Court papers: Joe Paterno told of alleged Jerry Sandusky abuse in 1976 [unable to retrieve full-text content]The ongoing legal issues for Jerry Sanduksky have turned up a new detail that PennLive.com reports has former Penn State coach Joe Paterno aware of sexual abuse allegations as early as 1976. … [Read more...]
Nancy From Nairobi wins Royal Heroine at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Nancy From Nairobi wins Royal Heroine at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Nancy From Nairobi went three-wide turning for home and unleashed an impressive run for a half-length victory in the $200,000 Royal Heroine Stakes for older fillies and mares Thursday on opening day of Santa Anita's spring meet. Ridden by Abel Lezcano, Nancy From Nairobi ran a mile on turf in 1:37.20 and paid … [Read more...]
Furyk shoots 1-over 73 in PGA Tour return at Quail Hollow
Furyk shoots 1-over 73 in PGA Tour return at Quail Hollow Jim Furyk made his PGA Tour return on Thursday at the Wells Fargo Championship, shooting 1-over 73 at Charlotte's Quail Hollow Club in his first competitive round since September 2015. When his round began on the 10th tee in the morning wave, the 2003 U.S. Open champion felt something he didn't anticipate. "The gun went off this … [Read more...]
Mickelson trails by 4 at Quail Hollow as he seeks first Charlotte win
Mickelson trails by 4 at Quail Hollow as he seeks first Charlotte win Phil Mickelson did what he usually does on Thursdays at Quail Hollow Club: He played himself into contention at the Wells Fargo Championship. Mickelson shot 3-under 69 in Round 1, leaving himself four shots off the lead of Andrew Loupe and Steve Wheatcroft. "'I'm really happy with the start of the tournament, with the … [Read more...]
Sources: Rockets to interview Hornacek, Silas
Sources: Rockets to interview Hornacek, Silas 10:31 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print The Houston Rockets have scheduled interviews with former Phoenix … [Read more...]
Jack Adams Award Finalists: Gallant vs. Ruff vs. Trotz
Jack Adams Award Finalists: Gallant vs. Ruff vs. Trotz Gerard Gallant of the Florida Panthers, Lindy Ruff of the Dallas Stars, and Barry Trotz of the Washington Capitals, and are the three finalists for the 2015-16 Jack Adams Award which is awarded to the head coach who has "contributed the most to his team's success." Who wins the coach of the year award as voted on by the members of the … [Read more...]
Goran Dragic has really got to stop fouling dudes with his face
Goran Dragic has really got to stop fouling dudes with his face At this point, I think we can safely say that Goran Dragic's face is an elbow magnet. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Late in the second quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors, Dragic found himself tasked with trying to … [Read more...]
Mike Budenholzer: Hawks frustrated and focused after Cavs' 3-point barrage
Mike Budenholzer: Hawks frustrated and focused after Cavs' 3-point barrage 8:18 PM ET Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State … [Read more...]
A's lose Chris Bassitt to Tommy John surgery
A's lose Chris Bassitt to Tommy John surgery No happiness here. (USATSI) On Thursday, the Athletics announced right-hander Chris Bassitt would undergo Tommy John surgery -- thereby ending his season after five disappointing starts, in which he managed a 6.11 ERA and 1.64 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Bassitt's injury presents the latest -- and the most unfortunate -- opportunity to check in on … [Read more...]
Report: Child allegedly told Joe Paterno of Sandusky abuse in 1976
Report: Child allegedly told Joe Paterno of Sandusky abuse in 1976 A court order related to the millions of dollars owed to the victims Jerry Sandusky says that Penn State coaches, including Joe Paterno, may have known of child abuse allegations against Sandusky as far back as 1976. According to PennLive.com, a line in a court order claims one of Penn State’s insurers said a child “allegedly … [Read more...]