C-USA's Judy MacLeod becomes first female commissioner in FBS Conference USA has hired Judy MacLeod as its next conference commissioner. MacLeod becomes the first female conference commissioner in the FBS and just the third commissioner in the conference's history. “Judy earned all of our respect and admiration during the many years she served as associate commissioner,” Conference USA Board … [Read more...]
Seahawks’ Russell Wilson dresses up as Batman for girlfriend Ciara’s birthday party
Seahawks' Russell Wilson dresses up as Batman for girlfriend Ciara's birthday party Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson dates R&B singer Ciara, who celebrated her 30th birthday on Sunday. As fortune would have it, since Seattle played on Thursday last week, Wilson and the rest of the Seahawks had this weekend off. So Wilson took the opportunity to plan a surprise birthday party for his lady. … [Read more...]
Ex-Wizards wing Glen Rice Jr. shot in leg outside Atlanta restauarant
Ex-Wizards wing Glen Rice Jr. shot in leg outside Atlanta restauarant Pro basketball player Glen Rice Jr. was shot in the leg Sunday night during an argument at an Atlanta restaurant and arrested for reckless conduct and marijuana possession, according to a police report obtained by Jennifer Brett of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Rice, the son of three-time NBA All-Star Glen Rice, has … [Read more...]
Evander Kane asked out of Winnipeg every offseason
Evander Kane asked out of Winnipeg every offseason Evander Kane wanted out of Winnipeg. Also, there are dinosaurs in “Jurassic World.” Putting aside the obvious for a moment, it was never a question of “if” but rather one of “when” for a Kane trade from the Winnipeg Jets. The first rumors of a trade request from the talented winger to Jets brass arrived in 2011, with his agent denying it … [Read more...]
Sources: Mavs, Carlisle close to 5-year extension
Sources: Mavs, Carlisle close to 5-year extension 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 The Dallas Mavericks are advanced negotiations on a contract extension with coach Rick Carlisle, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that Carlisle and … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Oct. 26 – NHL.com
DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Oct. 26 - NHL.com Each day during the 2015-16 season, NHL.com's fantasy staff will identify one player at each position worth owning in DraftKings daily fantasy hockey contests. Based on factors including but not limited to matchups, line combinations, power-play usage, statistical coverage and recent production, we'll provide you with lower-priced options … [Read more...]
Sans Tiger Woods, Kuchar claims America’s Golf Cup with Hueber
Sans Tiger Woods, Kuchar claims America's Golf Cup with Hueber Who needs Tiger Woods? Not Matt Kuchar, at least at the America's Golf Cup. Kuchar, who teamed with Justin Hueber instead of the originally planed Woods in the two-man team event, to chalk up a win for the United States in the PGA Tour Latinoamerica event by four shots over the Puerto Rican duo of Rafael Campos and Edward … [Read more...]
Report: Jason Pierre-Paul reports to Giants, will undergo physical
Report: Jason Pierre-Paul reports to Giants, will undergo physical According to NFL Network, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul has reported to the Giants' facility and believes he's ready to play. The caveat for Pierre-Paul is whether New York's team doctors will agree. Pierre-Paul suffered extensive damage to his right hand in a July 4 fireworks incident, losing his index finger and the tip … [Read more...]
Kevin Garnett, Stephon Marbury and more mourn the late, great Flip Saunders
Kevin Garnett, Stephon Marbury and more mourn the late, great Flip Saunders The death of Minnesota Timberwolves head coach and team president Flip Saunders at age 60 after a battle with Hodgkin lymphoma sent shockwaves through the NBA on Sunday, as players, coaches, journalists and scores of others in the basketball world struggled to get their arms around the passing of a fighter who, as … [Read more...]
2015 World Series schedule: Start times and starters
2015 World Series schedule: Start times and starters With the Kansas City Royals clinching the ALCS on Friday at Kauffman Stadium, the 2015 World Series is now set. The Royals, who knocked off the Toronto Blue Jays in six games, will meet the National League champion New York Mets, who swept the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS. For the Royals, it's a quick return to the World Series after falling … [Read more...]