Mayor of London has 'high hopes' for NFL franchise 'in the next few years' The NFL and English Premier League together announced over the summer a 10-year agreement to play at least two American football games per season at Tottenham Hotspur's new soccer stadium when the state-of-the-art facility opens in 2018. As it turns out, that two-game minimum may be a conservative estimate. During a … [Read more...]
Tristan Thompson’s deal still isn’t done, and LeBron’s still not saying anything … yet
Tristan Thompson's deal still isn't done, and LeBron's still not saying anything ... yet It didn't shock us too much when the Cleveland Cavaliers and Tristan Thompson didn't come to a final agreement on the five-year, $80-million contract they were discussing in the early days of free agency. After all, those were the "early days of free agency," with all kinds of time between Independence … [Read more...]
One of the greatest Yogi Berra stories you may have never heard
One of the greatest Yogi Berra stories you may have never heard There are no shortage of great Yogi Berra stories out there, which speaks volumes about the legacy he leaves behind as both a Hall of Fame baseball player and an all-around outstanding human being. It's been said, though, that a true measure of a person's character is what they do when no one is watching. When you're a celebrity … [Read more...]
Clint Bowyer penalized 25 points after Chicago inspection infraction
Clint Bowyer penalized 25 points after Chicago inspection infraction Michael Waltrip Racing's time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series started with a big penalty. It looks like it's ending with one too. NASCAR announced Wednesday that Clint Bowyer and the No. 15 team had been penalized 25 points and crew chief Billy Scott had been suspended three races and fined $75,000. The penalties occurred … [Read more...]
DeMarco Murray’s death stare at Sam Bradford sums up Eagles’ start
DeMarco Murray's death stare at Sam Bradford sums up Eagles' start I don't know what Sam Bradford said or did to cause DeMarco Murray to stare a hole through him. Or maybe it's just one of those instant clips that gets taken out of context. Maybe Bradford was discussing something very important and that was Murray's "I'm really focused on what you're saying" look. [Yahoo Daily Fantasy … [Read more...]
Spoelstra: Bosh will be cleared for first practice
Spoelstra: Bosh will be cleared for first practice Associated Press 0 Shares Print MIAMI -- Chris Bosh will be ready to go when the Miami Heat open camp. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Bosh, who missed the second half of last season after a blood clot was discovered on his left lung, will be fully cleared for the first practice, an indicator that the All-Star forward is no longer on … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring owners and players talking, which is a start
The 10-man rotation, starring owners and players talking, which is a start 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: The Boston Globe. In his Sunday notes column closing the book on the recent Hall of Fame induction … [Read more...]
Grandstanding podcast: Remembering the life of Yogi Berra
Grandstanding podcast: Remembering the life of Yogi Berra Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes or via RSS feed New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra touched a lot of baseball fans' lives with his vivacious personality, and success on the field. This week on the Grandstanding podcast, Jay Busbee and Kevin Kaduk take a moment to remember Berra's life. They talk to Yahoo … [Read more...]
College Football Picks for Week 4: B/R Experts' Predictions for Top 5 Games – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks for Week 4: B/R Experts' Predictions for Top 5 Games - Bleacher Report Danny Moloshok/Associated Press Week 4 should be the Pac 12 show. While there are meaningful games throughout the Saturday slate, it's the prime-time showdowns between ranked Pac 12 teams that will dominate the headlines. Will the Pac 12 make the most of it? Or will Week 4 be a night … [Read more...]
Rape kit tampering charge rocks Patrick Kane sexual assault case
Rape kit tampering charge rocks Patrick Kane sexual assault case The lawyer for woman accusing Patrick Kane of sexual assault laid out incredible evidence tampering charges on Wednesday, after the rape kit administered to the woman was found on the doorstep of her mother’s home, opened and empty. “In my 30 years plus of being both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, I have never seen an … [Read more...]