NY bans harness trainer Luis Pena for drug violations (The Associated Press) ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York State Gaming Commission has fined harness trainer Luis Pena and banned him three years for illegally drugging horses. … [Read more...]
Kelly Olynyk on Kevin Love’s ‘bush league’ accusation: ‘That’s ridiculous’
Kelly Olynyk on Kevin Love's 'bush league' accusation: 'That's ridiculous' When Kelly Olynyk grabbed Kevin Love's left arm and yanked the All-Star's shoulder from its socket on Sunday, it most certainly wasn't a clean play for the loose ball, resulting in a foul on the Celtics center. But was it a dirty play? That has been the subject of much debate in NBA circles since the Cavaliers … [Read more...]
UCLA student rep candidate gets tackled by Myles Jack (Video)
UCLA student rep candidate gets tackled by Myles Jack (Video) If you've ever wondered what would happen if a football player tackled someone running for office, here's your chance to have the question answer. Danny Siegel is running for student representative at UCLA. And as part of a new campaign video, he went out on the football field and took a hit over the middle from UCLA linebacker … [Read more...]
MLS attendances for gameweek 8 of the 2015 season
MLS attendances for gameweek 8 of the 2015 season Despite having the lowest average attendance in Major League Soccer this season, Chicago Fire had a surprising turnout of more than 19,000 for its Friday night win against New York City FC in Bridgeview, Illinois. Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders have climbed … Continue reading → Despite having the lowest average attendance in Major League Soccer … [Read more...]
Paul Pierce celebrated sweeping the Raptors with so many Internet jokes
Paul Pierce celebrated sweeping the Raptors with so many Internet jokes There are plenty of reasons why the Washington Wizards swept the Toronto Raptors out of the 2015 postseason. Some of them have to do with the Raptors' own failings, especially on the defensive end, as they plummeted from the top of the East to a dispiriting four-game defeat and into a summer that could feature … [Read more...]
Billups: Knicks must add vocal leaders, because ‘Melo is ‘not that guy’
Billups: Knicks must add vocal leaders, because 'Melo is 'not that guy' After a disappointing campaign that saw them post the worst record in their 69-year history, the New York Knicks face a summer likely to be chock full of change, as Phil Jackson begins rebuilding the roster he spent most of this misbegotten season tearing down. He'll look to land a cornerstone with a top-five pick in … [Read more...]
Is Vikings’ latest Adrian Peterson threat legitimate or a leverage ploy?
Is Vikings' latest Adrian Peterson threat legitimate or a leverage ploy? Of all the players who will be talked about this week of the NFL draft, the one who might get the most attention could be a 30-year-old running back. Realistically, the Adrian Peterson saga has to be resolved this week. The Minnesota Vikings' only reason to trade him now would be for a nice draft haul. Once the draft … [Read more...]
Ohio State (4-1) favored for CFB national title
Ohio State (4-1) favored for CFB national title It may only be late April, but it's never too early to wonder who will emerge victorious from the second edition of the College Football Playoff next season, and Westgate Sportsbook's Jay Kornegay breaks down the favorites in 2015 for us. The top team isn't much of a surprise, as defending champion Ohio State checks in as the favorite with 4-1 odds … [Read more...]
Oklahoma St. WR Samples transfers to Houston; A&M WR Gonzalez picks Kansas
Oklahoma St. WR Samples transfers to Houston; A&M WR Gonzalez picks Kansas Two four-star wide receivers from the class of 2013 – Ra’Shaad Samples and LaQuvionte Gonzalez – have found new homes. According to FOX 26 in Houston, Samples is transferring from Oklahoma State to the University of Houston to play for new head coach Tom Herman. “I’ve known coach Herman since I was 16, and I have a … [Read more...]
RIP Marcel Pronovost; Isles-Caps Game 7; Price gets pranked (Puck Headlines)
RIP Marcel Pronovost; Isles-Caps Game 7; Price gets pranked (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Accurate depiction of this #Flames/#Canucks series @Sean_Leahy … [Read more...]