High school player steals home by sliding through teammate's legs High school player Graham Tews went between his teammate’s legs on this steal of home. (@DrewEich14 Screenshot) Stealing home is already pretty cool. It’s the ultimate swagger move. You’re not only going to steal a base, but you’re going to beat the pitch there and score a run for your team. It’s daring, it’s exciting and … [Read more...]
Why Clemson-Florida State has become college football's best annual game – CBS sports.com (blog)
Why Clemson-Florida State has become college football's best annual game - CBS sports.com (blog) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- For years, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney faced questions at the ACC Kickoff about when the league's teams would win major nonconference games to make the league nationally relevant again. "My only message was, 'Listen, we've just got to go to work, keep our mouth shut, keep our … [Read more...]
Forecast: 2016-17 West standings – ESPN (blog)
Forecast: 2016-17 West standings - ESPN (blog) 11:43 AM ET On Monday, we kicked off our ninth annual Summer Forecast by sizing up the Eastern Conference in 2016-17. On Tuesday, we revealed our projected Western Conference standings. Over the next couple of weeks, we'll also share our early predictions for rookie of the year, MVP, best newcomers, NBA champion and much more. For our results, we … [Read more...]
NHL's worst jerseys; McPhee on the job in Las Vegas (Puck Headlines)
NHL's worst jerseys; McPhee on the job in Las Vegas (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Photo via Pastor Tyler Moore • Pastor Tyler Moore is still updating the sign … [Read more...]
Bump and Run: Gordon’s Stock Rises
Bump and Run: Gordon’s Stock Rises The Browns and Steelers may be close geographically but that’s where the similarities end. Two recent suspensions help to illustrate the stark contrasts between the two franchises. Le’Veon Bell’s four-game ban, the result of multiple missed drug tests, has Steelers fans ripping their hair out. On the flip side, Clevelanders are thrilled about Josh Gordon’s … [Read more...]
Will the Magic's latest reset work?
Will the Magic's latest reset work? 12:00 AM ET The Magic have lurched since trading Dwight Howard four summers ago. They scored well on most of their key rebuilding moves, including the Howard trade, but they never picked high enough in the right draft to nab the tentpole superstar who would define their on-court style. In trying to microwave the rebuild, Orlando blew cap space on veterans … [Read more...]
Fantasy NASCAR Pennsylvania 400 Preview Driver Picks – FOXSports.com
Fantasy NASCAR Pennsylvania 400 Preview Driver Picks - FOXSports.com The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series travels to Long Pond, Pennsylvania this week for the Pennsylvania 400. There are only six races until the Chase. As NASCAR teams prepare for the playoffs, fantasy teams need to prepare to make the march to the top of their league standings. Be sure to test your knowledge of NASCAR by competing in the … [Read more...]
Iowa State TE has 103 stitches in back after being hit by car
Iowa State TE has 103 stitches in back after being hit by car (Getty Images) Always keep your head on a swivel while crossing the street. Oh, and always keep an eye out for pedestrians while you’re driving. If you somehow need an example for those two sentences, Iowa State tight end Chase Allen has one for you. Allen told the Springfield News-Leader he was hit by a car outside ISU’s football … [Read more...]
Olympics-Sailing federation says 6 Russians can take part in Rio games (Reuters)
Olympics-Sailing federation says 6 Russians can take part in Rio games (Reuters) MOSCOW, July 26 (Reuters) - International sailing federation World Sailing said on Tuesday it had provisionally confirmed that six Russian competitors could compete in the Rio Olympics. World Sailing said in a statement on its website that Pavel Sozykin was denied eligibility for the Rio games because of the … [Read more...]
Injury anxieties grow but Bolt says “sport needs me to win” (Yahoo Sports)
Injury anxieties grow but Bolt says "sport needs me to win" (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Whatever controversy is raging in the Olympic world there's one constant: Usain Bolt's bravado and self-confidence. … [Read more...]