Report: Patriots' Rob Ninkovich suffered torn triceps; timetable unknown New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich suffered a torn triceps (AP). The New England Patriots appeared to dodge a bullet with one injury but might be unlucky with another. Early on Tuesday, there were reports that wide receiver Julian Edelman had potentially re-injured his surgically repaired foot, but it … [Read more...]
'We've got to learn to deal with it.' The Jaguars, social media and the E word
'We've got to learn to deal with it.' The Jaguars, social media and the E word JACKSONVILLE -- These are heady times in Duval. The Jacksonville Jaguars -- the team that won just 14 games the past four seasons, including only five last season, while failing to reach the postseason every year since 2007 -- are a sexy pick to win the AFC South. Expectations are soaring, and their … [Read more...]
Why Your Team Sucks 2016: New Orleans Saints – Deadspin
Why Your Team Sucks 2016: New Orleans Saints - Deadspin Some people are fans of the New Orleans Saints. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the New Orleans Saints. This 2016 Deadspin NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here. And buy Drew’s new book here. Your team: New Orleans Saints Your 2015 record: 7-9. Pour one out for the swan song of … [Read more...]
Report: Devon Allen looking into pro track career while playing football
Report: Devon Allen looking into pro track career while playing football Devon Allen led Oregon in receiving in 2014 (Getty). Oregon wide receiver and Olympic hurdler Devon Allen could run track professionally while still being able to play college football. Allen is representing the United States in the 110-meter hurdles at the Rio Olympics. He won the event at the Olympic Trials in Eugene, … [Read more...]
Olympics-First Brazil gold spurs last-minute ticket sales (Reuters)
Olympics-First Brazil gold spurs last-minute ticket sales (Reuters) (Adds athlete quote) By Alexandra Ulmer RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Brazil's first gold medal has boosted Olympic ticket sales and organisers expect attendances to pick up in coming days, although some venues including the Copacabana beach volleyball arena are still struggling to fill seats. Judoka Rafaela Silva, … [Read more...]
Pele hopes to make closing ceremony for Rio Games (Yahoo Sports)
Pele hopes to make closing ceremony for Rio Games (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Pele hopes to appear at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics after missing the opening because of poor health. … [Read more...]
Season Preview: West Brom Season Preview
Season Preview: West Brom Season Preview Tuesday, August 09, 2016 Albion have new Chinese ownership so just about everything we thought we knew about the club is up in the air until we have a better sense of how much money is to be invested and who the power brokers at the club will be going forward. For now, Tony Pulis is still the man pulling the strings in the Midlands and that generally … [Read more...]
Donskov hired; Napier to resign; meet the Cleveland Monsters (Puck Headlines)
Donskov hired; Napier to resign; meet the Cleveland Monsters (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]. The #CLEMonsters will wear these NEW sweaters in the 2016-17 season! … [Read more...]
Photographic evidence that Carmelo Anthony is, in fact, a hugger
Photographic evidence that Carmelo Anthony is, in fact, a hugger Carmelo Anthony takes a moment during Team USA’s win over Venezuela to reflect on how happy he is. (Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) For Carmelo Anthony, this has been a summer of redefinition. An inarguably successful individual basketball player who has made nine All-Star appearances and earned six All-NBA berths, Anthony has made … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics swimming: Katie Ledecky schedule, how to watch, live stream
Rio Olympics swimming: Katie Ledecky schedule, how to watch, live stream Katie Ledecky emphatically announced herself to the 2016 Rio Olympics audience with a dominating, record-setting performance in the 400-meter freestyle on Sunday night. Ledecky broke her own world record, beating her closest competitor by nearly five seconds. It was her second medal of the games -- she won silver in the … [Read more...]