Yanks re-sign GM Cashman to three-year deal Brian Cashman has a new three-year deal. (USATSI) Brian Cashman will continue to serve as Yankees general manager, as the club announced Friday that the two parties have agreed to terms on a three-year contract. Reports in recent weeks have indicated the two sides were working toward an extension, so this doesn't come as a surprise. Cashman, 47, has … [Read more...]
ALCS Preview: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles – New York Times
ALCS Preview: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles - New York Times Lightning vs. Thunder: Two Teams That Have Waited a Long Time to Roar Nelson Cruz led the major leagues in home runs, as did his team, the Orioles. By TYLER KEPNER October 9, 2014 BALTIMORE — Jarrod Dyson got a new haircut for the postseason. Dyson, the Kansas City Royals’ speedy reserve outfielder, had the … [Read more...]
Djokovic, Federer set up Shanghai semifinal (Yahoo Sports)
Djokovic, Federer set up Shanghai semifinal (Yahoo Sports) SHANGHAI (AP) -- Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer set up a rematch of their Wimbledon final with convincing straight-set wins to reach the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters on Friday. … [Read more...]
Pliskova reaches 6th semifinal of season in Linz (Yahoo Sports)
Pliskova reaches 6th semifinal of season in Linz (Yahoo Sports) LINZ, Austria (AP) -- Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic reached her sixth semifinal of the season by defeating Madison Brengle of the United States 6-4, 6-4 at the Generali Ladies on Friday. … [Read more...]
Chandler Harnish’s one-day salary for Vikings more than some make in year
Chandler Harnish's one-day salary for Vikings more than some make in year When the Minnesota Vikings took on the Green Bay Packers in Week 5, it was a rough night for two of their quarterbacks. Starter Teddy Bridgewater was ruled out with an ankle injury, and backup Christian Ponder stunk up the joint in his place. But the No. 3 quarterback, Chandler Harnish, made out like a bandit. [Make … [Read more...]
Spurs’ Boris Diaw can make an extra $500,000 by not gaining weight during the season
Spurs' Boris Diaw can make an extra $500,000 by not gaining weight during the season With the exception of his first couple of years in the league, when he was just starting to feel the NBA game out after coming over from France, there's never really been any question as to whether Boris Diaw had the skills to be a good NBA player. No, the issues have come when other elements have gotten … [Read more...]
Yankees give GM Brian Cashman a three-year extension, fire two coaches
Yankees give GM Brian Cashman a three-year extension, fire two coaches The New York Yankees have a lot to figure out before the first pitch of their 2015 season is thrown: Who's going to replace Derek Jeter at shortstop? Where does a returning-from-suspension Alex Rodriguez fit in with the team? Who will the Yankees get to improve their pitching staff? And, most importantly, how can they get … [Read more...]
Treon Harris’s Accuser in Sexual Battery Case Withdraws Complaint – New York Times
Treon Harris's Accuser in Sexual Battery Case Withdraws Complaint - New York Times Treon Harris, 19, helped win a critical Southeastern Conference game for Florida last Saturday at Tennessee. By RICHARD SANDOMIR October 10, 2014 The female student who accused University of Florida quarterback Treon Harris of sexual battery withdrew her criminal complaint Friday. The student decided … [Read more...]
Friedsam joins Giorgi, Knapp in Linz semifinals (Yahoo Sports)
Friedsam joins Giorgi, Knapp in Linz semifinals (Yahoo Sports) LINZ, Austria (AP) -- Anna-Lena Friedsam of Germany rallied to defeat Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the Generali Ladies on Friday to advance to her first career semifinal. … [Read more...]
Arian Foster wears T-shirt in support of Ferguson, Mike Brown during warmups
Arian Foster wears T-shirt in support of Ferguson, Mike Brown during warmups The Houston Texans' Arian Foster had one of his best nights of the season on Thursday night in a losing effort against the Colts, rushing for more than a hundred yards and two touchdowns. However, he made even more of a statement before the game with his choice of warmup T-shirt. #Texans' Arian Foster wearing a … [Read more...]