So where is O.J. Simpson's 1968 Heisman Trophy? The ESPN five-part documentary "O.J.: Made in America" analyzes in stunning detail every aspect of Pro Football Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson's life and his murder trial, as you'd expect from a film that long. But there was one loose end after the end of the fifth episode: Where is Simpson's Heisman Trophy, the most famous/infamous individual … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: Nader's NBA Mock Draft 2.0
Draft Preview: Nader's NBA Mock Draft 2.0 It’s only been a few weeks since my first mock draft, but you’ll notice that there has been a ton of movement in the lottery. The speculation about where these players will end up should really start to heat up after the conclusion of Game 7 of the Finals on Sunday, but I’ll take my best shot at another mock. Keep in mind that a lot could change over … [Read more...]
Week That Was: Week That Was: Papelbon Down
Week That Was: Week That Was: Papelbon Down Jonathan Papelbon has done a lot of things in his 12-year career. He's won a World Series. He's racked up 365 saves. He's gotten into a physical altercation with his MVP teammate in the dugout. One thing he had not done, up until this week, is land on the disabled list. The right-hander has been remarkably durable, appearing in 59 or more games every … [Read more...]
The Freak is back: Tim Lincecum makes Angels debut
The Freak is back: Tim Lincecum makes Angels debut The Freak is back – but in an unfamiliar uniform. Tim Lincecum takes the mound for the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics. Having trouble picturing Lincecum in anything but a San Francisco Giants jersey? Well, seeing is believing, and you can see his Angels debut right here on Yahoo Sports as it's our MLB Free Game … [Read more...]
Ask Jim: Offseason a Wrap; Training Camp Next for Titans – Titansonline.com
Ask Jim: Offseason a Wrap; Training Camp Next for Titans - Titansonline.com The Titans just wrapped up a three-day minicamp at Saint Thomas Sports Park. The next time they’ll be on the field will be for the start of training camp at the end of July. Meanwhile, the mail keeps flowing in. Let’s get to it … Zach Peterson from Atlanta, Ga Jim: Hey Zach. I think you’re right on the four sure things, … [Read more...]
IOC backs IAAF decision to uphold Russian athlete ban (Reuters)
IOC backs IAAF decision to uphold Russian athlete ban (Reuters) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) ended any slim hopes that Russian athletes might have had of competing at the Rio Games in August by backing the IAAF's decision to extend its ban on the country for systematic doping on Saturday. The IOC said in a statement it "fully respects" Friday's ruling by world athletics' … [Read more...]
IOC offers full support for IAAF decision to ban Russians (Yahoo Sports)
IOC offers full support for IAAF decision to ban Russians (Yahoo Sports) The IOC threw its support behind the decision to ban Russia's track and field team from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics and said Saturday it will take ''further far-reaching measures'' to crack down on doping ahead of the games. The International Olympic Committee said it ''welcomes and supports'' and ''fully respects'' … [Read more...]
Jim Craig’s ‘Miracle’ mask auctioned for $137K; Olympic gold fails to sell
Jim Craig's 'Miracle' mask auctioned for $137K; Olympic gold fails to sell The Olympic gold medal belonging to Jim Craig, goaltender for the 1980 U.S. “Miracle on Ice” hockey team, did not sell following a month-long auction through Long Island-based auction house Lelands. His iconic goalie mask, however, did sell for a realized price of $137,849.16. The gold medal failed to met the reserve … [Read more...]
Twins sign Draft picks Miranda, Benninghoff | MLB.com – MLB.com
Twins sign Draft picks Miranda, Benninghoff | MLB.com - MLB.com MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins on Friday signed a pair of players taken in the 2016 MLB Draft, agreeing to terms with supplemental second-round pick Jose Miranda and 11th-rounder Tyler Benninghoff. Miranda, a shortstop from Puerto Rico who is expected to move to third base, signed for $775,000, while Benninghoff, a Missouri high school … [Read more...]
Colombia advance to Copa America semis as Peru pay penalty
Colombia advance to Copa America semis as Peru pay penalty East Rutherford (United States) (AFP) – Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina was the hero as Colombia slayed their penalty shoot-out jinx to defeat Peru and advance to the semi-finals of the Copa America Centenario. Ospina on Friday pulled off a superb save deep into injury time to deny Peru a goal before saving a spot-kick from Peru defender … [Read more...]