Antonio Brown's mouth almost got him ejected from practice - yes, practice Antonio Brown catches a pass in a joint practice with the Lions (AP) NFL officials visit every team’s training camp, every year, to update coaches and players on the new rules and any changes/points of emphasis, as well as work with teams for a couple of practice sessions and get themselves sharp for the games to … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Week 1: What to Watch for in Thursday's Action – Bleacher Report
NFL Preseason Week 1: What to Watch for in Thursday's Action - Bleacher Report Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsEagles QBs Carson Wentz (left) and Sam Bradford Football fans get ready, because Phil Collins' caterwauling is coming to a stadium near you: I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh LordAnd I've been waiting for this moment for all my life, oh LordCan you feel it coming in … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Britain set Olympic record in team sprint qualifying (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Britain set Olympic record in team sprint qualifying (Reuters) (Adds quote, detail) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Britain set a new Olympic men's team sprint record to top qualifying as action started at the velodrome on Thursday, edging out world champions New Zealand. The trio Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Callum Skinner clocked 42.562 seconds for the three laps to … [Read more...]
Olympics-Where did the crowd go? Rio organizers battle empty seats (Reuters)
Olympics-Where did the crowd go? Rio organizers battle empty seats (Reuters) There was no surprise in the score: Talita Rocha and Larissa Franca won in straight sets. The surprise was that the arena on Copacabana beach was only about 70 percent full. For a sport in which Brazil has a storied tradition, played in a stunning venue with a view over the Atlantic, the empty seats are a major … [Read more...]
Fenerbahce ‘sack coach Pereira’
Fenerbahce ‘sack coach Pereira’ Istanbul (AFP) – Istanbul giants Fenerbahce have sacked Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira after just over one season in charge following the Turkish side’s exit in the qualifying stages of the Champions League, reports said Thursday. Fenerbahce’s board decided to part company with Pereira after the team’s defeat at the hands of Monaco in the third qualifying round of … [Read more...]
Jimmy Vesey Signing Day approaches as forward narrows list
Jimmy Vesey Signing Day approaches as forward narrows list Photo by Matej Divizna/Getty Images We’re now just four days away from the beginning of the end of the Jimmy Vesey signing saga. The 23-year-old forward out of Harvard will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday should he not decide to sign with the Buffalo Sabres, who currently hold his rights after a June trade. Where will he … [Read more...]
Ladarius Green's absence gets a little more concerning for Steelers
Ladarius Green's absence gets a little more concerning for Steelers Ladarius Green (AP) Ladarius Green was supposed to replace Heath Miller as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ tight end, but an ankle injury has kept him out of training camp. At least we all thought it was the ankle injury keeping him out. NFL Media’s Aditi Kinkhabwala reported that it’s recurring headaches, and not the ankle, … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Joe Must-Own?
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Joe Must-Own? Hopefully you didn’t panic if you missed out on the huge group of new closers coming out of last week’s trade deadline. We saw even more changes this week, with Marlins closer A.J. Ramos hitting the disabled list due to a finger fracture and Rockies rookie Carlos Estevez pitching his way out of the job. We might also be seeing a switch in Cincinnati, as … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics 2016: USA Gymnastics, Simone Biles, live blog, stream, how to watch
Rio Olympics 2016: USA Gymnastics, Simone Biles, live blog, stream, how to watch Team USA begins its quest for another gold medal on Thursday with the women's gymnastics all-around competition. Americans Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are looking to continue a run of dominance for the U.S. after Gabby Douglas brought home the gold in this event at the 2012 Summer games. The 24-person field begins … [Read more...]
What to watch for in the Broncos' first preseason game: Nick's Picks – FOX31 Denver
What to watch for in the Broncos' first preseason game: Nick's Picks - FOX31 Denver × What to watch for in the Broncos’ first preseason game: Nick’s Picks DENVER — The Broncos play their first game since winning Super Bowl 50 with a preseason match-up in Chicago Thursday night. Here’s watch to watch for in the game as the team ramps up to the season opener on Sept. 8. 1. … [Read more...]