South Carolina scores TD on dropped Mizzou interception (Video) South Carolina QB Lorenzo Nunez was lucky to not throw an interception on this second-quarter play. And not only did he avoid the pick, he got a touchdown pass out of a bad decision too. Nunez was escaping pressure as he was rolling right in the second quarter of the Gamecocks' game against Missouri and threw an ill-advised pass … [Read more...]
Rangers’ Twitter account seems to call for firing of Texas coach Charlie Strong
Rangers' Twitter account seems to call for firing of Texas coach Charlie Strong Well, this probably isn't what the person manning the Texas Rangers Twitter account meant to have happen. As the Rangers were attempting to clinch the AL West title against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon, a tweet was sent out seemingly calling for the firing of Texas football coach Charlie Strong. … [Read more...]
Week That Was: Week That Was: Drama in DC
Week That Was: Week That Was: Drama in DC The Nationals have endured one of the most disappointing seasons we've seen from a major-league team in years, and now it's coming to an ugly end. Last Sunday, deadline acquisition Jonathan Papelbon engaged in a physical altercation with Bryce Harper after taking exception to the MVP slugger dogging it to first on a fly ball. After the two exchanged … [Read more...]
Nikita Nikitin on waivers as Edmonton Oilers wise up
Nikita Nikitin on waivers as Edmonton Oilers wise up The Edmonton Oilers dropped defenseman Nikita Nikitin on waivers on Saturday, in a reminder that new executives can clean up old messes with a clear conscience. Please recall the Oilers acquiring Nikitin’s negotiating rights from the Columbus Blue Jackets in June 2014, a move made under former general manager Craig MacTavish and his … [Read more...]
Bucks to use alternate court, jersey for 4 games
Bucks to use alternate court, jersey for 4 games Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print The Milwaukee Bucks gave their fans the chance to buy something new, as the team … [Read more...]
Playoff Race Watch: AL West, wild card in play
Playoff Race Watch: AL West, wild card in play Saturday marks the next-to-last day of the 2015 regular season (barring any tiebreakers, of course), and we've still got some things to sort out. First, though, here's what we already know insofar as the 2015 playoff fray is concerned ... The Blue Jays have clinched the AL East. The Royals have clinched the AL Central. The Mets have clinched the NL … [Read more...]
Advocaat: I cannot say whether I will stay
Advocaat: I cannot say whether I will stay Dick Advoccat has refused to confirm whether he will be staying at Sunderland amid strong speculation that he had decided to leave after the home game against West Ham. Advocaat, 68, was named Sunderland boss on a short-term deal in March and guided the club to Premier League safety. The Dutchman had intended to retire at the end of last season but was … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Look Ahead: The Denver Broncos’ dominant defense
Greg Cosell's Look Ahead: The Denver Broncos' dominant defense It’s tough to figure out how to beat the Denver Broncos defense. Start with the fact that they have three excellent corners who can all play man-to-man coverage. When you begin with that, it gives you so many options as a defensive coordinator. Then add in the fact that Denver has two high-level pass rushers on each side, Von … [Read more...]
Five-star forward Miles Bridges picks Michigan State over Kentucky – CBSSports.com
Five-star forward Miles Bridges picks Michigan State over Kentucky - CBSSports.com In the end, Miles Bridges picked MSU over Kentucky. (247 Sports) Tom Izzo's monster 2016 recruiting class just ensured itself a top-five ranking regardless of what happens for the rest of the recruiting season. Miles Bridges, a five-star small forward from Flint, Mich., verbally committed to Michigan State on … [Read more...]
Bryan Bickell will start season with Blackhawks after clearing waivers
Bryan Bickell will start season with Blackhawks after clearing waivers Bryan Bickell cleared waivers but will start the season with the Chicago Blackhawks. According to Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune, coach Joel Quenneville said Bickell will indeed stay with Chicago rather than being sent to Rockford of the American Hockey League "I think organizationally we know Bicks can bring a lot to … [Read more...]