Young fan wants to be Riley Curry's valentine; Steph's not so sure In life, as in basketball, it is important to take advantage of opportunity when it comes your way. This young fan at Wednesday's matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks has clearly already learned that lesson, making a very public play for the heart of the basketball world's most beloved young lady … [Read more...]
Homer History: When Albert Pujols silenced Minute Maid Park
Homer History: When Albert Pujols silenced Minute Maid Park In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports' MLB columnist Jeff Passan recalls the scene in Houston after Albert Pujols' ninth-inning homer in Game 5 of the 2005 NLCS. I didn’t think life had a mute button until Oct. 17, 2005. It was loud … [Read more...]
Indiana State used the ‘picket fence’ play in win over Evansville
Indiana State used the 'picket fence' play in win over Evansville Indiana State coach Greg Lansing decided on a whim to pay tribute to the movie "Hoosiers" when his team hosted Evansville for another edition of the in-state rivalry by running the "picket fence" play to start the game on Sunday. Lansing went over the play during a morning walk-through and then called for it to be used on the … [Read more...]
TRIPLE CROWN: Baffert leads all trainers with 35 nominations (The Associated Press)
TRIPLE CROWN: Baffert leads all trainers with 35 nominations (The Associated Press) Bob Baffert is ahead of the pack again, leading all trainers with 35 horses nominated to the Triple Crown races. The trainer of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has nearly 10 percent of the 368 early nominations released by Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday. Todd Pletcher is second … [Read more...]
After NFL days, Duke’s Jeremy Cash wants career as an FBI agent
After NFL days, Duke's Jeremy Cash wants career as an FBI agent MOBILE, Ala. — Duke's Jeremy Cash is spending his week at the Senior Bowl doing everything he can trying to convince NFL evaluators he can make the transition from college box safety to playing more deep in the pro game. And he's dead serious about it. But he also has a backup plan — another three-letter organization, in fact — … [Read more...]
Louisville’s Jaylen Johnson misses free throw by three feet
Louisville's Jaylen Johnson misses free throw by three feet The best performance of Jaylen Johnson's career included a jaw-dropping dunk, a frightening fall and a hilariously off-target free throw. With just over two minutes left in Louisville's 91-83 victory at Virginia Tech on Thursday night, Johnson dove for a loose ball, crashed into Hokies forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. and bent his right … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Farmers Insurance Open
Power rankings: Farmers Insurance Open This week, the PGA Tour is in the San Diego area for the Farmers Insurance Open. The annual stop at Torrey Pines sports a 156-player field battling to make the weekend cut playing a round each on the North and South courses on the publicly-accessible property. Jason Day is the defending champion, but he pulled out of the Wednesday pro-am with flu-like … [Read more...]
How bad is it for the Pro Bowl this year? Even coaches are bowing out
How bad is it for the Pro Bowl this year? Even coaches are bowing out Earlier this week, news came that all seven New England Patriots players named to the Pro Bowl were backing out of the exhibition in Hawaii, meaning seven other players were offered the chance the Patriots players weren't taking. But the Patriots players weren't alone - because so many who were initially named to the … [Read more...]
Put on the red light? Sting gets NBA All-Star gig
Put on the red light? Sting gets NBA All-Star gig 9:42 AM ET Associated Press print LOS ANGELES -- Sting is trading "Fields of Gold" for a court of all-stars. The Grammy-winning artist known for hits like "Roxanne" and "Desert Rose" will perform the halftime show at the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 14 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Cirque du Soleil will perform a routine before … [Read more...]
Ryan McDonagh living out childhood dream in NHL skills competition
Ryan McDonagh living out childhood dream in NHL skills competition Picture a young Ryan McDonagh. A kid who lived and breathed hockey, as so many did growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota. A kid who would devour any chance he had to watch his NHL heroes exhibit their abilities – like catching the NHL All-Star Game skills competition on TV, for example. He’d watch Ray Bourque snipe pucks in the … [Read more...]