Former Wisconsin signee picks Nebraska - FOXSports.com CHICAGO (AP) One of the top players in Wisconsin's recruiting class is heading to Big Ten West rival Nebraska. Running back Jordan Stevenson from Dallas signed with the Badgers in February, but was denied admission to Wisconsin last week because of academic eligibility requirements. Stevenson, a four-star rated recruit, was courted by Miami, … [Read more...]
Pac-12 fans will see same replays as referees
Pac-12 fans will see same replays as referees Fans at Pac-12 games will be able to see the same replays officials do during reviews. (USATSI) BURBANK, Calif. -- The Pac-12 has either hit upon the next great idea in fan engagement … or is primed for another officiating debacle. This season, the league will begin showing on stadium scoreboards the same replays available to officials when they go … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Summer League: Atlantic
Offseason Beat: Summer League: Atlantic The Atlantic Division was the worst division in the NBA. It didn't have a team in the second round of the playoffs and it also had two teams in the bottom three for wins. That means this division has some potential for younger players and several of them are set for minutes out of the gate. Follow me on Twitter @MikeSGallagher Check out the other divisions: … [Read more...]
Astros trade for Gomez, Fiers
Astros trade for Gomez, Fiers Carlos Gomez (left) became a star with the Brewers. Mike Fiers has pitched well. (USATSI) The Milwaukee Brewers traded outfielder Carlos Gomez and right-hander Mike Fiers to the Houston Astros, CBS MLB Insider Jon Heyman first reported Thursday night. Lookout Landing, a Seattle Mariners blog, had news of the return first. Heyman confirmed the haul Milwaukee received … [Read more...]
Justin Upton’s home run caps wild Padres comeback at rain-soaked Citi Field
Justin Upton's home run caps wild Padres comeback at rain-soaked Citi Field All-Star outfielder Justin Upton can be had if the price is right. The San Diego Padres have made as much very clear with the trade deadline looming on Friday afternoon. He could even be had by the New York Mets if they were so inclined to take the plunge and take on the remainder of his $14.5 million salary. That … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods rallies from rough start for 3-under 68 at Quicken Loans National
Tiger Woods rallies from rough start for 3-under 68 at Quicken Loans National GAINESVILLE, Va. -- Through four holes, it was looking like another reprisal of the Passion of Tiger. Snap-hook and a bogey on the first hole. Missed 5-footer for par on the second hole. Another dropped shot at the fourth. At 3 over through four holes, it seemed Woods was a few more bad ones away from indifference, … [Read more...]
Rob Kauffman buys in to Chip Ganassi Racing
Rob Kauffman buys in to Chip Ganassi Racing Michael Waltrip Racing announced Thursday that co-owner Rob Kauffman had purchased part of Chip Ganassi Racing. The announcement comes a day after a Sports Business Journal report that said Kauffman was close to making the deal complete. Rob Kauffman, co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, has agreed to buy an interest in Chip Ganassi Racing with … [Read more...]
Broncos still Super Bowl contenders, even if it’ll look a little different
Broncos still Super Bowl contenders, even if it'll look a little different ENGLEWOOD, Colo — Welcome to training camp of the contender that everyone has forgotten about. Pick up a magazine or find an early Internet preview and let me know if any picked the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl. I haven't seen one yet. "We're here to win a championship," said Broncos coach Gary Kubiak, who … [Read more...]
Houston aiming for World Series with trade for Carlos Gomez
Houston aiming for World Series with trade for Carlos Gomez The Houston Astros are World Series contenders. It would have been crazy to read that sentence four months ago, but things have changed drastically in that period. [Friday Daily Fantasy contest: Turn $5 into $5K] With the team's offseason additions, there was no doubt the club would be better. Still, few were willing to project a … [Read more...]
Waiting game ends: Huestis signs OKC contract
Waiting game ends: Huestis signs OKC contract 0 Shares Print Josh Huestis' draft gamble has finally paid off. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have signed the 2014 first-round draft pick to a four-year, rookie-scale contract. Huestis was selected 29th overall in 2014 but became the first "domestic draft-and-stash" after working out a pre-draft arrangement with the Thunder to … [Read more...]