Washington adds ex-Oklahoma WR K.J. Young (AP Photo/Tyler Evert) K.J. Young has been given a second chance to play college football at the highest level. Washington coach Chris Petersen confirmed Sunday that UW has added Young to its roster. Young, a junior wide receiver, began his career at Oklahoma, but was dismissed in May 2015 for an unspecified violation of team rules. Petersen said he … [Read more...]
Fan gets beard trimmed by hockey skate during game (Video)
Fan gets beard trimmed by hockey skate during game (Video) KHL There are those days where it’s time for a shave and the razor in your bathroom cabinet is overdue for a change. Do you trek all the way to the drugstore for some replacements or do you risk the aggravation of your skin? It’s a tough call. But if you’re a hockey player and happen to have your skates handy, they can do the job … [Read more...]
Aqib Talib says he can't provide details on Dallas shooting
Aqib Talib says he can't provide details on Dallas shooting Aqib Talib returned to Denver Broncos practice Monday (AP) If you’re still wondering what happened to Aqib Talib the night he was shot in the leg in Dallas, you didn’t get any new answers on Monday. Talib, the Denver Broncos’ Pro Bowl cornerback, was back on the practice field Monday. It was his first practice since being shot … [Read more...]
Curt Schilling says he'll run for president, because of course
Curt Schilling says he'll run for president, because of course Future President Curt Schilling? (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) Curt Schilling posts a great number of things on social media, a practice that hasn’t exactly worked out for him in the past. Only time will tell if this next one does. Schilling, the ex-MLB ace turned ex-ESPN commentator turned meme collector, says he’s … [Read more...]
Resurgent del Potro tops No. 1 Djokovic in Olympic 1st round (Yahoo Sports)
Resurgent del Potro tops No. 1 Djokovic in Olympic 1st round (Yahoo Sports) Juan Martin del Potro sobbed into Novak Djokovic's shoulder, the two opponents locked in a long embrace at the net. Del Potro, the 2009 U.S. Open champion stalked by injuries ever since, won 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2) in the first round Sunday at the Rio de Janeiro Games. ''Amazing, amazing match for me,'' del Potro said. … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day three at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day three at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) Latest news from the third day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Monday (all times GMT): 1650 WORLD NO.1 KIM REFLECTS ON HIS SHOCK LOSS AGAINST EGA AGATHA IN THE MEN'S INDIVIDUAL ARCHERY EVENT "I feel really great about getting the gold medal for the team event, but for the individual one I regret much about myself, because I … [Read more...]
WATCH: KHL player goes on stunning one-man rampage, tries to fight entire team
WATCH: KHL player goes on stunning one-man rampage, tries to fight entire team If you hadn't heard, the KHL preseason is serious business. Or it's a post-apocalyptic version of hockey. You'll have to decide for yourself. A preseason game between the KHL's Kazakhstan-based club Barys Astana and Kunlun Red Star, the league's first China-based team playing in their inaugural season, was suspended … [Read more...]
Arizona OL Zach Hemmila passes away
Arizona OL Zach Hemmila passes away Arizona offensive lineman Zach Hemmila (65) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Awful news emerged out of Arizona Monday morning. Arizona head coach Rich Rodriguez and athletic director Greg Byrne announced that offensive lineman Zach Hemmila passed away in … [Read more...]
Erik Jones to drive 2nd car for Furniture Row in 2017
Erik Jones to drive 2nd car for Furniture Row in 2017 Jones has 12 wins in the Xfinity and Truck Series (Getty). Erik Jones has a Sprint Cup ride for the 2017 season. Furniture Row announced Sunday that Jones would drive a second car for the team next season. Jones will pilot the No. 77 car, a number below the No. 78 Martin Truex Jr. drives for the team. “I just can’t believe this is really … [Read more...]
Seguin expects World Cup return; Vegas name search down to four (Puck Headlines)
Seguin expects World Cup return; Vegas name search down to four (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]. Petite séance photos avec le nouveau chandail! ???? / A little … [Read more...]