Russell Westbrook doesn't know what a meme is The average 25-year-old person with social media experience understands what a meme is. OKC Thunder guard Russell Westbrook is not counted among them. Westbrook, who has a personal Twitter and Instagram account, appeared in an Internet meme upon the announcement that Thunder star Kevin Durant will be out 6-8 weeks with a Jones fracture in his right … [Read more...]
Clemson explains how random Tigers fan appeared on Louisville bench
Clemson explains how random Tigers fan appeared on Louisville bench Lost in the shuffle of another wild weekend on the field was a strange incident at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium when the Tigers were hosting Louisville. At some point during the third quarter, a random man in a Clemson t-shirt with a sideline credential was sitting on Louisville’s bench in the middle of Cardinals’ defensive … [Read more...]
Report: Woods, Mickelson on Ryder Cup task force; Azinger not
Report: Woods, Mickelson on Ryder Cup task force; Azinger not The PGA of America is expected to announce the members of its Ryder Cup task force on Tuesday, the committee charged with scrutinizing all aspects of the American approach to the matches against Europe with the hope of stemming a trend where the U.S. has lost eight of the last 10 matches. Among those on the committee are names … [Read more...]
Stunned Germany expect tough test against Irish (AFP)
Stunned Germany expect tough test against Irish (AFP) Gelsenkirchen (Germany) (AFP) - Germany coach Joachim Loew says he expects another searching test against Ireland in Tuesday's Euro 2016 qualifier with the world champions still reeling from their shock defeat to Poland. … [Read more...]
Panthers complain about Vontaze Burfict’s alleged ankle-twisting ways
Panthers complain about Vontaze Burfict's alleged ankle-twisting ways The Carolina Panthers and the Cincinnati Bengals played to a 37-37 tie Sunday. It was the first time in NFL history that two teams had registered that score, but neither team was much in a mood to celebrate: Cincinnati, because its kicker muffed a chance to win the game, and Carolina, because it nearly lost two players to … [Read more...]
Foul weather in Kansas City threatens Orioles and Royals in Game 3 of ALCS
Foul weather in Kansas City threatens Orioles and Royals in Game 3 of ALCS KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Weather forecasts are not always right, but this report from the Kansas City Star doesn't seem promising for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium: According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 100 percent chance of rain in the Kansas City … [Read more...]
Seven NC State players suspended following BB gun incident
Seven NC State players suspended following BB gun incident Seven North Carolina State players will miss Saturday’s game against Louisville after being involved in an incident with BB guns at their off-campus residence last week. Among the suspended players are linebacker Jerod Fernandez and safety Josh Jones, who both started the 30-14 loss to Boston College last Saturday. Receivers … [Read more...]
Injured Wise Dan pulled from Breeders’ Cup Mile (The Associated Press)
Injured Wise Dan pulled from Breeders' Cup Mile (The Associated Press) LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Two-time defending Breeders' Cup Mile champion Wise Dan has withdrawn from this month's race at Santa Anita because of an ankle injury. … [Read more...]
Oleg Tinkov’s 1 million euro challenge no ‘joke’ (The Associated Press)
Oleg Tinkov's 1 million euro challenge no 'joke' (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- According to Tinkoff-Saxo cycling team, Russian billionaire Oleg Tinkov's 1 million euro challenge is no ''joke'' and will help develop the sport's popularity. … [Read more...]
Carlos Berlocq defeats Gerald Melzer in Vienna (Yahoo Sports)
Carlos Berlocq defeats Gerald Melzer in Vienna (Yahoo Sports) VIENNA (AP) -- Carlos Berlocq of Argentina came back from a break down in the second set to defeat Gerald Melzer of Austria 6-3, 7-6 (2) on Monday at the Erste Bank Open. … [Read more...]