Haye puts away De Mori quickly in first fight in 3 1/2 years (The Associated Press) LONDON (AP) -- Former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye's first fight in 3 1/2 years lasted barely two minutes when he knocked out Mark de Mori at the 02 Arena on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Villarreal held, Gameiro double continues Sevilla’s rise
Villarreal held, Gameiro double continues Sevilla’s rise Villarreal missed the chance to move above Real Madrid into third in La Liga as their six-game winning streak was snapped by a 0-0 draw at home to Real Betis on Saturday. The Yellow Submarine are now level with Real on 40 points, but have seen their lead over Celta […] Photo credit: AFP Villarreal missed the chance to move above Real … [Read more...]
Cubs’ Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg returns to club as ambassador
Cubs' Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg returns to club as ambassador Ryne Sandberg is back where Cubs fans believe he belongs seven months after resigning as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs announced Friday that Sandberg is returning to the club as an ambassador. He participated in a Hall of Fame seminar on Saturday at the Cubs Convention in Chicago and received a standing ovation. … [Read more...]
NCAA votes to allow high school draftees to have agents
NCAA votes to allow high school draftees to have agents In a ruling that many feel is long overdue, the NCAA will now allow high school players who are drafted to have an agent negotiate for them with major league clubs without affecting their NCAA eligibility. According to Baseball America's Teddy Cahill, the new measure passed by a 75-2 vote at the NCAA Convention held on Friday. It's … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread: Predictions for divisional playoff round – Revenge of the Birds
NFL picks against the spread: Predictions for divisional playoff round - Revenge of the Birds Justin Edmonds/Getty Images There are only four games this weekend, so if you intend on making some wagers, there aren't as many opportunities. But there should be four intriguing games. Vegas spreads say they believe there could be a couple of blowouts. Here are my picks for the divisional round of … [Read more...]
Melo (ankle) to sit vs. Griz; Porzingis probable
Melo (ankle) to sit vs. Griz; Porzingis probable 2:23 PM ET print MEMPHIS -- New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony will miss Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a sprained right ankle. "We think it's best for me to try to get a couple more days and take it one day at a time rather than coming back and have a chance of it being agitated again, not being full healthy," … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Svindal plugs the gap in his list of achievements (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Svindal plugs the gap in his list of achievements (Reuters) Aksel Lund Svindal added a rare piece of silverware missing from his crowded trophy cabinet on Saturday when he overcame the opposition and foggy weather to claim downhill victory on the treacherous Lauberhorn course for the first time. The 33-year-old Norwegian, twice an overall World Cup winner and with five World … [Read more...]
Majestic Affair wins Big A’s Jazil Stakes (The Associated Press)
Majestic Affair wins Big A's Jazil Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Majestic Affair led all the way Saturday to win the $125,000 Jazil Stakes at Aqueduct by 3 1/4 lengths. … [Read more...]
Matt Barnes: ‘Violence is never the answer, but sometimes it is’
Matt Barnes: 'Violence is never the answer, but sometimes it is' Here’s the Matt Barnes you have, and the Matt Barnes you’ve always had, NBA fans: Matt Barnes on October incident: "Violence is never the answer, but sometimes it is. And unfortunately, it happened. I don’t regret it."— Stefan Bondy (@SBondyNYDN) January 16, 2016 Matt Barnes is the Memphis Grizzlies small forward that decided … [Read more...]
Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals Free ATS Pick Jan 16, 2016
Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals Free ATS Pick Jan 16, 2016. The 11-5 Green Bay Packers head into the 13-3 Arizona Cardinals for this AFC Divisional matchup today Jan 16, 2016 on the grass of University of Phoenix Stadium. Kick off time is scheduled for 8:15 PM ET. Betting Odds Point Spread: Cardinals -7 Total Line: 49.5 Have you tried to use your Credit Card to open your new … [Read more...]