Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) – Rajai Davis went 3-for-4 with three RBI to lead a relentless offensive attack that powered the Detroit Tigers to a 14-5 throttling of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Comerica Park. Miguel Cabrera and Torii Hunter had three hits and two RBI, and the Tigers hammered out …
Read More »Vikings to reinstate special teams coordinator Priefer
Eden Prairie, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Vikings will reinstate special teams coordinator Mike Priefer from his suspension on Monday. Priefer was originally suspended without pay for three games after making homophobic comments to former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. He was given the possibility of a reduction to two games …
Read More »Cardinals give Miller another shot versus Cubs
(SportsNetwork.com) – The St. Louis Cardinals are actively searching the trade market for a starting pitcher. Shelby Miller could change their minds with a strong showing on Saturday, as the Cards continue a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Miller has been inconsistent as a starter this …
Read More »Ray Rice's wife calls punishment 'horrific,' says video makes them relive regrettable moment
Ray Rice’s wife says taking away football from her husband is horrific and making the couple relive a moment they regret is a “horrible thing.” Janay Palmer posted a statement Tuesday on her Instagram account, a day after TMZ Sports released video showing the couple Feb. 15 in an Atlantic …
Read More »College Basketball Preview – America East Conference
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – OUTLOOK: If the last two seasons have proven anything, it is that there are no sure things in the America East Conference. Vermont absolutely dominated the league in 2013-14, winning 15 games in 16 tries against league foes during the regular season. The …
Read More »Giants' Andre Williams, Peyton Hillis taking over at running back for injured Rashad Jennings
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – When the New York Giants drafted Andre Williams in the fourth round in May, the move was seen as an insurance policy at running back. David Wilson was coming off neck surgery and the veteran Rashad Jennings had been signed as a free agent in the …
Read More »After a fierce hit 10 years ago, a settlement is reached in Steve Moore-Todd Bertuzzi lawsuit
TORONTO – A settlement has been reached in Steve Moore’s lawsuit against former Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi for his career-ending hit during an NHL game 10 years ago. Bertuzzi lawyer Geoff Adair confirmed the settlement but says the terms are confidential. The multimillion-dollar lawsuit had been scheduled to go …
Read More »Tribe, D-backs set to play two
(SportsNetwork.com) – Rain washed away the opener of a quick series between the Cleveland Indians and Arizona Diamondbacks, so the two clubs will play a doubleheader Wednesday at Progressive Field. Cleveland was ahead 1-0 with one out in the top of the fourth inning thanks to an RBI double by …
Read More »Serena beats Kerber in Stanford final
Stanford, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Serena Williams beat German Angelique Kerber 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 on Sunday in the Bank of the West Classic final. The top-seeded and top-ranked Williams won five straight games after falling behind 5-1 in the opening set. The third-seeded Kerber held serve to force a tiebreak that …
Read More »Lawyers in O'Bannon lawsuit ask for $50.2 million from NCAA in legal fees
OAKLAND, Calif. – The bill has come in for former UCLA basketball star Ed O’Bannon’s successful court challenge of the NCAA — and it’s a whopper. Lawyers for O’Bannon want more than $50 million from the NCAA in attorney fees and other costs as part of the price of winning …
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