Social Hour: Alabama receives its national title rings Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. After the dust from Ole Miss’ wild Thursday night settled (for now), the college football offseason trudged on on … [Read more...]
Olympic champion Kirani James breaks Drake record in 400 (Yahoo Sports)
Olympic champion Kirani James breaks Drake record in 400 (Yahoo Sports) Kirani James let the rest of the world know that he's still the man to beat in the 400 meters. The defending Olympic champion broke the Drake Relays record with a world-leading time of 44.08 seconds Friday. James, who represents Grenda, beat American LaShawn Merritt by 0.14 seconds and shaved over a quarter of a second … [Read more...]
Woods won’t play Wells Fargo but still could make Ryder Cup team
Woods won't play Wells Fargo but still could make Ryder Cup team That rumored Tiger Woods comeback isn't happening next week in Charlotte. The entry deadline for the Wells Fargo Championship came and went on Friday afternoon, and Woods did not show up on the final entry list. Meanwhile, Woods was in Las Vegas for his annual Tiger Jam event to support his Tiger Woods Foundation. During a … [Read more...]
Jim Furyk to come back from wrist surgery at Wells Fargo Championship
Jim Furyk to come back from wrist surgery at Wells Fargo Championship Jim Furyk will make his comeback from a wrist injury and subsequent surgery next week at the Wells Fargo Championship. Furyk announced his return date on Friday, adding that he'll also play the following week at The Players Championship in his backyard in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. The 2003 U.S. Open winner hasn't played … [Read more...]
Abbey Weitzeil wins 100 free at California swim meet (Yahoo Sports)
Abbey Weitzeil wins 100 free at California swim meet (Yahoo Sports) MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (AP) -- Abbey Weitzeil won the 100-meter freestyle at the Fran Crippen Memorial Swim Meet of Champions on Friday night. … [Read more...]
Lakers announce Luke Walton has been hired as head coach
Lakers announce Luke Walton has been hired as head coach The Los Angeles Lakers have their new head coach, and he's a familiar face to the fan base. The Lakers announced Friday night that Golden State Warriors lead assistant coach Luke Walton has reached an agreement with the franchise to become its next head coach. Walton will replace Byron Scott, who had two team options remaining on a … [Read more...]
Jets take the plunge, select Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg
Jets take the plunge, select Penn State QB Christian Hackenberg At about 8:45 p.m. ET on Friday, everyone wished the NFL draft still took place in New York City. Oh, to see the mass reaction of New York Jets fans when their team took Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg with the 51st overall pick. The Jets keep collecting quarterbacks, apparently hoping one of their flawed picks hits. … [Read more...]
Norris Trophy Finalists: Doughty vs. Karlsson vs. Burns
Norris Trophy Finalists: Doughty vs. Karlsson vs. Burns The NHL announced Friday that Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings, Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators and Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks are finalists for the Norris Trophy, given annually to “the defenseman who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” The Professional Hockey Writers’ … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper doesn’t want Dee Gordon’s 2015 batting championship
Bryce Harper doesn't want Dee Gordon's 2015 batting championship Like everyone else, Washington Nationals superstar Bryce Harper had a few thoughts about Dee Gordon's 80-game suspension stemming from a positive test for two banned drugs, exogenous Testosterone and Clostebol. Speaking to the media before Friday's game in St. Louis, Harper expressed surprise and disappointment in Gordon, whom … [Read more...]
FSU ties college football's winningest program in first-round NFL Draft picks – Tomahawk Nation
FSU ties college football's winningest program in first-round NFL Draft picks - Tomahawk Nation Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports The garnet and gold pull even with the maize and blue. The NCAA recognizes its first college football national champions all the way back in 1869, a year in which Princeton and Rutgers share the title. Ten years thereafter, the University of Michigan began … [Read more...]