Tommy Baldwin Racing parts with Alex Bowman, hires Regan Smith Regan Smith went from not having a ride for 2016 to having a Cup Series gig over the course of this week while Alex Bowman went from having a job at NASCAR's top level to being without one. Tommy Baldwin Racing announced Thursday that it had parted ways with Bowman. The team had picked up the option on his contract for 2016 last … [Read more...]
Skal Labissiere’s assertive performance provides glimmer of hope
Skal Labissiere's assertive performance provides glimmer of hope For months, Kentucky has been waiting for a signs of progress from Skal Labissiere, for any hint of why the highly touted 6-foot-11 freshman was considered Ben Simmons' strongest competition to be drafted No. 1 overall before the season began. On Thursday night, Labissiere at long last provided a glimmer of hope. While … [Read more...]
Remi Garde’s impact has given Aston Villa hope
Remi Garde’s impact has given Aston Villa hope Two weeks ago, if you would’ve offered any Aston Villa fan the prospect of four points from the next two Premier League fixtures and a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup, they would’ve snapped your hand off. Now, after two late goals against Wycombe on Tuesday night, […] Two weeks ago, if you would’ve offered any Aston Villa fan the … [Read more...]
Denna Laing honored by Bruins in touching pregame ceremony (Video)
Denna Laing honored by Bruins in touching pregame ceremony (Video) Denna Laing has been in the thoughts of hockey fans since her significant spinal injury in the women’s outdoor game at the Winter Classic. Recently, the NHL and the Boston Bruins have stepped up with financial support for the Boston Blades forward in her rehab and recovery. On Thursday night, the Bruins further honored Laing … [Read more...]
Matchups: AFC & NFC Title Game Matchups
Matchups: AFC & NFC Title Game Matchups New England @ DenverPats-Broncos has a 44.5-point game total with visiting New England favored by three. The Patriots' team total is just below 24 in Denver. ... The limitations on and/or ineffectiveness of slot CB Chris Harris (shoulder) are a major concern for the Broncos' defense against the Patriots' inside-the-numbers passing game. Playing "with one … [Read more...]
Mavs' Pachulia nearly voted West All-Star starter
Mavs' Pachulia nearly voted West All-Star starter 10:54 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print Dallas Mavericks center Zaza Pachulia, a full-time starter for the first time in a decade, was almost voted in as an All-Star starter. Pachulia … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart would like Brian France to be more hands on as a CEO
Tony Stewart would like Brian France to be more hands on as a CEO Tony Stewart wants to see Brian France around the Sprint Cup circuit a whole lot more. Stewart, who is competing in his final Sprint Cup Series season in 2016, said on SiriusXM Speedway on Thursday afternoon that he would like to have NASCAR's CEO be present more frequently, both in discussions with drivers and during race … [Read more...]
FIFA: Global transfer spending reached record $4.18 billion in 2015
FIFA: Global transfer spending reached record $4.18 billion in 2015 Transfer spending around the world hit a record $4.18 billion in 2015 and has grown by nearly half in five years, FIFA said Thursday. With television and sponsorship money rocketing, there were an all-time high 13,558 transfers in 2015, up 3.1% on the previous year, said FIFA’s Global Transfer Market […] Photo credit: AFP. … [Read more...]
Devils score five in 1st period against Senators
Devils score five in 1st period against Senators Coming into Thursday night's game against the Ottawa Senators, the New Jersey Devils had been averaging 2.19 goals per game. Only one team in the entire NHL has scored at a worse rate this season, but hockey can be a pretty funny game sometimes. The poor Senators probably didn't know what hit them when the Devils took the ice at the Prudential … [Read more...]
StewPod: Is it a good idea to bring the DH to the National League?
StewPod: Is it a good idea to bring the DH to the National League? It might be late January, but there's still plenty to talk about on this week's episode of the StewPod. On this episode, Mike and Chris talk about where Yoenis Cespedes should land, whether the Tigers are contenders with Justin Upton and we tackle the DH debate in the NL. Also: Bad News Ramen joins us for Three Strikes to … [Read more...]