday and Sunday filled with pigskin. We'll be giving out NFL picks, possibly some college football picks and plug some … [Read more...]
Russia ready to sack officials, co-operate with international bodies to fight doping – sports minister (Reuters)
Russia ready to sack officials, co-operate with international bodies to fight doping - sports minister (Reuters) Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Friday he would co-operate with international organisations to improve his country's anti-doping regime and was ready to sack officials, in line with instructions from President Vladimir Putin. "We have clear instructions from the … [Read more...]