WATCH: Calvin Pryor picks off Andrew Luck for first career INT - CBSSports.com Calvin Pryor, drafted by the Jets in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, entered Sunday night's game against the Colts with no interceptions in his career. But on the Colts' opening drive of the game, Pryor recorded his first career pick. It came against Andrew Luck, which really isn't too bad of a way to snag the … [Read more...]
Triple Crown champion American Pharoah works out (The Associated Press)
Triple Crown champion American Pharoah works out (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Triple Crown champion American Pharoah had his first official workout since finishing second in the Travers Stakes last month. … [Read more...]
Marseille unveils new security measures in wake of Sunday incidents
Marseille unveils new security measures in wake of Sunday incidents Marseille (AFP) – Marseille president Vincent Labrune slammed “a minority of individuals who are trying to destabilize the stadium” and said security will be increased following unsavoury incidents that marred Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash against Lyon. The 1-1 draw at the Velodrome was held up for 20 minutes when fans […] … [Read more...]
Andrew Luck for MVP? Maybe it should be Darrelle Revis for MVP
Andrew Luck for MVP? Maybe it should be Darrelle Revis for MVP Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck was supposed to be the prime-time draw for "Monday Night Football." It's not often a cornerback steals the show from a star quarterback. Darrelle Revis isn't like most cornerbacks. Like he did with the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots last season, Revis is transforming the Jets' … [Read more...]
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas to get pacemaker (The Associated Press)
Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas to get pacemaker (The Associated Press) Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas is scheduled to have a permanent pacemaker implanted after he became ill last weekend in Pennsylvania. The trainer was hospitalized Saturday night and had a temporary pacemaker installed, the Form said. … [Read more...]
Strong performances have Mario Balotelli in line for first start of the season
Strong performances have Mario Balotelli in line for first start of the season Milan (AFP) – Mario Balotelli could make his first start since returning to AC Milan as the Rossoneri travel to Udinese on Tuesday looking to build on their gutsy 3-2 win over Palermo at the weekend. Balotelli re-joined Milan on a season-long loan deal last month after a disastrous year […] Milan (AFP) – Mario … [Read more...]
Daniel Murphy loses track of outs, kills Mets first-inning rally
Daniel Murphy loses track of outs, kills Mets first-inning rally Even with base coaches and large, shiny scoreboards reminding them after every pitch, major leaguers still manage to forget the number of outs from time to time. It's a reminder to the rest of us that these guys are all human, despite their advanced skill level and usually sharp awareness. But that doesn't make it any less … [Read more...]
Roy Nelson still skeptical in new era of UFC drug testing
Roy Nelson still skeptical in new era of UFC drug testing Roy Nelson has been a heavyweight fighter in the UFC for half a decade, and in that time, "Big Country" has fought 14 times against former champions and contenders in an era that can only be described as confusing. Nelson debuted as a winner of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show in 2009. At the time, steroids were rampant and … [Read more...]
Why everyone loves to hate Diego Costa
Why everyone loves to hate Diego Costa Chances are, if you have a passion for the game of soccer and are not specifically a Chelsea supporter, you most likely (strongly) dislike the Blues from London. The Premier League bad boys are a mixture of arrogance, brashness and talent, with players and a manager that are immensely polarizing. […] Chances are, if you have a passion for the game of … [Read more...]
Ryan Braun to have offseason back surgery
Ryan Braun to have offseason back surgery Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun has experienced a resurgence this season, but it's going to end on a sour note. The 31-year-old outfielder admitted Monday that he'll have to undergo back surgery during the offseason. Braun has missed the past three games due to a stiff back, but the issue has bothered him for a couple weeks now. While he … [Read more...]