Browns' Jordan Cameron ruled out; Andrew Hawkins questionable Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer could be without three prime targets in Cincinnati on Thursday night. The team said Wednesday that Pro Bowl tight end Jordan Cameron has been ruled out of the matchup with the first-place Bengals because of a concussion. IYER: Battle of Ohio, Battle of Broken Hearts | NFL's 10 greatest rivalries Also, … [Read more...]
Fade to Black wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press)
Fade to Black wins Aqueduct feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Fade to Black held off Flamingo Lane by a nose Wednesday in the $67,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Tennis pro Oudin needs heart, eye procedures (Yahoo Sports)
Tennis pro Oudin needs heart, eye procedures (Yahoo Sports) American tennis pro Melanie Oudin says she will have a procedure Thursday for a heart condition, and surgery later this month for an eye problem. … [Read more...]
Column: Aging fighters have nothing on Hopkins (The Associated Press)
Column: Aging fighters have nothing on Hopkins (The Associated Press) It's usually not a pretty sight when aging athletes still think they can do the things they once did in their youth. For some of a certain age Willie Mays comes to mind, stumbling around in the 1973 World Series when he had no business even being on the field. … [Read more...]
Tennis’ Melanie Oudin needs heart, eye procedures (Yahoo Sports)
Tennis' Melanie Oudin needs heart, eye procedures (Yahoo Sports) American tennis pro Melanie Oudin says she will have a procedure Thursday for a heart condition, then surgery later this month for an eye problem. … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Joey Logano’s scramble keeps him atop the standings
Power Rankings: Joey Logano's scramble keeps him atop the standings Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] 1. Joey Logano (LW: 1): Logano had the Chase flash … [Read more...]
College Football Playoff Rankings 2014: Week 11 NCAA Championship … – Bleacher Report
College Football Playoff Rankings 2014: Week 11 NCAA Championship ... - Bleacher Report Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press It has been just one week since the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings were released, and the Top Four has already changed. Ole Miss' heartbreaking loss at the hands of No. 3 Auburn dropped the Rebels out of the playoff picture, while Oregon comfortably took its … [Read more...]
Blatter 70th on world’s most powerful list
Blatter 70th on world's most powerful list Sepp Blatter was named 70th on the world's most powerful list, but Vladimir Putin came first © Getty Images FIFA president Sepp Blatter was ranked 70th by Forbes on its list of the world's 72 most powerful people, released on Wednesday. Blatter was the lone elected sports official to be included on the list. Russian President Vladimir Putin and US … [Read more...]
Alabama QB Blake Sims hoping to emulate AJ McCarron’s composure at LSU
Alabama QB Blake Sims hoping to emulate AJ McCarron's composure at LSU In preparing for Alabama’s game at LSU this weekend, quarterback Blake Sims looked back at the 2012 contest at Death Valley, studied the play of quarterback AJ McCarron and got some tips on how to deal with one of college football’s most intense atmospheres. "I've been watching him when he was there ― not pretty much on … [Read more...]
Knicks J.R. Smith suspended 1 game without pay for hitting Wizards’ Glen Rice Jr. in the groin
Knicks J.R. Smith suspended 1 game without pay for hitting Wizards' Glen Rice Jr. in the groin New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith has been suspended for one game without pay for striking Washington Wizards swingman Glen Rice Jr. in the groin during the Wizards' 98-83 victory over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night. Smith's strike came at the 5:45 mark of the fourth quarter, … [Read more...]