Iona proves more poised than Monmouth in capturing MAAC title The Monmouth Hawks have been one of the fun stories of the college basketball season because of the antics of their bench players and numerous upsets over more notable opponents. But none of that mattered at all to rival Iona on Monday night in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship game. The second-seeded Gaels won a … [Read more...]
Jaromir Jagr passes Gordie Howe for third in NHL points (Video)
Jaromir Jagr passes Gordie Howe for third in NHL points (Video) Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr broke a tie with Detroit Red Wings great Gordie Howe for third place on the NHL’s all-time points list with an assist Monday against the Boston Bruins. The 44-year-old Jagr nudged the puck at the end on a scrum in front of Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask. Florida forward Aleksander Barkov … [Read more...]
Conor McGregor’s camp ‘leaning’ toward Jose Aldo rematch
Conor McGregor's camp 'leaning' toward Jose Aldo rematch After Conor McGregor’s unsuccessful jump to 170 pounds against Nate Diaz at UFC 196, all signs are pointing to the Irishman going back to 145 pounds to defend his featherweight title for his next fight. While that may be all but cemented, his opponent is not. Both Frankie Edgar and Jose Aldo have been lobbying to face McGregor for his … [Read more...]
Housecleaning continues, Eagles send DeMarco Murray to Titans
Housecleaning continues, Eagles send DeMarco Murray to Titans If you are on the Philadelphia Eagles and were acquired by Chip Kelly, watch your back. It seems like the Eagles are intent on getting rid of most reminders of the Kelly era. Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell were shipped to the Miami Dolphins, and later on Monday the Eagles were finishing up a trade that would send running back … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Giancarlo Stanton dealing with knee soreness
Spring Headlines: Giancarlo Stanton dealing with knee soreness Miami Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton will miss a couple of early spring games due to right knee soreness, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. Stanton told manager Don Mattingly his knee was bothering him Sunday, and Mattingly decided to give the outfielder a few days of rest until the situation improves. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning retires from NFL, closes with 'Omaha': 10 things to know – CBSSports.com
Peyton Manning retires from NFL, closes with 'Omaha': 10 things to know - CBSSports.com Well that's it. Peyton Manning is gone from football. Not gone gone. But he's done playing football forever, barring a stunning change. Manning announced his retirement from the Broncos facility, with John Elway and Gary Kubiak speaking before, a video tribute to Manning playing and then No. 18 … [Read more...]
Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny a bright spot in frustrating season for Gunners
Arsenal’s Mohamed Elneny a bright spot in frustrating season for Gunners When Arsenal signed Mohamed Elneny from Swiss club Basel in January, many fans of the north London club were left feeling unfulfilled. After all, the 23-year-old Egyptian international is not considered a “world class” player, nor is he a household name in the soccer world. The Gunners reportedly only paid […] When … [Read more...]
Eagles trading Byron Maxwell, Kiko Alonso to Dolphins for picks – FOXSports.com
Eagles trading Byron Maxwell, Kiko Alonso to Dolphins for picks - FOXSports.com Two of former Eagles coach Chip Kelly’s biggest pieces in last offseason’s roster makeover are in the process of being traded to the Miami Dolphins, according to multiple reports. Eagles-Dolphins now trying to finalize trade that will send Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell to MIA for draft-pick comp, per leaguesource. … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova failed a drug test at Australian Open
Maria Sharapova failed a drug test at Australian Open Maria Sharapova announced Monday that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open earlier this year. Sharapova received a letter from the International Tennis Foundation several days ago informing her that she had failed the test for a substance that had been legal until Jan. 1 of this year. Sharapova did not indicate what the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Paris – Nice stage 1 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Paris - Nice stage 1 results (Reuters) March 7 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Paris - Nice (Conde-sur-Vesgre - Vendome, 198 km) on Monday 1. Arnaud Demare (France / FDJ) 4:29:53" 2. Ben Swift (Britain / Team Sky) ST 3. Nacer Bouhanni (France / Cofidis) 4. Adrien Petit (France / Direct Energie) 5. Michael Matthews (Australia / Orica) 6. Tom Boonen (Belgium / Etixx - … [Read more...]