Kevin Shattenkirk derby could be NHL Draft day’s costliest Kevin Shattenkirk’s future was just determined by Keith Yandle. When the Florida Panthers signed the defenseman to a seven-year, $44.45-million deal, that set the rate for Shattenkirk, who is going into the final year of his deal with the St. Louis Blues. The Blues have Alex Pietrangelo ($6.5 million) and Jay Bouwmeester ($5.4 … [Read more...]
Greenbrier is underwater after major flooding in southeast W. Va.
Greenbrier is underwater after major flooding in southeast W. Va. Hope @The_Greenbrier drys out soon!! #GreenbrierClassic #hole18-17-1 pic.twitter.com/n2HRUTYpw7— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) June 23, 2016 Less than two weeks away from The Greenbrier Classic, the iconic West Virgnia resort's golf courses are underwater after major flooding from torrential rains in the southeastern portion of … [Read more...]
Fury says he is injured, rematch vs Klitschko postponed (The Associated Press)
Fury says he is injured, rematch vs Klitschko postponed (The Associated Press) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was forced on Friday to postpone his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko after hurting his left ankle while training for the fight. Fury, who stunned the boxing world in November by ending Klitschko's decade-long reign as heavyweight champion, said in a video posted on his … [Read more...]
Far From Over captures comeback in Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
Far From Over captures comeback in Belmont feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Far From Over returned from a lengthy layoff to win the $80,000 allowance feature Friday at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
IndyCar’s Newgarden returns to practice at Road America (The Associated Press)
IndyCar's Newgarden returns to practice at Road America (The Associated Press) IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden is practicing at Road America, his first time back on a track since breaking his right collarbone in a scary crash at Texas. Newgarden was hurt in a race on June 12 after his car slammed on its side and slid along the frontstretch wall with the top of the cockpit exposed. Medical … [Read more...]
Olympic sailing will be on dirty water with scenic backdrop (Yahoo Sports)
Olympic sailing will be on dirty water with scenic backdrop (Yahoo Sports) The sailing regatta at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will be both filthy and photogenic. Sailors have tried to downplay the effects of sailing on the dirty water, saying they're taking precautions and that Rio isn't the only place on the planet with polluted waterways. Dirty water aside, sailors rave about Rio as a … [Read more...]
Croatia aim to ‘limit’ Portugal’s Ronaldo in Euro 2016 match
Croatia aim to ‘limit’ Portugal’s Ronaldo in Euro 2016 match Lens (France) (AFP) – Croatia coach Ante Cacic believes his side can shut out Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo to reach the Euro 2016 quarter-finals on Saturday. Ronaldo struck a double to become the first player to score in four separate European championships and rescue Portugal from an embarrassing early exit in a thrilling 3-3 draw … [Read more...]
Jalen Ramsey wanted No. 23, but couldn’t buy it off a teammate
Jalen Ramsey wanted No. 23, but couldn't buy it off a teammate How much is a jersey number worth? For Jalen Ramsey, $30,000 sounded about right. For James Sample, that wasn't enough for the No. 23 he has and Ramsey wanted. Sample made it clear his number was not for sale. This week Ramsey, the cornerback who was the Jacksonville Jaguars' first-round pick a couple months ago, happily … [Read more...]
Muldoon: With all those picks, still boring night for Celtics – Gloucester Daily Times
Muldoon: With all those picks, still boring night for Celtics - Gloucester Daily Times BOSTON -- All sizzle, no steak. That might be a good way to describe the Celtics draft, but there was no steak either! Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck addressed the 2,000 or so season ticket holders at the TD Garden for the NBA draft Thursday night. He seemed taken aback when he was roundly booed. Now, it could be … [Read more...]
Clemson won’t charge for student tickets in 2016
Clemson won't charge for student tickets in 2016 Clemson students don't have to worry about paying for good seats at football games in 2016. The school tabled a proposal that would have charged students if they wanted to sit in the lower level of the stadium. The fee would have been $225 and would guarantee students lower-level seats for the entirety of the season. Upper-deck tickets would … [Read more...]