Qatar confident heat no factor at next year's worlds (The Associated Press) RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Officials from Qatar and cycling's governing body are confident the desert nation will stage a memorable world championships in its first trip to the Middle East next year. … [Read more...]
Kid told DeAngelo Hall he’d say a prayer for him, Hall gave kid his jersey
Kid told DeAngelo Hall he'd say a prayer for him, Hall gave kid his jersey Even as Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall was being carted off the field with an injury on Thursday night, he was able to do something really nice for a young fan. Hall suffered a toe injury against the New York Giants. He seemed to plant funny defending a pass, and had to be helped off the field. It … [Read more...]
Newcastle managing director apologizes to supporters for club’s poor start
Newcastle managing director apologizes to supporters for club’s poor start Newcastle managing director Lee Charnley took the unusual move of apologizing for the club’s dreadful start to the new season. Owner Mike Ashley’s right-hand man, who oversaw the appointment of head coach Steve McClaren and the club’s £52 million summer recruitment drive, has insisted the club’s hierarchy will take … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Week 3 NFL Chat
Breaking News: Week 3 NFL Chat Patrick Daugherty Breaking News Friday, September 25, 2015 Patrick Daugherty answers all your Week 3 questions in a 3PM ET Friday chat. 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...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Vince Carter’s dunk over Frederic Weis, 15 years later
The 10-man rotation, starring Vince Carter's dunk over Frederic Weis, 15 years later A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: ESPN.com. Michael Wallace and Rob Petersen's oral history of Vince Carter jumping over … [Read more...]
Madison Bumgarner gets into an intense staredown with ump Joe West
Madison Bumgarner gets into an intense staredown with ump Joe West San Francisco Giants ace Madison Bumgarner has a reputation for being one of the more fiery pitchers in baseball. And Joe West has a reputation for being — well, how should we put this nicely? — the most contentious ump in the game. And that's not just our opinion. You need only to search West's name on the Internet to see … [Read more...]
Week 4 picks: SI's CFB writers pick the top games – SI.com
Week 4 picks: SI's CFB writers pick the top games - SI.com Arizona State's Todd Graham recieves $200K raise Arizona State's Todd Graham recieves $200K raise DB Christian Wallace commits to Oregon State DB Christian Wallace commits to Oregon State Cal football in talks to play game in Australia Cal football in talks to play game in Australia Notre Dame's Jay Hayes … [Read more...]
Dygert, White give US another 1-2 finish at cycling worlds (The Associated Press)
Dygert, White give US another 1-2 finish at cycling worlds (The Associated Press) Chloe Dygert and Emma White of the U.S. finished first and second in the junior road race at the world championships Friday, following their 1-2 performance in the time trial this week. It was her second gold medal after her dominant time trial performance Monday. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Wind, not heat, will be big concern at Doha worlds (Reuters)
Cycling-Wind, not heat, will be big concern at Doha worlds (Reuters) By Steve Keating RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Combating unpredictable winds rather than heat will be the major concern for riders, say organisers of next year's Doha cycling world championships that will be staged in the Middle East for the first time. While the searing desert temperatures sparked controversy … [Read more...]
Paul George is ‘not too thrilled’ about being the Pacers’ starting power forward
Paul George is 'not too thrilled' about being the Pacers' starting power forward As soon as the Indiana Pacers wrapped up an injury-plagued and disappointing 2014-15 season, finishing outside the Eastern Conference playoff bracket for the first time since 2010, team president Larry Bird and head coach Frank Vogel made it clear that their vision for the club's future included a break from its … [Read more...]