Jerry Jones on why Cowboys don't need Johnny Manziel: Dak Prescott Remember when Jerry Jones said he was "this close" to drafting Johnny Manziel back in 2014? Or, three months ago, when he conceded that he should have overpaid to trade up and grab Paxton Lynch? The Broncos landed Lynch and the Cowboys had to "settle" for Dak Prescott in Round 4. Funny story: Prescott was lights out in his … [Read more...]
Cubs fire stadium DJ who made staggeringly horrible song choice
Cubs fire stadium DJ who made staggeringly horrible song choice The Chicago Cubs promised a “strong response” to their stadium DJ playing a shockingly inappropriate song during Sunday night’s game, and now we know what that response is. The Cubs have fired the person responsible for playing Prodigy’s “Smack My [expletive] Up” after closer Aroldis Chapman walked off the mound in the top of … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 15 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 15 - Heavy.com It's a bit of a slow Monday for baseball today, with plenty of teams getting the day off. Taking away the lone afternoon game of the day, just 9 games are going to be played starting at 7:05 or later. Some players you're going to want aren't available, and there aren't exactly a ton of aces taking the mound today. But look … [Read more...]
Zika chants still trolling U.S. athletes, post-Hope Solo
Zika chants still trolling U.S. athletes, post-Hope Solo (Getty Images) RIO DE JANEIRO – Phil Dalhausser of Team USA held the ball in his hand as the rest of the beach volleyball players prepared themselves for his serve. The Brazilian fans at the Copacabana Beach stadium let out a cheer: ‘Ohhhhhhhhhh!’ They kept it going until Dalhausser jumped and hit the ball, like an American football … [Read more...]
Ex-NBA forward Travis Outlaw arrested on felony marijuana charge
Ex-NBA forward Travis Outlaw arrested on felony marijuana charge Travis Outlaw of the Sacramento Kings dribbles against Louis Williams of the Atlanta Hawks on December 18, 2013. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Former NBA forward Travis Outlaw was arrested last Tuesday after a grand jury indicted him on a felony marijuana charge. The Starkville, Miss., native turned himself in, according to Jim … [Read more...]
Stewart Mandel's 2016 SEC predictions – FOXSports.com
Stewart Mandel's 2016 SEC predictions - FOXSports.com SEC West No. 7: Mississippi State (6-6, 2-6 SEC) It’s hard to imagine the Bulldogs don’t slip a little post-Dak, though this would be Dan Mullen’s lowest finish in eight seasons. Last year: 9-4, 4-4, beat NC State in Belk Bowl. Photo: Dan Lyons / College Spun / Yardbarker SEC West No. 6: Auburn (6-6, 3-5 SEC) Gus … [Read more...]
'Last Chance U,' a real-life 'Friday Night Lights,' gets renewed for a second season
'Last Chance U,' a real-life 'Friday Night Lights,' gets renewed for a second season Netflix has renewed the documentary series about East Mississippi Community College for Season 2 (Netflix). Buddy Stephens has heard the Friday Night Lights comparisons. Heck, just like Eric Taylor, the protagonist coach in the critically-acclaimed television series, the East Mississippi … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-Men’s flyweight last 16 results (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-Men's flyweight last 16 results (Reuters) Aug 15 (Gracenote) - Olympic boxing men's flyweight last 16 results in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. Mohamed Flissi (Algeria) beat Daniel Asenov (Bulgaria) 3-0 Yoel Finol (Venezuela) beat Muhammad Ali (Britain) 3-0 Shakhobidin Zoirov (Uzbekistan) beat Antonio Vargas (U.S.) 3-0 Elvin Mamishzada (Azerbaijan) beat Olzhas Sattibayev … [Read more...]
Sharon van Rouwendaal romps to open water win at Copacabana (Yahoo Sports)
Sharon van Rouwendaal romps to open water win at Copacabana (Yahoo Sports) In the sewage-filled waters off one of the world's most famous beaches, Sharon van Rouwendaal claimed gold for the Netherlands in the Olympic women's open water race Monday at Copacabana. Van Rouwendaal began to pull away on the third of four laps, and it wasn't even close by the end of the 10-kilometer race. The … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 10 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day 10 at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Latest news from the 10th day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Monday (times GMT): 1420 WLODARCZYK SETS WOMEN'S HAMMER WORLD RECORD Poland's Anita Wlodarczyk broke her own world record with a throw of 82.29 metres in the hammer final, surpassing the previous mark of 81.08 metres she achieved at … [Read more...]