Gut wins giant slalom as Shiffrin crashes near finish (The Associated Press) Mikaela Shiffrin had a big lead and was just a few turns from winning a World Cup race at home for the first time. Shiffrin could almost sense victory. Suddenly, the American lost an edge and crashed near the finish line to give Lara Gut of Switzerland a stunning giant slalom win Friday. … [Read more...]
Dubinsky breaks stick cross-checking Crosby
Dubinsky breaks stick cross-checking Crosby Sidney Crosby's greatest nemesis in recent years has been Brandon Dubinsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dubinsky is always assigned to do whatever it takes to get Crosby off his game. He has been successful at times, and others not, but he may have taken things too far in Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Crosby trying to get … [Read more...]
Jays sign Happ to three-year deal
Jays sign Happ to three-year deal Starting pitcher J.A. Happ has signed a three-year, $36 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, the club announced Friday evening. Happ, 33, was with the Blue Jays for parts of three seasons from 2012-2014. He was 19-20 with a 4.39 ERA (90 ERA+) in his time there. He was traded to Seattle last offseason and then dealt to the Pirates, where he thrived. In his time … [Read more...]
Report: MLB investigating Yasiel Puig’s role in Miami nightclub fight
Report: MLB investigating Yasiel Puig's role in Miami nightclub fight Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has always been a lightning rod for hot takes. If the latest report about the 24-year-old is true, his contentious relationship with fans of the game will only grow larger. According to Renato Bermudez of ESPN Deportes, Puig was involved in a fight with security at a Miami … [Read more...]
Iowa holds off Nebraska 28-20, finishes regular season undefeated
Iowa holds off Nebraska 28-20, finishes regular season undefeated Iowa is another step closer to a College Football Playoff berth. The Hawkeyes used a strong defensive effort and a big game from senior running back Jordan Canzeri to cap off a perfect 12-0 regular season (the first in program history) in a 28-20 win over Nebraska. The Iowa defense forced four Nebraska turnovers – all on … [Read more...]
Taris wins Aqueduct’s Go For Wand Handicap (The Associated Press)
Taris wins Aqueduct's Go For Wand Handicap (The Associated Press) Taris proved added distance was no obstacle, winning the $300,000 Go For Wand Handicap for fillies and mares by 2 1/2 lengths Friday at Aqueduct. Joel Rosario was the substitute jockey for trainer Simon Callaghan. Gary Stevens had flown in from California but was too ill to ride. … [Read more...]
Effinex wins Grade 1 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs (The Associated Press)
Effinex wins Grade 1 Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs (The Associated Press) Effinex, the runner-up to Triple Crown winner American Pharaoh last month in the Breeders' Cup Classic, won the 141st running of the Grade 1 Clark Handicap by three-quarters of a length Friday at Churchill Downs. Ridden by Mike Smith, Effinex paid $7, $3.60 and $3.20 as the 5-2 favorite in the field of eight. … [Read more...]
Blackhawks stun hard-luck Ducks with late flurry
Blackhawks stun hard-luck Ducks with late flurry The Chicago Blackhawks had goalie Corey Crawford pulled with just under three minutes to play in regulation. They trailed the Anaheim Ducks 2-0 and risked getting shut out for just the second time all season. Patrick Kane's shot at tying the record for longest point-scoring streak among American-born players also hung in the balance. As Crawford … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Film Review: Russell Wilson when he’s at his best
Greg Cosell's Film Review: Russell Wilson when he's at his best When you break down the Seattle Seahawks at their best, they have a dominant run game, a historically dominant defense and quarterback Russell Wilson fits in very well with that. The Seahawks ran the ball very well last week against the San Francisco 49ers and the defense played well, and not surprisingly, Wilson played very … [Read more...]
Blue Jays add another starter, sign J.A. Happ to three-year deal
Blue Jays add another starter, sign J.A. Happ to three-year deal The Toronto Blue Jays continued compiling depth in their starting rotation Friday, signing veteran left-hander JA Happ to a three-year deal worth $36 million. The team announced the deal early Friday evening, making it their third notable move in their starting rotation this winter. Toronto also re-signed right-hander Marco … [Read more...]