Djokovic, Federer reach quarters in Shanghai (Yahoo Sports) SHANGHAI (AP) -- Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic avoided being the latest seed to lose at the upset-hit Shanghai Masters, rallying to defeat No. 85-ranked Mikhail Kukushkin 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the third round Thursday. … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch wins pole for Saturday’s race at Charlotte
Kyle Busch wins pole for Saturday's race at Charlotte Kyle Busch will start first for the fifth race of the Chase. Busch got the pole with a lap of 197.390 MPH in the final round, edging out Jeff Gordon, teammate Denny Hamlin and Tony Stewart for the top spot. Kevin Harvick, last week's pole winner, was seventh. The surprise of Thursday's qualifying session? Neither Team Penske car made the … [Read more...]
Cards-Giants NLCS a rematch of 2012 — but it’s only history
Cards-Giants NLCS a rematch of 2012 — but it's only history ST. LOUIS — Since the 2010 postseason, the National League's representative at the World Series has been either the San Francisco Giants or the St. Louis Cardinals. The winner of the NL Championship Series this October will be either the Giants or Cardinals — and it's the second time in three years it's come down to those teams. So … [Read more...]
NHL opening night draws record numbers for NBCSN – NBCSports.com
NHL opening night draws record numbers for NBCSN - NBCSports.com NHL opening night draws record numbers for NBCSN Mike Halford Oct 9, 2014, 7:12 PM EDT Leave a comment San Jose Sharks v Los Angeles Kings The Flyers, Bruins, Sharks and Kings combined for a ratings bonanza last night on NBC Sports Network. From the NBC Sports Group: Wednesday Night Rivalry’s Philadelphia Flyers-Boston Bruins … [Read more...]
Suspended Irish players unlikely to play in ’14?
Suspended Irish players unlikely to play in '14? KeiVarae Russell is one of five Notre Dame players to be suspended. (USATSI) The players suspended by Notre Dame because of alleged honor code violations have been reportedly wrapping up their hearings this week, but Brian Kelly said the school will not discuss the findings or results of the rulings. According to the Chicago Tribune, none of the … [Read more...]
Detroit Lions ban fan who used laser pointer from all future Ford Field events
Detroit Lions ban fan who used laser pointer from all future Ford Field events A fan who used a laser pointer to try to distract Buffalo Bills players last Sunday has been banned from all future events at Ford Field, the Detroit Lions announced. The fan used the laser during the Bills' 17-14 victory over the Bills, including during a couple of field-goal attempts by the Bills kicker Dan … [Read more...]
Byron Scott wants his Lakers to shoot fewer three-pointers, which makes sense to Byron Scott
Byron Scott wants his Lakers to shoot fewer three-pointers, which makes sense to Byron Scott Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant hated Mike D’Antoni. Hated him. Absolutely despised what they saw as his opposition to bootstrap-pullin’, all out old school basketball, what with his runnin’ and gunnin’ and attempting to do whatever he could to pry a competitive unit out of a lacking Los Angeles Lakers … [Read more...]
J.J. Hardy agrees to extension with Orioles on eve of ALCS
J.J. Hardy agrees to extension with Orioles on eve of ALCS The success of the Baltimore Orioles in 2014 has apparently made J.J. Hardy change his mind about negotiating a new contract to stay in Charm City. Hardy, the team's starting shortstop and a free-agent-to-be, had said he wanted to wait until after the season to talk about a new deal. Now, on the eve of Game 1 of the ALCS, Hardy has … [Read more...]
Gurley suspended over alleged NCAA violation
Gurley suspended over alleged NCAA violation Todd Gurley is averaging 154.6 yards per game through five games. (USATSI) Georgia running back Todd Gurley, the current leader on the CBSSports.com Heisman Rankings, has been indefinitely suspended due to "an ongoing investigation into an alleged violation of NCAA rules," according to the school. "I'm obviously very disappointed," head coach Mark Richt … [Read more...]
Georgia Tech’s Paul Johnson fires back at Duke’s David Cutcliffe for recruiting comment
Georgia Tech's Paul Johnson fires back at Duke's David Cutcliffe for recruiting comment A day after Duke head coach David Cutcliffe said it was difficult for Georgia Tech to recruit “high-end players,” particularly wide receivers, Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson fired back. “How many receivers have they put in the NFL?” Johnson asked Wednesday, per the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “I … [Read more...]