No. 98 crew chief suspended for a race, fined $25,000 Unsecured ballast during practice at Indianapolis meant a pretty hefty fine and a suspension for Premium Motorsports. Timmy Hill's car lost a piece of tungsten during one of Friday's practice sessions. As a result, crew chief Scott Eggleston was suspended for a race and fined $25,000. By NASCAR's penalty grading system it's a P3 penalty. … [Read more...]
NFL contacted police to look over Roger Goodell’s house after decision
NFL contacted police to look over Roger Goodell's house after decision No matter how heated an NFL debate can get, it's just football. Yes, even if it's concerning the madness of deflate-gate. Almost everyone understands this, but the NFL took precautions for any few crazies who might not. According to the Portland Press Herald, on Tuesday the NFL asked the police in Scarborough, Maine, to … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: New York Knicks
The NBA's all-time starting five: New York Knicks You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most formidable starting five-man lineup. … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Deadline Fallout: Part 1
Saves and Steals: Deadline Fallout: Part 1 We're just two and a half days from the July trade deadline. Already, two closers have lost their jobs - one completely undeservedly. Poor Drew Storen broke out this season only to be ousted by division rival Jonathan Papelbon. Who saw that coming? It wasn't as difficult to predict the Mets acquiring Tyler Clippard. They were always rumored to be among … [Read more...]
UEFA's Platini to run for FIFA presidency
UEFA's Platini to run for FIFA presidency Union of European Football Associations president Michel Platini has confirmed he intends to run for the FIFA presidency next year. Platini, 60, has held the top job at European football's governing body since 2007 and has received widespread backing to challenge for the FIFA role. "There are times in life when you have to take your destiny into your … [Read more...]
Jim Craig wants to sell 'Miracle' items for $5.7M
Jim Craig wants to sell 'Miracle' items for $5.7M Jim Craig's gold medal and Miracle jersey are among items for sale. (Lelands.com) The 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team pulled off one of the most iconic victories in the history of sports when it defeated the Soviet Union at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. Without the goaltending performance of Jim Craig, one of the greatest … [Read more...]
Tom Brady blasts NFL decision to uphold his suspension
Tom Brady blasts NFL decision to uphold his suspension In his most defiant public address since the deflate-gate scandal broke after the AFC championship game, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady emphatically defended his innocence on Facebook. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell upheld Brady's four-game suspension on Tuesday, citing the QB's destroyed cell phone as an important factor in … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Summer League: Pacific
Offseason Beat: Summer League: Pacific The Pacific isn’t quite as stacked as it used to be. Obviously the Warriors are the class of the NBA and the Clippers loaded up in the offseason, but the other teams are down. Warriors (Impact rating: 3) They’re very good. As much as teams like the Spurs, Clippers and Cavs added some depth, the Warriors are still the best team in the NBA. That means their … [Read more...]
Yankees’ 11-run inning highlights game full of baseball oddities
Yankees’ 11-run inning highlights game full of baseball oddities Normally when a team scores five runs in the first inning, and chases the other team’s starter, it wins. Normally that team doesn’t lose by 16 runs. Tuesday’s game between the Rangers and Yankees was anything but normal. The Yankees used a 10-hit, 11-run second inning to erase a 5-0 deficit and cruise to an improbable 21-5 … [Read more...]
Tejay van Garderen to compete at Spanish Vuelta (The Associated Press)
Tejay van Garderen to compete at Spanish Vuelta (The Associated Press) Tejay van Garderen will ride in the Spanish Vuelta next month after abandoning at the Tour de France because of illness. The American rider, who pulled out of cycling's biggest race during the 17th stage when sitting third in the overall standings, will compete at the Vuelta for the first time since 2010. Van Garderen … [Read more...]