Exaggerator wins $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot (The Associated Press) VINTON, La. (AP) -- Exaggerator edged Sunny Ridge by a neck Saturday in the $1 million Delta Downs Jackpot at the Delta Downs. … [Read more...]
Miguel Cotto-Canelo Alvarez live analysis (Yahoo Sports)
Miguel Cotto-Canelo Alvarez live analysis (Yahoo Sports) Follow along live as Yahoo Sports boxing expert Kevin Iole breaks down all the action from ringside. … [Read more...]
Astros looking to add closer, build dominant bullpen
Astros looking to add closer, build dominant bullpen While the MLB offseason is often unpredictable, one thing that is now crystal clear is the Houston Astros desire to add a closer. On Saturday, ESPN's Jayson Stark reported the Astros are 'hell-bent' on getting something done over the winter, and have already made several phone calls to express interest in various options. [Elsewhere: Jake … [Read more...]
Patrick Marleau gets 1,000th NHL point on assist (Video)
Patrick Marleau gets 1,000th NHL point on assist (Video) San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau is the NHL’s newest member of the 1,000 point club. Marleau got a secondary assist on Brent Burns’ first period (7:54 mark) rebound goal on Pittsburgh Penguins netminder Marc-Andre Fleury. Marleau is San Jose’s all-time leader in points (1,000) and goals (462). Teammate Joe Thornton is the … [Read more...]
Tim Duncan had a game with no rebounds for the first time ever
Tim Duncan had a game with no rebounds for the first time ever Tim Duncan will go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history for many reasons, but one of them is his dependability. The San Antonio Spurs big man has been a rock for the franchise for 19 seasons, all but two of which have seen him fail to make an All-Star team. Yet Duncan has even managed to remain stellar in his … [Read more...]
Houston’s undefeated season disappears with loss to UConn
Houston's undefeated season disappears with loss to UConn Houston is undefeated no more. The Cougars are now 10-1 after losing 20-17 to UConn on Saturday. The Huskies never trailed and held on thanks to an interception with 55 seconds to go. The pick came courtesy of Houston quarterback Greg Ward, who didn't start the game because of an ankle injury. But Ward was pressed into duty for a few … [Read more...]
Liverpool stun Manchester City at Etihad; Match highlights and game report [VIDEO]
Liverpool stun Manchester City at Etihad; Match highlights and game report [VIDEO] Roberto Firmino scored his first Liverpool goal and made two more as Jurgen Klopp’s team stopped Manchester City recapturing the Premier League summit with a brilliant 4-1 away win on Saturday. City were bidding to return to first place after being usurped by Leicester City earlier in the day, but […] Photo … [Read more...]
Brian France doesn’t back down from ‘quintessential NASCAR’ assessment
Brian France doesn't back down from 'quintessential NASCAR' assessment NASCAR Chairman Brian France stood by his comments regarding Joey Logano and Matt Kenseth's incident at Kansas and the way the sanctioning body handled Kenseth's retribution to Logano two weeks later. After Kenseth went spinning from the lead off Logano's bumper, France called the racing between the two "quintessential … [Read more...]
South Carolina loses at home to FCS The Citadel
South Carolina loses at home to FCS The Citadel A tough season for South Carolina got a whole lot worse on Saturday as the Gamecocks were upset by The Citadel at home. The Citadel running back Tyler Renew scored the winning touchdown on a 56-yard scamper late in the fourth quarter to give the FCS Bulldogs a 23-22 win. The Gamecocks had two more chances to retake the lead, but turned it over … [Read more...]
2015 NFL picks against the spread: Week 11 – Revenge of the Birds
2015 NFL picks against the spread: Week 11 - Revenge of the Birds My betting advice even though I don't bet myself. Well, if you followed my picks last week, you had a disaster week. It was a tough one for people making picks. I was an embarrassing 3-11 with my picks last week against the spread. But no refunds. I'm not giving back any of the money you all didn't give me for my advice. The poor … [Read more...]