IndyCar drivers find comfort in getting back to work (The Associated Press) IndyCar drivers got back to work Friday, climbing into their cars as a distraction - albeit a temporary one - from their grief over Justin Wilson's death. Wilson died Monday of a head injury suffered a day earlier when he was stuck by debris from another car at Pocono Raceway. The loss of one of the most popular … [Read more...]
Patriots’ offense and Tom Brady rally a bit after slow start to preseason
Patriots' offense and Tom Brady rally a bit after slow start to preseason In a few months, after Tom Brady has returned from his four-game suspension, nobody will remember how bad the New England Patriots' offense looked with him at the helm for most of the preseason. The preseason doesn't matter, we all get it. Especially when injuries mean you're working with a skeleton crew. But they do … [Read more...]
Nationals nix Jayson Werth bobblehead, were not satisfied with finished product
Nationals nix Jayson Werth bobblehead, were not satisfied with finished product Your browser does not support iframes. If you have tickets to Sunday's Washington Nationals game and were specifically looking forward to the Jayson Werth bobblehead giveaway, we have disappointing news to share. The giveaway is, well, we'll go with postponed. The team was not satisfied with the final product … [Read more...]
Pep Guardiola is wary of the threat posed by Bayer Leverkusen
Pep Guardiola is wary of the threat posed by Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich come up against one of their biggest rivals for the Bundesliga title this season on Saturday, according to coach Pep Guardiola. Bayern host Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena, with both having made perfect starts to the season. “Bayer are big rivals for the Bundesliga title,” Guardiola said […] Bayern Munich come … [Read more...]
Mario Hezonja lights up EuroBasket tune-up, daps opposing coach
Mario Hezonja lights up EuroBasket tune-up, daps opposing coach Croatian scorer Mario Hezonja stood out among this June's crop of top draft prospects for his extreme cockiness. The 20-year-old, who most recently suited up for Barcelona in Spain's ACB League, plays with determined flair of any number of promising young wings, but his approach to the sport involves such daring acts as calling … [Read more...]
Michel Platini will leave UEFA in 2019 if he isn’t elected FIFA president
Michel Platini will leave UEFA in 2019 if he isn’t elected FIFA president Michel Platini has announced he will step down as UEFA president in 2019 if he fails to win FIFA’s top job in next year’s election. Platini appeared at a UEFA news conference in Monaco but refused to speak in any detail about his campaign for the FIFA presidency – a […] Michel Platini has announced he will step down … [Read more...]
Jim Buss on Kobe Bryant playing past 2016: ‘It’s his decision’
Jim Buss on Kobe Bryant playing past 2016: 'It's his decision' Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak has been the most vocal amongst the team’s brain trust about 2015-16 possibly being Kobe Bryant’s last year in the NBA. Bryant’s two-year, $48.5 million contract extension is up at the end of 2016, at the same time that the NBA’s salary cap rises and the team can offer huge heaps … [Read more...]
Notre Dame DL Ishaq Williams ruled ineligible by NCAA
Notre Dame DL Ishaq Williams ruled ineligible by NCAA Notre Dame defensive lineman Ishaq Williams will not play in 2015. Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced Thursday that Williams, who was one of five players suspended for his involvement in an academic fraud investigation before the 2014 season, was denied a waiver by the NCAA. “We heard back from the NCAA on Ishaq Williams and … [Read more...]
Four takeaways from the newly released Big Ten schedule
Four takeaways from the newly released Big Ten schedule When the Big Ten released its schedule for next season on Thursday evening, it proved once again that not all league slates are created equally. Here's a look at which contenders caught breaks with the teams they'll see twice and which contenders drew the short straw. 1. WHO DID BO RYAN MAKE MAD?: If Bo Ryan is going to extend his … [Read more...]
Travers time for American Pharoah on long trek by hoof, air (The Associated Press)
Travers time for American Pharoah on long trek by hoof, air (The Associated Press) American Pharoah can run. By now, everyone knows American Pharoah glided through the Triple Crown - overcoming stormy weather, too - won the Haskell Invitational this month and is the 1-5 betting favorite for the $1.6 million Travers Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. Upon arrival in Saratoga … [Read more...]