Panthers complain about Vontaze Burfict's alleged ankle-twisting ways The Carolina Panthers and the Cincinnati Bengals played to a 37-37 tie Sunday. It was the first time in NFL history that two teams had registered that score, but neither team was much in a mood to celebrate: Cincinnati, because its kicker muffed a chance to win the game, and Carolina, because it nearly lost two players to … [Read more...]
Foul weather in Kansas City threatens Orioles and Royals in Game 3 of ALCS
Foul weather in Kansas City threatens Orioles and Royals in Game 3 of ALCS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Weather forecasts are not always right, but this report from the Kansas City Star doesn't seem promising for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium: According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 100 percent chance of rain in the Kansas City … [Read more...]
Seven NC State players suspended following BB gun incident
Seven NC State players suspended following BB gun incident Seven North Carolina State players will miss Saturday’s game against Louisville after being involved in an incident with BB guns at their off-campus residence last week. Among the suspended players are linebacker Jerod Fernandez and safety Josh Jones, who both started the 30-14 loss to Boston College last Saturday. Receivers … [Read more...]
Injured Wise Dan pulled from Breeders’ Cup Mile (The Associated Press)
Injured Wise Dan pulled from Breeders' Cup Mile (The Associated Press) LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Two-time defending Breeders' Cup Mile champion Wise Dan has withdrawn from this month's race at Santa Anita because of an ankle injury. … [Read more...]
Oleg Tinkov’s 1 million euro challenge no ‘joke’ (The Associated Press)
Oleg Tinkov's 1 million euro challenge no 'joke' (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- According to Tinkoff-Saxo cycling team, Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov's 1 million euro challenge is no ''joke'' and will help develop the sport's popularity. … [Read more...]
Carlos Berlocq defeats Gerald Melzer in Vienna (Yahoo Sports)
Carlos Berlocq defeats Gerald Melzer in Vienna (Yahoo Sports) VIENNA (AP) -- Carlos Berlocq of Argentina came back from a break down in the second set to defeat Gerald Melzer of Austria 6-3, 7-6 (2) on Monday at the Erste Bank Open. … [Read more...]
Wise Dan out of Breeders’ Cup with ankle injury (The Associated Press)
Wise Dan out of Breeders' Cup with ankle injury (The Associated Press) Two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan won't run in the upcoming Breeders' Cup because of an ankle injury. … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: San Antonio Spurs
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: San Antonio Spurs It's difficult to imagine more disparate starting points for seasons than the San Antonio Spurs have had these past two autumns. Last October, San Antonio had to leave behind a crushing finish, catch their breath after that sucker-punch ending, and get back to climbing. This time, revenge and a ride down the river in their rearview, the … [Read more...]
Rain likely for Game 3 of ALCS at Kansas City
Rain likely for Game 3 of ALCS at Kansas City Rain is expected to have an impact on Game 3 of the ALCS on Monday night. (USATSI) The Royals beat the Orioles at Camden Yards in the first two games of the ALCS over the weekend, and now the series shifts to Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City for Games 3-5. Game 5 is if necessary, of course. Unfortunately, the weather forecast for Game 3 on Monday night … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 8: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 8: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule - Bleacher Report USA TODAY Sports The 2014 college football season has undergone twists and turns galore, and there is no sign of things returning to normalcy as we gear up for Week 8. The early-season expectations that Alabama and Auburn would remain the SEC heavyweights are a distant memory. Mississippi State took sole … [Read more...]