Bayern’s Guardiola short at the back as Juventus loom Pep Guardiola acknowledges Bayern Munich have a height problem ahead of their key Champions League clash at Juventus as an injury crisis has left them short at the back. While striker Robert Lewandowski is head and shoulders above his rivals, scoring twice in Sunday’s 3-1 win at Augsburg, injuries meant […] Pep Guardiola acknowledges … [Read more...]
Bernie Sanders’s old pickup buddies say he threw plenty of elbows
Bernie Sanders's old pickup buddies say he threw plenty of elbows President Barack Obama has opted to make basketball a large part of his public image, enough so that a well regarded sportswriter was able to put together a book about it. Obama is a regular presence at games at both the college and pro levels and has turned the NBA champion's annual trip to the White House into more than a … [Read more...]
College teams to wear Nike’s new Vapor Elite Uniforms
College teams to wear Nike's new Vapor Elite Uniforms In a continuing effort to provide the most innovative and progressive uniforms possible, Nike has unveiled the Vapor Elite Uniform, which will be worn by select college baseball teams beginning this week. Nike’s past efforts have been mainly focused on football and basketball uniforms, but that changes here with the Nike Vapor Elite … [Read more...]
New OT rule a collaboration between drivers and NASCAR
New OT rule a collaboration between drivers and NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – The new rule governing green-white-checkered attempts in the Sprint Cup Series was a collaborative effort between NASCAR and its drivers according to Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR's new overtime rule, which was put into practical application for the first time during Saturday's Sprint Unlimited, meant the creation of … [Read more...]
Sources: Cavs offer Varejao to Magic for Frye
Sources: Cavs offer Varejao to Magic for Frye 8:42 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The Cleveland Cavaliers, among many trade discussions they're having this week, have offered veteran forward Anderson Varejao to the Orlando Magic in exchange for fellow … [Read more...]
Yankees fans will no longer have the option to print their tickets
Yankees fans will no longer have the option to print their tickets A small change to the New York Yankees ticket plan could have a huge impact on their fans. The club announced that, beginning in 2016, the team will no longer offer the option to print out tickets at home. Fans attending games will either have to bring physical tickets, or use the mobile delivery option on their cell phones. … [Read more...]
Illinois hires Josh Whitman as athletic director
Illinois hires Josh Whitman as athletic director More than three months after the firing of Mike Thomas, Illinois has found its new athletic director. Illinois interim chancellor Barbara Wilson announced Wednesday that Josh Whitman will be the school’s new AD. Whitman, 37, is an Illinois alum who was a four-year starter at tight end for the Illini from 1997 to 2000. He then went on to play … [Read more...]
Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs lead England’s Europa League charge
Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs lead England’s Europa League charge Napoli, Borussia Dortmund, Porto, Sevilla and a host of continental big guns as well as English clubs Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool swing into Europa League action in the last-32 knock out phase on Thursday. In fact one clash has already begun on Tuesday as Turkey’s Fenerbahce took a 2-0 […] Napoli, … [Read more...]
Watch Josh Donaldson transform from baseball player to Viking
Watch Josh Donaldson transform from baseball player to Viking The big day is almost here for Toronto Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson. And no, we're not talking about the opening of spring training or anything pertaining to baseball. We're actually talking about his small screen debut. The reigning and defending AL MVP will make a cameo appearance on the History Channel's hit show 'Vikings,' … [Read more...]
Pacific power: Why it’s time to pay attention to Sharks
Pacific power: Why it’s time to pay attention to Sharks The San Jose Sharks won again last night. Theyre 12-2-3 in their last 17. Among the teams they beaten during that stretch: Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, and Tampa Bay.Perhaps its time the hockey worldstarted paying attention to these guys. Because its been crickets, mostly.[KURZ:Rewind: Sharks win in Tampa, boast 'real good confidence … [Read more...]