Tiger Woods Foundation could become big part of PGA Tour L.A. stop Tiger Woods hasn't played at the PGA Tour's Los Angeles stop in 10 years, since he withdrew in after a nasty rain storm during the second round of what's now called the Northern Trust Open in 2006. However, with a new sponsor coming to the La-La Land stop in 2017, Woods could be coming back, too. The Associated Press … [Read more...]
Veteran defensive players Mathis, Mayo announce they are retiring
Veteran defensive players Mathis, Mayo announce they are retiring Two of the NFL's better defensive players of this generation announced on Monday that they are retiring. Rashean Mathis, a cornerback who spent the first decade of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the final three with the Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo, who played for eight years, are … [Read more...]
Post trade, Tobias Harris honored a speaking engagement with kids
Post trade, Tobias Harris honored a speaking engagement with kids George Karl, speaking out of turn last summer while also speaking truth to power last summer, was right. Every player is tradeable, and in the days before the NBA’s trade deadline life can be uneasy for those that understand this. Even given the NBA’s current extended All-Star break, you might have to pack up on the fly just … [Read more...]
Colby Rasmus delivers amazing line about his plans for the season
Colby Rasmus delivers amazing line about his plans for the season Houston Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus likes to let loose and have fun. Remember how he celebrated when the Astros moved on to the ALDS? It was one of the higlights of the postseason. After making some history this offseason by becoming the first player in major-league history to accept a qualifying offer, Rasmus arrived to … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Schenn leads Flyers; Caps top Kings
NHL Three Stars: Schenn leads Flyers; Caps top Kings No. 1 Star: Brayden Schenn, Philadelphia Flyers The Flyers doubled up the New Jersey Devils 6-3 as Schenn recorded a three-point night with a goal and two assists. Philadelphia scored four times in the third period to help snap New Jersey’s three-game winning streak. Claude Giroux handed out three assists. Shayne Gostisbehere scored his … [Read more...]
BDL’s Most Interesting Power Rankings: Trade deadline edition
BDL's Most Interesting Power Rankings: Trade deadline edition Let's face it — the best and most powerful teams in the NBA don't really change from week to week. A handful of results in the middle of winter can only mean so much to a franchise's championship hopes. What does shift regularly, though, is how much interest a squad can hold over the course of a season. Every week, BDL's Most … [Read more...]
Former Tennessee OL arrested for sending pics to a minor
Former Tennessee OL arrested for sending pics to a minor Former Tennessee offensive lineman Mack Crowder was arrested in Florida on Tuesday after he allegedly believed he was sending pictures of himself to a 14-year-old girl. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Crowder, who is listed with a Tennessee address, was arrested Tuesday on five charges. From the site, which … [Read more...]
Cycling-I can explain doping dangers to young riders, says Millar (Reuters)
Cycling-I can explain doping dangers to young riders, says Millar (Reuters) David Millar, the former professional rider once banned for doping violations, aims to deliver a powerful anti-drugs message to Britain's best young road prospects in his role as a mentor, he said on Wednesday. Millar, who retired from riding in 2014, is working on a voluntary basis with the men's endurance academy … [Read more...]
Russian cyclist Zabelinskaya accepts 18-month doping ban (The Associated Press)
Russian cyclist Zabelinskaya accepts 18-month doping ban (The Associated Press) AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- Two-time Olympic bronze medalist Olga Zabelinskaya has accepted an 18-month doping ban which clears the Russian cyclist to compete at this year's games in Rio de Janeiro. … [Read more...]
Aston Villa need massive upheaval to prevent being a Championship team for decades
Aston Villa need massive upheaval to prevent being a Championship team for decades While English soccer was still bathing in Danny Welbeck’s fairy-tale return for Arsenal, the West Midlands were in shock and utter despair, not least because of Aston Villa’s 0-6 annihilation by Liverpool, but also because of an inexplicably rudderless performance. Nearly four decades ago, the Villa Park that now … [Read more...]