NASCAR GWC rule creates madness at Talladega The odds didn't favor a green-white-checker restart ending under caution at Talladega on Sunday. In the 23 previous races with the GWC rule in effect in the Sprint Cup Series, 10 Talladega races had gone into overtime. And only two of those races had more than one two-lap sprint to the finish. It seemed very likely that Sunday's race was going to … [Read more...]
Sunshine Tour golfer struck in the groin by ball ricocheting off a tree
Sunshine Tour golfer struck in the groin by ball ricocheting off a tree We've all made a 7 before, but it probably didn't hurt this much! @jakesgolf62 pic.twitter.com/IRp0rsIycA— Sunshine Tour (@Sunshine_Tour) October 22, 2015 On the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, Jacques Kruyswijk was hit where the sun don't shine. Kruyswijk was playing on the eighth hole in the first round of this week's … [Read more...]
NFL Winners and Losers: Andrew Luck not looking too great lately
NFL Winners and Losers: Andrew Luck not looking too great lately There have been a couple speed bumps this season for Andrew Luck on his way to Canton. The legend of Luck grew and grew in his first three seasons. He played very well, enough that we overlooked a lot of his faults, like a penchant for a few too many turnovers. Maybe it was that there are so few great young quarterbacks, we … [Read more...]
Premier League review show GW10; World Soccer Talk Podcast
Premier League review show GW10; World Soccer Talk Podcast Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley, Laurence McKenna and Kartik Krishnaiyer as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 10 games during Premier League gameweek 10. During this week’s episode, they discuss whether Arsenal is for real, whether Aston Villa can escape relegation, […] Listen to the … [Read more...]
North Dakota’s new nickname: Fighting Hawks, Roughriders or Nodaks?
North Dakota’s new nickname: Fighting Hawks, Roughriders or Nodaks? Since the Fighting Sioux are no more, the University of North Dakota has been work-shopping a new nickname for quite some time. It presented five options to a number of eligible voters, and they’ve narrowed the field to a three-choice “runoff” vote for the school’s new mascot. So, what will North Dakota hockey be known as … [Read more...]
Five reasons Montreal Canadiens are off to record-setting start
Five reasons Montreal Canadiens are off to record-setting start The Montreal Canadiens set on NHL record on Saturday night, breaking the 1975-76 Buffalo Sabres’ mark for most wins to start the season. The 9-0-0 Habs are the best team in hockey right now, even if their 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t leave the team satisfied. "It's nice, but we feel like our game the past few … [Read more...]
Arkansas RB Rawleigh Williams out indefinitely after neck surgery
Arkansas RB Rawleigh Williams out indefinitely after neck surgery Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams underwent neck surgery Saturday evening after he was carted off the field with a neck injury against Auburn. The freshman running back tweeted Sunday that he's expected to make a full recovery. I am blessed. The doctor explained that I'm very lucky and should fully recover. My family and … [Read more...]
US skier Ligety wins season-opening World Cup giant slalom (The Associated Press)
US skier Ligety wins season-opening World Cup giant slalom (The Associated Press) American standout Ted Ligety earned his 25th career World Cup win Sunday, overcoming a tough course to take the season-opening giant slalom. Trying to regain dominance in his strongest discipline, the Olympic and world GS champion held on to his first-run lead to beat Thomas Fanara of France by 0.15 and Marcel … [Read more...]
Bills DBs double down on postgame excuses after loss to Jaguars
Bills DBs double down on postgame excuses after loss to Jaguars The Buffalo Bills appeared poised to pull off a major comeback and save face in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars but didn't have enough in the tank. Instead, they saved their best shots for after the game. A pair of Bills defensive backs — Nickell Robey and Stephon Gilmore — chose to make excuses for the loss instead of … [Read more...]
Bryant 'pretty fluid' in return to full practice
Bryant 'pretty fluid' in return to full practice 0 Shares print EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant completed a full practice Sunday for the first time since he suffered a lower leg bruise during an Oct. 13 preseason game in Las Vegas. Bryant, 37, didn't speak to reporters afterward. Lakers coach Byron Scott said he still expects Bryant to play in the … [Read more...]