Jason Day's PGA rally cut off as the weather turns nasty SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Jason Day and his caddie-slash-teacher Colin Swatton were standing on the back of the 14th green, looking out in the distance as Dustin Johnson was preparing to hit his potentially par-saving putt. They both saw a flash of lightning, with Day pointing toward it. Typically, golfers stop when they see lightning. The … [Read more...]
Athletic Bilbao thrash Barcelona 4-0 in Spanish Supercopa; Match highlights [VIDEO]
Athletic Bilbao thrash Barcelona 4-0 in Spanish Supercopa; Match highlights [VIDEO] Barcelona’s hopes of claiming a record-equaling six trophies in 2015 look to be in tatters after they were thrashed 4-0 by brilliant Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Spanish Supercopa, with Aritz Aduriz netting a hat-trick. Barca made it four trophies from four on Tuesday night when they […] … [Read more...]
Marcus Mariota stumbles, fumbles, ends with TD drive in NFL debut
Marcus Mariota stumbles, fumbles, ends with TD drive in NFL debut ATLANTA - As NFL debuts go, Marcus Mariota's first performance in a Tennessee Titans uniform wasn't the worst thing ever. Look, he didn't pull a John Elway and line up under the guard. He didn't emulate Matthew Stafford and throw three interceptions. And he didn't get punched in the face by a teammate. Plus, he eventually led … [Read more...]
Pedro Strop gets really fired up after striking out Taylor Saladino
Pedro Strop gets really fired up after striking out Taylor Saladino Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop is not shy about letting out his feelings on the field. Whether things are going well or going poorly for Strop, he lets his emotions fly and lets his body language tell the story. After one particularly rough night in St. Louis in June, Strop managed to rub MLB Network's Bob Costas the … [Read more...]
Batter up! Duke of Flatbush beats Scully in horse race (The Associated Press)
Batter up! Duke of Flatbush beats Scully in horse race (The Associated Press) A horse named for Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully lost by two lengths to Duke of Flatbush in an equine matchup of baseball legends at Penn National Race Course. Duke of Flatbush was the nickname of Duke Snider, who starred in center field for the Brooklyn and later Los Angeles Dodgers from 1947-62. … [Read more...]
NFLPA goes goes on attack in filing to judge on Tom Brady, deflate-gate
NFLPA goes goes on attack in filing to judge on Tom Brady, deflate-gate The NFLPA smells blood in the water. With the line of Judge Richard Berman's questioning from the Tom Brady hearings, many people believe that the legal pendulum is swinging back away from the league and towards Brady. The union clearly agrees. It has filed its final brief to Judge Berman, and the language is forceful … [Read more...]
Jordan attorneys: Use of name worth $10 million
Jordan attorneys: Use of name worth $10 million Associated Press 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Michael Jordan's advisers strictly police the types of deals he enters to maximize his value, the architect of the six-time NBA champion's marketing strategy said Friday, and a grocery store's unauthorized use of his name in a steak ad hurt the strategy. Sports management agent David Falk … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant only wants a 2016 Olympics spot if he earns it
Kobe Bryant only wants a 2016 Olympics spot if he earns it This forthcoming NBA season could be the final one for nearly 37-year-old Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. However, it looks unlikely that Kobe will get many opportunities to go out on a high note with the Lakers clearly in rebuilding mode. Even if Kobe stays healthy, he … [Read more...]
Aroldis Chapman’s blazing fastball blows up Statcast
Aroldis Chapman's blazing fastball blows up Statcast Thanks to Major League Baseball's new Statcast technology we've had access to some fascinating data this season. Data that in past seasons we could only speculate about and often exaggerated either for our own amusement or to reason with what we'd seen. Whether it's the distance of Giancarlo Stanton's latest home run or the true impact and … [Read more...]
Opinion: 2015 Ohio State football team draws comparisons to '03 defending champs – OSU – The Lantern
Opinion: 2015 Ohio State football team draws comparisons to '03 defending champs - OSU - The Lantern Ohio State quarterback Craig Krenzel scores a touchdown against Miami during the second quarter of the Fiesta Bowl on January 3, 2003.Credit: Courtesy of TNS After last season’s nearly improbable run to the first ever College Football Playoff National Championship, the 2015 Ohio State … [Read more...]