Hiring of Jeff Hornacek brings more questions than answers 11:02 AM ET print When Phil Jackson last talked publicly about the New York Knicks' coaching search, he said he'd "probably" limit his search to candidates with whom he had a prior relationship. At the time, most ignored the caveat. But "probably" turned out to be a key clue from the team president. The Knicks informed others … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 19 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 19 - Fantasy CPR MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 18 by Brian Tulloch FanDuel Economics: MLB Picks May 19th by Matt Rogers May 15, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; The Boston Red Sox take batting practice prior to a game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports MLB Picks and Pivots … [Read more...]
Minor league pitcher uses catlike reflexes to snare a line drive
Minor league pitcher uses catlike reflexes to snare a line drive Your browser does not support iframes.A professional pitcher needs a number of skills to be successful. Strength, endurance, patience, and focus are all important. But how about quick reflexes? Those are important too, and on Wednesday night a minor league pitcher showed everyone why. Ashur Tolliver, pitcher for the Bowie … [Read more...]
Bob Sturm's Cowboys Profile Series: Terrance Williams Faces Big Year For His Future – Dallas Morning News
Bob Sturm's Cowboys Profile Series: Terrance Williams Faces Big Year For His Future - Dallas Morning News G.J. McCarthy/Staff Photographer Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams (83) gets above Miami Dolphins cornerback Brice McCain to score during the first half of their game at Sun Life Stadium Sunday, November 22, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (G.J. McCarthy/The Dallas Morning News) … [Read more...]
SEC sues Phil Mickelson, alleging he profited $931K on insider tip
SEC sues Phil Mickelson, alleging he profited $931K on insider tip The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a civil suit naming Phil Mickelson as a "relief defendant," accusing the five-time major winner of insider trading. The suit claims Mickelson made approximately $931,000 on Dean Foods stock because of an insider tip from famous sports bettor Billy Walters. Walters and former … [Read more...]
Muirfield votes to not admit female members; out of British Open rota
Muirfield votes to not admit female members; out of British Open rota Your browser does not support iframes. The all-male membership of Muirfield in Scotland has voted against admitting female members, a decision that now excludes it from the British Open rotation. The Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which owns the club, voted this week on ending the club's 244-year history of … [Read more...]
Day’s world ranking edge ‘bothers’ and ‘motivates’ Spieth
Day's world ranking edge 'bothers' and 'motivates' Spieth Jordan Spieth had a front-row seat last week to Jason Day's dominance. The two played together for the opening rounds of The Players Championship, which Day opened with a course record-tying 9-under 63. Day went on to a wire-to-wire, four-shot win, while Spieth missed the cut in his first start since his Masters meltdown. Now, Day has … [Read more...]
Poll: 9 in 10 Native Americans do not oppose ‘Redskins’ name
Poll: 9 in 10 Native Americans do not oppose 'Redskins' name Washington's NFL team name has been the source of controversy for decades, a controversy that's ramped up in recent years as groups on multiple fronts have protested the use of the name 'Redskins.' A new Washington Post poll has brought the question surging back to the fore with a definitive finding: 9 of 10 Native Americans do not … [Read more...]
Pitt returns to old script logo, unveils new uniforms (Video)
Pitt returns to old script logo, unveils new uniforms (Video) Pittsburgh has officially returned to its classic script logo and updated its uniforms in the process. Get an up-close look at the new #PittScript uniforms --> https://t.co/n6kOCNI9OX pic.twitter.com/LmGs2NMNET— #PittScript (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) May 19, 2016 The school used the script logo, which is beloved by fans, from 1973 to 1996 … [Read more...]
Russian prosecutors to investigate new doping allegations (Yahoo Sports)
Russian prosecutors to investigate new doping allegations (Yahoo Sports) Russian prosecutors say they will investigate allegations that the country's athletes doped at three recent Olympics. Kurennoi, speaking to state news agency Tass, cited ''information published by various media and the World Anti-Doping Agency,'' but it was not immediately clear which specific allegations would be the … [Read more...]