Bank in Ann Arbor trolls Ohio State on Columbus Day (Photo) Some rivalries never take a day off. Monday is Columbus Day, a holiday that honors Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who is credited with discovering America. Apparently, a bank in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is not a fan. We will not be closed for Columbus Day today because Columbus is in Ohio.— Bank of Ann Arbor … [Read more...]
Vinci reaches 2nd round at Luxembourg Open (Yahoo Sports)
Vinci reaches 2nd round at Luxembourg Open (Yahoo Sports) LUXEMBOURG (AP) -- Sixth-seeded Roberta Vinci of Italy reached the second round of the Luxembourg Open with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Tereza Smitkova of the Czech Republic on Monday. … [Read more...]
Bautista Agut reaches 2nd round at Kremlin Cup (Yahoo Sports)
Bautista Agut reaches 2nd round at Kremlin Cup (Yahoo Sports) MOSCOW (AP) -- Fifth-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain beat local favorite Andrei Kuznetsov 6-3, 6-4 Monday to reach the second round of the Kremlin Cup. … [Read more...]
Prosthetic leg of singing Vietnam vet stolen by Eagles fan is found
Prosthetic leg of singing Vietnam vet stolen by Eagles fan is found Philadelphia Eagles fans, long known as some of the toughest in sports, earned themselves a great deal of measure with their respectful restraint during Sunday's game against the New York Giants when opposing receiver Victor Cruz was severely injured. The fans remained quiet, earning themselves a great deal of praise there. … [Read more...]
Diamondbacks hire A’s coach Hale as manager
Diamondbacks hire A's coach Hale as manager Chip Hale will be named the new manager of the D-Backs on Monday. (USATSI) The Diamondbacks will announce the hiring of new manager Chip Hale on Monday, Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com has confirmed. Hale received a two-year contract. Bob Nightengale of USA Today first reported the news. Hale, 49, has no MLB managerial experience, but he did manage … [Read more...]
Oh boy, the Panthers’ arena is empty again (PHOTOS)
Oh boy, the Panthers' arena is empty again (PHOTOS) It seems like overkill at this point, but the Panthers had, again, notably few people show up for their game on Monday night. As was the case for last season's most high-profile mess, they were playing the Ottawa Senators on a weeknight. But it's the second game of the season, guys. Hoo boy. Lower-bowl tickets were available for around $20 before … [Read more...]
Retired Supreme Court justice will hear Jameis Winston’s Code of Conduct hearing
Retired Supreme Court justice will hear Jameis Winston's Code of Conduct hearing Florida State is using a retired state Supreme Court justice to preside over the Student Code of Conduct hearing involving star quarterback Jameis Winston, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. Three retired justices will be available for the sexual assault hearing, Mary Coburn, vice president of student … [Read more...]
Stanford student meets Tiger Woods, shoots 59 the next day
Stanford student meets Tiger Woods, shoots 59 the next day For most any golfer, meeting Tiger Woods is an inspiring experience. It has to be, shaking hands with a guy who has won 79 PGA Tour events, including 14 major titles. Maybe some of that competitive greatness rubbed off on Stanford golfer Viraat Badhwar. Badhwar met Woods this weekend, then went out and shot his first-ever 59 on the … [Read more...]
Brian Hoyer’s offhand comment about free agency is pretty interesting
Brian Hoyer's offhand comment about free agency is pretty interesting Quarterback Brian Hoyer's hot start has given the Cleveland Browns a good problem to have. Hoyer has played so well to start this season that he could be a coveted free agent this offseason, especially if he continues this pace. There are more than a few teams that could use a quarterback with a 7-1 … [Read more...]
DeMarcus Cousins’ preseason fatigue is something the NBA needs to pay attention to
DeMarcus Cousins' preseason fatigue is something the NBA needs to pay attention to DeMarcus Cousins is currently on a paid vacation of sorts. He and his Sacramento Kings have already played an exhibition game in Shanghai, and on Wednesday they’ll walk through another exhibition contest in Beijing. DeMarcus appears to be enjoying himself on the trip: Earlier this summer, DeMarcus also got to … [Read more...]