UTSA QB Blake Bogenschutz medically DQ'd due to concussion University of Texas-San Antonio quarterback Blake Bogenschutz's playing career is over. UTSA announced Tuesday that Bogenschutz has been forced to retire because of "lingering concussion-like symptoms." Bogenschutz missed the final seven games of the 2015 season. He played in the team's first five games of the year and was 81-137 … [Read more...]
Bump and Run: Hey Raiders, What About Vegas?
Bump and Run: Hey Raiders, What About Vegas? With not much happening in the NFL this week, you know, besides that whole Super Bowl thing, now feels like as good a time as any to speculate wildly. So let’s talk about this Vegas thing and see where it takes us. I like Vegas. You like Vegas. And apparently the Raiders REALLY like Vegas. The NFL’s perpetually homeless team could be on the move again. … [Read more...]
Dodgers add Greg Maddux and Raul Ibanez to their front office
Dodgers add Greg Maddux and Raul Ibanez to their front office The Los Angeles Dodgers have added a tremendous amount of talent this offseason — to their front office. On Tuesday, the club announced that it hired Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux and 19-year vet Raul Ibanez for front office roles. Both are newly minted special assistants to the president of baseball operations, which we hope … [Read more...]
Boxing-Alvarez to defend WBC middleweight belt against Khan (Reuters)
Boxing-Alvarez to defend WBC middleweight belt against Khan (Reuters) Amir Khan will challenge Mexico's Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for his WBC world middleweight title in Las Vegas on May 7 in what will be the Briton's first fight for a year. The 29-year-old Khan, a former Olympic silver medallist and light-welterweight world champion, will be Alvarez's first opponent since the Mexican beat … [Read more...]
Alvarez to defend WBC middleweight belt against Khan (Reuters)
Alvarez to defend WBC middleweight belt against Khan (Reuters) Amir Khan will challenge Mexico's Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for his WBC world middleweight title in Las Vegas on May 7 in what will be the Briton's first fight for a year. The 29-year-old Khan, a former Olympic silver medalist and light-welterweight world champion, will be Alvarez's first opponent since the Mexican beat Miguel Cotto … [Read more...]
Team News: Team News – Week 24
Team News: Team News - Week 24 Tuesday Night Kickoffs Arsenal v Southampton Arsenal XI: Cech, Bellerin, Gabriel, Koscielny, Monreal, Flamini, Ramsey, Campbell, Ozil, Sanchez, Giroud Substitutes: Ospina, Chambers, Mertesacker, Gibbs, Coquelin, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Walcott Changes: Gabriel and Sanchez in for Mertesacker and Walcott Southampton XI: Forster; Cédric, Fonte, Van Dijk, Bertrand; … [Read more...]
Islanders make surprising goalie move for game vs. Wild
Islanders make surprising goalie move for game vs. Wild The New York Islanders are back in action on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild. They’ll have Jaroslav Halak in uniform. They will not have Jaroslav Halak starting in goal. Jean-Francois Berube, with one NHL start to his credit, gets the nod for the Islanders tonight, with Halak as his backup. Dan Saraceni of Lighthouse Hockey … [Read more...]
Homer History: Bryce Harper and the home run almost no one saw
Homer History: Bryce Harper and the home run almost no one saw In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports baseball writer Chris Cwik tells the tale of Bryce Harper's first ever home run at Nationals Park. Does a home run matter if it never officially happened, and was only witnessed by a handful … [Read more...]
Giants’, Raiders’ DE Justin Tuck announces retirement
Giants', Raiders' DE Justin Tuck announces retirement Amid the buzz of the first day of Super Bowl 50 week came a bit of news: defensive end Justin Tuck announced his retirement after 11 seasons. A two-time Super Bowl champion during his nine seasons with the New York Giants who finished his career with the Oakland Raiders the last two years, Tuck posted his thoughts via a Facebook post. … [Read more...]
Iowa State vs. West Virginia – 2/2/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Iowa State vs. West Virginia - 2/2/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place West Virginia Mountaineers (17-4) at Iowa State Cyclones (16-5) College Basketball: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 9:00 pm (Hilton Coliseum) The Line: Iowa State Cyclones -4.5 -- Over/Under: 158 See the Latest Odds TV: ESPN2 The Iowa State Cyclones and the West Virginia Mountaineers face off … [Read more...]