Doctor: Powerful lasers at NFL games are 'weapons' - USA TODAY Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Orton (18) said someone in the crowd last Sunday at Detroit's Ford Field aimed a powerful laser pointer at his eyes, one of two incidents reported by Bills players. The Detroit Lions and the NFL are investigating.(Photo: Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports) As the NFL investigates complaints from the Buffalo … [Read more...]
2-time former champion Ivanovic wins Linz opener (Yahoo Sports)
2-time former champion Ivanovic wins Linz opener (Yahoo Sports) LINZ, Austria (AP) -- Ana Ivanovic overcame a left thigh injury to beat Pauline Parmentier of France 6-3, 6-2, while Italy's Camila Giorgi routed fourth-seeded Andrea Petkovic 6-1, 6-2 in the opening round of the Generali Ladies on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Pettine has no problem with Manziel laughing during big Browns deficit
Pettine has no problem with Manziel laughing during big Browns deficit Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine was asked about the actions of a player who didn't play in Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. Yes, of course, we're talking about Johnny Manziel. Manziel was caught laughing on the sideline, chatting with practice-squad QB Connor Shaw, just as the Titans took a 28-3 lead … [Read more...]
Adams’ 3-run HR stuns Kershaw, Cardinals advance – USA TODAY
Adams' 3-run HR stuns Kershaw, Cardinals advance - USA TODAY Matt Adams celebrates his three-run home run off Clayton Kershaw in the seventh inning.(Photo: Scott Rovak, USA TODAY Sports) ST. LOUIS – Breaking down Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Busch Stadium. Box score: Cardinals 3, Dodgers 2; Cardinals win series 3-1. State of the series: Well, let's just say that Dodgers ace … [Read more...]
Colts and Giants Erase Memories of 0-2 Starts – New York Times
Colts and Giants Erase Memories of 0-2 Starts - New York Times Andrew Luck leads the N.F.L. in passing yards and touchdowns while posting a 100 passer rating. By CHASE STUART October 7, 2014 About three weeks ago, you probably heard some variation on the following statistic: Since 1990, only 12 percent of teams that started 0-2 ended up making the playoffs. Seven teams started 0-2 … [Read more...]
Phyllis from Mulga vented her frustrations about Alabama’s loss on Finebaum (Video)
Phyllis from Mulga vented her frustrations about Alabama's loss on Finebaum (Video) Phyllis from Mulga is a regular on Paul Finebaum's show and a monstrous Alabama fan. So you could guess that she wouldn't be too happy after her Crimson Tide lost at Ole Miss on Saturday. And when you couple the loss with this comment from ESPN's Colin Cowherd, Phyllis was really, really frustrated. … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Keyon Dooling telling his truth and taking control
The 10-man rotation, starring Keyon Dooling telling his truth and taking control A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Grantland. A bit late in getting to this, but Jordan Ritter Conn's feature on former NBA guard … [Read more...]
Yasiel Puig not in starting lineup as Dodgers face elimination in Game 4
Yasiel Puig not in starting lineup as Dodgers face elimination in Game 4 Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly made a bold lineup choice with his team facing elimination in Game 4 of their NLDS against the St. Louis Cardinals. No, not starting Clayton Kershaw on three days' rest. Mattingly doesn't have dynamic outfielder Yasiel Puig in his starting lineup. Instead, Andre Ethier is … [Read more...]
Former tennis pro and teacher Vic Braden dies (Yahoo Sports)
Former tennis pro and teacher Vic Braden dies (Yahoo Sports) LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Vic Braden, a tennis player in the late 1940s and early '50s who became one of the nation's top tennis teaching professionals, has died from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 85. … [Read more...]
Former Kentucky lineman in serious condition after falling from stadium upper deck
Former Kentucky lineman in serious condition after falling from stadium upper deck Brad Durham, a former Kentucky offensive lineman, is in serious condition after he fell from the upper deck at Kentucky's Commonwealth Stadium while celebrating the Wildcats' win against South Carolina. Durham had his back to the upper deck railing and stumbled backwards. A man near him tried to grab on to … [Read more...]