Surprise Islanders fuelled by rejection, doubtSurprise Islanders fuelled by rejection, doubt
The New York Islanders aren’t short on motivating factors. And they’re using them to surprise in the Eastern Conference.
Day: December 30, 2018
‘Bama’s back: Tide beat Oklahoma in CFP semis‘Bama’s back: Tide beat Oklahoma in CFP semis
Alabama jumped out to an early lead in the Orange Bowl and held off a late Sooners surge to advance to the national championship game.
Iguodala tossed after ball heave deemed ‘hostile’Iguodala tossed after ball heave deemed ‘hostile’
Golden State’s Andre Iguodala was ejected Saturday night after he was assessed a technical foul for throwing the ball into the stands at halftime of Saturday night’s game at Portland.
M’s letter explains firing of performance directorM’s letter explains firing of performance director
The Seattle Mariners say they fired high-performance director Lorena Martin this season in part because she created a hostile work environment and ignored recommended treatments for injured players issued by team doctors.
Warriors’ Andre Iguodala ejected for ‘hostile act’ at halftime vs. BlazersWarriors’ Andre Iguodala ejected for ‘hostile act’ at halftime vs. Blazers
Warriors’ Andre Iguodala ejected for ‘hostile act’ at halftime vs. Blazers originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Warriors forward Andre Iguodala ejected from the game against the Trail Blazers on Saturday night in Portland for what officials deemed a “hostile act.” After losing his dribble in the final seconds of the first half, Iguodala responded to the halftime horn by grabbing the ball near half court and throwing into the crowd at Moda Center. As a result of the technical foul, Tiven awarded Portland a free throw at the start of the second half.
2018 American Oaks day at Santa Anita2018 American Oaks day at Santa Anita
Saturday at Santa Anita, Competitionofideas rallied from last to win the American Oaks (G1) by 2 3/4 lengths over K P Pergoliscious while favorite Californiagoldrush finished 7th. Also on the card, Fahan Mura won the Robert J. Frankel Stakes (G3). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Lewington, Wilson lift Capitals over Senators 3-2Lewington, Wilson lift Capitals over Senators 3-2
Tom Wilson and Tyler Lewington each had a goal and an assist to lead the Washington Capitals over the short-handed Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Saturday. The Capitals have won four straight, and the Senators have dropped four in a row. Madison Bowey also scored for the Capitals, and Pheonix Copley made 31
Nick Saban slammed his headset up 28-10 and the ESPN Coaches Film Room loved itNick Saban slammed his headset up 28-10 and the ESPN Coaches Film Room loved it
Despite a dominant effort from his team in the first half of the Orange Bowl against Oklahoma, Alabama coach Nick Saban had reason to be angry as the second quarter wound down. The Tide, leading 28-10, was on the verge of scoring its fifth touchdown, but the potential scoring drive was derailed by three red-zone penalties — holding, an illegal formation and then a false start on a fourth-and-1 play. After the false start, which forced Bama to settle for a field goal, Saban exploded and slammed his headset on the ground in disgust.
Pac-12 caps worst December in decades as 5 fallPac-12 caps worst December in decades as 5 fall
With five losses on Saturday’s schedule, the men’s college basketball season went from bad to worse for the Pac-12, which is assured of the worst December by a major conference in the past 20 years.
And the No. 1 player in Fantasy Rankings is …And the No. 1 player in Fantasy Rankings is …
As the Hot Stove season rolls along, fantasy drafts are right around the corner, and MLB.com is here to help you do some early prep. Here, you’ll find MLB.com’s list of the top 300 fantasy players for 2019, with stat projections courtesy of Steamer.