Mickelson lost $5,000 in match to newly-minted Aussie teen pro Ruffels Phil Mickelson was trying to do a favor for his brother Tim, who is the head men's golf coach at their alma mater, Arizona State University. In November 2014, the five-time major winner was trying to help on the recruiting trail, so much so that the left-hander was named an "interim assistant coach." A particular player … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks/Best Bets: Warriors a single-digit favorite? Yes, please – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks/Best Bets: Warriors a single-digit favorite? Yes, please - CBSSports.com Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Saturday, January 16, 2016 from Zach Harper, Ananth Pandian and Matt Moore. First we'll share our best bets, then below, we'll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games. For SportsLine picks, click here. For more CBS Sports Expert Picks, click … [Read more...]
Suddenly surging Clemson topples third straight Top 25 foe
Suddenly surging Clemson topples third straight Top 25 foe At the end of Clemson's Dec. 30 loss at North Carolina, the Tigers appeared to be on track for yet another forgettable season. They were 7-6, they had zero notable victories and they had suffered dismal losses at the hands of middling UMass and rebuilding Minnesota. What has transpired since then might be the most surprising … [Read more...]
Podcast: Why Jordan Spieth (and Patrick Reed) are even better in 2016
Podcast: Why Jordan Spieth (and Patrick Reed) are even better in 2016 Jordan Spieth kicked off his 2016 with a dominant, eight-shot win at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. While he demonstrated improvement in several facets of his game, perhaps the most impressive was the way he has figured out how to win every which way. Meanwhile, Patrick Reed didn't successfully defend his title at … [Read more...]
Haye puts away De Mori quickly in first fight in 3 1/2 years (The Associated Press)
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...]