When in the Jets' locker room, don't trash-talk the Jets on Twitter Every NFL fan would love some up-close access with the pros. And every fan loves to talk trash about the pros. When you get the former, though, you probably shouldn't engage in the latter. A fan who certainly appears to be the son of Jets tight ends coach Jimmie Johnson was behind the scenes for the Jets' game with … [Read more...]
Matt Kenseth steals win at New Hampshire as Harvick runs out of gas
Matt Kenseth steals win at New Hampshire as Harvick runs out of gas Your browser does not support iframes. Matt Kenseth swiped his second fuel-mileage win of 2015 on Sunday at New Hampshire and is now guaranteed a berth in the second round of the Chase. Kenseth wasn't in fuel conservation mode over the final laps of the race. He had pitted approximately 60 laps from the finish and had plenty … [Read more...]
Patriots’ Jonathan Kraft takes aim at rival Ravens
Patriots' Jonathan Kraft takes aim at rival Ravens New England Patriots team president Jonathan Kraft does a weekly pregame interview on the team's flagship radio station. Usually, they're rote affairs, with Kraft of course giving the company line on Patriots topics or NFL-related topics. Every once in a while, though, Kraft can't help himself. Sunday was one of those days. When host Marc … [Read more...]
End of the Road 2015: Tampa Bay Rays
End of the Road 2015: Tampa Bay Rays After their loss on Sunday, the Tampa Bay Rays have been mathematically eliminated from the MLB postseason, meaning that they've effectively come to the end of the road in their 2015 season. As we'll do with each eliminated team this season, let's give them a send-off that would make Boyz II Men proud. We'll look at the highs and lows of their season, … [Read more...]
AP poll: Oregon out after loss to Utah
AP poll: Oregon out after loss to Utah More Rankings: Coaches Poll top 25 Ohio State, Michigan State, Ole Miss, TCU and Baylor all stayed in the top five of the AP Top 25. Thanks to the Horned Frogs' lucky tip touchdown to beat Texas Tech, TCU avoided a potentially damning loss that may have tumbled them down the rankings. Oregon fell out of the poll and College Football Playoff picture after … [Read more...]
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini risk suspension amid FIFA ethics probe
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini risk suspension amid FIFA ethics probe The future of embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his heir-apparent Michel Platini was in play Sunday, as they faced scrutiny by the soccer world body’s ethics committee that could end with suspension. Committee spokesman Andreas Bantel told AFP he could not comment on individual cases, and refused to confirm reports … [Read more...]
NFL Live Blog: Yahoo Sports’ Week 3 coverage
NFL Live Blog: Yahoo Sports' Week 3 coverage … [Read more...]
Jonathan Papelbon and Bryce Harper scuffle in Washington dugout
Jonathan Papelbon and Bryce Harper scuffle in Washington dugout If there were any doubts about the chemistry problems in the Washington Nationals' clubhouse before Sunday, those issues were on display for the world to see when reliever Jonathan Papelbon went after Bryce Harper in the dugout after the two exchanged words. Jonathan Papelbon attacking Bryce Harper? Jonathan Papelbon attacking … [Read more...]
Travis Zajac to Maple Leafs trade talk grows forever louder
Travis Zajac to Maple Leafs trade talk grows forever louder Whenever a coach or general manager switches teams, it’s assumed that a few of his good soldiers from the previous team will end up in his new environs. This would be the only reason Travis Zajac would ever end up on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Well, that and they have more money than the gross national product of several Central … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: NBA Position Battles: East
Offseason Beat: NBA Position Battles: East With just one month remaining before the start of the season and training camps set to begin, there are still a ton of unanswered questions around the league. While some teams will look almost identical as the previous year, others have new coaches, new schemes and added competition for minutes. That being said, I’ll be taking a close look at which … [Read more...]