Ali responds to Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering US (The Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) -- Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is criticizing Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States, and calling on Muslims ''to stand up to those who use Islam to advance their own personal agenda.'' … [Read more...]
Attention, GMs: Brett Lawrie can jump a lot higher than Bryce Harper
Attention, GMs: Brett Lawrie can jump a lot higher than Bryce Harper Oakland A's infielder Brett Lawrie isn't in the same class as Bryce Harper. Not from a pure baseball talent perspective anyway. Still, Lawrie is one of the hottest names at this week's Winter Meetings as the A's engage in talks to trade him to a team needing immediate help at second or third base. And perhaps he'll be an … [Read more...]
Done Deals: Tigers acquire pitcher Justin Wilson from Yankees
Done Deals: Tigers acquire pitcher Justin Wilson from Yankees 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. WEDNESDAYTigers acquire pitcher Justin Wilson from the YankeesThe Detroit Tigers picked up pitcher … [Read more...]
MLS sees 38% decline in 2015 MLS Cup TV viewing numbers
MLS sees 38% decline in 2015 MLS Cup TV viewing numbers The final TV viewing numbers are in for 2015 MLS Cup, and it’s not good news. As we reported yesterday, the combined viewing figure for the Columbus-Portland game on ESPN and Univision Deportes was 874,000. The only number we were missing was UniMas. Despite positive numbers for last year’s final […] The final TV viewing numbers are in … [Read more...]
College Football Bowl Predictions 2015-2016: Early Las Vegas Betting Odds And … – International Business Times
College Football Bowl Predictions 2015-2016: Early Las Vegas Betting Odds And ... - International Business Times With the 2015-2016 college football regular season in the books, 80 of the 128 FBS teams have earned a chance to play another game. Forty bowl games are on the upcoming schedule, not including the national championship game that will be played between the winners of the Orange Bowl and … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread week 14, odds: Best bet is Chicago Bears over … – AL.com
NFL picks against the spread week 14, odds: Best bet is Chicago Bears over ... - AL.com By Barry Wilner/AP Sports Writer Pity the Vikings. They get routed at home by Seattle, lose three defensive starters, then have a short week and a trip west to Arizona. And the Cardinals have been even better than the Seahawks this season. It's a difficult chore NFC North co-leader Minnesota faces, particularly … [Read more...]
Bella Joy romps as Aqueduct starts inner-track season (The Associated Press)
Bella Joy romps as Aqueduct starts inner-track season (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Bella Joy cruised to a 9 1/4 length victory Wednesday in the $57,000 allowance for fillies and mares on opening day of Aqueduct's inner-track season. … [Read more...]
Melo says he's frustrated by a lack of calls
Melo says he's frustrated by a lack of calls ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Carmelo Anthony says he's frustrated by a lack of calls from referees this season. "I always get fouled. That's what's frustrating me. You play so hard, work so hard and don't benefit from that," Anthony told reporters after the Knicks' shootaround in Utah on Wednesday. "You look at other guys -- … [Read more...]
Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State – 12/9/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and … – Sports Chat Place
Pepperdine vs. Long Beach State - 12/9/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and ... - Sports Chat Place Long Beach State 49ers (5-5) at Pepperdine Waves (4-4) College Basketball: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 10:00 pm (Firestone Fieldhouse) The Line: Pepperdine Waves -5.5 -- Over/Under: 138.5 See the Latest Odds TV: The Pepperdine Waves and the Long Beach State 49ers face off on Wednesday in … [Read more...]
Reports: Maryland hiring Mike London to staff
Reports: Maryland hiring Mike London to staff New Maryland coach D.J. Durkin is surrounding himself with another former head coach. And another former head coach who has familiarity with the ACC. Not long after It was reported Durkin was hiring former Syracuse coach Scott Shafer to be his defensive coordinator, Sports Illustrated and the Washington Post reported that former Virginia coach … [Read more...]