FIS president warns FIFA over clash with 2022 Winter Games (Reuters) By Manuele Lang SOELDEN Austria (Reuters) - International Ski Federation (FIS) president Gian-Franco Kasper has warned FIFA against holding the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at the same time as the Winter Olympic Games. Kasper, who is also an outspoken member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was reacting to comments … [Read more...]
Geno Smith benched for Michael Vick after 3 picks in 10 minutes
Geno Smith benched for Michael Vick after 3 picks in 10 minutes Geno Smith attempted eight passes in the first 10 minutes of Sunday's game — three of those passes fell incomplete, two were completed to New York Jets, and three ended up in the hands of Buffalo Bills defenders. That apparently was enough for Rex Ryan. Smith was benched. Enter Michael Vick. Even if Smith's second interception … [Read more...]
Woman goes into labor at Kauffman in Game 1
Woman goes into labor at Kauffman in Game 1 For the Hetheringtons, Game 1 brought plenty of excitement at Kauffman Stadium. (USATSI) The Royals are playing in their first World Series in three decades right now, and many fans are going to extraordinary lengths to attend games. For Stephanie Hetherington and her husband Jason, that meant attending Game 1 at Kauffman Stadium even though she was … [Read more...]
Andrew Luck earns ‘butt-safety’
Andrew Luck earns 'butt-safety' The butt-fumble is a thing of the past because now Andrew Luck has given us the butt-safety. During the fourth quarter of the Colts-Steelers game Luck takes the snap an trips backwards and because his arm crossed the end zone it was called a safety. They went back to check the review and ultimately let the call stand, thus the "butt-safety" was born. MORE: Jeremy … [Read more...]
AP poll: Ole Miss dips to No. 7
AP poll: Ole Miss dips to No. 7 'No.7? Don't you realize we're in the SEC here?' (USATSI) It's an odd Sunday for the polls, as on Tuesday the College Football Playoff selection committee will release its first rankings of the season, effectively rendering the AP and coaches polls completely useless. But Tuesday is still a couple of days away, and you'll need something to fulfill your desire to … [Read more...]
Streb outlasts 2 in McGladrey playoff for first PGA Tour win
Streb outlasts 2 in McGladrey playoff for first PGA Tour win Robert Streb is a winner on the PGA Tour. With a birdie on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff at Sea Island Golf Club, Streb had defeated Will MacKenzie and Brendon de Jonge to take the McGladrey Classic for his first PGA Tour win. MacKenzie, who was co-leader after three rounds with Andrew Svoboda, was eliminated on the … [Read more...]
Royals need James Shields to own ‘Big Game’ moniker in pivotal Game 5
Royals need James Shields to own 'Big Game' moniker in pivotal Game 5 The "Big Game James" nickname is one James Shields earned well before he stepped on a major league mound, and according to legend actually had nothing to do with his pitching prowess. As the story goes, Shields was a big fan of the original "Big Game James," Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy, and since they shared the … [Read more...]
J.J. Watt reminds Zach Mettenberger this is the NFL
J.J. Watt reminds Zach Mettenberger this is the NFL When going against Texans defensive end J.J. Watt an opposing quarterback must bring their A-game. The Titans started Zach Mettenberger who's been going through a few changes this week to say the least. Mettenberger started the week with a serious mustache and the selfies just rolled in from there, including one on Sunday before the game. … [Read more...]
Iowa suspends LB Reggie Spearman after OWI arrest
Iowa suspends LB Reggie Spearman after OWI arrest Iowa LB Reggie Spearman was suspended after he was arrested for OWI early Saturday morning. Spearman's suspension was announced Saturday. According to the school, he's suspended for at least a game. Iowa was off on Saturday. He was pulled over while operating a moped at 12:01 a.m. From the Cedar Rapids Gazette: At 12:01 Saturday morning, … [Read more...]
Dame Dorothy wins Belmont’s Turnback the Alarm (The Associated Press)
Dame Dorothy wins Belmont's Turnback the Alarm (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Dame Dorothy, owned by celebrity chef Bobby Flay, remained undefeated with a victory Sunday in $200,000 Turnback the Alarm Handicap, the closing day feature at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]