Tracking the Longhorns: Assistant coaches media session - TexasSports.com Video: Get to know Brick Haley The three newest Texas assistant football coaches met with the media Monday afternoon. After spending time as an offensive coordinator at three schools, Jay Norvell joined the staff in January as wide receivers coach. He spent the last six seasons at Oklahoma where he coached three of the top … [Read more...]
Jonathan Toews believes it’s selfish, wrong to pee during game play (Video)
Jonathan Toews believes it’s selfish, wrong to pee during game play (Video) In a public service announcement played before Chicago Blackhawks games, captain Jonathan Toews has a strongly worded message for those fans that would dare leave their seats during play: “Sometimes when watching a hockey game at United Center, it’s easy to want to get up and go to the bathroom when the puck is in … [Read more...]
Three reasons why Sepp Blatter can still control FIFA
Three reasons why Sepp Blatter can still control FIFA Last week, just days after winning re-election to a fifth term, Sepp Blatter placed a call to the heads of every continental confederation (at least those not in jail) to inform them that he was resigning as head of soccer’s … Continue reading → Last week, just days after winning re-election to a fifth term, Sepp Blatter placed a call to … [Read more...]
Marian Hossa misses glorious scoring chance with wide-open net (Video)
Marian Hossa misses glorious scoring chance with wide-open net (Video) Ryan Callahan opened the scoring in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final with a rocket of a slap shot past Corey Crawford 5:09 into the first period. A few minutes later, Marian Hossa had a glorious opportunity to even things up, but a good penalty by Braydon Coburn prevented what would have been a sure-goal. Win or lose, … [Read more...]
Josh Donaldson has hot opinions about the MLB Draft
Josh Donaldson has hot opinions about the MLB Draft On Twitter, Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson is known as the "Bringer of Rain." After Monday, he may want to change his handle to the "Bringer of Takes." Hours before the start of the 2015 MLB Draft, Donaldson offered up some advice for the draftees. Draft today. Picks 1-10 just think if you would've moved to the … [Read more...]
Wilson's agent sends extensive position paper to Seahawks – NBCSports.com
Wilson's agent sends extensive position paper to Seahawks - NBCSports.com Getty ImagesThe Cam Newton contract raises the stakes for the Seahawks and quarterback Russell Wilson. Regardless of whether Wilson would take the same deal right now (I think he wouldn’t) or whether the Seahawks would pay the same deal right now (I think they wouldn’t), the real question is whether Wilson will play out … [Read more...]
Ryan Callahan blasts one past Corey Crawford after sick Hedman pass (Video)
Ryan Callahan blasts one past Corey Crawford after sick Hedman pass (Video) CHICAGO – When Ryan Callahan beat Henrik Lundqvist on a breakaway in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference, many of us were like ‘wow, who knew he could do that?’ Well, may wonders never cease: Callahan, best known for deflections and garbage collection goals in front of the crease, beat Corey Crawford with a wicked, … [Read more...]
MLB Draft: Team-by-team best 1st round picks in the last decade – CBSSports.com
MLB Draft: Team-by-team best 1st round picks in the last decade - CBSSports.com Monday night, we'll witness the first round of the 50-round MLB draft. In advance of that, let's take a quick and fun look back at the last decade -- specifically the first round. We'll go team-by-team and note the best first-round pick from 2005-14. It shouldn't have to be said, but this is an extremely subjective … [Read more...]
With 7th pick in draft, Red Sox have world of possibilities – Boston Globe (subscription)
With 7th pick in draft, Red Sox have world of possibilities - Boston Globe (subscription) Comments Print AP Frank Thomas (center) has the highest career WAR of any No. 7 pick in the MLB draft from 1965 to 2014. By Alex Speier Globe Staff June 08, 2015 It is a lofty draft perch, an opportunity that the Red Sox hope they rarely encounter. For just the third time in the last 48 years, the Red Sox … [Read more...]
Iowa State selects Steve Prohm to succeed Fred Hoiberg
Iowa State selects Steve Prohm to succeed Fred Hoiberg Steve Prohm probably feels much better today that his alma mater Alabama hired Avery Johnson instead of him earlier this spring. Being snubbed by the Crimson Tide two months ago enabled Prohm to land a better job Monday. Instead of beginning a rebuilding job in Tuscaloosa, Prohm will inherit a top 10-caliber roster at Iowa State. The … [Read more...]