Daudet, Pajon win BMX time trial world championships (The Associated Press) HEUSDEN-ZOLDER, Belgium (AP) -- Joris Daudet of France won his second BMX world championship and Olympic gold medalist Mariana Pajon of Colombia captured her fourth during the time trial races Friday. … [Read more...]
Large Alligator hangs out in dugout before minor league game
Large Alligator hangs out in dugout before minor league game Imagine showing up to work and finding an unwanted visitor waiting in your office. Kind of a scary thought, because that unwanted visitor can come in many forms. An annoying co-worker, for example. A job evaluation with the boss that you weren't prepared for. Perhaps there's even a 10-foot alligator that's just chillin' under the … [Read more...]
Braxton Miller to WR is wise move by Urban Meyer, smart one for a guy who won … – PennLive.com
Braxton Miller to WR is wise move by Urban Meyer, smart one for a guy who won ... - PennLive.com At the completion of last season, one of the Ohio State beat writers polled a number of Big Ten reporters and columnists about what to do with the Buckeyes' enviable but perplexing 3-ring circus at quarterback. You'll remember that preseason Heisman Trophy candidate Braxton Miller was sidelined just … [Read more...]
Mets acquire Uribe, Kelly Johnson from Braves
Mets acquire Uribe, Kelly Johnson from Braves After calling up top prospect Michael Conforto, the Mets are again making moves on Friday. Now they've acquired third baseman Juan Uribe and utility man Kelly Johnson from the Braves in exchange for prospects John Gant and Robert Whalen. The deal has been confirmed by Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com but not made official by either team yet. Especially in … [Read more...]
Tony Gwynn’s beer is finally going to Cooperstown
Tony Gwynn's beer is finally going to Cooperstown There's a fantastic story about why Tony Gwynn wanted to make his own beer and it goes like this: Every year at the Hall of Fame mixer in Cooperstown, Tom Seaver would bring his own wine, but as the tale goes, he wouldn't share with Gwynn. Or any other hitter who did well against him, for that matter. So, Gwynn figured he needed a drink of … [Read more...]
Mets acquire Uribe, Johnson from Braves
Mets acquire Uribe, Johnson from Braves After calling up top prospect Michael Conforto, the Mets are again making moves on Friday. Now they've acquired third baseman Juan Uribe and utility man Kelly Johnson from the Braves in exchange for prospects John Gant and Robert Whalen. The deal has been confirmed by Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com but not made official by either team yet. Especially in light … [Read more...]
FANTASY NASCAR PREVIEW Crown Royal 400 Driver Picks | FOX Sports – FOXSports.com
FANTASY NASCAR PREVIEW Crown Royal 400 Driver Picks | FOX Sports - FOXSports.com After leaving the Magic Mile, we come to a place where real magic happens. This week the Sprint Cup Series comes back to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway for this weekend's Crown Royal 400. The Brickyard will play host to this prestigious stock car racing event on motor racing's most identifiable and iconic … [Read more...]
Report says Junior Seau’s family not allowed to speak at HOF enshrinement
Report says Junior Seau's family not allowed to speak at HOF enshrinement Junior Seau's Hall of Fame enshrinement went from awkward and sad to really messy with the release of a New York Times story on Friday afternoon. According to the Times, Seau's family will not be allowed to speak at his Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Only a video will be played for Seau, who committed suicide in … [Read more...]
Here’s a photo of Les Miles dressed up like a ref
Here's a photo of Les Miles dressed up like a ref LSU assistant director of football operations Dean Dingman sent out his first tweet on Friday afternoon. It is a good one. We’ll just leave it here for you to enjoy: @LSUCoachMiles is a man of many hats #MadHatter #SECofficialsarethebest @SEC pic.twitter.com/1vPFPZp64u— Dean Dingman (@DeanDingman78) July 24, 2015 Yes, that is Tigers head … [Read more...]
Di Maria to join United tour of U.S. – LvG
Di Maria to join United tour of U.S. - LvG Richard Jolly Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists Angel Di Maria will join up with his side's preseason tour of the United States on Saturday. The former Real Madrid winger, who cost United a record £59.7 million last year, is a target of Paris Saint-Germain but Van Gaal's comments appear to contradict rumours that the two clubs are set … [Read more...]