Kansas' big win sets up another high-stakes clash with Oklahoma Five weeks after their epic triple-overtime classic with the No. 1 ranking on the line, Oklahoma and Kansas will meet again with plenty at stake. First place in the Big 12 will be on the line Saturday afternoon in Norman when the third-ranked Sooners get their rematch with the sixth-ranked Jayhawks. With Oklahoma edging Texas on … [Read more...]
Pop shakes head at N.H. primary result, Bernie balls out after win
Pop shakes head at N.H. primary result, Bernie balls out after win Never a fan of between-quarters interviews during nationally televised basketball games, Gregg Popovich broke new ground during his chat with TNT's David Aldridge during the San Antonio Spurs' Tuesday night matchup with the Miami Heat: offering political commentary on live television without letting a single word slip past … [Read more...]
Report: Evan Gattis to miss 4-6 weeks after hernia surgery
Report: Evan Gattis to miss 4-6 weeks after hernia surgery The Houston Astros will be without one of their sluggers during spring training. Designated hitter Evan Gattis underwent hernia surgery, and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, according to Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle. While the report says the injury is not severe, it's less than encouraging news for the Astros. Depending on … [Read more...]
Bob Hartley benches Monahan, Bouma and Gaudreau for Tuesday’s game
Bob Hartley benches Monahan, Bouma and Gaudreau for Tuesday's game The Calgary Flames have benched forwards Sean Monahan, Lance Bouma and Johnny Gaudreau for their Tuesday night game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. An official reason was not given as to why the three were scratched for the game, though TSN's Bob McKenzie tweeted the scratching was for disciplinary reasons. Sportsnet’s Mark … [Read more...]
Report: 13 of 28 Ole Miss NCAA violations involve football
Report: 13 of 28 Ole Miss NCAA violations involve football The NCAA violations against Ole Miss may be far more serious than the school let on. Yahoo Sports’ Pat Forde was the first to report late last month that the NCAA has formally charged the school with rules violations across multiple sports. And now the Associated Press is reporting that of the 28 violations levied against the school, … [Read more...]
Bruins salute Milan Lucic with tribute in return to Boston (Video)
Bruins salute Milan Lucic with tribute in return to Boston (Video) Los Angeles Kings forward Milan Lucic recently gave thanks to the city of Boston for eight years of his career. On Tuesday, the Boston Bruins and their fans thanked Lucic for his service to the organization and his embracing the city. During a first period stoppage of the Kings’ game at TD Garden, the Bruins paid tribute to … [Read more...]
Melo: 'Have to trust in Phil' in wake of Fisher firing
Melo: 'Have to trust in Phil' in wake of Fisher firing 8:43 PM ET print NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony says he has no plans to seek a trade and remains committed to Knicks president Phil Jackson in the wake of Derek Fisher's dismissal as head coach. "This is something I didn't see coming, [that] nobody saw coming," Anthony said. "So you have to continue to put your trust into … [Read more...]
Lou Lamoriello owns Gary Bettman at Brodeur retirement ceremony (Video)
Lou Lamoriello owns Gary Bettman at Brodeur retirement ceremony (Video) NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils retired goalie Martin Brodeur’s No. 30 on Tuesday night at Prudential Center. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was there to honor him. As one might expect, one of these people received a rather healthy amount of cheers, while the other received … the opposite. Bettman was booed when he … [Read more...]
Last-gasp Ogbonna helps West Ham stun Liverpool in FA Cup
Last-gasp Ogbonna helps West Ham stun Liverpool in FA Cup Angelo Ogbonna headed home in stoppage time of extra time as West Ham United stunned a youthful Liverpool team 2-1 in Tuesday’s FA Cup fourth-round replay at Upton Park. Philippe Coutinho’s clever free-kick had cancelled out Michail Antonio’s volleyed opener for West Ham and the game was seconds from a […] Photo credit: AFP Angelo … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Tim Lincecum could hold his showcase soon
Hot Stove Digest: Tim Lincecum could hold his showcase soon Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. COME BACK: Tim Lincecum's agent will watch the right-hander throw Wednesday. At that point, he'll determine when Lincecum will … [Read more...]