Federer defeats Karlovic to reach hometown final (Yahoo Sports) Top-seeded Roger Federer beat big-serving Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (8), 3-6, 6-3 Saturday to reach a ninth consecutive Swiss Indoors final and his 11th overall in his hometown of Basel. Federer, who is looking for his sixth Swiss Indoors title after finishing runner-up in the past two editions, will meet David Goffin after the Belgian … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Look Ahead: Breaking down the Lions’ top-ranked defense
Greg Cosell's Look Ahead: Breaking down the Lions' top-ranked defense The Detroit Lions’ defense, leading the NFL in fewest yards allowed, can be exploited if you work their secondary. The problem with that plan is the line and linebackers are so good, it’s tough to get to the secondary. The Lions might have the best front in the NFL. You can’t consistently throw with functional space … [Read more...]
Inside AT&T Park’s Gotham Club, a baseball VIP experience like no other
Inside AT&T Park's Gotham Club, a baseball VIP experience like no other SAN FRANCISCO — The door is like many at AT&T Park — it's nondescript and it doesn't look like it goes anywhere special. Maybe it's a maintenance closet? There's a sign to the right of the door that doesn't make too much sense to the average person. It reads, "Suite B2 Electrical and IDF Rooms." In the middle of the … [Read more...]
Olesen moves into Perth lead after bunker magic
Olesen moves into Perth lead after bunker magic Thorbjorn Olesen impressed out of the bunker during his third round © Getty Images Thorbjorn Olesen's bunker shots and putting helped him grind out a five-under 67 on Saturday to lead the Perth International golf tournament by three strokes after the third round. Olesen had six birdies and a bogey to reach 16-under after three rounds, matching … [Read more...]
Best of Midnight Madness: Tom Izzo dresses as a member of ‘KISS’
Best of Midnight Madness: Tom Izzo dresses as a member of 'KISS' Midnight Madness produces some memorable moments each year, so The Dagger is chronicling the best ones from this October's lineup. If you spot something we missed, let us know here or here. The king of the creative Midnight Madness entrance outdid himself this year. Tom Izzo arrived at Michigan State Madness on Friday night … [Read more...]
Bode Miller skips season-opener with back injury (The Associated Press)
Bode Miller skips season-opener with back injury (The Associated Press) SOELDEN, Austria (AP) -- Bode Miller is sitting out the season-opening men's World Cup giant slalom on Sunday because of a persistent back injury. … [Read more...]
NFL Picks & Predictions Week 8: The Ultimate Bettor’s Guide – Bleacher Report
NFL Picks & Predictions Week 8: The Ultimate Bettor's Guide - Bleacher Report Jack Dempsey/Associated Press Last week was a bittersweet one for your boy, the esteemed captain of #TeamDegenerate. I ended up going 10-5 against the spread—raising my overall mark to 11 games over .500 in the process—which I felt great about. However, all five of my losses came on my best bets. And of course, I … [Read more...]
Pellegrini upbeat despite Upton Park setback
Pellegrini upbeat despite Upton Park setback Diafra Sakho's header sealed victory for West Ham against Manchester City © Getty Images Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed suggestions Manchester City will surrender their Premier League crown to Chelsea, following his side's stumbling defeat at West Ham. City were beaten 2-1 at Upton Park on Saturday, leaving them five points behind table-toppers … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Fenninger and Shiffrin tie season opener (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Fenninger and Shiffrin tie season opener (Reuters) By Manuele Lang SOELDEN, Austria, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Olympic slalom gold medallist Mikaela Shiffrin shared her first World Cup giant slalom victory with defending champion Anna Fenninger in a closely contested opening race of the season on Saturday. It had appeared it would be business as usual for Soelden home-favourite … [Read more...]
Goffin beats Coric to reach Swiss Indoors final (Yahoo Sports)
Goffin beats Coric to reach Swiss Indoors final (Yahoo Sports) David Goffin kept up his remarkable form as he beat teenage wild card Borna Coric 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 Saturday to reach the Swiss Indoors final. It was Goffin's 43rd victory in 45 matches since his straight-sets loss to Andy Murray at Wimbledon, and it sent the 23-year-old Belgian into his third Tour-level final. He faces either … [Read more...]