Dunk History: Vince Carter defies gravity, belief in the 2000 Slam Dunk Contest As the summer wears on, with training camps and preseason play still off in (what feels like) the distant future, we turn our attention to the past. Join us as we while away a few late-summer moments recalling some of the most scintillating slams of yesteryear, the most thunderous throwdowns ever to sear … [Read more...]
Indians Mark Shapiro to become new Blue Jays president
Indians Mark Shapiro to become new Blue Jays president The Toronto Blue Jays have found their next team president. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports reported Sunday that Cleveland Indians president Mark Shapiro was set to take the same job with Toronto. The Blue Jays confirmed Shapiro's hiring Monday morning. [Check out Big League Stew on Tumblr for even more baseball awesomeness.] Shapiro will … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 1: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 1: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule - Bleacher Report Brynn Anderson/Associated Press The age of the cupcake opener is no more in college football. While there are still plenty of Associated Press Top 25 squads facing totally overmatched opponents—we're looking at you, Baylor Bears, Michigan State Spartans and Clemson Tigers—a number of the top teams have … [Read more...]
Lions cut Ryan Broyles days after WR asks for release – Detroit Free Press
Lions cut Ryan Broyles days after WR asks for release - Detroit Free Press UP NEXT03 ]]> The Detroit Lions are cutting wide receiver Ryan Broyles today, after three injury riddled seasons. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. … [Read more...]
Miami RB Gus Edwards out for season
Miami RB Gus Edwards out for season Gus Edwards, one of Miami’s top running backs, will miss the entire 2015 season. The program announced the news Sunday night, saying Edwards suffered a left foot injury during preseason camp. Edwards, a 6-foot-2, 241-pound junior, was expected to be a major contributor for the Hurricanes on offense in 2015 in the effort to succeed Duke Johnson. Head coach … [Read more...]
Sunderland’s pursuit of Fabio Borini could finally reach a successful conclusion
Sunderland’s pursuit of Fabio Borini could finally reach a successful conclusion Sunderland hope to push through a permanent swoop for striker Fabio Borini after agreeing a deal totaling £10million with Liverpool. Press Association Sport understands that with an offer of £8million plus £2million in add-ons having been accepted by the Reds, Borini was on Wearside on Monday for a medical with […] … [Read more...]
Every NHL Team from A to Zed in Puck Daddy’s Summer Series
Every NHL Team from A to Zed in Puck Daddy's Summer Series Another summer series has come and gone, and training camp will soon be upon us. Thank you to the 33 talented female writers who produced an amazing series. They volunteered their time and creativity for an epic task (just ask those who covered the Original 6). Plus, finding a word that starts with the letter X is not easy. Treat yo' … [Read more...]
Are the Redskins prepared to move on from Robert Griffin III?
Are the Redskins prepared to move on from Robert Griffin III? It's been almost 72 hours since the last weird Robert Griffin III saga, so it's about time we had a fresh one. You'll remember the Washington Redskins announced Griffin was cleared of concussion symptoms on Thursday to play in this weekend's preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, and then not cleared upon further review … [Read more...]
Wilson honored as friend Dixon wins IndyCar championship (The Associated Press)
Wilson honored as friend Dixon wins IndyCar championship (The Associated Press) Stefan Wilson stood in a circle of crew members in front of his brother's car, the entire group swathed in T-Shirts commemorating Justin Wilson. The group spoke softly before Sunday's season finale, then broke by yelling ''Justin!'' in unison. Then they stood together at the car as Wilson was honored in a … [Read more...]
Chelsea boss Mourinho demands more from his under-achieving champions
Chelsea boss Mourinho demands more from his under-achieving champions Jose Mourinho will demand his leading players, including Eden Hazard, improve after Chelsea's chastening start to the season. The Barclays Premier League champions have four points from four games and sit eight points behind leaders Manchester City after Saturday's 2-1 loss at home to Crystal Palace. It was … [Read more...]