Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Vancouver Canucks from A to Zed (Ed. Note: August is known to be a very quiet month in the hockey world. As we wait for September to arrive and training camps to begin, let’s learn a little history about all 30 teams. Behold, our summer A-Z(ed) series, in which we ask fans of all 30 teams to drop some knowledge on us! Add your own choices in the comments!) By: … [Read more...]
Sam Ukwuachu victim hires attorney John Clune
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Thousands of fans show up for American Pharoah’s gallop (The Associated Press)
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Mariners fire GM Jack Zduriencik amid disappointing season
Mariners fire GM Jack Zduriencik amid disappointing season The Seattle Mariners announced Friday morning that they have fired general manager Jack Zduriencik. Assistant GM Jeff Kingston will take over the role for the rest of the 2015 season, but team president Kevin Mather said in a statement that the search for a new GM will begin immediately. Zduriencik was hired as Seattle's GM in … [Read more...]
Spurs confirm signing of Leverkusen's Son
Spurs confirm signing of Leverkusen's Son Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of South Korea international attacking midfielder Son Heung-Min from Bayer Leverkusen. The North London club announced the news on their Twitter feed, writing: "Heung-Min Son signs from Leverkusen subject to work permit and international clearance." CONFIRMED: Heung-Min Son signs from Leverkusen subject to … [Read more...]
Kirk Herbstreit's 2015 Herbie Awards and College Football Playoff picks – ESPN
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Feeling uncomfortable, Spieth stumbles out of The Barclays gate
Feeling uncomfortable, Spieth stumbles out of The Barclays gate Jordan Spieth didn't mince words after his 4-over 74 to open The Barclays. “I would argue that this was — after the tee shots — the worst round I’ve played in years,” Spieth said Thursday after his round at Plainfield Country Club. The score was Spieth's worst since an opening-round, 3-over 75 at The Players back in May. Spieth … [Read more...]
Web.com Tour player Malnati has priceless reaction to mud splatter
Web.com Tour player Malnati has priceless reaction to mud splatter "Are you kidding me? All of that for that?"We feel you, Peter Malnati. #GolfIsHardhttps://t.co/gFS34gCYQc— Web.com Tour (@WebDotComTour) August 28, 2015 Sometimes trying the "Hero Shot" is a bad idea. Web.com Tour golfer Peter Malnati provided an example on Thursday at the WinCo Foods Portland Open, when his second shot … [Read more...]
Isame Faciane’s Katrina nightmare: destruction, tragedy before redemption
Isame Faciane’s Katrina nightmare: destruction, tragedy before redemption The sleeve tattoo that covers most of the left arm of Isame Faciane is a grizzly mural and a daily reminder of everything he and his family endured nearly a decade ago. A flooded graveyard. An upside-down house. A submerged car. A truck stuck in a tree. His grandmother’s old house, the one he grew up in, ravaged by … [Read more...]
Jim Buss not shutting door on Kobe Bryant's return
Jim Buss not shutting door on Kobe Bryant's return 0 Shares Print Given Kobe Bryant's age and injury-riddled past, there is great intrigue about the star guard's health entering this upcoming season, but there is just as much intrigue -- if not more -- about whether it will be Bryant's final season with the Los Angeles Lakers -- or in the NBA. Though the 37-year-old star guard is … [Read more...]