Two moments saved Auburn in the Women's College World Series On Tuesday night, it was nearly the end of the line for the Auburn University Tigers in the finals of the Women's College World Series. They had lost game one to Sooners of Oklahoma University, and since it's a best-of-three championship, they had to win or go home. As if that wasn't enough pressure, the Oklahoma softball team had … [Read more...]
It's Bagley again for the No. 1 spot – ESPN
It's Bagley again for the No. 1 spot - ESPN Oct 7, 2015 ESPN RecruitingNation While it's way too early to tell how the Class of 2018 will be in terms of overall star power, one thing is for sure: Marvin Bagley III is the name to know. Marvin Bagley III might be the best high school basketball player in the country, regardless of class. AP Photo/Gregory PayanHe might boast the greatest … [Read more...]
D3 player facing charges for drive-by shooting
D3 player facing charges for drive-by shooting Louisiana College wide receiver Farron Jones is facing charges in a drive-by shooting that allegedly occurred Sunday afternoon. Jones is charged along with another man, Justin Babin. The two allegedly fired shots from a car at a house in Alexandria, Louisiana. The two were then pulled over and arrested on Monday after they were occupying a car … [Read more...]
Kremlin: We will treat all unfounded doping allegations as slander – RIA (Reuters)
Kremlin: We will treat all unfounded doping allegations as slander - RIA (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will treat all unfounded allegations of doping against its sportspeople as slander, the RIA news agency quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying on Wednesday. Referring to genuine doping cases which have already been proven, Peskov said: "All this does not mean that we are … [Read more...]
Some looking to profit from free tickets to Ali services (The Associated Press)
Some looking to profit from free tickets to Ali services (The Associated Press) Muhammad Ali insisted the tickets for his memorial be free. People started arriving outside the KFC Yum! Center late Tuesday in downtown Louisville, ahead of the Wednesday morning ticket distribution. All 15,000-plus tickets for Ali's memorial service Friday were claimed within an hour. … [Read more...]
Russia denies allegations of minister involved in doping (Yahoo Sports)
Russia denies allegations of minister involved in doping (Yahoo Sports) MOSCOW (AP) -- A spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly denied allegations that the sports ministry might be personally involved in covering up doping cases in the country. … [Read more...]
Kyle Walker finds light at end of England tunnel at Euro 2016
Kyle Walker finds light at end of England tunnel at Euro 2016 Chantilly (France) (AFP) – Kyle Walker could not bring himself to watch England’s recent tournament appearances, but he is thrilled by the prospect of starting their Euro 2016 opener against Russia on Saturday. The 26-year-old Tottenham Hotspur player is sampling major international competition for the first time, having sat out Euro … [Read more...]
Behold, the 400-pound limestone Stanley Cup (Photo)
Behold, the 400-pound limestone Stanley Cup (Photo) It’s every hockey player’s dream to hoist the Stanley Cup, after surviving the most arduous tournament in pro sports to win it. But why should the struggle end there? Why should players merely have to lift 34.5 pounds of silver and nickel alloy above their heads? How about a real challenge: The 400-pound limestone Stanley Cup! According … [Read more...]
Sources: Knicks working on Rambis contract
Sources: Knicks working on Rambis contract 10:53 AM ET The New York Knicks are in negotiations with Kurt Rambis on a new contract for a position on Jeff Hornacek's coaching staff, league sources told ESPN. League sources tell ESPN's Ian Begley that the New York Knicks and Kurt Rambis are negotiating a new contract which would add Rambis to head coach Jeff Hornacek's staff. Adam Hunger/USA TODAY … [Read more...]
Juan Uribe pretends to steal fan’s hot dog for mid-game snack
Juan Uribe pretends to steal fan's hot dog for mid-game snack The vast majority of baseball games are more than two hours long, and during those hours and minutes baseball players are batting, pitching, running, standing and watching. Sometimes they snack on sunflower seeds or trail mix, but don't you think they get hungry for more than than that? On Tuesday night, Cleveland Indians third … [Read more...]