Playoffs or bust? Raiders have pieces in place to return to postseason - Sports Illustrated Your teams. Your favorite writers. Wherever you want them. Personalize SI with our new App. Install on iOS or Android. When Oakland hired Reggie McKenzie as general manager on Jan. 5, 2012, the Raiders were nothing more than a nondescript team boasting a weak roster that hadn’t seen the playoffs in a … [Read more...]
Las Vegas NHL expansion team is ‘done deal’: Report
Las Vegas NHL expansion team is ‘done deal’: Report The worst-kept secret in hockey is becoming less secret by the minute: The Associated Press reported on Tuesday that the NHL will expand to Las Vegas and leave Quebec City on the back burner. A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can … [Read more...]
Frustrating Ronaldo delights Iceland’s hero goalie
Frustrating Ronaldo delights Iceland’s hero goalie Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – Iceland goalkeeper Hannes Halldorsson was on cloud nine after stopping Cristiano Ronaldo from making history as the Atlantic island minnows held Portugal to a 1-1 draw on their Euro 2016 debut. The Real Madrid ace had ten shots on goal in Saint Etienne but failed to become the first man to score in four European … [Read more...]
How the Rays are helping in aftermath of Orlando nightclub shooting
How the Rays are helping in aftermath of Orlando nightclub shooting The Tampa Bay Rays, the baseball team closest in proximity to the deadly Orlando nightclub shooting, are hoping to fill their ballpark on Pride Night as a way to raise funds for the victims and help their community grieve. The Rays announced Tuesday that every open seat at Tropicana Field for their previously scheduled … [Read more...]
Fox Sports picks college football's softest schedules in 2016 – 247Sports.com
Fox Sports picks college football's softest schedules in 2016 - 247Sports.com Schedule favorability, above all else, is often the singlemost important key to success in college football and there are some Power 5 teams who have it much easier than others this season — at least during the non-conference portion of the slate.Fox Sports analyst Bruce Feldman recently ranked college football's … [Read more...]
Jason and Dash Day star in an adorable Father’s Day-themed commercial
Jason and Dash Day star in an adorable Father's Day-themed commercial Jason Day's son, Dash, has become a bit of a minor star in the last couple of years. After all, with how often his dad has been winning big golf tournaments, including last year's PGA Championship, 3-year-old Dash has enjoyed the opportunity to run on the final green to celebrate. Now, in a new TaylorMade Golf commercial, … [Read more...]
What has happened to boxing? (Yahoo Sports)
What has happened to boxing? (Yahoo Sports) Canelo Alvarez/Golden Boy's latest suit doesn't matter - what does is dropping petty politics and making fights people want to see. … [Read more...]
Spain court orders Operation Puerto blood bags released (The Associated Press)
Spain court orders Operation Puerto blood bags released (The Associated Press) In a decision that could lead to the public identification of dozens of athletes suspected of doping, a Spanish court ruled Tuesday that more than 200 blood bags in the decade-old Operation Puerto case should be handed over to sports authorities for investigation. Spanish officials said, however, that no … [Read more...]
The Cubs have decided to pitch to Bryce Harper
The Cubs have decided to pitch to Bryce Harper The Chicago Cubs made a bold choice Monday. After much consideration, the team decided to pitch to Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper. Under normal circumstances, this wouldn't be news, but consider how Chicago treated Harper the last time the two clubs played. During the four-game series in Chicago, Harper walked an incredible 13 … [Read more...]
NHL chooses Las Vegas for expansion team: report – CBC.ca
NHL chooses Las Vegas for expansion team: report - CBC.ca A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can come up with a $500 million US fee. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because details have not been released by the league ahead of its Board of Governors meeting on June 22 in … [Read more...]