Spurs chairman Peter Holt retires, wife Julianna named successor The San Antonio Spurs have enjoyed a 19-year run of playoff appearances in part because of tremendous consistency and quality in management. That solidity will now face tests with the Wednesday announcement of the retirement of Spurs Sports & Entertainment chairman and CEO Peter Holt, although the franchise did not have to look … [Read more...]
How Barry Bonds made one man’s final wish come true
How Barry Bonds made one man's final wish come true New Miami Marlins hitting coach Barry Bonds is drawing praise for the impact he's already made on his new team. However, all the good he might be doing on the field and in the clubhouse pales in comparison to the impact he's made on the family of Roger Gill, a longtime Bonds fan and Marlins spring training employee who never got the chance … [Read more...]
Staff predictions for the 2016 Big 12 Championship – Iowa State Daily
Staff predictions for the 2016 Big 12 Championship - Iowa State Daily The men's Big 12 Championship starts today in Kansas City, Missouri. Here are our staff predictions for this year's tournament: Ryan Young +4 Assistant sports editor Ryan Young's prediction for the 2016 Big 12 Championship. By Ryan Young, [email protected] Kansas is playing too good right now to not make it to the … [Read more...]
SDSU coach wants Maxwell Smith to return as player/coach
SDSU coach wants Maxwell Smith to return as player/coach San Diego State coach Rocky Long would like to see quarterback Maxwell Smith return, but noted that if he did, Smith would not regain his spot as the team’s starting quarterback. Instead, Long wants Smith to coach. Smith, a graduate transfer, suffered a torn MCL during the first half of the regular season finale against Nevada. San … [Read more...]
Injury to sideline Islanders’ Jaroslav Halak at least six weeks
Injury to sideline Islanders' Jaroslav Halak at least six weeks New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak will miss a minimum of six weeks after suffering a lower-body injury late in Tuesday night's game win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. With 4:22 left in the third, Halak stretched to make a save and then crumbled seemingly in discomfort. Thomas Greiss came in and backstopped the … [Read more...]
Roundtable: What’s the worst mistake you made in fantasy baseball?
Roundtable: What's the worst mistake you made in fantasy baseball? Baseball season is almost here, which means that fantasy baseball is almost here too. So, first things first, march over to the Yahoo Sports Fantasy site and sign up for a league if you haven't. If you have, get another. Once you've done that, you'll probably enjoy this installment of the BLS Roundtable, because it's all … [Read more...]
Warriors vs. Jazz – 3/9/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Warriors vs. Jazz - 3/9/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Utah Jazz (29-33) at Golden State Warriors (56-6) NBA Basketball: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 10:30 pm (Oracle Arena) The Line: Golden State Warriors -13 -- Over/Under: 210 See the Latest Odds TV: ROOT, CSNB The Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors meet late Wednesday night at the Oracle Arena. The Utah Jazz could use … [Read more...]
Stage 3 of Paris-Nice race canceled because of heavy snow (The Associated Press)
Stage 3 of Paris-Nice race canceled because of heavy snow (The Associated Press) MONT BROUILLY, France (AP) -- Heavy snow and cold temperatures forced the third stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race to be canceled Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Stage 3 of Paris-Nice race cancelled because of heavy snow (The Associated Press)
Stage 3 of Paris-Nice race cancelled because of heavy snow (The Associated Press) Heavy snow and cold temperatures forced the third stage of the Paris-Nice cycling race to be cancelled on Wednesday. Organizers said the front-runners were on the day's third climb when the race jury decided it was too dangerous to continue the hilly 168-kilometer (104-mile) stage from Cusset to Mont Brouilly … [Read more...]
Some destinations for Shutdown Corner’s top 25 NFL free agents
Some destinations for Shutdown Corner's top 25 NFL free agents While some of the best potential free agents were practically taken off the market when they were given the franchise tag, many good players will be available when free agency starts Wednesday. [NFL free agency starts Wednesday. Here are Shutdown Corner's free-agency rankings for offensive players and for defensive players and … [Read more...]