Hillstar wins Canadian International (The Associated Press) TORONTO (AP) -- British-bred Hillstar won the $1 million Pattison Canadian International, beating Big Blue Kitten by three-quarters of a length Sunday at Woodbine. … [Read more...]
Huge eagle propels Ben Martin to first PGA Tour win in Vegas
Huge eagle propels Ben Martin to first PGA Tour win in Vegas In Vegas, go big or go home. Ben Martin did just that to notch his first PGA Tour win on Sunday at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin. Neck and neck with Kevin Streelman and defending champion Webb Simpson, Martin made a 45-foot eagle putt at the par-5 16th to regain a lead that was two shots at the start of … [Read more...]
Kyle Orton finds Sammy Watkins for game-winning TD in final seconds
Kyle Orton finds Sammy Watkins for game-winning TD in final seconds With the Buffalo Bills missing both Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller in the running game, rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins saved the day, capping his second 100-yard receiving game with a game-winning catch. His team trailing 16-10 with seconds remaining, Bills quarterback Kyle Orton rifled a 2-yard pass to Watkins for the … [Read more...]
Alec Burks toasts Kobe Bryant with nasty crossover
Alec Burks toasts Kobe Bryant with nasty crossover Kobe Bryant is back, but his injection back into the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers will be a learning experience. On Sunday night against the Jazz, Bryant was taught not to reach on Utah's Alec Burks. That's a Jamal Crawford-esque crossover, courtesy of one of Utah's many young, hopeful players. Dirty. This entry passed through the Full-Text … [Read more...]
Don’t count out Chiefs, who might have saved their season with huge win
Don't count out Chiefs, who might have saved their season with huge win The Kansas City Chiefs stared into the abyss in Week 7. Luckily for them, the abyss didn't stare back. The Chiefs scored a potentially season-saving victory over the San Diego Chargers, who had won five straight coming in, with a late-second victory on the road. A loss would have put them four back of the Chargers in the … [Read more...]
Martin has maiden title in his sights
Martin has maiden title in his sights Ben Martin leads by two with 18 holes to play as he bids to win his first PGA Tour title © Getty Images Ben Martin birdied five straight holes on the back nine Saturday and finished with a nine-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Winless in 55 career starts on the PGA Tour, the 27-year-old matched his best score … [Read more...]
Berdych beats Dimitrov to win Stockholm Open title (Yahoo Sports)
Berdych beats Dimitrov to win Stockholm Open title (Yahoo Sports) STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Top-seeded Tomas Berdych beat defending champion Grigor Dimitrov 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 Sunday to win the Stockholm Open for the second time. … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus hates to see critics ‘hammering’ Jameis Winston
Jack Nicklaus hates to see critics 'hammering' Jameis Winston Jack Nicklaus doesn't believe Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston is getting a fair trial in the court of public opinion. The 18-time major winner, thinks the beleaguered signal caller deserves better. “I just hate to see them hammering a 20-year-old kid,” said Nicklaus, whose grandson Nick O'Leary is a teammate of Winston's. … [Read more...]
Incredible fake-punt call is Rams’ second special-teams stunner of game
Incredible fake-punt call is Rams' second special-teams stunner of game The St. Louis Rams stunned the Seattle Seahawks and they can credit two amazing special-teams sleights of hand. In the first half, the Rams pulled off an incredible punt return fake-out for a touchdown that almost defies explanation. Then, in the waning moments of a game it appeared the Seahawks were going to steal, … [Read more...]
World Series preview: Royals and Giants put postseason streaks on line in battle for crown
World Series preview: Royals and Giants put postseason streaks on line in battle for crown There are a lot of different angles that can be analyzed heading into this sure-to-be fascinating World Series matchup between the Kansas City Royals, who have not appeared in a Fall Classic since 1985, and the San Francisco Giants, who have won two of the last four. Is it David vs. Goliath? Dynasty … [Read more...]