Cut Diego Costa some slack, says Chelsea boss Hiddink Guus Hiddink accused Watford of trying to provoke Diego Costa after the Chelsea striker was involved in a series of clashes during a feisty 0-0 draw at Vicarage Road. Costa appeared fortunate to avoid a red card after he pushed over Watford defender Sebastian Prodl and then shoved Juan Carlos […] Photo credit: AFP Guus Hiddink accused … [Read more...]
Law enforcement: no credible threat against Super Bowl at present
Law enforcement: no credible threat against Super Bowl at present SAN FRANCISCO—Super Bowl 50 will almost certainly be the most-watched television event in American history, and that’s an awfully large temptation for anyone looking to spread a message of protest, violence, or terror. As a result, the NFL and law enforcement agencies across the spectrum are reaching the culmination of a … [Read more...]
Bill Self: Brannen Greene’s game-ending dunk ‘totally classless’
Bill Self: Brannen Greene's game-ending dunk 'totally classless' Brannen Greene scored the final points of both halves in Kansas' 77-59 rout of Kansas State on Wednesday night, but the two baskets inspired entirely different reactions from his head coach. His four-point play to put Kansas ahead by 10 at halftime had Bill Self smiling and clapping. His ill-advised dunk to extend the Jayhawks … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Westbrook's World
The Daily Dose: Dose: Westbrook's World There were 11 NBA games on a busy Wednesday and a ton of monster performances, as Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry are the talk of the league this morning, but they are not alone. And on the darker side of things, Jimmy Butler was a late scratch, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope suffered a nasty groin injury, DeMarcus Cousins returned and got banged up … [Read more...]
Boxing-Heavyweight champion Fury ready to ‘walk away’ (Reuters)
Boxing-Heavyweight champion Fury ready to 'walk away' (Reuters) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is struggling for motivation and could quit boxing, the controversial fighter told the BBC on Thursday. The 27-year-old Briton, who stunned Vladimir Klitschko to claim the world heavyweight crown with a points win in Germany in November, may even hang up his gloves before facing the … [Read more...]
MLB's qualifying-offer system is stacked against low-revenue clubs – FOXSports.com
MLB's qualifying-offer system is stacked against low-revenue clubs - FOXSports.com The qualifying-offer system doesn't only screw certain free agents. It also screws certain teams. The Rays should sign shortstop Ian Desmond. The Indians should sign outfielder Dexter Fowler. But neither move likely will occur, in part because neither low-revenue team is comfortable sacrificing its first-round … [Read more...]
‘No slow motion needed’ on tame Pyeongchang downhill course (The Associated Press)
'No slow motion needed' on tame Pyeongchang downhill course (The Associated Press) It's not what Christof Innerhofer had in mind for the downhill course for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. The Italian skier prefers only the toughest challenges and the Jeongseon piste - the first downhill developed in South Korea - is much tamer than what World Cup racers are accustomed to. Innerhofer, … [Read more...]
Heavyweight champion Fury ready to ‘walk away’ (Reuters)
Heavyweight champion Fury ready to 'walk away' (Reuters) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is struggling for motivation and could quit boxing, the controversial fighter told the BBC on Thursday. The 27-year-old Briton, who stunned Vladimir Klitschko to claim the world heavyweight crown with a points win in Germany in November, may even hang up his gloves before facing the Ukrainian in a … [Read more...]
Barkley 'ready to lead' Everton – Martinez
Barkley 'ready to lead' Everton - Martinez 2:34 AM GMT Roberto Martinez called two-goal scorer Ross Barkley a player who's ready to lead after Everton beat Newcastle 3-0 at Goodison Park on Wednesday. Two late Ross Barkley penalties, the second of which saw substitute Jamaal Lascelles sent off, followed a first-half Aaron Lennon strike as the Toffees recorded their first home league win … [Read more...]
50 Most Memorable Super Bowl Moments, No. 2: Malcolm Butler picks off Seahawks
50 Most Memorable Super Bowl Moments, No. 2: Malcolm Butler picks off Seahawks As the NFL approaches its highly anticipated golden anniversary Super Bowl, Yahoo Sports takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments in the game's history. In our rankings, the moments go beyond the great scores and plays. We also take a look at entertainment performances, scandals/controversies and … [Read more...]