Day: December 7, 2016

IndyCar, Sports

Oriol Servia to Drive for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2017 Indianapolis 500

Photo Credit: USA Today – Sports Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing announced that Oriol Servia will drive for the team in the 2017 Indianapolis 500. Servia, 42, has driven in eight Indianapolis 500 mile races over his 9-year Verizon IndyCar Series career. His best finish in the race was a 4th place finish in the 2012 Indianapolis 500, a race he started in 27th place, the … Continue reading Oriol Servia to Drive for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in 2017 Indianapolis 500

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IndyCar, Sports

Max Chilton to Return to Chip Ganassi Racing in 2017 Season

Photo Credit: The Checkered Flag After a rookie season in which he finished in 19th place in the Verizon IndyCar Series championships standings driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, Max Chilton will return to the Verizon IndyCar Series with Chip Ganassi Racing in the 2017 season. Chilton, 25, raced in all 16 races last season in the Verizon IndyCar Series. He finished 13 of the 16 … Continue reading Max Chilton to Return to Chip Ganassi Racing in 2017 Season

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MLB, Sports

Rockies, Desmond Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: Call to the Pen The Colorado Rockies and center fielder Ian Desmond have reached a 5-year, $70 million contract agreement. Desmond, 31, has been in the MLB for 8 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. This past season, he played in 156 games and bat .285 with 178 hits, 107 runs scored, 22 home runs, 86 runs batted in, and 21 stolen bases. … Continue reading Rockies, Desmond Reach Contract Agreement

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NBA, Sports

Klay Thompson’s Historic Performance

Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated In the Golden State Warriors’ 142-106 victory at home against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, Warriors’ shooting guard Klay Thompson put together a performance for the ages. Thompson set a new career high in points with 60. He shot 21 for 33 from the field, including 8 for 14 from 3-point range. His previous career high was 52 points, which … Continue reading Klay Thompson’s Historic Performance

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NCAA, Sports

Final 2016 Heisman Trophy Award Predictions

Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) 5.  Jabrill Peppers, Linebacker, #6 Michigan Wolverines (10-2) Statistics: 46 solo tackles, 21 assisted tackles, 67 total tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 interception, 1 pass defensed, 21 punt returns, 310 punt return yards, 1 punt return touchdown, 10 kickoff returns, 260 kickoff return yards, 27 rush attempts, 167 rushing yards, 3 rushing touchdowns, 2 receptions, 3 receiving yards Analysis: Jabrill Peppers is … Continue reading Final 2016 Heisman Trophy Award Predictions

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MLB, Sports

Rangers, Gomez Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: Call to the Pen The Texas Rangers and center fielder Carlos Gomez have reached a 1-year, $11.5 million contract extension agreement. Gomez, 31, has been in the MLB for 10 seasons and has played for 5 different teams. This past season, he played in 118 games and bat .231 with 95 hits, 45 runs scored, 13 home runs, 53 runs batted in, and 18 stolen bases. Over his 10-year MLB career, Gomez has played … Continue reading Rangers, Gomez Reach Contract Extension Agreement

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NFL, Sports

Why the Minnesota Vikings are in the Midst of the Worst Meltdown in the 16-Game Regular Season Era

Photo Credit: FanSide After a 5-0 start during which their defense seemed impenetrable, the Minnesota Vikings have dropped six of their last seven games and currently sit two games behind the Detroit Lions, who beat the Vikings twice, for the NFC North Division lead, and one game behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the final NFC Wild Card playoff spot with a record of 6-6. Following … Continue reading Why the Minnesota Vikings are in the Midst of the Worst Meltdown in the 16-Game Regular Season Era

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NCAA, Sports

The 12 Games and 2 Plays that Kept Penn State Out of the CFP

Photo Credit: For The Win – USA Today (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) This is the point in the NCAA football season where fans are talking about “what if” this and “what if” that to imagine possible scenarios where there teams would have ended up in a better bowl; in particular, the College Football Playoff (CFP). The one team in particular that this is … Continue reading The 12 Games and 2 Plays that Kept Penn State Out of the CFP

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MLB, Sports

Rays, Ramos Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: Nationals The Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Wilson Ramos have reached a 2-year, $12.5 million contract agreement with incentives to make up to $18.25 million over those two seasons. Ramos, 29, has been in the MLB for 7 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. This past season, he played in 131 games and bat .307 with 148 hits, 58 runs scored, 22 home runs, and 80 runs batted in. Over … Continue reading Rays, Ramos Reach Contract Agreement

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NFL, Sports

D’Qwell Jackson Suspended for 4 Games

Photo Credit: ESPN Indianapolis Colts’ linebacker D’Qwell Jackson has been suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. Jackson, 33, has played in the NFL for 11 seasons for both the Cleveland Browns and the Colts. He has played in 12 games and recorded 78 tackles, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, 3 passes defensed, and 4 stuffs so far this season. Over his 11-year NFL … Continue reading D’Qwell Jackson Suspended for 4 Games

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