Report: TCU co-OC Sonny Cumbie turns down Texas Texas won't be hiring TCU's Sonny Cumbie for it's offensive coordinator position. According to Horned Frog Blitz, Cumbie, a former Texas Tech quarterback, removed his name from consideration for the job. The Longhorns are looking to switch up offenses after a second-straight 5-7 season to start Charlie Strong's tenure in Austin. "I want to … [Read more...]
Concerns about Brendan Rodgers replacing Garry Monk as Swansea manager
Concerns about Brendan Rodgers replacing Garry Monk as Swansea manager Swansea City have sacked manager Garry Monk. The decision was made today, just days after the club lost 0-3 at home against Leicester City. Under Monk, the club had failed to win in its last 5 matches (the worst form in the Premier League). For Swansea City supporters, the decision […] Swansea City have sacked manager … [Read more...]
NHL looks for the next big idea in post John Collins era
NHL looks for the next big idea in post John Collins era PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – The NHL’s governors saw former league COO John Collins as an idea guy. He was someone who would give presentations and impress people with his thoughts and his vision. “Every time he spoke or they talked about the next big thing it was like a ‘Wow, this is fantastic. This is going to take the NHL and exposure of … [Read more...]
Of course the NFL fined Antonio Brown for the goalpost celebration
Of course the NFL fined Antonio Brown for the goalpost celebration You knew this was coming. The NFL has decided to fine Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown for his Super Mario Bros. celebration when he slid down (or, really, off) the goalpost after his punt return score against the Indianapolis Colts. Bill Phillips of WPXI and Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported … [Read more...]
D’Angelo Russell’s Kobe Bryant impersonation ends with an airball
D'Angelo Russell's Kobe Bryant impersonation ends with an airball Now that he and teammate Julius Randle have been bumped from the Los Angeles Lakers starting lineup and limited to maybe half a game's worth of minutes with little explanation, in continuation of a maddening season-long trend that seems to defy reason, rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell needs to make the most of his pregame … [Read more...]
MLB recommends clubs extend netting in effort to improve fan safety
MLB recommends clubs extend netting in effort to improve fan safety NASHVILLE, Tenn — Fan safety has become an increasingly important issue for Major League Baseball. In the past year, there have been multiple incidents where fans have been injured or hospitalized due to errant bats and balls. [Elsewhere: Here's The Stew's running tracker of every deal completed at the Winter Meetings] … [Read more...]
Boxing-Believe in Jesus, Fury says as gay comment row grows (Reuters)
Boxing-Believe in Jesus, Fury says as gay comment row grows (Reuters) New world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury turned to divine inspiration on Wednesday to answer his growing number of critics after days of courting controversy over his comments about women and homosexuality. The 27-year-old Briton, who produced one of sport's biggest shocks last month when he beat long-standing … [Read more...]
Schmidt’s team hires Russian driver for 2016 season (The Associated Press)
Schmidt's team hires Russian driver for 2016 season (The Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The first Russian driver to compete in the IndyCar Series will be back next season. … [Read more...]
Al Jefferson suspended five games for an unnamed drug (pot) infraction
Al Jefferson suspended five games for an unnamed drug (pot) infraction Al Jefferson will turn 31-years old in January, he is a potent NBA scorer and rebounder, and a respected teammate. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Charlotte Hornets center has also been suspended five games by the NBA for an unspecified drug violation. The suspension will … [Read more...]
FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup December 9 – FanSided
FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup December 9 - FanSided Nov 17, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Phil Kessel (81) and defenseman Kris Letang (58) congratulate center Evgeni Malkin (71) after Malkin scored a power-play goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The goal was Malkin Check out our daily fantasy hockey … [Read more...]