Minnesota parts ways with offensive coordinator, QBs coach Minnesota head coach Tracy Claeys has made some changes to his offensive staff. Claeys, who was named the Gophers’ permanent head coach earlier this month, announced Sunday that offensive coordinator Matt Limegrover and passing game coordinator Jim Zebrowski will “not have their contracts renewed.” “Matt and Jim are both terrific … [Read more...]
65-1 shot Stormy Lucy springs upset in Matriarch at Del Mar (The Associated Press)
65-1 shot Stormy Lucy springs upset in Matriarch at Del Mar (The Associated Press) Stormy Lucy rallied from far back to win the $300,000 Matriarch Stakes by a head at 65-1 odds Sunday on closing day of Del Mar's fall meet. Ridden by Kent Desormeaux, Stormy Lucy ran a mile on turf in 1:35.16 and paid $132.80, $50.40 and $21.20 as the longest shot in the field of older fillies and mares. It … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Campbell’s OT goal lifts Panthers over Red Wings
NHL Three Stars: Campbell's OT goal lifts Panthers over Red Wings No. 1 Star: Brian Campbell, Florida Panthers Campbell started the transition behind the Florida net in overtime and then beat Petr Mrazek while trailing the play to give the Panthers a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. According to the NHL, that was the second overtime of Campbell’s career. The first came nearly a … [Read more...]
Ben Roethlisberger in concussion protocol as Steelers botch game late
Ben Roethlisberger in concussion protocol as Steelers botch game late Two all-too-common occurrences this season for the Pittsburgh Steelers: Ben Roethlisberger injuries and Mike Tomlin coaching decisions. On Sunday, the two things intertwined. The Steelers and Seattle Seahawks, two teams once noted for their vaunted defenses, were embroiled in an offensive shootout Sunday with the … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant announces that he will retire at the end of this season
Kobe Bryant announces that he will retire at the end of this season Kobe Bryant — one of the most popular, most successful, and most divisive players in NBA history — has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 season. The Los Angeles Lakers icon broke the news via a letter-poem on The Players' Tribune late Sunday afternoon. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Red Wings sneak past Panthers in big Atlantic Division tilt – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Red Wings sneak past Panthers in big Atlantic Division tilt - CBSSports.com Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings, 2 p.m. ET After back-to-back nights of wall-to-wall hockey, the NHL schedule is awfully light Sunday. The only game on tap to close out the weekend is an Atlantic Division tangle between the Red Wings and Panthers. Both clubs should be fairly well rested considering they … [Read more...]
NFL Live Blog: Follow Week 12 action with the Shutdown Corner team
NFL Live Blog: Follow Week 12 action with the Shutdown Corner team … [Read more...]
Schwartzel wins Alfred Dunhill Championship for fourth time, 10th Euro Tour win
Schwartzel wins Alfred Dunhill Championship for fourth time, 10th Euro Tour win It must be that home cookin' for Charl Schwartzel. The 2011 Masters champion won the Alfred Dunhill Championship for the fourth time on Sunday, taking the title at Leopard Creek in his native South Africa with a 15-under 273 total. Schwartzel was four better than Frenchman Gregory Bourdy, with Bourdy's countrymen … [Read more...]
Aksel Lund Svindal wins super-G for Lake Louise sweep (The Associated Press)
Aksel Lund Svindal wins super-G for Lake Louise sweep (The Associated Press) LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) -- Norway's Aksel Lund Svindal won the super-G on Sunday to sweep the two opening World Cup races. … [Read more...]
After 1-5 start, the Chiefs are now in the driver’s seat for a wild card
After 1-5 start, the Chiefs are now in the driver's seat for a wild card Of all the teams who wouldn't panic with a 10-point deficit, the Kansas City Chiefs might top the list. After you've dug out of a 1-5 start to the season to become a favorite to grab for one of the AFC's two wild-card spots, something trivial like a first-half deficit isn't going to be a bother. The Chiefs are … [Read more...]