CFP uses wait-and-see approach to Georgia's religious freedom bill The College Football Playoff has not determined the fate of its 2018 national championship game held in Atlanta in light of the Georgia Senate passing House Bill 757, a “Religious Liberty” bill that allows faith-based organizations or individuals to refuse service to gay couples on religious grounds. The bill also allows … [Read more...]
Sei Young Kim tied LPGA 72-hole scoring mark in Founders win
Sei Young Kim tied LPGA 72-hole scoring mark in Founders win Just about 15 years ago in Arizona, Annika Sorenstam shot the only 59 in LPGA history at the 2001 Standard Register Ping event. That week, she went on to win with a score of 27-under 261 to set the 72-hole scoring record on the LPGA. On Sunday, in the same state, Sei Young Kim tied that mark. With a final-round, 10-under 62, Kim … [Read more...]
Mitten: Rashford sends fans home happy
Mitten: Rashford sends fans home happy 7:15 PM GMT Andy Mitten When the final whistle blew in the 171st Manchester derby, players wearing red, white and black made their way toward the triple-tiered away end at the Etihad Stadium to celebrate in front of 3,017 supporters. As home fans made for the exits, United followers were kept behind and hollered "Oh, United we love you" loud enough to be … [Read more...]
An ankle injury might cost 49ers DT Ian Williams a small fortune
An ankle injury might cost 49ers DT Ian Williams a small fortune Early in free agency, the San Francisco 49ers agreed with nose tackle Ian Williams on a new five-year deal. The 49ers have a ton of cap room, and that's one of the rare moves they made in free agency. Then it had to be unraveled and done again, because Williams' bad ankle might keep him out of the regular-season opener. And … [Read more...]
Craig Sager tells HBO that his leukemia is no longer in remission
Craig Sager tells HBO that his leukemia is no longer in remission In an interview that will air during Tuesday night's episode of HBO's "Real Sports," TNT announcer Craig Sager reveals that the acute myeloid leukemia he has battled for the last two years is no longer in remission. In the interview with HBO correspondent Bernard Goldberg, the 64-year-old broadcaster confirms that doctors … [Read more...]
Anthony Davis to miss 4-5 months, Rio Olympics after surgeries
Anthony Davis to miss 4-5 months, Rio Olympics after surgeries The New Orleans Pelicans' snakebitten season now will have an appropriate ending. The team announced Sunday that Anthony Davis will miss the rest of the regular season as he deals with nagging knee and shoulder injuries, and the star big man confirmed Monday that addressing those maladies will keep him from suiting up for Team … [Read more...]
BDL’s Most Interesting Power Rankings: 1-2-3 … Cancun!
BDL's Most Interesting Power Rankings: 1-2-3 ... Cancun! 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...]
MLB season preview: Will the Red Sox’s offseason lead to success?
MLB season preview: Will the Red Sox's offseason lead to success? Editor's Note: With the arrival of baseball season we're previewing each MLB team, from worst to best. We'll look at their key offseason moves, projected lineup, best and worst possible outcomes plus examine the team's fantasy implications with the help of friends from Roto Arcade. Our daily series continues with No. 10: The … [Read more...]
Wisconsin shocks Xavier on Bronson Koenig’s buzzer beater
Wisconsin shocks Xavier on Bronson Koenig's buzzer beater Bronson Koenig would not be denied. With his team trailing No. 2 seed Xavier in the final minute, the junior nailed two 3-pointers – one to tie the game at 63 with 11.7 seconds to go and another to win it as time expired – to send No. 7 seed Wisconsin to the Sweet 16 for the fifth time in six seasons. KOENIG SENDS WISCONSIN TO THE … [Read more...]
Bouhanni wins sprint finish in Volta a Catalunya 1st stage (The Associated Press)
Bouhanni wins sprint finish in Volta a Catalunya 1st stage (The Associated Press) CALELLA, Spain (AP) -- Nacer Bouhanni of France won a sprint finish to claim the opening stage of the Volta a Catalunya on Monday. … [Read more...]