Pit mistakes doom chances of Earnhardt Jr., Harvick and Truex Jr. at Kansas KANSAS CITY, Kansas – Kevin Harvick finished 15th at Kansas on Sunday. Martin Truex Jr. was 16th. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was 21st. Those finishing positions could have been a lot higher if it wasn't for pit road miscues during the race. We'll start with Junior, as his happened first. He was forced to hit pit road in the … [Read more...]
Sammy Watkins leaves on crutches after suffering injury on touchdown catch
Sammy Watkins leaves on crutches after suffering injury on touchdown catch After complaining about his lack of targets earlier in the week, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins finally got his wish, catching three E.J. Manuel passes for 40 yards — including a 22-yard touchdown — on a scoring drive that cut the Cincinnati Bengals' lead to 17-14 just before the half. That's the good news. … [Read more...]
Boxer in critical condition with brain injury after Virginia bout (Reuters)
Boxer in critical condition with brain injury after Virginia bout (Reuters) (Reuters) - Boxer Prichard Colon was fighting for his life on Sunday after sustaining an illegal blow to the head during a bout in a Washington, D.C. suburb, the fight's promoter said. … [Read more...]
Louis Van Gaal targets derby win to prove Manchester United are title challengers
Louis Van Gaal targets derby win to prove Manchester United are title challengers Louis van Gaal has challenged Manchester United to prove they are genuine title contenders by beating their bitter local rivals City next weekend. United bounced back from their humbling 3-0 defeat to Arsenal by beating Everton by the same scoreline on Saturday. Wayne Rooney scored his first goal at Goodison […] … [Read more...]
Shane Doan on his legacy, his style, hockey playing future
Shane Doan on his legacy, his style, hockey playing future LOS ANGELES – Shane Doan is the last Arizona Coyotes player to step off the ice after a morning skate. Without fail every gameday of the season, Doan pushes his 39-year-old body to stay on an ice sheet as players several years his junior opt to enter the locker room, done with the workout and ready for their pre-game naps. The reason … [Read more...]
At 3-3, Buffalo Bills’ once-promising season hits a crossroads
At 3-3, Buffalo Bills' once-promising season hits a crossroads Remember Week 1? The Buffalo Bills were riding high after a dominant win over the Indianapolis Colts. Even a Week 2 loss to the New England Patriots didn’t completely ruin that momentum. The Patriots are the defending Super Bowl champs and might be even better this season. No shame in losing to them. But the Bills haven’t looked … [Read more...]
Lakers rest Kobe with focus on regular season
Lakers rest Kobe with focus on regular season 0 Shares Print EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is expected to miss his second straight preseason game Monday and may not see the floor again until the regular season. Saturday night's preseason matchup between the Lakers and Warriors was called early due to poor court conditions, with players from both teams … [Read more...]
Another week, another ridiculous question about what exactly is a catch
Another week, another ridiculous question about what exactly is a catch You know, passing a football seems like a pretty simple proposition. Quarterback throws ball, receiver either hangs onto ball or he doesn't. But this being the NFL, there's no easy element of the game that can't be hopelessly, ridiculously overcomplicated with rules, analysis, preconditions, caveats, codicils, and, of … [Read more...]
Michigan AD Jim Hackett posts open letter rebuking criticism of punter
Michigan AD Jim Hackett posts open letter rebuking criticism of punter Michigan interim athletic director Jim Hackett doesn't want fans taking their frustrations from Saturday's loss out on punter Blake O'Neill. By now, you probably know that a messed up punt with 10 seconds left gave Michigan State an improbable win over Michigan. O'Neill lined up to punt with 10 seconds left and a kick … [Read more...]
Golovkin looks for megafight after big win at Garden (The Associated Press)
Golovkin looks for megafight after big win at Garden (The Associated Press) Gennady Golovkin gave a slight bow and apologized to David Lemieux after hitting him while he was on the canvas in the fifth round of their middleweight title fight. Everything else he did was nearly perfect Saturday night when he staked his claim as boxing's best before a sold-out crowd on the big stage of Madison … [Read more...]