Tire strategy calls don't work out for Martin Truex Jr. HOMESTEAD, Florida – Martin Truex Jr. and his team weren't going to win the 2015 Sprint Cup Series title racing Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick heads up. So the team tried some late-race strategy. It didn't pay off, as Truex ended up 12th in the Ford 400 and fourth out of the four drivers chasing the Sprint Cup Series trophy. … [Read more...]
Miami won’t be overlooked any longer after its Puerto Rico dominance
Miami won't be overlooked any longer after its Puerto Rico dominance Before boarding a flight for Puerto Rico a few days ago, Miami coach Jim Larranaga solidified his program's future by securing commitments from a pair of 2016 Rivals top 50 prospects. Then the Hurricanes arrived at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off and proved their current team is worthy of excitement too. They annihilated … [Read more...]
Solid Wager wins Cary Grant Stakes at Del Mar (The Associated Press)
Solid Wager wins Cary Grant Stakes at Del Mar (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Solid Wager rallied from last place turning into the stretch to win the $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes by a half-length Sunday at Del Mar. … [Read more...]
Brendan Gallagher has ‘gross’ finger, needs surgery after blocking shot (Video)
Brendan Gallagher has ‘gross’ finger, needs surgery after blocking shot (Video) Oh, Brendan Gallagher … we’re pretty sure fingers aren’t supposed to look like that. In the second period against the New York Islanders on Sunday, Gallagher dropped to block a slap shot from Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk and ended up taking the puck off his left hand. Gallagher immediately dropped to the … [Read more...]
Case Keenum staying in with obvious concussion is shameful for NFL
Case Keenum staying in with obvious concussion is shameful for NFL It's bad enough that St. Louis Rams quarterback Case Keenum was stumbling around on the football field with what everyone on TV could plainly see was a probable concussion. The really bad part is that nobody thought to stop the game to evaluate him. With a little more than a minute to go against the Baltimore Ravens, Keenum’s … [Read more...]
Columbus Crew blanks New York Red Bulls in MLS playoff opener
Columbus Crew blanks New York Red Bulls in MLS playoff opener Justin Meram scored the fastest playoff goal in Major League Soccer history Sunday and the Columbus Crew blanked the New York Red Bulls 2-0 in the first leg of the Eastern Conference finals. US midfielder Meram’s tally after only nine seconds and Kei Kamara’s goal in the 85th minute off […] Justin Meram scored the fastest playoff … [Read more...]
Dodgers to name Dave Roberts as next manager
Dodgers to name Dave Roberts as next manager According to a report by Bill Shaikin, Dylan Hernandez, and Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers will name Dave Roberts as their new manager. CBSSports MLB insider Jon Heyman confirms the report and adds that Roberts will be announced as manager provided the deal is completed. Roberts had been a finalist for the job along with Dodgers … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch wins 2015 Cup title as Jeff Gordon’s final try comes up short
Kyle Busch wins 2015 Cup title as Jeff Gordon's final try comes up short HOMESTEAD, Fla – Days before the Sprint Cup Series finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Kyle Busch said he'd dreamed of beating childhood hero Jeff Gordon to win the title. The dream came true Sunday as Busch won his first Sprint Cup championship, outracing Gordon, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. in a one race, … [Read more...]
Fans scribble messages to Jeff Gordon on his pit stall (Photos)
Fans scribble messages to Jeff Gordon on his pit stall (Photos) Jeff Gordon fans filled his pit wall at Homestead-Miami Speedway with good luck messages before the start of Sunday's Ford 400. It's the four-time champion driver's last race before he moves to the broadcast booth (a race that will be delayed by rain). Before the rain hit, his pit box had numerous fans with sharpies. Here are a … [Read more...]
Green Bay Packers get much-needed win to take back first place
Green Bay Packers get much-needed win to take back first place The Green Bay Packers didn’t look good for three weeks in a row, but they also weren’t ready to give up control of the NFC North. The Packers aren’t through the woods because they beat the Minnesota Vikings 30-13 on Sunday evening, but they avoided falling into a big hole in the division. The Packers are again tied for first … [Read more...]