Jed York embarrassed with 49ers' results but will keep GM Baalke Head coach Jim Tomsula is gone. General manager Trent Baalke is staying. Owner Jed York spoke to the media about both — his first time chatting on the record this season. Red-letter day for the wayward franchise. The big news was Baalke staying, a day after Tomsula going. "I've watched Trent build this roster and I have … [Read more...]
Ohio State CB Eli Apple, WR Jalin Marshall leave for NFL
Ohio State CB Eli Apple, WR Jalin Marshall leave for NFL Two more Ohio State underclassmen threw their names into the NFL draft conversation on Monday. Cornerback Eli Apple and wide receiver Jalin Marshall, both redshirt sophomores, announced Monday on Twitter that they will forgo their remaining eligibility and enter the 2016 NFL draft. Apple started the past two seasons for the Buckeyes, … [Read more...]
10 predictions for the 2016 MLS season
10 predictions for the 2016 MLS season 2015 was a big year in MLS, but if recent trends continue, 2016 will be even bigger. Here are 10 predictions for the new season: 1. More expansion Don Garber began laying the groundwork for another league expansion as early as April 2015, when he announced that MLS would push […] 2015 was a big year in MLS, but if recent trends continue, 2016 will be … [Read more...]
Mon. picks: Kings extend streak, Pacific lead
Mon. picks: Kings extend streak, Pacific lead Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche, 9 p.m. ET For the most part, the NHL's Pacific Division stinks. There really isn't anyway to sugarcoat it. It just simply stinks. It stinks so much that the Anaheim Ducks entered … [Read more...]
Passing league? Just seven backs top 1,000 rushing yards
Passing league? Just seven backs top 1,000 rushing yards We've been hearing for a while that the NFL is a passing league, and this season may have provided an example of how much teams have gotten away from the run game: just seven backs topped 1,000 rushing yards this season, the fewest since 1991. And only two of those, Minnesota's Adrian Peterson (1,485 yards) and Tampa Bay's Doug Martin … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring the Suns’ staggering implosion
The 10-man rotation, starring the Suns' staggering implosion A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report and Eye on Basketball. Ben Golliver, Kevin Ding and Matt Moore on the wide variety … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Can Rockets get on track against Jazz? – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Can Rockets get on track against Jazz? - CBSSports.com Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Monday, January 4, 2016 from Matt Moore, Ananth Pandian and James Herbert. First we'll share our best bets, then below, we'll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games. For SportsLine picks, click here. For more CBS Sports Expert Picks, click here. … [Read more...]
Report: LSU QB Brandon Harris has sports hernia surgery
Report: LSU QB Brandon Harris has sports hernia surgery LSU quarterback Brandon Harris had sports hernia surgery Monday, according to a report in The Advertiser. Harris confirmed to the paper he was having surgery, but declined to name the injury. The paper cited sources on the specifics of the procedure. “It’s something minor, and I have to go get it taken care of now that the season is … [Read more...]
Z. Johnson, Koepka headline 2016 equipment changes
Z. Johnson, Koepka headline 2016 equipment changes It's an annual tradition in golf, starting out the year with a shuffle of pros going from one equipment sponsor to another. And, so far, the action has been pretty substantial, thanks in part to upstart boutique equipment marker Parsons Xtreme Golf. Created by GoDaddy founder and admitted golf junkie Bob Parsons, PXG was developed with the … [Read more...]
English jockey Johnson reaches 3,000 career wins (The Associated Press)
English jockey Johnson reaches 3,000 career wins (The Associated Press) Richard Johnson reached his 3,000th career win when he claimed another victory on his march to the British champion jockey title on Monday. Johnson's career tally is made up of 2,977 jump wins in Britain, 17 in Ireland, four wins on the flat and two international victories. … [Read more...]