Bowling Green hires Texas Tech assistant Mike Jinks as head coach Three years ago, Mike Jinks was the head coach at Cibolo Steele High School in Cibolo, Texas. Now he’s a Division I head coach. Bowling Green announced Tuesday night that it has hired Jinks to be its next head coach. Jinks will succeed Dino Babers, who left Bowling Green last week to take the head coaching job at Syracuse. … [Read more...]
German national team and Bundesliga reaping benefits of strong youth program
German national team and Bundesliga reaping benefits of strong youth program After winning the 2014 World Cup, the German national team is far from resting on its laurels. With Tuesday’s spirited performances in the UEFA Champions League by Wolfsburg and Borussia Monchengladbach, as well as Bayern Munich winning their group, a new generation of German national team talent — particularly in […] … [Read more...]
Broward County passes Panthers lease agreement for BB&T Center
Broward County passes Panthers lease agreement for BB&T Center The Florida Panthers’ most recent attempt on a new lease deal with Broward County passed in a Tuesday vote of the Broward County Commission. The vote total was 5-3 in favor of the deal. The financial package of the deal is worth a reported $86 million and the team could stay in South Florida until 2028 according to the Miami … [Read more...]
Cubs deal infielder Starlin Castro to the Yankees for pitcher Adam Warren
Cubs deal infielder Starlin Castro to the Yankees for pitcher Adam Warren NASHVILLE, Tenn — Just like that, the Chicago Cubs suddenly became the most aggressive team at the Winter Meetings. Mere minutes after signing utility man Ben Zobrist to a four-year, $56 million deal, the team turned around and dealt infielder Starlin Castro to the New York Yankees for pitcher Adam Warren and infielder … [Read more...]
After beating cancer, Red Sox manager John Farrell is focused on baseball again
After beating cancer, Red Sox manager John Farrell is focused on baseball again NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In what was likely one of his first public appearances of the offseason, Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell seemed eager to get back to baseball. Farrell was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Burkitt lymphoma in August, and immediately took a leave of absence from the club in order to receive … [Read more...]
Done Deals: Tyler Flowers lands with the Braves on a two-year contract
Done Deals: Tyler Flowers lands with the Braves on a two-year contract This is The Stew's running list of trades and signings that happen during baseball's Winter Meetings. We'll update this post as news happens. For up-to-the-second chatter and rumors, be sure to check out our Winter Meeting tracker. TUESDAYBraves sign catcher Tyler Flowers to two-year contractThe Atlanta Braves have setup … [Read more...]
Report: Ben Zobrist agrees to four-year, $56M deal with Cubs
Report: Ben Zobrist agrees to four-year, $56M deal with Cubs NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ben Zobrist has reportedly made up his mind. He's reunited with his old manager Joe Maddon and signing with the Chicago Cubs. The deal, as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, pays $56 million over four years and gives the Cubs as a versatile veteran to add to their youthful lineup. The decision ends a … [Read more...]
Shortlisted for BBC award, Tyson provokes fury with comments on women, gays (Reuters)
Shortlisted for BBC award, Tyson provokes fury with comments on women, gays (Reuters) By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - With a name like his, Tyson Fury was not destined to be a shy and retiring wallflower. Since becoming world heavyweight champion, the 27-year-old British boxer has been living up to his name, provoking fury well beyond the ring with his pronouncements on homosexuality, … [Read more...]
Boxing-Shortlisted for BBC award, Tyson provokes fury with comments on women, gays (Reuters)
Boxing-Shortlisted for BBC award, Tyson provokes fury with comments on women, gays (Reuters) (Updates with police investigation) By Ian Chadband LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - With a name like his, Tyson Fury was not destined to be a shy and retiring wallflower. Since becoming world heavyweight champion, the 27-year-old British boxer has been living up to his name, provoking fury well beyond … [Read more...]
FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup December 8 – FanSided
FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup December 8 - FanSided Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Check out our daily fantasy hockey picks to target on FanDuel for Tuesday’s NHL games. Tuesday’s slate of NHL games features 18 teams in action, which gives you quite a bit of options for DFS fantasy hockey on FanDuel. The first game of the day starts at 7:00 PM EST so make sure … [Read more...]