Spieth continues claw back up leaderboard, six back at Valspar Reports of Jordan Spieth's demise have been greatly exaggerated. After an opening 76 in his title defense at the Valspar Championship, the world No. 1 first a second consecutive under-par round to get back on the right side of par and within six shots of Bill Haas' lead heading into the final round at Innisbrook. Following up a … [Read more...]
Meet NWHL’s Isobel Cup: Made in Canada, established in USA (Photo)
Meet NWHL's Isobel Cup: Made in Canada, established in USA (Photo) NEWARK, N.J. -- Lord Stanley's Cup was delayed as he made his way to Chicago for its presentation to the Chicago Blackhawks last June. The NWHL's Isobel Cup, the trophy named for Stanley's daughter, was in Indianapolis as the league dropped the puck in their first finals on Friday night. It must be a family thing. A late … [Read more...]
Former Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott arrested for DUI
Former Mississippi State QB Dak Prescott arrested for DUI Former Mississippi State quarterback and NFL draft prospect Dak Prescott was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with driving under the influence, according to the Clarion-Ledger. Starkville Police Chief Frank Nichols confirmed that Prescott's arrest happened in Starkville, Miss, when police pulled over Prescott in a white … [Read more...]
Kansas leaves no doubt it is No. 1 overall seed by winning Big 12
Kansas leaves no doubt it is No. 1 overall seed by winning Big 12 There will be some level of drama Sunday for almost every team that has earned an automatic berth in the NCAA tournament and those waiting on pins and needles for at-large bids. Some want to know if they get to go dancing at all. Others are just waiting on a seed, a site and the next opponent. Kansas is the known quantity. … [Read more...]
Pac-12 prohibits transfers with prior misconduct issues
Pac-12 prohibits transfers with prior misconduct issues The Pac-12 Conference is not willing to provide second chances to athletes with a history of student misconduct. The league’s presidents and chancellors announced Saturday that the Pac-12 has adopted a policy which prohibits transfer student-athletes from “receiving aid or participating in athletics” if the athlete “is unable to … [Read more...]
Chelsea's Costa sent off after confrontation
Chelsea's Costa sent off after confrontation 10:10 PM GMT Chelsea striker Diego Costa was sent off in Saturday's FA Cup defeat after placing his head and mouth on the neck of Everton's Gareth Barry. After the game, Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink said he could not be sure certain if Costa bit Barry while the two came face-to-face with six minutes remaining. The incident was just the … [Read more...]
Warriors' Iguodala (ankle) out at least 2 weeks
Warriors' Iguodala (ankle) out at least 2 weeks 9:53 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Golden State Warriors swingman Andre Iguodala will miss a minimum of two weeks because of a left ankle sprain, the team announced Saturday. "It's a really big deal," coach Steve Kerr told reporters. Iguodala suffered the injury with two minutes left in the third quarter of his team's 128-112 … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Corey Seager out 1-2 weeks with sprained knee
Spring Headlines: Corey Seager out 1-2 weeks with sprained knee The injuries are already piling up for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, star shortstop Corey Seager joined that list after tweaking his knee while running the bases. When he was still walking around gingerly on Saturday, he was sent for an MRI, and according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman that exam revealed a mild knee … [Read more...]
Danzing Candy wins San Felipe, favorite Mor Spirit is 2nd (The Associated Press)
Danzing Candy wins San Felipe, favorite Mor Spirit is 2nd (The Associated Press) Danzing Candy led all the way to win the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes for 3-year-olds by two lengths, upsetting 8-5 favorite Mor Spirit in the Kentucky Derby prep Saturday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, Danzing Candy ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.04 and paid $13, $5.20 and $3.40 at 5-1 odds in his … [Read more...]
Destin wins Tampa Bay Derby in record time (The Associated Press)
Destin wins Tampa Bay Derby in record time (The Associated Press) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Destin won the $350,000 Tampa Bay Derby on Saturday, running 1 1/16 miles in the Kentucky Derby prep in a track and stakes-record 1:42.82. … [Read more...]