Wolfsburg chief hints that Kevin de Bruyne move to Manchester City hinges on bigger offer Kevin de Bruyne's transfer to Manchester City has not gone through yet, although Wolfsburg's director of sport Klaus Allofs has confirmed talks between the two clubs are under way. Reports in England and Germany claimed on Wednesday night that widespread agreement had been reached between all … [Read more...]
Darryl Dawkins, the legendary ‘Chocolate Thunder,’ dies at 58
Darryl Dawkins, the legendary 'Chocolate Thunder,' dies at 58 Darryl Dawkins, the backboard-shattering big man better known as "Chocolate Thunder," who became the first high-school player ever to jump straight to the NBA, beaming down to our lowly orb from Planet Lovetron to entertain fans and rattle rims as one of the most colorful and singular characters in NBA history, died Thursday. He … [Read more...]
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit picks Oklahoma Sooners to make College Football Playoff … – Dallas Morning News (blog)
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit picks Oklahoma Sooners to make College Football Playoff ... - Dallas Morning News (blog) Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) scores on a fourth-quarter run during the Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns NCAA football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Saturday, October 11, 2014. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News) While most expect the Big 12 to be … [Read more...]
Report: Auburn athletic department pushed to ensure survival of major
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...]