Shoeless Joe Jackson is not being reinstated by Rob Manfred There were rumblings Monday that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred had made a decision about the possible reinstatement of Shoeless Joe Jackson. It appeared unlikely the decision would be reversed, and that proved to be true. In a letter sent to Arlene Marcley, the president of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum in Greenville, S.C., Manfred … [Read more...]
Expert picks: Who'll make the playoffs? – ESPN
Expert picks: Who'll make the playoffs? - ESPN 0 Shares Print Which teams are going to make the MLB playoffs in 2015? With five weeks left in the regular season, we asked our experts to give us their team predictions (division winners, wild-card winners and the last team that will be eliminated in both the AL and NL) for who will advance to the postseason. Without further adieu, … [Read more...]
Ex-USC LB Morgan Breslin sues school over disability insurance
Ex-USC LB Morgan Breslin sues school over disability insurance Former USC linebacker Morgan Breslin is suing the university. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, Breslin claims that school officials “guided him in purchasing” a disability insurance policy that has provided “inadequate coverage” for an injury. Breslin, 24, played for the Trojans in 2012 and 2013, filed the suit Friday … [Read more...]
Cyclist Rogers finally receives Athens bronze 11 years on (Reuters)
Cyclist Rogers finally receives Athens bronze 11 years on (Reuters) Australian cyclist Michael Rogers was officially awarded an Olympic bronze medal on Monday -- 11 years after the ride in which he earned it. The 35-year-old finished fourth in the men's individual time trial in Athens in 2004 but after winner Tyler Hamilton was stripped of his gold three years ago for doping, Rogers was … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cyclist Rogers finally receives Athens bronze 11 years on (Reuters)
Olympics-Cyclist Rogers finally receives Athens bronze 11 years on (Reuters) Australian cyclist Michael Rogers was officially awarded an Olympic bronze medal on Monday -- 11 years after the ride in which he earned it. The 35-year-old finished fourth in the men's individual time trial in Athens in 2004 but after winner Tyler Hamilton was stripped of his gold three years ago for doping, … [Read more...]
Vince Wilfork’s fashion statement of overalls with no shirt is spectacular
Vince Wilfork's fashion statement of overalls with no shirt is spectacular If the Houston Texans meant to set the Internet on fire Tuesday afternoon, mission accomplished. All they needed to do was tweet out a picture of 325-pound nose tackle Vince Wilfork rocking some bib overall shorts with no shirt. Hey, I'm not going to be the one to tell him he can't wear it: How well is @wilfork75 … [Read more...]
Hawks to retire Mutombo's No. 55 on Nov. 24
Hawks to retire Mutombo's No. 55 on Nov. 24 ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print The Atlanta Hawks will retire Dikembe Mutombo's No. 55 on Nov. 24, when the team will be hosting the Boston Celtics. Hawks CEO Steve Koonin made the announcement Tuesday, also declaring Sept. 1, 2015, as Dikembe Mutombo Day. Mutombo, who was surprised by Koonin's announcement, teared up when he … [Read more...]
Here to stay: MLB rookies set record for most home runs in a month
Here to stay: MLB rookies set record for most home runs in a month Need another example that proves how talented the young players are in MLB these days? Here's a good one: Michael Conforto's solo blast in the Mets' win Monday was the 150th home run hit by a rookie in August and set the major-league record for most home runs by a rookie class in any single month. Michael Conforto's HR … [Read more...]
Reports: Coastal Carolina to join Sun Belt
Reports: Coastal Carolina to join Sun Belt The Sun Belt will reportedly add Coastal Carolina as its 12th member. ESPN is reporting that CCU will join the Sun Belt in all sports but football for the 2016-17 year, with the football program joining the league for the 2017-18 academic year. According to multiple reports, the news will become official at a press conference Tuesday afternoon near … [Read more...]
Cyclist Rogers gets 2004 Olympic bronze medal 11 years later (The Associated Press)
Cyclist Rogers gets 2004 Olympic bronze medal 11 years later (The Associated Press) LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The IOC says Australian cyclist Michael Rogers has received his Olympic bronze medal 11 years after the Athens Games. … [Read more...]