Dave Dombrowski says there had been no talks with Tigers ownership about a new contract, so as the end of the season drew closer, he began to have doubts about his future in Detroit. ”You’re sort of suspicious there’s a chance it could go the other direction,” Dombrowski said. The Tigers announced Tuesday that Dombrowski’s tenure as president and general manager was over, naming Al Avila the new GM.
By Emma Thomasson and Jörn Poltz LONDON/MUNICH (Reuters) – German sportswear company Adidas has appointed investment bank Guggenheim Partners to help with the possible sale of its golf brands, which are struggling as the sport loses popularity, particularly in the United States. Adidas made the announcement on Thursday as deteriorating golf sales overshadowed otherwise strong second-quarter results, boosted by double-digit sales growth in both western Europe and China, which it
By Emma Thomasson and Jörn Poltz LONDON/MUNICH (Reuters) – German sportswear company Adidas has appointed investment bank Guggenheim Partners to help with the possible sale of its golf brands, which are struggling as the sport loses popularity, particularly in the United States. Adidas made the announcement on Thursday as deteriorating golf sales overshadowed otherwise strong second-quarter results, boosted by double-digit sales growth in both western Europe and China, which it
(The Sports Xchange) – Third baseman Juan Uribe slugged a three-run homer while right-hander Matt Harvey pitched seven scoreless innings as the New York Mets completed their second consecutive sweep, defeating the Miami Marlins 8-6 on Wednesday at Marlins Park. Mets first baseman Lucas Duda matched Uribe with three RBIs, hitting a two-run double in the third and adding a sacrifice fly in the ninth. It was the Mets sixth
(The Sports Xchange) – Third baseman Juan Uribe slugged a three-run homer while right-hander Matt Harvey pitched seven scoreless innings as the New York Mets completed their second consecutive sweep, defeating the Miami Marlins 8-6 on Wednesday at Marlins Park. Mets first baseman Lucas Duda matched Uribe with three RBIs, hitting a two-run double in the third and adding a sacrifice fly in the ninth. It was the Mets sixth
(the Sports Xchange) – Madison Bumgarner came into Wednesday’s start against the Atlanta Braves with a 4.50 road ERA, but pitching at Turner Field is like a home game for the San Francisco Giants ace from North Carolina. Bumgarner struck out nine in 7-1/3 dominant innings as the Giants defeated the Braves 6-1. “What a great job he did,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.
(the Sports Xchange) – Madison Bumgarner came into Wednesday’s start against the Atlanta Braves with a 4.50 road ERA, but pitching at Turner Field is like a home game for the San Francisco Giants ace from North Carolina. Bumgarner struck out nine in 7-1/3 dominant innings as the Giants defeated the Braves 6-1. “What a great job he did,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.
(Reuters) – Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd suffered three dislocated fingers on his left hand during a practice session and could miss the team’s season opener, the NFL reported on its website (www.nfl.com) on Wednesday. Floyd, who led the team in receiving yards last year, is estimated to miss around four weeks with the Cardinals scheduled to kick off their campaign on Sept. 13 against New Orleans. The 25-year-old
(Reuters) – Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd suffered three dislocated fingers on his left hand during a practice session and could miss the team’s season opener, the NFL reported on its website (www.nfl.com) on Wednesday. Floyd, who led the team in receiving yards last year, is estimated to miss around four weeks with the Cardinals scheduled to kick off their campaign on Sept. 13 against New Orleans. The 25-year-old
(The Sports Xchange) – After Chris Davis was called out on strikes on a full-count earlier in the game, the last thing the Baltimore Orioles first baseman was going to do on a 3-2 pitch with the bases loaded in the 10th inning on Wednesday was go down looking. Davis belted reliever Arnold Leon’s full-count pitch over the 388-foot sign in left-center field for a grand slam, delivering the Orioles