Champion horse Shared Belief dies after bout with colic (The Associated Press) Shared Belief, the champion 2-year-old male in an undefeated in 2013 season, was euthanized Thursday after a brief bout with colic. Sports talk host Jim Rome, the horse's majority owner, announced the news on his Jungle Racing's Facebook page. Shared Belief, based at Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer's … [Read more...]
Unforgettable U wins feature on opening day at Los Alamitos (The Associated Press)
Unforgettable U wins feature on opening day at Los Alamitos (The Associated Press) LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) -- Unforgettable U cruised to a 9 1/2-length victory in the $50,250 feature on opening day of the winter meet Thursday at Los Alamitos. … [Read more...]
Terrance Ross interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (12.03.15)
Terrance Ross interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (12.03.15) Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with freelance writer Terrance Ross who writes for The Guardian and The Atlantic Monthly. In the interview, Terrance shares his insight and opinions about the latest FIFA and CONMEBOL scandals, how the Bundesliga is taking steps to […] Listen to the … [Read more...]
Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 13 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em
Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 13 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em is geared toward redraft leagues but can also be used for setting DFS lineups, as these are the players I’ll likely be filling out my cash lineups with on Sunday. As is the case each week, I’m ignoring the Thursday night game.QUARTERBACKStart of the Week: Alex Smith at Raiders: This is a different Raiders team under … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Cliff Lee is looking to make a comeback
Hot Stove Digest: Cliff Lee is looking to make a comeback Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. HE'S BACK: After sitting out the entire 2015 season, 37-year-old Cliff Lee is hoping to return to the majors next year. [Jon … [Read more...]
Missouri hires DC Barry Odom to replace Gary Pinkel
Missouri hires DC Barry Odom to replace Gary Pinkel Missouri and defensive coordinator Barry Odom have agreed to a five-year deal to make him the Tigers’ next football coach. Missouri will formally announce Odom in a press conference on Friday. Odom, 39, has been with the Missouri football program in some capacity for 14 seasons. He played for the Tigers from 1996-1999, was the director of … [Read more...]
Report: Arizona State OC Mike Norvell will be Memphis’ next coach
Report: Arizona State OC Mike Norvell will be Memphis' next coach Memphis will name Arizona State deputy head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Norvell its new head coach, according to a report by The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Memphis has a press conference schedule for 4:30 Friday. Memphis president M. David Rudd tweeted Thursday that Memphis had hired a coach, but did not mention a … [Read more...]
Atlanta police charge 18-year-old in shooting death of former boxing champ (Reuters)
Atlanta police charge 18-year-old in shooting death of former boxing champ (Reuters) By David Beasley ATLANTA, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Atlanta police on Thursday charged a young man with the fatal shooting last month of former cruiserweight boxing champion O'Neil "Supernova" Bell. Bell, 40, was killed during a robbery after leaving a bus, said police, who found him lying in the street on Nov. … [Read more...]
Belgium keeps top spot in final FIFA rankings of 2015
Belgium keeps top spot in final FIFA rankings of 2015 Belgium will go into 2016 atop FIFA’s national team rankings ahead of World Cup finalists Argentina, European champions Spain and World champions Germany after winning eight of their nine games this year. The nation of just 11.2 million is doted with a multi-talented national squad headed up by Chelsea midfielder […] Photo credit: AFP. … [Read more...]
Rangers grant wish of 7-year-old with a one-day contract (Photos)
Rangers grant wish of 7-year-old with a one-day contract (Photos) The New York Rangers made an important announcement Thursday. The team said it signed Kayleigh Petersen from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey to a one-day contract. Petersen became the first female to sign a one-day deal in team history. From the release about Petersen on the Rangers’ website. From East Brunswick, … [Read more...]