Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) – Dillon Gee held the Rockies scoreless over six-plus innings, leading the New York Mets to a 5-1 victory over Colorado to avoid a four-game sweep. Gee (3-1) fanned five and walked one while allowing six hits for the Mets, who snapped a three-game skid. “He goes …
Read More »Report: Tape sent to NFL security chief
(SportsNetwork.com) – A law enforcement official says he sent a video of Ray Rice punching his fiancee in the face to the NFL’s chief security officer in April, according to a report. The unnamed official who told The Associated Press he addressed the video to Jeffrey Miller says he is …
Read More »Desert duel pits Wildcats against Sun Devils
Tucson, AZ – Tucson, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – Off to the best start in school history, the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats put their perfect record on the line on Thursday evening, as they play host to instate rival Arizona State in a Pac-12 matchup at the McKale Center. Sean Miller’s Wildcats continue …
Read More »Saints sign first-round pick Cooks
Metairie, LA (SportsNetwork.com) – The New Orleans Saints have signed wide receiver Brandin Cooks to a four-year contract. Cooks was selected with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 draft. The Oregon State product was the 2013 Biletnikoff winner as the nation’s top receiver after catching 128 passes for 1,730 …
Read More »Tigers break free from early deficit, trounce Dodgers
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 …
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