Virginia Tech sends Frank Beamer out with Independence Bowl win Frank Beamer went out with an offensive explosion. In the final game of Beamer’s 29-season tenure as Virginia Tech head coach, the Hokies broke out for 598 yards of offense – a season high – in a 55-52 Independence Bowl win over Tulsa. The Hokies scored five touchdowns on the ground, but were led by sophomore wide receiver … [Read more...]
Runhappy wins Grade 1 Malibu on opening day at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Runhappy wins Grade 1 Malibu on opening day at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Runhappy led all the way in a 3 1/2-length victory in the $300,000 Malibu Stakes for 3-year-olds on opening day of Santa Anita's winter meet Saturday. … [Read more...]
Skier Bode Miller’s horse wins Maryland Juvenile at Laurel (The Associated Press)
Skier Bode Miller's horse wins Maryland Juvenile at Laurel (The Associated Press) LAUREL, Md. (AP) -- Ravenheart won the $50,000 Maryland Juvenile Futurity by a head Saturday at Laurel for owner and Olympic ski champion Bode Miller. … [Read more...]
Hartnell bumps goalie, gets game misconduct
Hartnell bumps goalie, gets game misconduct The NHL is going to go to great lengths to protect goaltenders, and you're simply not allowed to hit them, bump into them, or make any kind of unnecessary contact with them whether they are in their crease or not. Columbus Blue Jackets forward Scott Hartnell found out all of this on Saturday night in Tampa Bay when he was given a five-minute major and a … [Read more...]
Report: HGH, other drugs were shipped to Peyton Manning’s wife
Report: HGH, other drugs were shipped to Peyton Manning's wife An Indianapolis clinic reportedly shipped performance-enhacing drugs, including human-growth hormones, to the house of Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, according to a report by Al Jazeera via Huffington Post. According to “The Dark Side,” an undercover investigation of performance-enhancing drugs in sports, pharmacist … [Read more...]
Suns' Bledsoe out with knee sprain; to have MRI
Suns' Bledsoe out with knee sprain; to have MRI 10:50 PM ET Associated Press 0 Shares print PHOENIX -- Phoenix guard Eric Bledsoe left the Suns' game against Philadelphia on Saturday night after spraining his left knee. The Suns said Bledsoe, the team's leading scorer, wouldn't return to the game and would have an MRI. Bledsoe went down with 7:40 left in the second quarter and … [Read more...]
Report: Ryan Howard and Ryan Zimmerman linked to doping ring
Report: Ryan Howard and Ryan Zimmerman linked to doping ring An Al-Jazeera investigative report that alleges an Indianapolis anti-aging clinic supplied Peyton Manning with human growth hormone, also includes the name of three major league players. According to the Huffington Post, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, Washington Nationals infielder Ryan Zimmerman and free-agent … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread, Week 16: SuperContest picks, all picks – Niners Nation
NFL picks against the spread, Week 16: SuperContest picks, all picks - Niners Nation The San Francisco 49ers are on the road facing the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Time for my 16th LVH SuperContest picks, as well as my picks for the remaining games. We're back for another round of NFL picks against the spread! For the second straight season, I am back for the LVH SuperContest. SB Nation's partners … [Read more...]
Controversial missed FG gives Duke first bowl win since 1961
Controversial missed FG gives Duke first bowl win since 1961 Duke finally earned its first bowl victory since 1961. The Blue Devils rallied from a touchdown down late in the fourth quarter to defeat Indiana 44-41 in overtime of the Pinstripe Bowl. But the victory was not without controversy. Duke hit a field goal in the first overtime and then forced Indiana to settle for one as well. The … [Read more...]
Duke wins 1st bowl since '61 on IU missed FG
Duke wins 1st bowl since '61 on IU missed FG Duke beat Indiana for its first bowl victory since 1961. (USATSI) Duke won a bowl game for the first time in more than 50 years, finally closing out a postseason game with a 44-41 overtime win against Indiana in the Pinstripe Bowl. The Blue Devils broke through as a program under coach David Cutcliffe by getting to the bowl season, but close losses … [Read more...]