College Football Podcast: Preview, picks for Clemson-Oklahoma - Sports Illustrated After breaking down the Cotton Bowl semifinal of the College Football Playoff last week, hosts Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell turn their attention toward the Orange Bowl and the clash between No. 1 Clemson and No. 4 Oklahoma. Can the Sooners keep its hot streak going with a win? Or will the Tigers remain undefeated … [Read more...]
Glenn Robinson III surprises his mom with a brand new car (Video)
Glenn Robinson III surprises his mom with a brand new car (Video) Glenn Robinson III is living the dream. A native of Indiana, he’s playing as a rotation worker on his state’s NBA team, the Pacers, and though the Pacers are kicking some early season tail at 16-12 right now, they remain a little under the radar. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] As … [Read more...]
How to talk about the NBA’s slate of games on Christmas Day
How to talk about the NBA's slate of games on Christmas Day Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, chances are you’re going to be in front of a television on Christmas Day, spending time with family and friends. And, because you’re a regular reader of NBA websites, you’re likely to be the smartest NBA Dude/Dudette in the room. With a half a day’s worth of games slated for Friday, there … [Read more...]
BYU hires Ty Detmer as offensive coordinator
BYU hires Ty Detmer as offensive coordinator BYU is bringing in the program’s only Heisman Trophy winner to run its offense. The school announced Thursday that new head coach Kalani Sitake has officially hired Ty Detmer as offensive coordinator. Detmer, the 1990 Heisman winner and BYU’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns, spent the past six seasons as the head coach at St. … [Read more...]
Team News: Late Fitness Check – GW18
Team News: Late Fitness Check - GW18 This last week has been dominated by the managers as fallout from the departure of Jose Mourinho rumbles on. A home defeat to Norwich last time out did nothing to quell growing rumour that Louis van Gaal was on his way out of Old Trafford. Ed Woodward attended a ‘commercial-related’ meeting in London on Tuesday which sent the media world into a spin, many … [Read more...]
DraftKings files lawsuit against Illinois AG
DraftKings files lawsuit against Illinois AG 8:11 PM ET Associated Press 0 Shares print CHICAGO -- Boston-based DraftKings has filed a lawsuit against Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan a day after she declared daily fantasy sports betting illegal in the state. The lawsuit was filed Thursday in Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago. Attorney Randy Mastro represents DraftKings, one … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch hosts a NASCAR Christmas Party
Kyle Busch hosts a NASCAR Christmas Party [Scene: 2015 Sprint Cup champion Kyle Busch hosts a Christmas party at his house to help celebrate his title. Busch rolls to the door to greet his first guest, as he's still recovering from postseason surgery to remove rods and plates from his leg and foot. No, this is not real.] Kurt Busch: Hey little brother! Brought my trophy to the party. Figured … [Read more...]
Western Michigan wins first bowl game in program history
Western Michigan wins first bowl game in program history The seventh time was the charm for Western Michigan. The Broncos were 0-6 in the program’s previous bowl appearances, but with a 45-31 victory over Middle Tennessee in Thursday’s Bahamas Bowl, the program finally notched its first-ever bowl win. Led by freshman running back Jamauri Bogan, the Broncos racked up yards in big chunks and … [Read more...]
Catch of the Year countdown: Josh Donaldson owns the seats (No. 2)
Catch of the Year countdown: Josh Donaldson owns the seats (No. 2) Editor's note: This week, Big League Stew is counting down our five favorite MLB catches of 2015. Come back each day to see who lands at No. 1. Josh Donaldson won the American League MVP in 2015, so he proved there's not much he can't do on a baseball field. While he wowed us most with his offensive numbers, Donaldson's … [Read more...]
Suns suspend Morris for 2 games after towel toss
Suns suspend Morris for 2 games after towel toss 3:51 PM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print The Phoenix Suns suspended forward Markieff Morris for two games on Thursday for conduct detrimental to the team, after he tossed a towel toward coach Jeff Hornacek on Wednesday. The incident took place in the fourth quarter of the Suns' 104-96 loss at home to the Denver Nuggets. It was … [Read more...]