Violinist to appeal ban over fixed ski races (The Associated Press) LONDON (AP) -- Pop violinist Vanessa-Mae plans to file an appeal against her four-year ban from competitive skiing for taking part in fixed races before the Sochi Olympics. … [Read more...]
NHL Daily Picks: Heating-up Maple Leafs set to welcome Penguins – CBSSports.com
NHL Daily Picks: Heating-up Maple Leafs set to welcome Penguins - CBSSports.com The Penguins head back to Toronto for a second time this season. (USATSI) Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz share their predictions for select games every day. Game of the Night: Though the Penguins saw their seven-game winning streak end earlier this week, they head … [Read more...]
Eckert ‘surprised’ by Garcia response to FIFA report
Eckert 'surprised' by Garcia response to FIFA report Joachim Eckert, right, issued a 42-page report on the investigation by Michael Garcia, left © Getty Images Joachim Eckert, the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of FIFA's independent ethics committee, has admitted he is "surprised" by Michael Garcia's criticism of his 42-page report on the investigation into the bidding processes for the … [Read more...]
Here’s Lane Kiffin videoboming the SEC Network (Photo)
Here's Lane Kiffin videoboming the SEC Network (Photo) That crazy Lane Kiffin is everywhere. Alabama's offensive coordinator may not be making many media appearances as Nick Saban limits the media availability of his coordinators, but he was in the background of ESPN's Tom Rinaldi on Thursday when Rinaldi was filming a segment for SEC Now at Alabama's football facilities. Lane Kiffin just … [Read more...]
AL.com Week 12 college football picks: Alabama-Mississippi State, Auburn … – AL.com
AL.com Week 12 college football picks: Alabama-Mississippi State, Auburn ... - AL.com BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Mississippi State can clinch the SEC West this weekend, but can the top-ranked Bulldogs get past Alabama in Tuscaloosa? Below, AL.com staffers make their predictions on the biggest games this weekend. You can compete against our experts in AL.com's College Football Pick 'Em game. Also be … [Read more...]
Unbeaten Pulev confident of toppling Klitschko (The Associated Press)
Unbeaten Pulev confident of toppling Klitschko (The Associated Press) Unbeaten Kubrat Pulev believes he's the man to end Wladimir Klitschko's reign as world heavyweight champion when they face off on Saturday in Hamburg. … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: A New D. Rose Injury
The Daily Dose: Dose: A New D. Rose Injury Friday, November 14, 2014 Derrick Rose played and then got hurt again, the Sixers got destroyed in K.J. McDaniels’ first start and the return of Michael Carter-Williams, and Zach Randolph turned it around in the second half in a thrilling Memphis win. You can always follow me on Twitter by clicking here. Editor's Note: Rotoworld's partner FanDuel is … [Read more...]
Mickelson or Woods should captain America – Daly
Mickelson or Woods should captain America - Daly Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are part of an 11-strong task force reporting on America's Ryder Cup future © Getty Images Phil Mickelson or Tiger Woods should captain the United States at the next Ryder Cup, according to John Daly. The two-time major winner also claimed a task force set up to investigate America's Ryder Cup failings would not … [Read more...]
Wu re-elected as president of AIBA for 3rd term (The Associated Press)
Wu re-elected as president of AIBA for 3rd term (The Associated Press) JEJU, South Korea (AP) -- C.K. Wu was re-elected unopposed as president of the International Boxing Association for a third consecutive four-year term on Friday. … [Read more...]
Harvick wins Phoenix; Hamlin, Logano and Newman join him in final 4 for Cup title
Harvick wins Phoenix; Hamlin, Logano and Newman join him in final 4 for Cup title Kevin Harvick got his third-straight win at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, and it's a win that gives him a chance to run for the Sprint Cup Series title. Harvick's win guaranteed him a spot in NASCAR's final four to race for the championship on Sunday, Nov. 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The three … [Read more...]