Bills hire former star safety Ed Reed as defensive assistant The Buffalo Bills defensive backs will have quite the new coach to learn from this offseason: the organization announced on Wednesday night that it has hired Ed Reed as assistant defensive backs coach. A five-time first-team All-Pro, nine-time Pro Bowler and 2004 NFL defensive player of the year, Reed last played in 2013 season, … [Read more...]
Devils' Farnham suspended four games for hit
Devils' Farnham suspended four games for hit Bobby Farnham will miss the next four New Jersey Devils games. (USATSI) The New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues had a rough third period Tuesday night, and it all started because Devils forward Bobby Farnham was unhappy about being checked. In response to a clean, legal hit from Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, Farnham immediately jumped to … [Read more...]
Report: Giants hire Ben McAdoo as next head coach
Report: Giants hire Ben McAdoo as next head coach The New York Giants' coaching search has ended up with an in-house candidate, as several reports indicate that offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo will be getting the job. The #Giants are hiring Ben McAdoo as their head coach, source said— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 14, 2016 McAdoo has worked in the NFL in a variety of capacities since … [Read more...]
Clemson claims consecutive top-25 wins for first time in 27 years
Clemson claims consecutive top-25 wins for first time in 27 years Two weeks ago Clemson lost a third consecutive basketball game and appeared to be spinning its wheels on the hardwood once again as the school waited to play for a national title on the gridiron. But the Tigers appear to have turned things around after earning a third straight victory Wednesday night beating No. 9 Duke 68-63 … [Read more...]
Picabo Street charged with assaulting father: report (Reuters)
Picabo Street charged with assaulting father: report (Reuters) (Reuters) - U.S. Olympic gold medallist skier Picabo Street was charged with assault and domestic violence after an alleged altercation with her father, The Salt Lake Tribune reported on Wednesday. Street, whose natural talent and easygoing charm made her one of the most popular figures of her sport in the 1990s, told police … [Read more...]
MLS SuperDraft is far from super but still serves a purpose
MLS SuperDraft is far from super but still serves a purpose The drafting of players is not unique to sport in the United States and Canada, but it is an idea that has not traveled very well throughout the rest of the sporting world. When Major League Soccer came into being, there was never a doubt that a draft process would […] The drafting of players is not unique to sport in the United … [Read more...]
1-on-1 battle with Kobe: Health vs. obligation
1-on-1 battle with Kobe: Health vs. obligation 9:52 PM ET print EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- With Kobe Bryant continuing to deal with nagging injuries, longtime Lakers trainer Gary Vitti suggested to coach Byron Scott on Tuesday night that they "shut down" the star for one to two weeks during what is his 20th and final NBA season. Bryant, who plans to retire this summer, has missed four of … [Read more...]
Westbrook, Villanueva ejected for separate incidents in OKC-Dallas
Westbrook, Villanueva ejected for separate incidents in OKC-Dallas The Dallas Mavericks entered Wednesday night's home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder shorthanded after opting to rest four starters following Tuesday's overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. A poor decision by veteran forward Charlie Villanueva left them without a fill-in starter by the end of the first half, but … [Read more...]
Reports: Marlins, Gordon agree to 5-year deal
Reports: Marlins, Gordon agree to 5-year deal The Marlins have reportedly locked up All-Star second baseman Dee Gordon. (USATSI) The Marlins have agreed to terms with second baseman Dee Gordon on a five-year, $50 million contract extension that includes a $14 million vesting option for 2021, according to Jon Heyman and Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal. Back in November, our own Mike Axisa examined what … [Read more...]
Marlins locks up Dee Gordon with five-year, $50 million extension
Marlins locks up Dee Gordon with five-year, $50 million extension The Miami Marlins and second baseman Dee Gordon have reached an agreement on a five-year extension, reports FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. Gordon will earn $50 million over the deal, with a vesting for a sixth season that's worth $14 million. An extension between the Marlins and Gordon had been anticipated all winter. After … [Read more...]