Official: UTSA coach Larry Coker resigns We've got another FBS team that will be making a coaching change. UTSA announced Tuesday afternoon that head coach Larry Coker had resigned after reports emerged Tuesday morning that Coker and the team were parting ways. “UTSA has been a very special place to me and I will be forever grateful for the experience,” Coker said in a team statement. “The … [Read more...]
Kentucky Speedway to repave surface before next Cup race
Kentucky Speedway to repave surface before next Cup race Another old surface bites the dust. Kentucky Speedway said Tuesday it was repaving the track. The new pavement will be in place before the speedway's July Sprint Cup Series race date and more SAFER barriers will be installed at the track. As part of the "renovation," the track will also reconfigure turns 1 and 2 to make them different … [Read more...]
Fan earns 1-year NBA ban after shining light in James Harden’s eye
Fan earns 1-year NBA ban after shining light in James Harden's eye Utah Jazz fans have come up with some creative ways to distract opposing free-throw shooters in the past, but one Utahn's high-tech technique backfired in a big way on Monday night. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] As Houston Rockets star James Harden was preparing to take a free … [Read more...]
Report: Alex Anthopoulos joins Dodgers’ front office
Report: Alex Anthopoulos joins Dodgers' front office Alex Anthopoulos has reportedly landed a job with the Los Angeles Dodgers, two months after he left the Toronto Blue Jays' general manager post following their first playoff appearance in 22 years. Vince Cauchon of French-language Radio X et Rock in Quebec City tweeted that Anthopoulos had accepted a role with Los Angeles to work alongside … [Read more...]
Rumor buy or sell: D-Backs not willing to surrender another draft pick – CBSSports.com
Rumor buy or sell: D-Backs not willing to surrender another draft pick - CBSSports.com Welcome to Eye On Baseball's Rumor Buy Or Sell. With a nod to our friends at Eye On Soccer, we'll crib their approach and break down the various trade and free agency rumors that come your way this offseason. Rumor: The Diamondbacks are not willing to forfeit another high draft pick to sign a qualified free … [Read more...]
Roberto Martinez seems to be taking Everton backwards
Roberto Martinez seems to be taking Everton backwards The death of Howard Kendall a few months ago reminded us of what Everton once was. This season’s topsy-turvy Premier League made us dream of what Everton could be again. But instead of competing with the likes of Leicester City and Crystal Palace to qualify for Europe, the Toffees are struggling […] The death of Howard Kendall a few … [Read more...]
Why does Brian Urlacher suddenly have lots of hair? I asked him
Why does Brian Urlacher suddenly have lots of hair? I asked him Your browser does not support iframes. Brian Urlacher suddenly has hair, a good amount of it, and it’s wild to look at. The retired Chicago Bears linebacker has been bald since … birth? Ok, at least since his rookie year in 2000, when he had slightly more hair than a newborn. Which is fine, of course. And all through his career, … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring why Justise Winslow can already hang
The 10-man rotation, starring why Justise Winslow can already hang A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Sports Illustrated. Rob Mahoney takes a look at what Justise Winslow already does so well that he's become the … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Jan. 23
Ronda Rousey to host 'Saturday Night Live' on Jan. 23 In a move that cements her A-list celebrity status, UFC superstar Ronda Rousey will host NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in New York on Jan. 23, the network announced Tuesday. Rousey will become just the third fighter, following ex-boxing middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler and former undisputed heavyweight champion George Foreman, … [Read more...]
Vote for the catch of the year: Francis Owusu vs Thomas Sperbeck
Vote for the catch of the year: Francis Owusu vs Thomas Sperbeck We’ve reached the end, my friends. After several months of nominees and votes, our field has been narrowed down to two finalists: Stanford’s Francis Owusu and Boise State’s Thomas Sperbeck. Owusu and Sperbeck were the top two seeds in our tournament and the voting certainly reflected the brilliance of their catches. In the … [Read more...]