One-handed receiver sets Pennsylvania school yardage record Great story here: Kris Silbaugh of Cambridge Springs (Pennsylvania) High School has become his school's leading receiver despite having only one hand. Silbaugh was born without a left hand. “It was just some sort of birth defect,” Silbaugh told USA Today. “Nothing was wrong. It has never stopped me. I just don’t let it; never … [Read more...]
MLS takes big hit in TV ratings; What the poor numbers indicate
MLS takes big hit in TV ratings; What the poor numbers indicate After MLS scored an excellent August with TV ratings far exceeding the norm, MLS viewing audiences this past weekend took a big hit. Out of the two nationally games on English-language TV, the average viewing audience was 77,000 (63,000 for the Toronto-New England game on ESPN2, and 91,000 for Orlando-Sporting Kansas City […] … [Read more...]
Robert Griffin III offers kind words to Maryland governor
Robert Griffin III offers kind words to Maryland governor Robert Griffin III has taken plenty of grief over the last few months, so when the guy does something notable, why not show him a little love? Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan revealed in June that he has been diagnosed with late Stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He attended Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a number of children … [Read more...]
'Clutch City' theme among 3 new Rockets uniforms
'Clutch City' theme among 3 new Rockets uniforms Paul Lukas Close Sports journalism's foremost uniform reporter ESPN.com columnist since 2004 Also blogs at uni-watch.com 0 Shares Print It's not all that unusual for a team to hold an unveiling event for a new alternate uniform, but the Houston Rockets took things to the next level by unveiling three alternate uniforms on … [Read more...]
Fireworks accidentally set off in Cleveland after Alex Rios homers for Royals
Fireworks accidentally set off in Cleveland after Alex Rios homers for Royals Not every great baseball blooper happens on the field. Some don't even involve the men in uniform. When Kansas City rightfielder Alex Rios homered to left off Josh Tomlin in the fifth inning on Tuesday night, the fireworks erupted over the stadium in celebration of the blast. But the fans booed. [Play a Daily … [Read more...]
Clydesdale born on day of Moustakas’ nine RBI named after Royals’ slugger
Clydesdale born on day of Moustakas' nine RBI named after Royals' slugger Kansas City third baseman Mike Moustakas had an unfortgettable game on Saturday, setting a franchise record with nine RBI in a win over Baltimore. It was the kind of performance that might inspire someone to, well, name a newborn after him. And that's just what happened, only the newborn in question is a Clydesdale … [Read more...]
Official: Texas parts ways with athletic director Steve Patterson
Official: Texas parts ways with athletic director Steve Patterson Update: Sept. 15 - 8 p.m. ET The University of Texas and athletic director Steve Patterson have officially parted ways. The university said Tuesday night that Patterson "resigned." “Steve Patterson is a talented sports executive who brought important ideas and changes to our athletics program,” university president Gregory L. … [Read more...]
Montreal Canadiens: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview
Montreal Canadiens: Puck Daddy's 2015-16 NHL Season Preview (The 2015-16 NHL season is nearly upon us! Why bother watching this team? What will make or break the season? Find out as we preview all 30 teams as camps begin!) Last Season: 50-22-10, 110 points, second in Eastern Conference and NHL, bounced by Lightning in Round 2. 2014-15 Season, In One Tweet Did They Get Better, Worse Or Are … [Read more...]
Court dismisses lawsuit that would raise wages in the minor leagues
Court dismisses lawsuit that would raise wages in the minor leagues A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that argued Major League Baseball paid minor-league players below market salaries. The Miranda lawsuit, which was filed by four former minor-league players, alleged MLB rules limited the salaries of minor leaguers, according to Sporting News. Sergio Miranda, Jeff Dominguez, Jorge Padilla … [Read more...]
Georgia Tech or Notre Dame? Make your college football picks for Week 3 – OregonLive.com
Georgia Tech or Notre Dame? Make your college football picks for Week 3 - OregonLive.com Before we move on to Week 3 of the Top 15 College Football Pick Off, a quick look back to the Week 2 results and the updated leaderboard. Rich Wilson of Oregon City is our Week 2 winner after correctly picking 14 of the 15 games. In Week 3, there are plenty of great matchups. No. 14 Georgia Tech goes on the … [Read more...]