Knapp, Friedsam reach quarterfinals in Linz (Yahoo Sports) LINZ, Austria (AP) -- Karin Knapp of Italy advanced to the quarterfinals of the Generali Ladies on Thursday when her opponent Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia retired after the opening set with a left leg injury. … [Read more...]
Michael Vick admits he took scout-team snaps for granted last week
Michael Vick admits he took scout-team snaps for granted last week If you're Rex Ryan, what do you do at quarterback? Do you play Geno Smith, who cursed out fans, got testy with media, missed a team meeting, struggled mightily on the field and generally doesn't look like a starter right now? Or do you go to Michael Vick, who was no better in relief of Smith in Week 5? One reason why Vick … [Read more...]
Here are the Cleveland Cavaliers’ new (well, ‘new’) navy blue alternate uniforms
Here are the Cleveland Cavaliers' new (well, 'new') navy blue alternate uniforms The 2014-15 Cleveland Cavaliers season is all about leaving behind the disappointing recent past and embracing a future filled with boundless possibility — a new season, new All-NBA starting frontcourt, new head coach with a new offense, new monster jumbotron hanging over a new home court and now, new alternate … [Read more...]
Police look into threats against Auburn, Malzahn
Police look into threats against Auburn, Malzahn Somebody threatened to behead Gus Malzahn on Twitter. (USATSI) I spend a lot of time on Twitter as part of my job, and it's a decent reflection of the real world. Just like anywhere else you go, on Twitter there are a lot of stupid people saying a lot of stupid things. Stupid things that can sometimes get you in some trouble. For instance, the … [Read more...]
Auburn police investigating threatening tweets
Auburn police investigating threatening tweets Somebody threatened to behead Gus Malzahn on Twitter. (USATSI) I spend a lot of time on Twitter as part of my job, and it's a decent reflection of the real world. Just like anywhere else you go, on Twitter there are a lot of stupid people saying a lot of stupid things. Stupid things that can sometimes get you in some trouble. For instance, the Auburn … [Read more...]
Samantha Stosur advances at Japan Women’s Open (Yahoo Sports)
Samantha Stosur advances at Japan Women's Open (Yahoo Sports) OSAKA, Japan (AP) -- Defending champion Samantha Stosur advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Women's Open on Thursday when Jarmila Gajdosova retired with an injury while training 7-6 (4), 1-0. … [Read more...]
Former Tour de France winner Andy Schleck retires (The Associated Press)
Former Tour de France winner Andy Schleck retires (The Associated Press) BRUSSELS (AP) -- Former Tour de France winner Andy Schleck retired from cycling on Thursday, three months after crashing and pulling out of cycling's premier event with a knee injury. … [Read more...]
Eagles plan to bring heat on Eli Manning in Sunday night matchup
Eagles plan to bring heat on Eli Manning in Sunday night matchup It seems unfathomable, but Eli Manning is in his 11th season in the NFL. Even more unfathomable: he's playing some decent, controlled football after a couple of horrific years, and as a result the New York Giants are no longer an instant punch line. The Philadelphia Eagles plan to change all that this weekend. “He changes when … [Read more...]
Bell: NFL owners unwavering in Roger Goodell support – USA TODAY
Bell: NFL owners unwavering in Roger Goodell support - USA TODAY NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell holds a press conference on October 8, 2014 in New York City. Goodell addressed the media at the conclusion of the annual Fall league meeting in the wake of a string of high-profile incidents, including the domestic violence case of Ray Rice.(Photo: Andrew Burton, Getty Images) NEW YORK - Despite … [Read more...]
Braxton Miller is out of his sling (Photo)
Braxton Miller is out of his sling (Photo) Braxton Miller's recovery is moving forward. He still isn't returning this season for Ohio State, but the QB posted a picture to Instagram Wednesday night of the sling he's been using as he recuperates from surgery to his throwing shoulder. And he wasn't wearing it. Miller hurt his shoulder in Ohio State's bowl game against Clemson and after … [Read more...]