Jockey Manuel Franco wins 2 Big A stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Jockey Manuel Franco won both $100,000 stakes for New York-bred 2-year-olds on Sunday at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart’s streak of seasons with a win stops at 15
Tony Stewart's streak of seasons with a win stops at 15 HOMESTEAD, Fla. – As Tony Stewart celebrated his second Sprint Cup Series championship as an owner, a streak of his as a driver had just ended. Stewart, who entered the Sprint Cup Series in 1999, had won a race in every season in his Cup career. He needed a win in Sunday's race at Homestead to extend the streak to 16 years with a win. … [Read more...]
Rams QB Shaun Hill willing to catch own pass if he has to
Rams QB Shaun Hill willing to catch own pass if he has to The St. Louis Rams have gone back to Shaun Hill at quarterback, and he apparently will do whatever it takes to keep the job. That includes catching his own pass if needed. Late in the second quarter, with the Rams driving to the Denver Broncos' 11-yard line, Hill dropped back to pass, had the ball batted by defensive lineman Malik … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top NBA Pickups Week 4
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top NBA Pickups Week 4 J.R. Smith isn’t mentioned in this week’s main list, but it’s worth noting he had 28 points and a full stat line on Sunday in a start for the Knicks. When he gets hot, he can be fun to own, but his runs usually don’t last very long. But if he continues to start for New York, he’s worth a close look in all fantasy leagues. Follow me on Twitter by … [Read more...]
Koepka is king in Turkey after Poulter folds
Koepka is king in Turkey after Poulter folds Brooks Koepka shows off his maiden title as a professional © Getty Images Ian Poulter missed a five-foot putt at the 18th to hand Brooks Koepka the Turkish Airlines Open title. Koepka himself missed a short birdie putt at the par-5 last to allow Poulter a chance to make birdie and take it to a play-off. Poulter pushed his approach into the … [Read more...]
Mercer lineman scores touchdown and does a cartwheel (Video)
Mercer lineman scores touchdown and does a cartwheel (Video) We don't blame Thomas Marchman for being really, really excited. The Mercer lineman caught a touchdown pass on a designed play against Warner on Saturday and celebrated by bowling with his teammates and by doing a cartwheel. Mercer, an FCS school (and the school that beat Duke in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in March), … [Read more...]
Achiever’s Legacy wins Desi Arnaz at Del Mar (The Associated Press)
Achiever's Legacy wins Desi Arnaz at Del Mar (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Achiever's Legacy won the $100,000 Desi Arnaz Stakes for 2-year-old fillies by 1 1/4 lengths Sunday at Del Mar. … [Read more...]
Darkness falls on Denny Hamlin’s hopes
Darkness falls on Denny Hamlin's hopes HOMESTEAD, Fla. - When the sun went down at Homestead Miami Speedway, Denny Hamlin found another level of speed. But then, just as quickly, it was gone, and with it Hamlin's best chance at a championship. Hamlin enters every season as a decent dark-horse bet to win a championship, but it's been four years since he was a serious threat. Four years ago … [Read more...]
Matchups: Matchup: Patriots @ Colts
Matchups: Matchup: Patriots @ Colts Sunday, November 16, 2014 Sunday Night FootballNew England @ IndianapolisThis is a game to consider "stacking" on FanDuel with one of the season's highest over-unders (58) beneath Lucas Oil Stadium's dome. Weather can have a big impact on box-score production this time of year. Patriots and Colts skill-position players don't have to sweat it. ... The Pats' … [Read more...]
Dunk of the year nominee: Buffalo’s Justin Moss throws down
Dunk of the year nominee: Buffalo's Justin Moss throws down Yahoo Sports will chronicle the best dunks of the 2014-15 college basketball season. If you spot one we miss, let us know here or here. To fully appreciate the fearlessness unheralded Buffalo showed Sunday against the nation's top-ranked team, all you have to do is watch the game's most memorable highlight. Bulls forward Justin … [Read more...]