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...]
Marshawn Lynch avoids hefty fine by saying he’ll talk to media now
Marshawn Lynch avoids hefty fine by saying he'll talk to media now Marshawn Lynch's refusal to cooperate with the media has been one of the biggest stories in the lead-up to each of the past two Super Bowls, as crazy as that sounds when you say it out loud. The Seattle Seahawks running back has come to media availability, mostly said nothing but managed to come up with some T-shirt worthy … [Read more...]
Ball Don’t Five: Top 5 players entering a make-or-break season
Ball Don’t Five: Top 5 players entering a make-or-break season As we continue to work our way through the endless summer between the Finals and Opening Night, we'll pause each Friday to briefly consider and count down some NBA-related topic of note. We like starting lineups and round numbers, so we'll run through a handful of items each week. With a nod to our friends at Dr. Saturday, … [Read more...]
Jessica Mendoza to sit in for Curt Schilling on Sunday Night Baseball
Jessica Mendoza to sit in for Curt Schilling on Sunday Night Baseball Curt Schilling's recent suspension from Sunday Night Baseball has opened the door for another up and coming analyst. Jessica Mendoza, who recently became the first woman to break down a baseball game in an ESPN booth, will sit in for Schilling this week. Jessica Mendoza will sit in for ESPN's Curt Schilling this Sunday on … [Read more...]
2015 Big 12 Expert Picks: Overrated, underrated, predicted order of finish – CBSSports.com
2015 Big 12 Expert Picks: Overrated, underrated, predicted order of finish - CBSSports.com CBS Sports asked our college football staff to lay it all on the line ahead of the season, calling out each of their most overrated and underrated teams, projecting each division's order of finish and making a bold prediction that will stay with them through the entire 2015 season. The latest from … [Read more...]
Man Utd agree Evans sale to WBA – reports
Man Utd agree Evans sale to WBA - reports West Brom have agreed a fee with Manchester United for defender Jonny Evans, according to multiple reports. The 27-year-old Northern Ireland international will reportedly hold talks with the Baggies ahead of ending his nine-year stay at Old Trafford. A move was made for Evans after Tottenham centre-back Federico Fazio failed to agree a contract to move to … [Read more...]
Al Arbour tributes; Mike Richards vs. the law; Canadian government’s hockey auction (Puck Headlines)
Al Arbour tributes; Mike Richards vs. the law; Canadian government's hockey auction (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Cam Talbot keeps with the Ghostbusters theme in … [Read more...]
Report: Steve Ballmer turns down $60M per year local TV deal, eyes all-Clippers streaming service
Report: Steve Ballmer turns down $60M per year local TV deal, eyes all-Clippers streaming service The Los Angeles Clippers' local broadcast rights deal is set to expire at the end of the 2015-16 NBA season. When it does, billionaire owner Steve Ballmer's got his sights set on breaking new ground by "starting his own over-the-top streaming network" to broadcast Clipper games locally, … [Read more...]