Wife of jockey Kent Desormeaux wins 1st race at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Rosie Higgins rode her first career winner in the second race Thursday at Santa Anita, with Hall of Fame jockey and husband Kent Desormeaux watching in civilian attire. Higgins guided Blue Law to a three-length victory in the $19,000 claiming race for lower-level horses. Higgins is now some 5,711 victories … [Read more...]
Enchanting Lady wins feature by 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Enchanting Lady wins feature by 4 1/4 lengths at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Enchanting Lady took charge with a quarter-mile to go and went on to a 4 1/4-length victory in the $60,000 feature for older fillies and mares Thursday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Ex-Olympian to argue self-defense in domestic violence case (The Associated Press)
Ex-Olympian to argue self-defense in domestic violence case (The Associated Press) A lawyer for Olympic gold-medalist skier Picabo Street said Thursday that she was defending herself during a December fight with her father and will demand a jury trial on domestic violence and assault charges. Street, 44, told 911 dispatchers that she ''put'' her father Roland Street down the stairs after he … [Read more...]
Blue Jackets sign Ryan Murray to two-year, $5.65M extension
Blue Jackets sign Ryan Murray to two-year, $5.65M extension The Columbus Blue Jackets signed promising defenseman Ryan Murray to a two-year $5.65 million contract extension on Thursday. The young blueliner had been stung by injuries since he was drafted No. 2 overall by the Blue Jackets in 2012, but appeared to be coming around this season, showing more flashes of his potential. He was in … [Read more...]
Shaq laments not having farewell tour like Kobe
Shaq laments not having farewell tour like Kobe 8:24 PM ET Associated Press print TORONTO -- Shaquille O'Neal says he wishes he could have had a farewell tour at the end of his career similar to the one former teammate Kobe Bryant is enjoying now. O'Neal held court in Toronto before TNT's popular "Inside The NBA" television show Thursday night as the NBA prepared to kick of its … [Read more...]
Arsenal tickets for MLS All-Star Game in San Jose and Chivas in Los Angeles
Arsenal tickets for MLS All-Star Game in San Jose and Chivas in Los Angeles If you’re looking for tickets for either or both of Arsenal’s friendlies in the United States this summer, here are all of the details you need. First, Arsenal plays in the MLS All-Star Game on July 28 at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California. That’s followed by a friendly […] If you’re looking for tickets for … [Read more...]
NBA, owners to talk detailed ads-on-jerseys plan
NBA, owners to talk detailed ads-on-jerseys plan 7:10 PM ET Darren Rovell Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC Brian Windhorst Close ESPN Senior Writer ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years … [Read more...]
Manchester United set revenue target of $719 million in 2016
Manchester United set revenue target of $719 million in 2016 Manchester United expect to make more than £500 million ($719.5 million, 35.4 million euros) in the 2016 financial year, the club announced on Thursday, despite continued underperformance on the pitch. Second-quarter revenues rose by 26.6 percent to a record £133.8 million, with commercial revenues up 42.5 percent to £66.1 million […] … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 11th – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 11th - FanSided Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports With 18 of the NHL’s 30 teams in action on Thursday, FanSided gives you the top players to target for tonight’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. … [Read more...]
Disputed call wipes out dramatic Boise State buzzer beater
Disputed call wipes out dramatic Boise State buzzer beater Another disputed call by a Mountain West officiating crew erased one of this college basketball season's most remarkable buzzer beaters. Boise State suffered a 97-93 loss at Colorado State in double overtime on Wednesday night in a game the Broncos thought they had won at the end of the first extra session. With the score tied and … [Read more...]