Report: LSU's Derrius Guice taken to hospital LSU incoming freshman running back Derrius Guice was reportedly taken to the hospital from LSU's practice facility on Wednesday afternoon. WBRZ first reported that a player had been taken to the hospital and an LSU spokesperson confirmed than an unidentified 18-year-old had been transported. According to the Baton Rouge Advocate, the player was … [Read more...]
Reasons why Atletico Madrid can compete for La Liga title
Reasons why Atletico Madrid can compete for La Liga title The Atletico Madrid side which won the La Liga title in the 2013-2014 season has truly been broken apart. The side had a commanding goalkeeper in Thibaut Courtois, a solid center-back combination of Diego Godin and Miranda, and one of … Continue reading → The Atletico Madrid side which won the La Liga title in the 2013-2014 season … [Read more...]
LeBron James wins ESPY for … Best Championship Performance?
LeBron James wins ESPY for ... Best Championship Performance? LeBron James still manages to win … even without really winning. Wednesday night, James was awarded an ESPY for Best Championship Performance, beating out World Series winner Madison Bumgarner (San Francisco Giants pitcher), Triple Crown winner American Pharoah and Women's CWS winner Lauren Haeger (Florida Gators pitcher). What … [Read more...]
Tommy Bowden, Rich Rodriguez remember late Tulane football player JaJuan … – NOLA.com
Tommy Bowden, Rich Rodriguez remember late Tulane football player JaJuan ... - NOLA.com The last of those occasional phone conversations between JaJuan Dawson and his former Tulane football teammates came about three weeks ago. Between talks about family -- Dawson had a wife and two daughters -- they reminisced. The 37-year-old Dawson played four seasons for the Green Wave, including on the … [Read more...]
Expert picks: 144th British Open Championship | Devil Ball Golf – Yahoo Sports – Yahoo Sports (blog)
Expert picks: 144th British Open Championship | Devil Ball Golf - Yahoo Sports - Yahoo Sports (blog) It's almost go time. The 144th British Open starts less than 12 hours from now, and that's when Jordan Spieth's quest for a third consecutive major this season begins in earnest. So, will Spieth win or can another player spoil the journey to the single-season Grand Slam? The Yahoo Sports … [Read more...]
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Can Jordan Spieth win the British Open?
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Can Jordan Spieth win the British Open? On the eve of the 144th British Open, a storm is forming that could do in Jordan Spieth's chances at winning the Claret Jug and get a step closer to the single-season Grand Slam. So who will win at the Home of Golf? We look at Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Adam Scott, as well some dark-horse players. Be sure to subscribe … [Read more...]
Check out the best player portraits from MLB’s All-Star red carpet
Check out the best player portraits from MLB's All-Star red carpet With the 2015 All-Star festivities now in our rear view mirror, all that's left now are the memories. Memories of a thrilling Home Run Derby. Memories of Pete Rose's moment in the spotlight and the acknowledgement of baseball's Greatest Living Players. Not to mention memories of a very enjoyable All-Star game, highlighted by … [Read more...]
Three Mavericks’ point guards have the same birthday in the same year
Three Mavericks' point guards have the same birthday in the same year Sports broadcasts love to throw out obscure and mostly meaningless statistics. More often than not, these bits of data depend on random coincidences such as players' listed heights, an arbitrary confluence of counting stats, and even previously irrelevant observances like the number of times a guy falls to the floor. The … [Read more...]
Former Tulane football coaches, players on JaJuan Dawson: 'He set the bar real … – NOLA.com
Former Tulane football coaches, players on JaJuan Dawson: 'He set the bar real ... - NOLA.com The last of those occasional phone conversations between JaJuan Dawson and his former Tulane football teammates came about three weeks ago. Between talks about family -- Dawson had a wife and two daughters -- they reminisced. The 37-year-old Dawson played four seasons for the Green Wave, including … [Read more...]
After uncertainty, more hopeful outlook for Milwaukee Mile (The Associated Press)
After uncertainty, more hopeful outlook for Milwaukee Mile (The Associated Press) A rainy forecast gave way to a sunny afternoon for this year's IndyCar race at the Milwaukee Mile. It was a good crowd today,'' driver Sebastien Bourdais said after winning Sunday's 250-lap race. What promoters needed going into this year's race were more fans, at least enough of a healthy showing to help … [Read more...]