Mike London resigns at Virginia after six seasons The Mike London Era at Virginia is over. Athletic director Craig Littlepage announced London’s resignation Sunday morning after meeting with the coach to discuss the future of the program. London is 27-46 as the head coach of the Cavaliers, including Saturday’s 23-20 loss to Virginia Tech, the 12th consecutive time the Cavaliers have lost to … [Read more...]
Matt Jones wins Australian Open as Spieth, Scott come up a shot short
Matt Jones wins Australian Open as Spieth, Scott come up a shot short Matt Jones entered the final round of the Australian Open with a three-shot lead over Jordan Spieth. Then Jones played the first two holes on Sunday in 3 over par, and the 100th edition of Australia's biggest golf tournament got much more interesting. However, in the end, Jones played 1-under golf the rest of the way, … [Read more...]
After beating Klitschko, Fury wants to be ‘great champion’ (The Associated Press)
After beating Klitschko, Fury wants to be 'great champion' (The Associated Press) He threatened to walk away from boxing if he lost to Wladimir Klitschko, or even if he won. Now the always unpredictable Tyson Fury says he intends to be a great heavyweight champion. ''I hope to have many more defenses of these titles in future,'' Fury said after outpointing the Ukrainian Saturday night and … [Read more...]
Bride watches NHL game in wedding dress, devours burger (Video)
Bride watches NHL game in wedding dress, devours burger (Video) Erica Skuta is a Minnesota Wild fan living in New Zealand, which is pretty awesome because they have several different kinds of indigenous penguins there. She was back in Minnesota this weekend, where she married fellow Wild fan Lewis Blake and attended the Wild’s game against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night as their … [Read more...]
Check out Odell Beckham Jr.’s outstanding Charlie Brown cleats
Check out Odell Beckham Jr.'s outstanding Charlie Brown cleats Odell Beckham Jr. knows style, and he knows what looks great on a Thanksgiving weekend: Charlie Brown and Snoopy. Check out the cleats Beckham wore before the Giants' game against Washington on Sunday: Odell Beckham Jr. avec des crampons "Snoopy & Charlie Brown" pic.twitter.com/fEkHkH3rpY— NFL France (@NFLFrance) November 29, … [Read more...]
How high can Leicester City go under Jamie Vardy?
How high can Leicester City go under Jamie Vardy? In the Premier League, a select few clubs can spend the GDP of small Pacific Island nations in order to improve their squad, and with every signing it can feel like the magic of the English game keeps being sucked away. Watching Jamie Vardy and Leicester does bring back a […] In the Premier League, a select few clubs can spend the GDP of … [Read more...]
LSU: Miles staying
LSU: Miles staying Les Miles gets carried off the field after beating Texas A&M. (USATSI) If Les Miles' tenure at LSU was to be over, his players gave him a farewell to remember. But notions of Miles leaving the Tigers changed moments after LSU's 19-7 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday as athletic director Joe Alleva made it known that the team's football leadership would not be changing. … [Read more...]
Adam Scott’s worldwide streak of 15 years with a win in jeopardy
Adam Scott's worldwide streak of 15 years with a win in jeopardy Adam Scott has one last chance to win a golf tournament for the 16th consecutive year. Scott came up a shot short of winning the Australian Open on Sunday, finishing tied with defending champion Jordan Spieth behind winner and fellow countryman Matt Jones. A closing 6-under 65 wasn't good enough to get his first win Down Under … [Read more...]
Carlo Colaiacovo treated for ‘dented trachea’ after throat cross-check (Video)
Carlo Colaiacovo treated for ‘dented trachea’ after throat cross-check (Video) Carlo Colaiacovo has an injury history in the NHL that could probably fill a few medical journals. There have been concussions and hand injuries and knee injuries and leg injuries and countless other ailments. But never a “dented trachea.” Not until Saturday night, at least. The Buffalo Sabres defenseman was … [Read more...]
Bills’ bus breaks down on way to Arrowhead Stadium
Bills' bus breaks down on way to Arrowhead Stadium Most NFL coaches and players are notorious for keeping their routines. On practice days, on game days, each one has his own quirks or superstitions, from players getting their ankles taped by the same trainer every day to eating the same pre-game meal to sitting in the same spot on the same bus to the stadium for road games. Buffalo Bills … [Read more...]