Ryan Braun's injured thumb progressing thanks to cryotherapy Ryan Braun will undergo two more cryotherapy procedures on his right thumb after the first one in October was considered a success, Milwaukee Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash said. Braun, who hit a combined 28 home runs over 833 plate appearances the past two seasons, had his least-productive season by the percentages … [Read more...]
Rodgers: We are not lambs to the slaughter
Rodgers: We are not lambs to the slaughter The ESPN FC panel discusses Liverpool's poor form Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is adamant his side are heading into the Bernabeu ready to put up a fight and says their current plight is being over-exaggerated. Having lost to Newcastle, scraped past Swansea and been held to a goalless draw at home to Hull in the last week, the last place you would … [Read more...]
FSU’s Fisher: Winston injury doesn’t alter plan
FSU's Fisher: Winston injury doesn't alter plan Jimbo Fisher says Jameis Winston's ankle injury isn't anything to worry about. (USATSI) Usually, an ankle injury (and noticeable limp) suffered by the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback of the defending national champions and No. 2 team in the country would be a little more scrutinized than it seems like Jameis Winston's -- suffered in the third … [Read more...]
Britain chooses Glasgow for Davis Cup tie vs US (Yahoo Sports)
Britain chooses Glasgow for Davis Cup tie vs US (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Andy Murray will return to his native Scotland for Britain's Davis Cup match against the United States next year. … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal has appendix surgery in Spain (Yahoo Sports)
Rafael Nadal has appendix surgery in Spain (Yahoo Sports) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Rafael Nadal has had successful surgery on his appendix and will remain in the hospital for up to two days to recover. … [Read more...]
California Chrome to race as a four-year-old, owner says (Reuters)
California Chrome to race as a four-year-old, owner says (Reuters) By Steve Ginsburg (Reuters) - California Chrome, the Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion who finished third in Saturday's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, will race as a 4-year-old and forego, at least for now, a lucrative career at stud, owner Steve Coburn told Reuters on Monday. Coburn, who co-owns the horse with Perry … [Read more...]
Jerry Jones offers his wife’s first-class seat on London flight to Tony Romo
Jerry Jones offers his wife's first-class seat on London flight to Tony Romo The Dallas Cowboys are going to London for next Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and apparently quarterback Tony Romo is making the trip with them. Romo has two fractures in the transverse process in his back and missed last week's game as a result. So to make sure he is comfortable on the flight to … [Read more...]
Bumgarner wanted to ride horse in WS parade
Bumgarner wanted to ride horse in WS parade Two facts of note: The Giants won the 2014 World Series, and ace Madison Bumgarner had much to do with their winning the 2014 World Series. Regarding that and regarding the Giants' recent victory parade, there's this from Matier and Ross: As high fives and knuckle knocks were exchanged, the cops gave Bumgarner the usual lines: “Great series,” “One in a … [Read more...]
MP calls for World Cup corruption investigation to be reconsidered
MP calls for World Cup corruption investigation to be reconsidered European clubs propose spring 2022 World Cup A British MP has urged the Serious Fraud Office to reconsider its decision not to investigate allegations of FIFA corruption during the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Russia and Qatar won the bids to hosts the 2018 and 2022 tournaments respectively, despite the … [Read more...]
Six programs on the decline entering this season
Six programs on the decline entering this season Our 2014-15 season preview continues with the Dagger's look at the programs who are on the decline entering the season. Check back every day for more college hoops preview content. More from Yahoo Sports' 2014-15 Season Preview: • Oct. 3: Eight key questions as practice begins• Oct. 6: Preseason Top 25 with best-case and worst-case … [Read more...]