Adrien Broner misses weight, loses title; fight still on (The Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) -- Adrien Broner has been stripped of his WBA super lightweight title after failing to make weight for his fight Friday against Ashley Theophane. … [Read more...]
First look: MLB’s new ads starring Kris Bryant, Andrew McCutchen
First look: MLB's new ads starring Kris Bryant, Andrew McCutchen Your browser does not support iframes. Even long-time St. Louis Cardinals fans might have a tough time hating the Chicago Cubs this season. The team is expected to be among the best in the majors, and is full of young and entertaining players with the personalities to match. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for … [Read more...]
We quizzed baseball fans: ‘What team he on?”
We quizzed baseball fans: 'What team he on?" Many, many baseball players change teams during the offseason. The MLB Hot Stove season is long and drawn out, stretching across three months. In other words: it's easy to miss something. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft] With the new season upon us, we thought it would be fun to quiz baseball fans and … [Read more...]
Bold predictions: Cubs-Red Sox meet in World Series – USA TODAY
Bold predictions: Cubs-Red Sox meet in World Series - USA TODAY USA TODAY Sports' Ted Berg gives some wild predictions for the 2016 baseball season. USA TODAY Sports Manager Joe Maddon and the Cubs are the favorites to win the NL Central.(Photo: Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports) As the 2016 Major League Baseball season begins, USA TODAY Sports' baseball staff lays out its bold … [Read more...]
Iowa State players rescue woman from drowning
Iowa State players rescue woman from drowning A group of current and former Iowa State players had a rather memorable spring break. During a March trip to South Padre Island, Texas, Josh Jahlas, a senior linebacker, saw a woman, 22-year-old Luisa Maria Castro, drive off the road and into a canal near Laguna Madre Bay. Jahlas, who was standing on a hotel balcony, called out to his teammates, … [Read more...]
Arsenal have screwed up, admits Mesut Ozil
Arsenal have screwed up, admits Mesut Ozil Mesut Ozil has delivered a damning assessment of Arsenal’s season by admitting Arsene Wenger’s side have “screwed up” in their Premier League title challenge. Wenger’s team go into their game with Watford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday 11 points adrift of Leicester with a game in hand on the […] Photo credit: AFP Mesut Ozil has delivered a … [Read more...]
Friday Picks: Blues top Bruins in pivotal game
Friday Picks: Blues top Bruins in pivotal game Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz make their predictions for all of the day's games. Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. ET There's a lot on the line when the Blues and Bruins meet in Friday night's inter-conference matchup. The Blues still have a shot at the Central Division title, while the … [Read more...]
Respected agent Eugene Parker dies at 60 after brief cancer fight
Respected agent Eugene Parker dies at 60 after brief cancer fight Some sad news on this Friday morning: agent Eugene Parker, who represented some of the NFL's biggest names over his 30-plus years in the business, has died at age 60 after a brief fight against kidney cancer. Parker's family wrote in a statement, "The family of Eugene Parker is deeply saddened to report the loss of their … [Read more...]
The Sacramento Kings are a silly, sarcastic mess. Again.
The Sacramento Kings are a silly, sarcastic mess. Again. The Sacramento Kings’ latest bit of ha-ha came late in the team’s win over the similarly embarrassing Washington Wizards on Wednesday. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] With the win in hand, DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo were both called for technical fouls by introducing a little Synchronized … [Read more...]
The Sacramento Kings are a silly, sarcastic mess. Again. – Yahoo Sports (blog)
The Sacramento Kings are a silly, sarcastic mess. Again. - Yahoo Sports (blog) The Sacramento Kings’ latest bit of ha-ha came late in the team’s win over the similarly embarrassing Washington Wizards on Wednesday. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] With the win in hand, DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo were both called for technical fouls by … [Read more...]