LSU AD Joe Alleva admits he 'looked at options' for potential new coach Nearly a week after deciding to stick with Les Miles as LSU’s head coach, Tigers athletic director Joe Alleva admitted Friday that he “looked at options” for a potential head coaching change. In an interview with The Advocate, Alleva said he’s now ready to move forward with Miles as his head coach, but said there would … [Read more...]
D-Backs land Greinke for six years
D-Backs land Greinke for six years The Diamondbacks have agreed to a six-year contract with free agent right-hander Zack Greinke worth $206.5 million, CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman has confirmed. The contract is pending a physical. The deal includes $60 million in deferred money that will be paid out in the five years following the contract. Greinke, 32, was arguably the best free agent … [Read more...]
Iron Rob wins feature for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos (The Associated Press)
Iron Rob wins feature for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos (The Associated Press) LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) -- Iron Rob won the $46,000 feature for 2-year-olds by 3 3/4 lengths Friday at Los Alamitos. … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Stunner: Zack Greinke to Arizona changes landscape of NL West
Hot Stove Stunner: Zack Greinke to Arizona changes landscape of NL West The hot stove season is always good for a few big surprises. On Friday, Zack Greinke may have provided the biggest we'll see all winter, reportedly agreeing to a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. While the baseball world assumed it was waiting for Greinke to decide between the Los Angeles … [Read more...]
Gervinho on track for early return as Roma look for boost at Torino
Gervinho on track for early return as Roma look for boost at Torino Ivory Coast striker Gervinho has shaken off injury and could play a part on Saturday as Roma seek redemption for recent sins at home and in Europe with a morale-boosting win at Torino. Gervinho had been on scintillating form for Rudi Garcia’s Serie A title challengers until he suffered a […] Photo credit: AFP. Ivory Coast … [Read more...]
D-Backs agree to six-year deal with Greinke
D-Backs agree to six-year deal with Greinke The Diamondbacks have agreed to a six-year contract with free agent right-hander Zack Greinke, CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman has confirmed. Financial terms of the deal are unknown at this time. The contract is pending a physical. Greinke, 32, was arguably the best free agent starter on the market this offseason and inarguably the best once David … [Read more...]
David Price says he’s been saving postseason wins for the Red Sox
David Price says he's been saving postseason wins for the Red Sox The Boston Red Sox officially introduced prized free-agent signing David Price at a press conference at Fenway Park on Friday. Such press gatherings are a standard part of the process for top free agent signings and trade acquisitions. For the acquiring team, it's something of a public celebration for landing an impact player … [Read more...]
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of conference championships – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of conference championships - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]The News JournalCollege football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of conference championshipsLas Vegas Sun (blog)Talking Points can relate to the likes of Michigan State and Iowa, which play in a winner-take-all showdown for the Big Ten championship and … [Read more...]
Fantasy football start/sit advice based on Week 13 NFL picks against the spread – SB Nation
Fantasy football start/sit advice based on Week 13 NFL picks against the spread - SB Nation This Sunday will be the death of us. It's Week 13 of Matchups and Movements: your fantasy previews and picks against the spread. Don't let anyone fool you: it's the worst time of the year. Remember that as you're scrolling through this week's previews. After all, there are eight division games being played … [Read more...]
Vonn wins World Cup downhill for 16th Lake Louise victory (The Associated Press)
Vonn wins World Cup downhill for 16th Lake Louise victory (The Associated Press) LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) -- Lindsey Vonn won the season-opening World Cup downhill Friday for her 16th victory at Lake Louise. … [Read more...]