Paid patriotism payback — NFL to return taxpayers more than $700K The NFL, which was criticized for its teams receiving profits for sponsored military tributes, will pay back $723,734 in taxpayers' money, according to ESPN.com. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said that the league would pay back the money for "paid patriotism" — acts of military recognition during games — that had been … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant colorfully reminds Dion Waiters of his Thunder role
Kevin Durant colorfully reminds Dion Waiters of his Thunder role After years wasting away on an island — the subject of so many jokes about his hero ball approach to basketball — Dion Waiters is swimming to freedom during Oklahoma City's playoff run. In a remarkable turnaround, the Thunder guard has gone from laughingstock to vital cog in the Thunder's success. So, it appears OKC star Kevin … [Read more...]
Five-star center Marques Bolden picks Duke over Kentucky – ESPN
Five-star center Marques Bolden picks Duke over Kentucky - ESPN 4:01 PM ET Paul BiancardiBasketball Recruiting Close National Recruiting Director for ESPN.com 18 years of coaching experience at Division I level Former Horizon League coach of the year at Wright State print Mike Krzyzewski's loaded No. 2-ranked 2016 recruiting class just got better. In a news conference held Thursday … [Read more...]
Big Ten sees $110 million rise in revenue
Big Ten sees $110 million rise in revenue Business is booming for the Big Ten. According to tax records obtained by USA Today, the Big Ten had a significant revenue increase – nearly $110 million – during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2015. Overall, the conference brought in $448.8 million in total revenue, which divvies up to “roughly $32.4 million to each of its longest-standing 11 … [Read more...]
NHL GM of the Year Award Finalists: MacLellan vs. Nill vs. Rutherford
NHL GM of the Year Award Finalists: MacLellan vs. Nill vs. Rutherford The NHL announced Wednesday that Brian MacLellan of the Washington Capitals, Jim Nill of the Dallas Stars and Jim Rutherford of the Pittsburgh Penguins are finalists for the NHL General Manager of the Year Award. Voting for this award was conducted among the 30 NHL general managers and a panel of NHL executives, print … [Read more...]
The Latest: Hoketsu misses chance to become oldest Olympian (Yahoo Sports)
The Latest: Hoketsu misses chance to become oldest Olympian (Yahoo Sports) A 75-year-old Japanese equestrian athlete will not be able to become the oldest competing Olympian of all time in Rio de Janeiro because of an illness to his horse. Kyodo news agency reported that Hiroshi Hoketsu was unable to meet the criteria to join the qualifying trials for the Japanese team. Hoketsu would have … [Read more...]
Female Power: US, China look to women for medals in Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Female Power: US, China look to women for medals in Olympics (Yahoo Sports) The United States and China are tipped to finish 1-2 in the medals table at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and they'll rely heavily on female athletes to do it. Using a data-processing program to forecast Rio results, United States-based Gracenote - a sports and entertainment data provider - estimates the U.S. will … [Read more...]
Jimmy Garoppolo has the opportunity of a lifetime this season
Jimmy Garoppolo has the opportunity of a lifetime this season Jimmy Garoppolo finds himself in a good situation. He can prepare all offseason as if he'll be the New England Patriots' starting quarterback for the first four games of the season, thanks to Tom Brady's deflate-gate suspension. He prepared all last offseason for the same opportunity, only to have a court overturn Brady's … [Read more...]
Dwight Howard on his reduced role in Houston: ‘Why am I here?’
Dwight Howard on his reduced role in Houston: 'Why am I here?' There is a reason Dwight Howard is on an image rehabilitation tour. Since turning in a (shoulda been) MVP season for the ages in 2010-11, he has rightfully been treated as the NBA’s top laughingstock that, in review, ain’t all that funny. The NBA’s owner-induced player lockout in 2011 was followed by a petulant and insincere turn … [Read more...]
Pat Riley loves Hassan Whiteside as much as Whiteside loves cake
Pat Riley loves Hassan Whiteside as much as Whiteside loves cake Everyone loves red velvet cake, but nobody worships the delicious dessert quite like Hassan Whiteside. The recovering Miami Heat center's chef whipped up a dyed chocolate layer cake covered in cream cheese fit for a 7-footer, and Whiteside dubbed the dessert "church" after he'd eaten two-thirds of it. In a series of Snapchat … [Read more...]