Report: Auburn athletic department pushed to ensure survival of major Did Auburn's athletic department influence the school's decision to keep its public administration major? According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the school had decided to eliminate the major in 2013. However, following discussions with the athletic department, the major survived. From the Wall Street Journal: … [Read more...]
North Dakota State to offer cost of attendance scholarships
North Dakota State to offer cost of attendance scholarships North Dakota State is joining the “cost-of-attendance” movement. The school announced Thursday that it would provide full cost of attendance to all of its scholarship athletes beginning in the 2016-17 season. The school said it believes it’s one of only two FCS programs to take this step. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and … [Read more...]
Santa Cruz, Mares vow to make L.A. proud (Yahoo Sports)
Santa Cruz, Mares vow to make L.A. proud (Yahoo Sports) The Southern California featherweights aim to remind fans of an epic L.A. battle from the past. … [Read more...]
Steelers offense takes another hit as Martavis Bryant suspended
Steelers offense takes another hit as Martavis Bryant suspended The NFL likes its first regular-season game on the Thursday of Week 1 to be a showcase event. The way things are going, it'll look more like a continuation of the preseason with backups playing prominent roles for each team. Steelers receiver Martavis Bryant, expected to be the team's No. 2 option in one of the league's best … [Read more...]
Balotelli: Liverpool tactics didn't suit me
Balotelli: Liverpool tactics didn't suit me Ben Gladwell Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers' tactics had as much a part to play in Mario Balotelli's failure at Anfield as his own poor form, the striker said as he sealed his return to AC Milan. Balotelli, 25, has returned to the Rossoneri on a season-long loan from Liverpool, where he scored only one Premier League goal last season after … [Read more...]
Report: Rutgers coach Kyle Flood ‘likely’ emailed part-time lecturer
Report: Rutgers coach Kyle Flood 'likely' emailed part-time lecturer The Rutgers faculty member that Scarlet Knights coach Kyle Flood emailed about cornerback Nadir Barnwell was reportedly "likely" a part-time faculty member making less than $5,000 per class. According to NJ.com, the faculty union at Rutgers believes Flood, who made $987,000 last year as head football coach, was contacting a … [Read more...]
N.C. State RB Shadrach Thornton suspended 2 games
N.C. State RB Shadrach Thornton suspended 2 games N.C. State running back Shadrach Thornton will miss the first two games of the season. Wolfpack coach Dave Doeren said Thursday that the senior is suspended for violating athletic department policy. According to the News & Observer, Doeren said the suspension stems from “a university issue that happened six months ago.” Doeren did not provide … [Read more...]
American Pharoah looks ‘super good’ at Saratoga Race Course (The Associated Press)
American Pharoah looks 'super good' at Saratoga Race Course (The Associated Press) American Pharoah seems to love Saratoga Race Course. After the Triple Crown winner's first gallop around the historic track Thursday, the striking bay colt was declared ''super good and very happy,'' by assistant trainer Jimmy Barnes. ''He went over the track very well,'' said Barnes, trainer Bob Baffert's … [Read more...]
AP Exclusive: David Letterman struggling with love of racing (The Associated Press)
AP Exclusive: David Letterman struggling with love of racing (The Associated Press) This kind of list makes David Letterman sick to his stomach and question his love of auto racing. Rahal was just nine points out headed into last weekend's race at Pocono, but he was wrecked by Tristan Vautier midway through the race. … [Read more...]
Blues forward Patrik Berglund out four months after shoulder surgery
Blues forward Patrik Berglund out four months after shoulder surgery What is it with the St. Louis Blues and crummy offseason surgeries to key forwards? On Thursday the team announced Patrik Berglund would go under the knife for shoulder surgery that will knock him out at least four months. According to the team, Berglund reinjured his shoulder while training this offseason. The surgery will … [Read more...]