Andrew Shaw attempts Chicago Bears field goal, launches shoe (Video) The Chicago Blackhawks brought the Stanley Cup to the Chicago Bears’ game against the Oakland Raiders to celebrate the return of Jay-sus Cutler. Well, that and to get honored at midfield during halftime. Before the game, the Blackhawks also engaged in some football fun. Although Andrew Shaw apparently put a little too … [Read more...]
Should Rams’ Stedman Bailey be fined for his ‘nap’ celebration?
Should Rams' Stedman Bailey be fined for his 'nap' celebration? Look, we get it: playing football is tiring work. But perhaps the field of play is not the best place for a nap, am I right? Stedman Bailey of the St. Louis Rams had just scored on a pass from Nick Foles to help the Rams to a victory over the Arizona Cardinals, and decided to offer up his own celebration: a quiet, respectful … [Read more...]
Dream comes true for Ichiro Suzuki when he pitches one inning in finale
Dream comes true for Ichiro Suzuki when he pitches one inning in finale Dee Gordon winning the National League batting title wasn't the only notable news from the Marlins on the final day of the regular season. Veteran outfielder Ichiro Suzuki finally was able to fulfill his dream of pitching in a major league game when Miami manager Dan Jennings put him on the mound in the bottom of the … [Read more...]
Maryland field hockey coach Missy Meharg picks up win No. 500 – Washington Post
Maryland field hockey coach Missy Meharg picks up win No. 500 - Washington Post Maryland’s Missy Meharg celebrated her 500th career win on Sunday. (Jonathan Newton/Washington Post)Maryland field hockey coach Missy Meharg added another major decoration to her storied career Sunday, picking up her 500th win after the Terrapins defeated Miami (Ohio) 6-2. Meharg is just the fourth Division I coach to … [Read more...]
If your NBA team is horrible, will it own (or owe) its first-round pick? – CBSSports.com
If your NBA team is horrible, will it own (or owe) its first-round pick? - CBSSports.com With the NBA preseason starting, the hopes of fans around the league are high. A lot of people are talking themselves into this being their year to surprise the rest of the league, and for some fans and teams that will be true. However, the stark truth of it all is some teams will suck, either because they … [Read more...]
Nibali ends disappointing season with Il Lombardia win (The Associated Press)
Nibali ends disappointing season with Il Lombardia win (The Associated Press) Italy's Vincenzo Nibali ended a disappointing season by winning Il Lombardia in style on Sunday to claim his first Monument victory. The Astana cyclist finished the 245-kilometer (152-mile) race from Bergamo to Como 21 seconds ahead of Daniel Moreno of Spain and 32 ahead of Thibaut Pinot of France. ''What a … [Read more...]
Odell Beckham Jr. just did it again (shhh, it didn’t count)
Odell Beckham Jr. just did it again (shhh, it didn't count) At this point, we don't care if Odell Beckham Jr.'s catches count as receptions or not. First, the New York Giants receiver put on a show pregame with his typically ridiculous routine. OBJ. Savage. pic.twitter.com/nneUuX6XjV— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) October 4, 2015 Then he did this (video above) out of bounds, against the Buffalo … [Read more...]
How the West was won: Rangers clinch division, Astros claim wild card
How the West was won: Rangers clinch division, Astros claim wild card Finally, the Texas Rangers can call themselves the champions of the American League West. And their in-state neighbors, the Houston Astros, they've stamped their postseason ticket too. On Sunday's final day of the MLB regular season, where every game started at the same time and chaos looked possible, the result was what … [Read more...]
Ndamukong Suh amuses, terrifies the British populace
Ndamukong Suh amuses, terrifies the British populace Ndamukong Suh wasn't the only Miami Dolphin who had a wretched game on Sunday in London against the New York Jets, but he's the only one holding a $114 million contract. He's clearly not happy—with this Dumpster fire of a team, who could be?—and after a press conference, he left the stage much to the amusement of a British PR onlooker. … [Read more...]
Correction: Ali Tribute story (The Associated Press)
Correction: Ali Tribute story (The Associated Press) In a story Oct. 1 about a tribute to Muhammad Ali, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Larry Holmes beat Ali in 1978. The story should have said that Holmes beat Ali in 1980. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Muhammad Ali won another round of love and appreciation for his achievements as a fighter in and out of the ring. … [Read more...]