Tide No. 3 in coaches Nick Saban and Alabama are back in the top three. (USATSI) The Week 11 coaches poll Top 25 saw Alabama return to the poll's top three spots and surging TCU move into its top five. Mississippi State and Florida State, the FBS's only two undefeated Power 5 teams, remained comfortably No. 1 and No. 2. The Crimson Tide moved up one spot to No. 3 after defeating LSU, followed by … [Read more...]
Multimedia: Live-Stream: Bears – Packers
Multimedia: Live-Stream: Bears - Packers You currently do not have the latest version of Adobe Flash Player installed. You will need Flash Player 11.1.102.63 or higher in order to view this site.Get the latest version of Flash Player -- MINS : -- SECS To gain … [Read more...]
Missouri CB Aarion Penton suspended after marijuana arrest
Missouri CB Aarion Penton suspended after marijuana arrest Missouri suspended cornerback Aarion Penton indefinitely Friday after Penton was arrested for marijuana possession. Penton, a starter, was arrested on Missouri's campus early Friday morning for possession of less than 35 grams of marijuana, a misdemeanor. Missouri was off on Saturday and plays on November 15 at Texas A&M. It's not … [Read more...]
Federer, Nishikori win at ATP Finals (Yahoo Sports)
Federer, Nishikori win at ATP Finals (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Experience prevailed over youth as Roger Federer tamed Milos Raonic 6-1, 7-6 (0) in his opening round-robin match at the ATP Finals Sunday after Kei Nishikori started his maiden campaign at the season-ending tournament with a win. … [Read more...]
Kovalev dominates Hopkins in 12-round title bout (The Associated Press)
Kovalev dominates Hopkins in 12-round title bout (The Associated Press) ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Bernard Hopkins will turn the big 5-0 without a championship belt around his waist. … [Read more...]
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger falls back to Earth in upset loss to Jets
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger falls back to Earth in upset loss to Jets Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has returned to planet Earth. In the previous two weeks, Roethlisberger was other-worldly, completing 65 of 86 attempts (75.6 percent) for 862 yards and an NFL-record 12 touchdown passes in a pair of lopsided wins over the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens. For … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Top NBA Pickups for Week 2
Waiver Wired: Top NBA Pickups for Week 2 Here's a look at about 25 players that might be available in your league. Draymond Green has become a must-own player and is helped by the hamstring injury David Lee is dealing with. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here. Point Guards Donald Sloan IND 45% owned - With George Hill’s return still a great, unsolved mystery, Sloan should continue to run the … [Read more...]
Joe Maddon thanks Tampa Bay with ads in two newspapers
Joe Maddon thanks Tampa Bay with ads in two newspapers Though Joe Maddon has moved on after inking a five-year contract to become the Chicago Cubs new manager, he couldn't walk away from the Tampa Bay community without issuing a heartfelt thank you for its support over the past nine seasons. On Friday, Maddon and his wife, Jaye, did just that, taking out a half-page ad in both the Tampa … [Read more...]
Pochettino demands swift improvements after Stoke defeat
Pochettino demands swift improvements after Stoke defeat Mauricio Pochettino has called for immediate improvements after his side slumped to defeat by Stoke © Getty Images Mauricio Pochettino insists he needs time to mould his Tottenham team but admits results must improve after his side slipped to a 2-1 defeat at home to Stoke. The visitors were two ahead before the break thanks to strikes … [Read more...]
Czechs beat Germany 3-1 in Fed Cup final (Yahoo Sports)
Czechs beat Germany 3-1 in Fed Cup final (Yahoo Sports) PRAGUE (AP) -- The Czech Republic claimed its third Fed Cup title in four years after Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova fought hard to overcome Angelique Kerber of Germany in the opening reverse singles match on Sunday. … [Read more...]