Nancy From Nairobi wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Nancy From Nairobi rallied three-wide turning for home to win the $63,000 feature by 2 1/2 lengths Friday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Truex: Pearn ‘frustrated’ after consecutive roof flap penalties
Truex: Pearn 'frustrated' after consecutive roof flap penalties Martin Truex Jr. said his crew chief Cole Pearn is unhappy the No. 78 team has had roof flap issues in NASCAR inspection the first two weeks of the season. Truex was penalized 15 points and Pearn was suspended for a race after the team had a roof flap problem at Atlanta. The pre-race issue at Atlanta came after the team didn't … [Read more...]
Sources: Free agent Martin to sign with Spurs
Sources: Free agent Martin to sign with Spurs 10:43 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print Free agent guard Kevin Martin has agreed to sign a deal to join the San Antonio Spurs, according to league source Sources told ESPN.com that Martin, who cleared waivers … [Read more...]
Rinaldo ejected in AHL during NHL suspension
Rinaldo ejected in AHL during NHL suspension Zac Rinaldo just can't seem to stop finding trouble on the ice. Earlier this week the veteran forward was handed a five-game suspension from the NHL -- his fourth suspension in five seasons -- for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette. Because the Bruins sent him to Providence of the American Hockey League after the … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper has the balance and power of a ninja
Bryce Harper has the balance and power of a ninja We already knew Bryce Harper was an elite athlete capable of unbelievable feats of strength and explosiveness. But he's taken things to a new level this time. Early Friday morning, Harper posted an Instagram video showing the world how he uses an exercise ball to work on his balance and core strength at the gym. And yes, it's pretty … [Read more...]
Reporter resigns amid rumors of relationship with John Farrell
Reporter resigns amid rumors of relationship with John Farrell In a story that seemed to come out of nowhere on Friday, Jessica Moran, a reporter who covered the Boston Red Sox for Comcast SportsNet in New England, resigned from the network amid questions about the nature of her relationship with Red Sox manager John Farrell. According to the Boston Globe, rumors and speculation surrounding … [Read more...]
Brad vs. the Book: Cue the ‘Crazies,’ Duke to sweep Carolina
Brad vs. the Book: Cue the 'Crazies,' Duke to sweep Carolina Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Saturday's selections … [Read more...]
Demoralized Arsenal team faces biggest test of the season against Spurs
Demoralized Arsenal team faces biggest test of the season against Spurs Following Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Swansea City on Wednesday, which was their third defeat in a row, the Gunners are now six points behind league leaders Leicester City. Although the teams surrounding Arsenal in the table, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, both lost as well, there are some serious issues […] … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart not reconsidering retirement after back injury
Tony Stewart not reconsidering retirement after back injury No, Tony Stewart is not preparing a Sprint Cup comeback in 2017. The three-time Cup Series champion currently sidelined because of a back injury is keeping his retirement plans final. While he'll be driving sprint cars and potentially other vehicles that aren't in the Cup Series, the final race of the 2016 season will be Stewart's … [Read more...]
Yankees' Beltran wants to play through 2018
Yankees' Beltran wants to play through 2018 After this season, Carlos Beltran will have banked over $200 million playing baseball in his MLB career. The eight-time All-Star has played in the World Series -- though he has never won it -- and will have played in 18 seasons. After finishing up his age-39 season in 2016, his three-year deal with the Yankees will expire. Might he retire? Not … [Read more...]