Couples: Task force won't solve Ryder Cup woes Fred Couples captained the United States to Presidents Cup victories in 2009, 2011 and 2013 © Getty Images Fred Couples says the PGA's newly-formed task force won't solve all of the Americans' Ryder Cup woes. The PGA hastily arranged the 11-member group after a third straight defeat to Europe in September, with Phil Mickelson publicly criticising … [Read more...]
Bruce Pearl dressed up as Gus Malzahn for Halloween (Photo)
Bruce Pearl dressed up as Gus Malzahn for Halloween (Photo) When your team is playing well, even other coaches want to dress up as you. Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl dressed up as coach Gus Malzahn Thursday night at an event for Auburn's basketball team. . @coachbrucepearl dressed up as @CoachGusMalzahn for Pearl Jam event on Halloween Eve. (Photo: @wwader) pic.twitter.com/n9HdZvlLoH … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Under the old format, Joey Logano’s points lead is a lot
Happy Hour: Under the old format, Joey Logano's points lead is a lot Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here, have a good time and everyone's happy. A little late on this week's Happy Hour, but it's been a wild one, and a wild month overall. And it has … [Read more...]
Wilshere injury short term, says Wenger
Wilshere injury short term, says Wenger Ox compares Sanchez to Suarez Jack Wilshere could miss Arsenal's Premier League game against Burnley on Saturday but Arsene Wenger insists the midfielder's latest injury setback is not serious. Wilshere suffered a kick on his knee in training and could also miss next week's Champions League clash against Anderlecht. Jack Wilshere could miss Arsenal's … [Read more...]
Georgia’s appeal of Todd Gurley suspension denied; Gurley still eligible Nov. 15
Georgia's appeal of Todd Gurley suspension denied; Gurley still eligible Nov. 15 Georgia's appeal to have RB Todd Gurley eligible sooner than November 15 has been denied. The NCAA said in a statement this week that Gurley would be reinstated for the Bulldogs' game against Auburn on November 15 after serving a four-game suspension for accepting over $3,000 for autographing items over multiple … [Read more...]
Gerrard could leave Liverpool next year
Gerrard could leave Liverpool next year Pascoe: Balotelli has hunger to win Steven Gerrard admits that he could leave Liverpool at the end of the season. The 34-year-old's contract expires next June and he is yet to be offered a new deal. As things stand, he would be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club in January. Gerrard, who has been with Liverpool since the age of nine, … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Westbrook
The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Westbrook Friday, October 31, 2014 Clips hang on over Thunder, who lose Russell Westbrook LeBron’s return to Cleveland was going to be the top story, but a small fracture in the right hand of Russell Westbrook trumped that story in fantasyland. Westbrook went down after scoring just seven points, and returned to the bench with his right hand heavily wrapped in … [Read more...]
Week 10 college football picks: TCU at WVU, Auburn at Ole Miss; more – SI.com
Week 10 college football picks: TCU at WVU, Auburn at Ole Miss; more - SI.com Can Oregon end its recent hex against Stanford? Will Auburn hand Ole Miss its second loss in as many weeks? How will West Virginia’s defense hold up against quarterback Trevone Boykin and TCU’s high-flying offense? The initial College Football Playoff rankings were released on Tuesday night. So, which teams can improve … [Read more...]
Regally Ready wins Big Bear Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Regally Ready wins Big Bear Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Regally Ready won the $75,000 Big Bear Stakes for 3-year-olds by a half-length on Thursday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Rosie Napravnik, Regally Ready ran a mile in 1:35.65 and paid $5.60, $3.60 and $3 as the 9-5 favorite. ''This is such a cool horse,'' said Napravnik, who has won all five times she's ridden Regally … [Read more...]
Nishikori remains on course for ATP Finals (Yahoo Sports)
Nishikori remains on course for ATP Finals (Yahoo Sports) Despite being one of the smallest players on the Tour, Kei Nishikori's performances are not going unnoticed at home. Nishikori, who is bidding to become the first Asian-born player to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals, is enjoying a breakthrough season in which he claimed four titles and reached the U.S. Although he lost in … [Read more...]