Dinny Phipps remembered: 'He won the Triple Crown of life' (The Associated Press) Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was among those who spoke with admiration and respect for the owner and breeder of thoroughbred horses who died last Wednesday at the age of 75. Bloomberg told a near-capacity gathering of about 1,000 people in St. James Church that Phipps earned ''his place in the … [Read more...]
Steve Stricker, Nick Price to captain 2017 Presidents Cup teams
Steve Stricker, Nick Price to captain 2017 Presidents Cup teams The two captains who will face off in the 2017 Presidents Cup were announced Tuesday, with Nick Price getting a third run as the International leader and Steve Stricker taking over as the U.S. captain from Jay Haas. Haas led the U.S. to a one-point win last October in South Korea, played under a revamped format that allowed … [Read more...]
Kobe vs. Kobe: Who wins, No. 8 or No. 24?
Kobe vs. Kobe: Who wins, No. 8 or No. 24? Kobe Bryant spent the first 10 seasons of his NBA career wearing No. 8. He switched to No. 24 prior to the 2006-07 season, giving him an even 10 seasons in each jersey. Here's how No. 8 Kobe fared against No. 24 Kobe: … [Read more...]
Yasiel Puig stretches single to a double with a crafty slide
Yasiel Puig stretches single to a double with a crafty slide It’s still early in the season with a small sample size, but Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is off to a great start and seems to be playing in a higher gear than at almost any time last season. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] He looked healthy and strong stretching a … [Read more...]
Ichiro passes Barry Bonds on all-time hits list
Ichiro passes Barry Bonds on all-time hits list In the seventh inning of Tuesday night's Marlins-Mets contest (MIA 2, NYM 1), Miami skipper Don Mattingly summoned Ichiro Suzuki to pinch-hit for reliever Craig Breslow. Ichiro responded by doing this off the fire-breathing Noah Syndergaard ... On pinch-hit infield single in 7th, Ichiro passes Barry Bonds – his hitting coach – with career hit No. … [Read more...]
Date proposed for start of FIFA trial to be held in New York City
Date proposed for start of FIFA trial to be held in New York City US prosecutors on Tuesday set a February 2017 target date for the start of the huge FIFA corruption trial that has ensnared dozens of world soccer’s top executives. “The proposed schedule set forth below contemplates that jury selection would commence on February 27, 2017,” prosecutor Robert Capers wrote in a […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
Actor Paul Rudd proves he loves the Kansas City Royals, again
Actor Paul Rudd proves he loves the Kansas City Royals, again The last time we saw actor Paul Rudd in early November he was celebrating the Kansas City Royals World Series victory in the team’s clubhouse. Rudd attended high school in the Kansas City area and went to the University of Kansas and somewhere along the way became a huge fan of the Royals. While being invited into the team’s … [Read more...]
Social Hour: We’re still not done talking about satellite camps
Social Hour: We're still not done talking about satellite camps Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence today? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and … [Read more...]
Kobe finale draws onslaught of U.S., global media
Kobe finale draws onslaught of U.S., global media 8:56 PM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant's career finale Wednesday at Staples Center, where the Los Angeles Lakers face the Utah Jazz before a sold-out crowd, will be one of the most heavily covered regular-season games in recent NBA history. In fact, by Tuesday afternoon, between 350 and 400 media members were issued credentials, … [Read more...]
Peterson: Willie Harvey will be ISU's next all-Big 12 linebacker – DesMoinesRegister.com
Peterson: Willie Harvey will be ISU's next all-Big 12 linebacker - DesMoinesRegister.com Iowa State Cyclones linebacker Willie Harvey (16) celebrates after a sack during the second quarter against the Toledo Rockets on Sept. 19, 2015.(Photo: Andrew Weber/USA TODAY Sports) AMES, Ia. — Iowa State turned out more all-Big 12 linebackers than anyone during a nine-season run between 2005 and … [Read more...]