Tennessee faces sexual assault lawsuit involving football players UPDATE (9 a.m. ET Feb. 10) The lawsuit also alleges that a former Tennessee football player was assaulted by teammates after allegedly helping a woman who was raped by two football players. The suit says current Chattanooga WR Drae Bowles helped a woman allegedly raped by A.J. Johnson and Michael Williams. From the Knoxville … [Read more...]
Judge throws out caddies’ bib-ad lawsuit against PGA Tour
Judge throws out caddies' bib-ad lawsuit against PGA Tour A federal judge in California on Tuesday threw out a class-action lawsuit filed by professional caddies hoping for compensation from the PGA Tour because they wear bibs with sponsor logos that make them feel like walking billboards. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice, a legal designation which … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Kings crush Bruins in Lucic’s return; Habs on a win streak
NHL Three Stars: Kings crush Bruins in Lucic's return; Habs on a win streak No. 1 Star: Milan Lucic, Los Angeles Kings The former Boston Bruins bruiser scored one goal, added an assist and was a plus-2 in return to the place he called home for eight years. The Kings drubbed the Bruins 9-2, firing 57 shots on goal. The last time the Bruins allowed that many shots on goal was March 18, 1965 … [Read more...]
Montgomery dismissed from Iowa State, Thomas to transfer
Montgomery dismissed from Iowa State, Thomas to transfer Two key Iowa State contributors will not be part of the team in 2016. The Cyclones dismissed wide receiver D’Vario Montgomery and announced Wednesday that running back Joshua Thomas was transferring. Montgomery was dismissed for a violation of team rules. He had 27 catches for 335 yards and three scores in 2015. Those numbers were a … [Read more...]
Blue Jays finalize 2-yr deal with Donaldson – Josh Donaldson | TOR
Blue Jays finalize 2-yr deal with Donaldson - Josh Donaldson | TOR Blue Jays and 3B Josh Donaldson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a two-year, $28.65 million contract. The reigning AL MVP will make $11.65 million in 2016 and $17 million in 2017. The two sides were forced to go to an arbitration hearing last winter, which Donaldson won, but they were able to work out a multi-year contract this … [Read more...]
Daniel Murphy challenges soccer player to dizzy baseball challenge
Daniel Murphy challenges soccer player to dizzy baseball challenge We know what it looks like when Daniel Murphy is swinging a hot bat. We saw it the entire 2015 postseason as he played a huge part in getting the New York Mets to the World Series. After signing a free-agent contract with the Washington Nationals, Murphy took a trip to London and found some time in between all the … [Read more...]
Homer History: David Eckstein defies the odds again
Homer History: David Eckstein defies the odds again In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports editor Max Thompson remembers one of the many improbable moments of David Eckstein's career. We’re going to remember David Eckstein for many things: Ridiculous on-deck routines, that crazy throwing … [Read more...]
Retired jockey Ramon Dominguez to be eligible for racing HOF (The Associated Press)
Retired jockey Ramon Dominguez to be eligible for racing HOF (The Associated Press) The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will allow retired jockey Ramon Dominguez to become eligible this year for Hall of Fame consideration. Dominguez, who announced his retirement in June 2013, suffered a career-ending injury at Aqueduct Racetrack in January 2013. Hall of Fame procedures require … [Read more...]
Frenzel eases to Nordic combined WCup win in Trond (The Associated Press)
Frenzel eases to Nordic combined WCup win in Trond (The Associated Press) Germany's Eric Frenzel extended his lead in the Nordic Combined World Cup after winning in Trondheim on Wednesday. The reigning overall world champion started the 10-kilometer cross-country race 27 seconds behind Akito Watabe of Japan after the ski jumping. Frenzel caught Watabe by the four-kilometer point and stayed … [Read more...]
Jaden Schwartz set to return to Blues after 49-game absence
Jaden Schwartz set to return to Blues after 49-game absence Jaden Schwartz will return to the St. Louis Blues lineup on Friday to play his first game since fracturing an ankle during an October practice. Schwartz’s 49-game absence has been part a season for the Blues where injuries have been far too common. As of Monday, St. Louis was fourth in the NHL in man-games lost with 201, according … [Read more...]