What's next? Don't expect to see Joe Maddon in the home dugout at Dodger Stadium. (USATSI) Joe Maddon's sudden freedom may create a feeding fenzy among teams unsure about their manager, but early word is that Maddon understands new Dodgers honcho Andrew Friedman is committed to Don Mattingly in Los Angeles and has no intention of trying to go there. Maddon suddenly looks like one of the top free … [Read more...]
‘Resting Costa would have been crazy’
'Resting Costa would have been crazy' Diego Costa to miss United trip Spain assistant coach Toni Grande says it would have been "crazy" to follow Jose Mourinho's wishes and rest striker Diego Costa for their most recent Euro 2016 qualifiers. Speaking ahead of Spain's games against Slovakia and Luxembourg, Mourinho urged Spain coach Vicente del Bosque to allow Chelsea striker Costa to rest and … [Read more...]
UNC an ‘egregious’ case; what will NCAA do?
UNC an 'egregious' case; what will NCAA do? Might the Tar Heels have to return a championship trophy or two? (Getty Images) Drake Group president Gerald Gurney and two colleagues researched every NCAA academic fraud case since the Division I infractions committee began in 1953. Gurney has little doubt where North Carolina's academic scandal stands in NCAA history. "I can assure you the depth and … [Read more...]
WTA semis: Williams-Wozniacki, Halep-Radwanska (Yahoo Sports)
WTA semis: Williams-Wozniacki, Halep-Radwanska (Yahoo Sports) Serena Williams made the semifinals of the WTA Finals and earned the year-end No. 1 ranking without hitting a ball on Friday. Williams' fortune was at the expense of Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova. Ivanovic had a shot at reaching the semis, and Sharapova had a slimmer chance at the top ranking. By the end of the final day of … [Read more...]
Goffin beats Raonic to reach Swiss Indoors semis (Yahoo Sports)
Goffin beats Raonic to reach Swiss Indoors semis (Yahoo Sports) David Goffin of Belgium rallied to beat fourth-seeded Milos Raonic of Canada 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 Friday and reach the semifinals of the Swiss Indoors. The seventh-seeded Goffin saved another break point at the start of the second set before breaking in the penultimate game before serving to level the match. … [Read more...]
Murray rallies past Anderson at Valencia Open (Yahoo Sports)
Murray rallies past Anderson at Valencia Open (Yahoo Sports) VALENCIA, Spain (AP) -- Andy Murray fought back to beat Kevin Anderson of South Africa 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the Valencia Open on Friday. … [Read more...]
FIS postpones introduction of air bags in skiing (The Associated Press)
FIS postpones introduction of air bags in skiing (The Associated Press) Alpine skiing's governing body has postponed the introduction of an air bag system aimed at improving safety in speed racing. FIS men's race director Markus Waldner said Friday the back protectors cannot be approved yet as their shape doesn't comply with existing equipment rules. The system is worn under the suit and … [Read more...]
Suarez will make Barcelona debut against Real Madrid
Suarez will make Barcelona debut against Real Madrid The ESPN FC panel discuss Luis Suarez's role during El Clasico Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has confirmed that Luis Suarez will feature in Saturday's El Clasico against Real Madrid, which will be the striker's first competitive appearance since the World Cup. Suarez joined Barcelona from Liverpool in an £75 million deal in the summer, but has … [Read more...]
NCAA investigation into Syracuse reportedly involves extra benefits
NCAA investigation into Syracuse reportedly involves extra benefits Since Syracuse is a private institution under no obligation to reveal information it would prefer to keep quiet, the school has chosen to stay silent regarding the NCAA investigation into its football and men's basketball programs. Even so, some pertinent details are still beginning to trickle out. The scope of the … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Paris Masters (Yahoo Sports)
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Paris Masters (Yahoo Sports) PARIS (AP) -- Paris Masters organizers say third-ranked Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the tournament next week for ''personal reasons.'' … [Read more...]