Simon Gagne announces retirement after 14 NHL seasons Simon Gagne has announced his retirement from after 14 NHL seasons. "Today, I want to thank my trainers and teammates,” Gagne wrote in a statement. “You inspired me to surpass myself. You made me understand that you need more than talent; it takes sacrifice and discipline and you need to work harder than your rivals. I also wish to thank … [Read more...]
Air Force QB Nate Romine reportedly tears right ACL and MCL
Air Force QB Nate Romine reportedly tears right ACL and MCL Air Force won't have quarterback Nate Romine at Michigan State on Saturday. He could be out for the year too. Romine injured his right knee in the fourth quarter of the team's win against San Jose State on Friday night. He posted to Facebook that he tore the ACL and MCL in the knee. The injuries would be season-ending. AF QB Nate … [Read more...]
Solheim Cup captain Juli Inkster aims to cut out the ‘rah-rah stuff’
Solheim Cup captain Juli Inkster aims to cut out the 'rah-rah stuff' U.S. Solheim Cup captain Juli Inkster wants to cut the crap and for her 12 charges to have a more business-like approach to the biennial matches against Europe. The American side has lost the last two Solheim Cups, including in for the first time at home in 2013. The U.S. hasn't won in Europe since 2007. In other words, the … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Week 1 analysis: Inside Marcus Mariota’s great debut
Greg Cosell's Week 1 analysis: Inside Marcus Mariota's great debut Marcus Mariota’s great debut was a convergence of coaching that put him in positions to succeed, and Mariota’s skillfully executing the plays. Tennessee Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt and his staff did an outstanding job with their rookie quarterback. There were a lot of quick drops and defined throws. They had excellent … [Read more...]
Sources: Nash in talks to consult for Warriors
Sources: Nash in talks to consult for Warriors Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Two-time MVP Steve Nash is in advanced negotiations to join the Golden State Warriors as a part-time player development consultant, according to league sources. Sources … [Read more...]
Jonathan Papelbon blew a save in his return to Philadelphia, but still got the win
Jonathan Papelbon blew a save in his return to Philadelphia, but still got the win The way the Washington Nationals' second half is unfolding, what took place Monday night was bound to happen. Jonathan Papelbon returned to Philadelphia for the first time since being traded from the Phillies to the Nationals in late July. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Since joining the Nats, … [Read more...]
Rangers defeat Astros, now half-game behind
Rangers defeat Astros, now half-game behind On Monday night, the Astros and Rangers commenced a big four-game series in Arlington, and the Rangers took the opener by a score of 5-3 (box score). It was a to-and-fro affair, with the Rangers twice coming back from down a run. The big blow came in the eighth, when Prince Fielder did this ... That was Fielder's 19th home run of the season but only his … [Read more...]
Gut it out: After tough offseason, Jake Diekman is ready to talk about his disease
Gut it out: After tough offseason, Jake Diekman is ready to talk about his disease There’s a special tattoo on Jake Diekman’s wrist. Three words, eight letters: “Gut it out.” To the casual observer, the message probably has something to do with Diekman's role. As a reliever for the Texas Rangers, he's going to experience many ups and downs throughout the course of the season. Sometimes, … [Read more...]
Iowa suspends sophomore RB Derrick Mitchell
Iowa suspends sophomore RB Derrick Mitchell Iowa running back Derrick Mitchell has been suspended from the football program. Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz announced the news in a statement on Monday. “Derrick has been suspended due to a football program and student life code of conduct violation,” Ferentz said. “This is not a legal issue. Derrick is working through the issues at hand in … [Read more...]
Cycling-Direct Energie succeeds Europcar as French team sponsor (Reuters)
Cycling-Direct Energie succeeds Europcar as French team sponsor (Reuters) PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Electricity and gas supplier Direct Energie is taking over from Europcar as main sponsor of manager Jean-Rene Bernaudeau's cycling team from next year, the two parties said on Tuesday. Europcar, which took over from Bouygues Telecom in 2011, had announced earlier this year that it would end … [Read more...]