Florida QB Treon Harris suspended pending investigation into sexual assault Florida quarterback Treon Harris has been accused of sexually assaulting a female student early Sunday morning in a residence hall on the UF campus. The Florida football team has suspended him indefinitely. The school issued a release Monday saying the University of Florida Police Department and Gainesville Police … [Read more...]
Matt Williams says Nats are ‘itching’ for NLDS Game 3 after marathon loss
Matt Williams says Nats are 'itching' for NLDS Game 3 after marathon loss SAN FRANCISCO — To call the Washington Nationals' loss Saturday night in Game 2 of the NLDS anything less than crushing would be like saying Bryce Harper's hair is only modestly styled. The Nats were one out away from a 1-0 shutout, one out away from evening the series on their homefield. The San Francisco Giants came … [Read more...]
Arian Foster isn’t a fan of ‘Thursday Night Football’
Arian Foster isn't a fan of 'Thursday Night Football' CBS' involvement with "Thursday Night Football" has brought more attention to that series of games, and more attention to the fact that the Thursday night games almost always stink. Maybe it's a long-running coincidence, or the matchups haven't been good enough, but there have been only a handful of great games since regular Thursday … [Read more...]
Northwestern unveils new ‘gothic’ uniforms for Nebraska game (Photos)
Northwestern unveils new 'gothic' uniforms for Nebraska game (Photos) For its October 18 homecoming game against Nebraska, Northwestern will wear new uniforms with a pretty unique look. The uniform combination is called “Northwestern Gothic,” and is supposed to be a reflection of Northwestern’s campus. It has a black, purple and gold color scheme that dates back to the school’s old colors … [Read more...]
Jimmie Johnson crashes early at Kansas (GIF)
Jimmie Johnson crashes early at Kansas (GIF) KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Jimmie Johnson's poor qualifying session on Friday put him in a treacherous spot on Sunday. Johnson spun during qualifying on Friday and ended up 32nd. The spot back in the pack meant that Johnson was in the wrong spot on lap 85 when he got clipped and slid across the backstretch and into the inside wall. "I just got tagged in … [Read more...]
Kings rookie Nik Stauskas expects opponents to attack him because ‘I’m a rookie and I’m white’
Kings rookie Nik Stauskas expects opponents to attack him because 'I’m a rookie and I’m white' Nik Stauskas made his preseason debut for the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, and while the No. 8 overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft made an impression with his shooting from the 3-point line, he also did so by shooting from the hip. While he scored 12 points on 4 for 8 shooting (2 for 4 from 3-point … [Read more...]
Voegele beats Zahlavova Strycova in Linz opener (Yahoo Sports)
Voegele beats Zahlavova Strycova in Linz opener (Yahoo Sports) LINZ, Austria (AP) -- Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland won the last three games to edge sixth-seeded Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (4), 7-5 in the opening round of the Generali Ladies on Monday. … [Read more...]
Contador pulls out of Beijing race with injury (The Associated Press)
Contador pulls out of Beijing race with injury (The Associated Press) MILAN (AP) -- Alberto Contador will miss the season-ending Tour of Beijing with a knee injury, ensuring that fellow Spaniard Alejandro Valverde will finish the season as the world's top-ranked cyclist. … [Read more...]
Chip Kelly says LeSean McCoy took himself out late in the fourth quarter
Chip Kelly says LeSean McCoy took himself out late in the fourth quarter When the Philadelphia Eagles needed some first downs to secure a win on Sunday, LeSean McCoy felt Darren Sproles was the better option to get it done. That's what Eagles coach Chip Kelly said. With less than four minutes left and the Eagles trying to hold off the surging St. Louis Rams, who had cut Philadelphia's lead … [Read more...]
Notre Dame issues statement on suspended players, won’t reveal results of honor code hearings
Notre Dame issues statement on suspended players, won't reveal results of honor code hearings The honor code hearings for the Notre Dame players under investigation for academic fraud were completed on Friday and the school said Sunday it will disclose its findings to the NCAA, but will not publically reveal any punishments for the players. Notre Dame vice president of public affairs Paul … [Read more...]