McCaffrey's brother spurns Stanford for Michigan [unable to retrieve full-text content]McCaffrey's brother spurns Stanford for Michigan … [Read more...]
Nyquist improves to 6-0 with San Vicente victory (The Associated Press)
Nyquist improves to 6-0 with San Vicente victory (The Associated Press) Nyquist remained undefeated with a 1 1/2-length victory in the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes on Monday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Mario Gutierrez, Nyquist ran seven furlongs in 1:20.71, the third-fastest time in the race's history, which dates to 1955 when current distance was installed. Nyquist improved to 6-0, and … [Read more...]
Kompany tells Manchester City not to give up on title dream
Kompany tells Manchester City not to give up on title dream Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has reminded his team-mates not to give up on their dream of winning the Premier League because they have come from behind to lift the trophy in the past. City are now six points behind leaders Leicester with 12 matches remaining after a damaging 2-1 […] Photo credit: AFP Manchester City … [Read more...]
Suddenbreakingnews uses late charge to win Southwest Stakes (The Associated Press)
Suddenbreakingnews uses late charge to win Southwest Stakes (The Associated Press) Suddenbreakingnews used a late outside charge to pull ahead and win the $500,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Monday. The win is the first in the Southwest for trainer Donnie Von Hemel and jockey Luis Quinonez, and it earns the colt 10 qualifying points toward the Kentucky Derby in his first race as a … [Read more...]
Report: Muirfield set to vote on allowing female members
Report: Muirfield set to vote on allowing female members Frequent British Open host Muirfield has decided to hold a vote by mail on the possibility of admitting women members, according to a report by The Sunday Times. The Muirfield membership, known as the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, is one of only two male-only memberships in the Open rotation. Royal Troon, this year’s host, … [Read more...]
Liverpool prise Joel Matip away from Schalke
Liverpool prise Joel Matip away from Schalke Liverpool have won their struggle to sign giant Cameroon central defender Joel Matip from Schalke 04 on a free transfer at the end of the season, the Bundesliga outfit confirmed on Monday. The 24-year-old has made 239 appearances for Schalke since his debut at 18 in November 2009, but sporting […] Photo credit: AFP Liverpool have won their … [Read more...]
Kalamazoo Growlers will wear jerseys with fans’ top-25 emojis
Kalamazoo Growlers will wear jerseys with fans' top-25 emojis The Kalamazoo Growlers created one of the most unique jerseys in baseball history two years ago by including hundreds of 'selfies' from fans on their uniforms for one day. Now the team is trying to top that award-winning idea with another why-didn't-I-think-of-that concept. The Growlers have given their fans until March 1 to vote … [Read more...]
Chase Elliott wins 2016 Daytona 500 pole
Chase Elliott wins 2016 Daytona 500 pole DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Chase Elliott will start his first Daytona 500 from the top spot. The driver replacing Jeff Gordon in the iconic No. 24 won the pole Sunday for the Daytona 500. Elliott's lap of 196.314 MPH was faster than Matt Kenseth's lap of 196.036 MPH. Kenseth will start second in the 500 while the rest of the starting order will be … [Read more...]
Iowa DB Omar Truitt arrested for drunk driving
Iowa DB Omar Truitt arrested for drunk driving Iowa defensive back Omar Truitt ran into some trouble over the weekend. According to the Cedar Rapids Gazette, Truitt, 19, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor drunken driving early Sunday morning. Police said Truitt was pulled over at about 12:40 a.m. on Sunday morning. The arresting officer smelled alcohol on Truitt and a breathalyzer … [Read more...]
Chelsea with momentum ahead of trip to Paris
Chelsea with momentum ahead of trip to Paris Two months have passed since the draw for the Champions League last 16 was made and much has changed in that time as Paris Saint-Germain prepare to meet Chelsea in one of the headline ties on Tuesday. When the sides were paired together for the third successive season in December’s […] Photo credit: AFP. Two months have passed since the draw for … [Read more...]