SEC notes: Mullen, Spurrier talk Ohio State QBs SEC coaches do not envy Urban Meyer's quarterback dilemma. (USATSI) HOOVER, Ala. -- Dan Mullen can sort of relate to his friend Urban Meyer's remarkable quarterback dilemma at Ohio State. When Mullen and Meyer were at Florida, they had Tim Tebow, Cam Newton and John Brantley at quarterback. That's not quite what the Buckeyes are dealing with, though, … [Read more...]
The Latest: Lance Armstrong weighs in on Froome’s stage win (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Lance Armstrong weighs in on Froome's stage win (The Associated Press) Lance Armstrong took notice of Chris Froome's big day at the Tour de France and provoked some quick reaction on Twitter when he raised a hypothetical question about cheating. Froome and Sky teammate Richie Porte dominated the Pyrenees mountain stage, prompting Armstrong to post a series of tweets: ''Getting … [Read more...]
Carl Jenkinson returns to West Ham on season-long loan
Carl Jenkinson returns to West Ham on season-long loan West Ham have re-signed Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson on a season-long loan – with the England international also penning a new long-term deal with the Gunners. Jenkinson, 23, impressed whilst on loan at Upton Park last season and will now … Continue reading → West Ham have re-signed Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson on a season-long … [Read more...]
Pete Rose says he’s ‘not going to make any odds’ on reinstatement
Pete Rose says he's 'not going to make any odds' on reinstatement It's Pete Rose week ... we mean ... All-Star week in Cincinnati. You'll have to forgive us for the error, but it's impossible to separate the two. Rose's appearance during the pre-game festivities has been talked about for months. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] The fan reaction was exactly as many expected. … [Read more...]
David Blatt thought this season would be ‘a breeze,’ which it arguably was
David Blatt thought this season would be 'a breeze,' which it arguably was Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt had one of the more intriguing first seasons on the job in recent memory. Hired at a time when the Cavs looked like a fringe playoff team at best, Blatt was thrust into the spotlight with the offseason addition of LeBron James and the expectations that come with coaching the … [Read more...]
Albert Pujols joins Reds fans in booing his former Cardinals teammates
Albert Pujols joins Reds fans in booing his former Cardinals teammates Albert Pujols made his name as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. In 11 seasons with the club, Pujols won a Rookie of the Year award, made 10 All-Star teams and won three MVP awards with the club. When he's elected to the Hall of Fame, Pujols is undoubtedly going in wearing a Cardinals cap. [Play a Daily Fantasy … [Read more...]
Dak Prescott promises improved focus, accuracy
Dak Prescott promises improved focus, accuracy Dak Prescott has matured this offseason and supposedly improved his accuracy, too. (USATSI) HOOVER, Ala. -- Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott has a one-inch scar next to his right eye. He uses it as a reminder of his newfound fame after he was attacked while on spring break in Panama City. “I get to wake up and look in the mirror to that … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart: ‘The whole year’s been frustrating’
Tony Stewart: 'The whole year's been frustrating' Tony Stewart's disappointment with the way his 2015 season has unfolded was evident on Tuesday. The three-time Sprint Cup Series champion was on NASCAR's weekly teleconference in advance of next week's Camping World Truck Series race at Eldora, the dirt track he owns. While the Eldora race is cause for celebration for Stewart, he's also 28th … [Read more...]
Sources: New players invited to Team USA camp
Sources: New players invited to Team USA camp Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print In casting a wide net for candidates for its 2016 Olympic team, USA Basketball has handed out a slew of invites to new players for an upcoming minicamp in Las Vegas, … [Read more...]
Mike Trout hits a home run to lead off MLB All-Star game
Mike Trout hits a home run to lead off MLB All-Star game So that Mike Trout guy, he's pretty good at baseball. And he proved it right away in the 2015 MLB All-Star game. Trout, the reigning All-Star game MVP and AL MVP, led off Tuesday night's game by hitting a line drive homer over the right-field wall at Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark. It was the sixth lead-off homer in All-Star … [Read more...]