Kyle Whittingham: CB Dominique Hatfield remains dismissed at Utah Utah coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed during Pac-12 media days Friday that cornerback Dominique Hatfield remains dismissed despite the fact that aggravated robbery and theft charges against him were dropped in mid-July. “No change. He’s dismissed,” Whittingham said. “He’s working through some things and he’s got through part … [Read more...]
Josh Huestis finally gets his deal: OKC signs D-League draft-and-stash for 4 years
Josh Huestis finally gets his deal: OKC signs D-League draft-and-stash for 4 years One year after making the somewhat shocking decision to use the 29th pick in the first round of the 2014 draft on Josh Huestis, a lightly regarded prospect who may well have fallen out of the draft entirely if he hadn't agreed to become the NBA's first-ever "domestic draft-and-stash" player, the Oklahoma City … [Read more...]
Stars collide: Mike Trout meets J.J. Watt in Houston
Stars collide: Mike Trout meets J.J. Watt in Houston You know that old paradox about when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Well, it looks like we finally have answer to that question: they take batting practice and crush baseballs together. With the Los Angeles Angels in Houston for a series this week, reigning American League MVP Mike Trout spent some time on the field … [Read more...]
Twins gets Kevin Jepsen from Rays as they try to keep up in the AL
Twins gets Kevin Jepsen from Rays as they try to keep up in the AL Coming into Friday, the Minnesota Twins were one of five teams that hadn't made a trade this week. Considering they're currently a wild-card team and the rest of the American League is racing to catch them, the Twins needed to do something. [Friday Daily Fantasy contest: Turn $5 into $5K] Their first move is in the books: … [Read more...]
Bobby Wagner's “Can't keep everyone” tweet an economic reality – NBCSports.com
Bobby Wagner's “Can't keep everyone” tweet an economic reality - NBCSports.com Well, perhaps not everyone is thrilled with Russell Wilson’s new deal with the Seahawks. After the quarterback reached his new monster extension this morning, one of his teammates took up his mantle as the team’s top subtweeter. For linebacker Bobby Wagner to drop a “Can’t keep everyone” so soon after Wilson’s … [Read more...]
Golovkin vs Lemieux in title fight Oct. 17 in New York (The Associated Press)
Golovkin vs Lemieux in title fight Oct. 17 in New York (The Associated Press) Rising star Gennady Golovkin will meet Canada's David Lemieux in a middleweight title unification fight Oct. 17 at Madison Square Garden, promoters announced Friday. Golovkin, who has stopped 30 opponents in winning all 33 of his fights, will face another power puncher in Lemieux, who is 34-2 with 31 knockouts, in … [Read more...]
No striker concerns for Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho
No striker concerns for Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho Jose Mourinho has confidence in the strength of his Chelsea squad ahead of the season curtain-raiser against Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday. The Premier League champions face the FA Cup winners in the Community Shield, with Mourinho refusing to discuss … Continue reading → Jose Mourinho has confidence in the strength of his Chelsea squad ahead … [Read more...]
No hesitation: Lovie Smith names Jameis Winston Buccaneers’ starting QB
No hesitation: Lovie Smith names Jameis Winston Buccaneers' starting QB Bad news, Seth Lobato fans: Jameis Winston will be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting quarterback, per head coach Lovie Smith. "Jameis Winston will be our starting quarterback," Buccaneers coach Lovie Smith said Friday. "He'll take first reps tomorrow. We're excited about that." “It’s what we already knew, what we saw … [Read more...]
Josh Huestis finally gets his deal: Thunder sign D-League draft-and-stash for 4 year
Josh Huestis finally gets his deal: Thunder sign D-League draft-and-stash for 4 year One year after making the somewhat shocking decision to use the 29th pick in the first round of the 2014 draft on Josh Huestis, a lightly regarded prospect who may well have fallen out of the draft entirely if he hadn't agreed to become the NBA's first-ever "domestic draft-and-stash" player, the Oklahoma … [Read more...]
Jim Harbaugh brought a Mike Ditka jersey to Big Ten media days
Jim Harbaugh brought a Mike Ditka jersey to Big Ten media days Jim Harbaugh had a jersey with him at the podium Friday at Big Ten media days. It was not a Michigan jersey either. Harbaugh displayed the jersey of former Chicago Bears tight end and coach Mike Ditka. He said he had dinner with Ditka Thursday night at Ditka's steakhouse. Big Ten media days are in Chicago. Harbaugh, a first round … [Read more...]