Curry triple-double highlights Kerr's return to Warriors sidelines The Golden State Warriors welcomed head coach Steve Kerr back to the sidelines Friday night the only way they know how — by controlling a contest behind a tremendous performance by Stephen Curry. The second-year head coach returned to full duties to see the MVP favorite and newly named All-Star starter in top form. It'd be … [Read more...]
NFL against the spread picks: Will favorites rule again? – Yahoo Sports (blog)
NFL against the spread picks: Will favorites rule again? - Yahoo Sports (blog) The playoffs have been unusual so far. All four road teams won in the wild-card round, for the first time in this playoff format. Then all four home teams won in the divisional round for the first time since 2004. The favorites have won seven games straight up. And even the one favorite that lost, the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour Down Under classification after stage 5 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour Down Under classification after stage 5 (Reuters) Jan 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Tour Down Under after Stage 5 on Saturday 1. Simon Gerrans (Australia / Orica) 17:16:31" 2. Richie Porte (Australia / BMC Racing) +9" 3. Sergio Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) +11" 4. Jay McCarthy (Australia / Tinkoff) +20" 5. Michael Woods (Canada / Cannondale) 6. Ruben Fernandez … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour Down Under stage 5 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour Down Under stage 5 results (Reuters) Jan 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour Down Under (McLaren Vale - Willunga Hill, 151.5 km) on Saturday 1. Richie Porte (Australia / BMC Racing) 3:34:16" 2. Sergio Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) +6" 3. Michael Woods (Canada / Cannondale) +9" 4. Diego Ulissi (Italy / Lampre) +17" 5. Rafael Valls (Spain / Lotto) 6. Ruben Fernandez … [Read more...]
Richie Porte wins 5th stage of Tour Down Under (The Associated Press)
Richie Porte wins 5th stage of Tour Down Under (The Associated Press) ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) -- Australia's Richie Porte has won the fifth stage of the Tour Down Under for the third straight year, while compatriot Simon Gerrans retained the overall tour lead to stay on track for an unprecedented fourth title. … [Read more...]
Champions League pursuit will define Guardiola’s final months at Bayern
Champions League pursuit will define Guardiola’s final months at Bayern Pep Guardiola entered the final four months of his three-year reign as Bayern Munich coach on Friday with the Spaniard under pressure to sign off with the treble. Bayern kicked off the second-half of the season at Hamburg with a 2-1 victory, and if things continue, Guardiola will end the […] Photo credit: AFP. Pep … [Read more...]
Dylan Larkin leads Red Wings to win after chipping tooth
Dylan Larkin leads Red Wings to win after chipping tooth Detroit Red Wings rookie Dylan Larkin chipped a tooth, scored a goal and notched an assist in a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres. At the 7:19 mark of the third period, Larkin took a high stick in his face by Buffalo forward Marcus Foligno. Welcome to the NHL, Dylan Larkin. The Red Wings rookie just lost a tooth. OW! … [Read more...]
Kemba’s 40 pace Hornets’ win after Oladipo’s banked 3 forces OT
Kemba's 40 pace Hornets' win after Oladipo's banked 3 forces OT It's tough for any team to head into overtime after surrendering a game-tying three-pointer, and likely even worse when it gets banked in. Credit the Charlotte Hornets not succumbing to that disappointment in the extra period of Friday night's game against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on … [Read more...]
Reports: Mets, Cespedes reach three-year deal
Reports: Mets, Cespedes reach three-year deal The Mets have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on a three-year contract, Jon Heyman reports. The deal, pending a physical, includes an opt-out after year one, per Heyman. Fox's Ken Rosenthal adds that the contract is worth a total of $75 million. For 2016, Cespedes will reportedly make $27.5 million. The opt-out, of course, … [Read more...]
Mets can win without Yoenis Cespedes, will definitely win with him
Mets can win without Yoenis Cespedes, will definitely win with him It took far longer than anyone anticipated, but Yoenis Cespedes finally has a place to call home. The 30-year-old outfielder is staying with the New York Mets, having agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract on Friday night. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman was the first to report a deal was complete, adding that Cespedes … [Read more...]