Best of Midnight Madness: New Mexico coach cuts his hair for good cause 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. With point guard Hugh Greenwood's mother in the midst of her second battle with breast cancer, New Mexico coach Craig Neal decided … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus defends Tom Watson’s Ryder Cup captaincy
Jack Nicklaus defends Tom Watson's Ryder Cup captaincy Jack Nicklaus believes the formation of a Ryder Cup task force is going overboard in a search for answer to U.S. woes in the biennial matches. The 18-time major champion also subtly lamented Phil Mickelson's verbal outburst and subsequent reporting that amounted to the venting of players' frustration with outgoing captain and Nicklaus … [Read more...]
Putnam and Knox set pace at Shriners
Putnam and Knox set pace at Shriners Andrew Putnam tees off on the 16th at TPC Summerlin © Getty Images Andrew Putnam birdied two of the last three holes on Friday for a 6-under 65 and a share of the second-round lead with Russell Knox in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Putnam is playing his fourth PGA Tour event. He earned his tour card this year through the Web.com Tour. "It was a … [Read more...]
AL.com Week 8 college football picks: Alabama-Texas A&M, Georgia-Arkansas … – AL.com
AL.com Week 8 college football picks: Alabama-Texas A&M, Georgia-Arkansas ... - AL.com It's almost Saturday, which means we have another round of college football games to watch! Below you can find the AL.com sports staff's picks for the biggest Week 8 games. Can you do better than us? Pick against the experts in the AL.com College Pick 'Em Game! Also be sure to watch Matt Scalici, Kevin … [Read more...]
Delph facing two months out
Delph facing two months out Paul Lambert expecting a tough match at Everton Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph will undergo surgery after dislocating his right shoulder in training and is set to be out for two months, ruling him out of England's November fixtures. The midfielder suffered the injury after returning from international duty on Tuesday and falling awkwardly during training. Villa … [Read more...]
Holiday’s Jewel wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
Holiday's Jewel wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Holiday's Jewel split horses in deep stretch to win the $77,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares Friday at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Seahawks reportedly trade receiver Percy Harvin to Jets for draft pick
Seahawks reportedly trade receiver Percy Harvin to Jets for draft pick As far as out-of-the-blue NFL trades go, Percy Harvin to the New York Jets ranks pretty high. A day after slipping to 1-6, the Jets made a big and shocking move, trading a conditional pick to the Seattle Seahawks for Harvin, the explosive receiver and return man. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer broke the news. The pick is a … [Read more...]
SungWoo Lee — the biggest Royals fan in South Korea — returning for World Series
SungWoo Lee — the biggest Royals fan in South Korea — returning for World Series Postseason catch-playing would be perfect with @Koreanfan_KC. #BringBackSungWoo pic.twitter.com/n5RmJ2i0k6— Ethan Bryan (@Ethan_Bryan) October 16, 2014 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals were a big deal in South Korea, at least for one fan living there, long before they made the World Series. SungWoo … [Read more...]
Sturridge facing another month out
Sturridge facing another month out Daniel Sturridge was close to returning from a six-week layoff © Getty Images Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is set to miss another month after suffering a calf strain in training. Sturridge, 25, was thought to be close to a comeback after six weeks out with a thigh problem. Brendan Rodgers suggested at a news conference on Friday that Sturridge had a … [Read more...]
Bobby Bowden says Jameis Winston does things ‘kids in grammar school would do’
Bobby Bowden says Jameis Winston does things 'kids in grammar school would do' Add Bobby Bowden to the list of notable people who believe Jameis Winston needs to grow up. The former Florida State coach said Winston does things kids younger than him would do and that he needs to draw a line for himself to not do immature things any longer. "He's got to grow up. He's got to grow up," Bowden … [Read more...]