Keeping busy: Mariners trade Mark Trumbo to Orioles for Steve Clevenger New Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto continues to be the busiest man in baseball. Dipoto was at it again Tuesday, trading first baseman Mark Trumbo to the Baltimore Orioles for first baseman Steve Clevenger. The deal was first reported by Bob Dutton of the News Tribune. On the surface, the swap looks … [Read more...]
NFL picks vs. the spread, Week 13: Panthers too potent for underdog Saints – NOLA.com
NFL picks vs. the spread, Week 13: Panthers too potent for underdog Saints - NOLA.com Before the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints even kickoff on Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, a milestone of sorts will be established. The Panthers were installed as 7-point favorites against the Saints in the 3:25 p.m. game between the NFC South rivals. Barring an unprecedented movement in the line … [Read more...]
Robin Pemberton leaving job with NASCAR at end of year
Robin Pemberton leaving job with NASCAR at end of year NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton is leaving the sanctioning body. NASCAR announced Tuesday that Pemberton would vacate his position at the end of 2015. The statement did not mention the word "retirement." Pemberton has been with NASCAR since 2004. “Robin has left an indelible mark on the sport while at NASCAR,” said … [Read more...]
Topps to release baseball cards of characters from the film ‘Bull Durham’
Topps to release baseball cards of characters from the film 'Bull Durham' Most baseball fans will agree that "Bull Durham" is one of the better movies about the game. The film was a huge success at the time it was released, and has since appeared on a number of lists as one of the best sports movies ever made. One of the reasons the film is so beloved is that it features a number of … [Read more...]
Indians sign Joba Chamberlain, apologize for famous bug attack in 2007
Indians sign Joba Chamberlain, apologize for famous bug attack in 2007 When baseball players sign with clubs, it's not unusual for certain stipulations to be written into their contracts. Some players want a private box for their families, others want bonuses once they reach certain statistical milestones. The Cleveland Indians signed reliever Joba Chamberlain to a minor-league deal … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Kobe Bryant makes last Philly stop – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Kobe Bryant makes last Philly stop - CBSSports.com Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from James Herbert, Matt Moore and SportsLine's Nick Kostos. First we'll share our best bets for Tuesday, then below, we'll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games. For SportsLine picks, click here. For more CBS Sports … [Read more...]
Bowl projections: Predicting the playoff, other bowls after Week 13 – Sports Illustrated
Bowl projections: Predicting the playoff, other bowls after Week 13 - Sports Illustrated Well, now things are getting interesting. Only championship Saturday remains in the college football regular season, and 75 teams have already reached bowl eligibility. But 80 teams are needed to fill the 40 bowl games this year, and only three five-win programs—Kansas State, Georgia State and South … [Read more...]
Official: UCF’s new coach to be Oregon OC Scott Frost
Official: UCF's new coach to be Oregon OC Scott Frost Oregon offensive coordinator Scott Frost is moving across the country for a head coaching position. First reported by UCFSports.com and CBS Sports' Ryan Bass, Frost, 40, will be the new coach at Central Florida. The former Nebraksa quarterback has served as Oregon's offensive coordinator for the past three seasons. He was promoted when … [Read more...]
Travis Ganong heads into Beaver Creek soaring in confidence (The Associated Press)
Travis Ganong heads into Beaver Creek soaring in confidence (The Associated Press) Before checking into his Colorado hotel, Travis Ganong made a quick pit stop with his doctor to get the stitches removed from his surgically repaired right thumb. Not that anyone could tell in Lake Louise, Alberta, last weekend, when Ganong finished third in a downhill race and came within a wisp of another … [Read more...]
Tyson Fury making it chic to talk about heavyweights again (Yahoo Sports)
Tyson Fury making it chic to talk about heavyweights again (Yahoo Sports) Tyson Fury's win over Wladimir Klitschko will give the heavyweight division a much-needed shot in the arm. … [Read more...]