U.S. Amateur champion DeChambeau leads in Abu Dhabi with 64 Not bad for a self-described intern. U.S. Amateur champion Bryson DeChambeau leads the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship after a first-round, 8-under 64 leaves the pro-in-waiting ahead of Henrik Stenson, returning from off-season meniscus surgery, by a shot. Rory McIlroy, making his 2016 debut, is two shots back of DeChambeau. World … [Read more...]
Spieth made victim of European Tour’s new pace-of-play policy
Spieth made victim of European Tour's new pace-of-play policy It took but just one day for the European Tour to show off its new pace-of-play policy. The first victim? Jordan Spieth. On Thursday at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Spieth was given what's termed a "monitoring" penalty that, if it happens again, will lead to a fine. As Spieth and his playing competitors, Rory McIlroy and … [Read more...]
Bayern Munich kick off Guardiola’s swansong at Hamburg
Bayern Munich kick off Guardiola’s swansong at Hamburg Pep Guardiola starts his swansong as Bayern Munich coach on Friday at Hamburg with his team running away with an historic fourth Bundesliga crown and eyeing a hat-trick of titles. Having said he wants to coach in England next season, Guardiola’s three-year tenure will ultimately be measured in Munich by […] Photo credit: AFP Pep … [Read more...]
State Police had to deliver forgotten K-balls for Patriots-Chiefs
State Police had to deliver forgotten K-balls for Patriots-Chiefs Here's a story the NFL probably didn't want getting out: last Saturday, game officials forgot the bag of kicking balls and air-pressure gauges for the New England Patriots-Kansas City Chiefs game at their hotel, and Massachusetts State Police had to deliver them to Gillette Stadium. They arrived just an hour before the 4:35 … [Read more...]
Greg Biffle hoping for a rebound in 2016
Greg Biffle hoping for a rebound in 2016 Unsurprisingly, Roush Fenway Racing was optimistic about turning its fortunes around in 2016. Greg Biffle was the team's highest-ranking driver in 2015 at 20th in the points standings. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was 25th and Trevor Bayne was 29th. It was the first time since 1996 that Roush didn't have a win. Biffle has a new crew chief this season. Brian … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Upton Here, Upton Here
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Upton Here, Upton Here A good Tigers lineup just got better, at least for the next two years. We're getting closer to pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training, so be sure to keep refreshing Rotoworld's constantly-updating player news page for all the latest. And while you're at it, follow @Rotoworld_BB and @nate_grimm if you are on Twitter. The Tigers inked … [Read more...]
Youthful Washington emerges as surprise team in the Pac-12
Youthful Washington emerges as surprise team in the Pac-12 In his 14 seasons as coach at Washington, Lorenzo Romar has led the Huskies to six NCAA tournaments and the Sweet 16 three times. Still there was reason to doubt him entering this season after four consecutive years on the outside looking in at March Madness. There is no guarantee at this point in mid-January that the Huskies snap … [Read more...]
Hockey picks up shutout victory – La Crosse Tribune
Hockey picks up shutout victory - La Crosse Tribune The St. Paul Highland Park hockey team doesn’t know what it’s like to score a goal on the La Crescent hockey team, and it’s had two shots at it this year. The Lancers picked up another shutout over the Scots on Jan. 16 when they made the trip north to St. Paul. The first meeting produced a 7-0 win, and although it wasn’t as high-scoring the … [Read more...]
LeBron James apparently finds inspiration in Conor McGregor
LeBron James apparently finds inspiration in Conor McGregor Conor McGregor certainly has a way with words. Whether you’re inspired by the things he says, like his raucous Irish faithful, or praying he gets knocked out in his next fight, one thing is undeniable: there is no one quite like McGregor these days. On Wednesday, the same day McGregor was hijacking a UFC 197 press conference in Las … [Read more...]
LIVE: Liverpool move for Alex Teixeira
LIVE: Liverpool move for Alex Teixeira 11:58 AM GMT The winter window opened Jan. 2. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to all the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Liverpool move for Teixeira, Neymar to Real Madrid? Liverpool have reportedly made an offer of ¬32 million (£24.6m) for the Shakhtar Donetsk forward Alex Teixeira, … [Read more...]