Stosur reaches semifinals at Japan Women's Open (Yahoo Sports) OSAKA, Japan (AP) -- Defending champion Samantha Stosur advanced to the semifinals of the Japan Women's Open by beating Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan 6-4, 6-1 Friday. … [Read more...]
Bellarabi set for Germany debut after meteoric rise (AFP)
Bellarabi set for Germany debut after meteoric rise (AFP) Berlin (AFP) - Karim Bellarabi is set to cap a meteoric rise on Saturday by making his debut for Germany against Poland in a Euro 2016 qualifier amidst the world champion's injury problems. … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Tires and the new Chase, topics not unpredictable at all
Happy Hour: Tires and the new Chase, topics not unpredictable at all Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg.We'll post them here, have a good time and everyone's happy. How about that Chase jumble, eh? Kansas messed up the points standings not only in their current form but in … [Read more...]
Gordon Hayward hammers two-hand poster dunk on Joel Freeland as Jazz beat Blazers in preseason (Video)
Gordon Hayward hammers two-hand poster dunk on Joel Freeland as Jazz beat Blazers in preseason (Video) I'm a fan of Lang Whitaker's #MUSCLEWATCH feature, so I already knew that Utah Jazz swingman Gordon Hayward celebrated his four-year maximum contract extension by getting extra swole: Gordon Hayward said he's able to "bully" guys around more now that he's bulked up a bit (5-7 pounds of … [Read more...]
MLB picks umpires with dubious strike zones for ALCS and NLCS
MLB picks umpires with dubious strike zones for ALCS and NLCS Major League Baseball announced the 14 umpiring assignments for the League Championship Series round Thursday, and many of the boys in blue selected didn't have the best of seasons calling balls and strikes. According to rankings published by Bloomberg Businessweek, the crew chief for the ALCS, Joe West, was the second-least … [Read more...]
No. 13 Georgia’s Gurley suspended indefinitely – Atlanta Journal Constitution
No. 13 Georgia's Gurley suspended indefinitely - Atlanta Journal Constitution Todd Gurley was emerging as the clear favorite in the Heisman Trophy race, a running back who already produced plenty of signature moments with his myriad talents. Now, it's not known when — or if — Gurley will take another handoff for Georgia. The star of the 13th-ranked Bulldogs was suspended indefinitely on Thursday … [Read more...]
Autograph dealer sent email in September saying Todd Gurley had signed items
Autograph dealer sent email in September saying Todd Gurley had signed items Did an autograph dealer tell the Georgia compliance office about Todd Gurley allegedly receiving compensation for signed items? Someone claiming to be a dealer emailed SB Nation on September 30 saying he had video of Gurley signing items. Gurley was suspended Thursday for reportedly being paid to sign memorabilia. … [Read more...]
Djokovic extends China win streak to 28 matches (Yahoo Sports)
Djokovic extends China win streak to 28 matches (Yahoo Sports) SHANGHAI (AP) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic beat David Ferrer 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Shanghai Masters semifinals on Friday and extend his winning streak in China to 28 matches. … [Read more...]
Lions CB Mathis wants son to play golf, not football
Lions CB Mathis wants son to play golf, not football Rashean Mathis has made a big name for himself on the football field. He doesn't want his son to follow in his footsteps. In an interview with the Detroit Free-Press, the Detroit Lions cornerback said he would prefer his son stay away from football -- at least until high school. "I don't want him to," Mathis said. "He doesn't have to play … [Read more...]
Golf Channel analyst says Mickelson lied about Watson’s captaincy
Golf Channel analyst says Mickelson lied about Watson's captaincy Phil Mickelson thought for several seconds, visibly conflicted if he should say what was about to come out of his mouth. He decided it was worth it. "No, nobody here was in any decision," Mickelson said, trying to describe what he seemed to believe was the autocratic style Tom Watson used to guide the losing American Ryder Cup … [Read more...]