Former UT defensive lineman now charged in Xbox theft Not long after Tennessee offensive lineman Coleman Thomas was cleared in the alleged theft of an Xbox, a former Tennessee defensive lineman has been charged. Former Volunteer Michael Sawyers is now facing felony theft charges after being identified as a suspect. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel, UT police obtained the charge on … [Read more...]
Lance Armstrong: WADA head rebuffed proposed meeting in 2013 (The Associated Press)
Lance Armstrong: WADA head rebuffed proposed meeting in 2013 (The Associated Press) Lance Armstrong said Wednesday that the World Anti-Doping Agency and others are ''owed an apology'' from him for cheating during his cycling career, but noted that the agency's chief rebuffed efforts to meet back in 2013. David Howman, director general of WADA, told The Associated Press this week that he is … [Read more...]
Gonzalez to drive for Dale Coyne at Alabama IndyCar race (The Associated Press)
Gonzalez to drive for Dale Coyne at Alabama IndyCar race (The Associated Press) Rodolfo Gonzalez will make his IndyCar Series debut for Dale Coyne Racing at Barber Motorsports Park. The Venezuelan will become the fourth driver to take the wheel of the team's No. 18 Honda in a two-week span at Sunday's Indy Grand Prix of Alabama. Conor Daly finished 17th at the Grand Prix of Long Beach … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: The Bargain Hunter – Week 34
Weekly Picks: The Bargain Hunter - Week 34 Wednesday, April 22, 2015 Fill my eyes - with that double vision...No disguise - for that double vision... What? We have a massive double gameweek ahead of us and I am the only one tappin' his toes to some Foreigner? Yes, Steve, you are. It would have been embarrassing enough to publicly declare that you were doing so in 1982. And everyone knows the … [Read more...]
Loyolan sports editor picks the playoffs – Los Angeles Loyolan (subscription)
Loyolan sports editor picks the playoffs - Los Angeles Loyolan (subscription) In an NBA playoffs series, it’s all about the matchups. Looking ahead, I’ve made my picks—which are probably mostly wrong—for the entire postseason. Below are some of the key choices I made, explained. Western Conference: Quarterfinals: #6 San Antonio Spurs over #3 Los Angeles Clippers, 4-3. This was one of the more … [Read more...]
Publix says Jameis Winston was not hooked up with crab legs
Publix says Jameis Winston was not hooked up with crab legs Former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston says he was “hooked up” with free food at a Publix in Tallahassee last April, leading to his infamous citation for shoplifting crab legs. Publix says that isn’t true. A spokesperson from the supermarket chain told USA Today that the company’s investigation last year concluded that an … [Read more...]
West Ham United to introduce cheapest adult season ticket in Premier League
West Ham United to introduce cheapest adult season ticket in Premier League West Ham will introduce the cheapest adult season ticket in the Premier League when they move to the Olympic Stadium for the 2016-17 season. While there will be a small rise in prices for next season, the Hammers' last at … Continue reading → West Ham will introduce the cheapest adult season ticket in the … [Read more...]
Rajon Rondo, Chandler Parsons and the demise of the 2014-15 Dallas Mavericks
Rajon Rondo, Chandler Parsons and the demise of the 2014-15 Dallas Mavericks After months of disappointment, this was the moment the Dallas Mavericks had waited for ever since trading for Rajon Rondo on Dec. 19 — finally unveiling Playoff Rondo at American Airlines Center — and now it appears that version of the four-time former All-Star point guard won't show up, either. Not 24 hours … [Read more...]
Ressler to buy Hawks for $850M, sources say
Ressler to buy Hawks for $850M, sources say Kevin Arnovitz, ESPN.com Close NBA writer for ESPN.com since 2008 Former contributor and editor at NPR 0 Shares Print ATLANTA -- Entrepreneur Antony Ressler has agreed to buy the Atlanta Hawks for a sale price of approximately $850 million, sources confirmed Wednesday. The sale will be financed by cash and assumption of some debt, sources … [Read more...]
Brett Lawrie calls out Royals fans after ugly series in Kansas City
Brett Lawrie calls out Royals fans after ugly series in Kansas City The series is over, the suspensions have been doled out, you'd think that now maybe the bad blood between the Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals could die down a little bit, right? Nope. A's third baseman Brett Lawrie — either the chief antagonist or the victim, depending on which side you're on — spoke out Tuesday, … [Read more...]