Family: Bryan Clauson's organs were donated to five people (Getty Images) Bryan Clauson’s family said five people were able to benefit from Clauson’s organs following the driver’s death Sunday evening. Clauson, 27, died a day after he was injured in a sprint car crash in Belleview, Kansas. Clauson’s car flipped multiple times and was struck while it was upside down on the ground. … [Read more...]
Jimmy Vesey Watch: Shortlist narrowing down; Rangers, Devils in mix?
Jimmy Vesey Watch: Shortlist narrowing down; Rangers, Devils in mix? In four days, Jimmy Vesey will become the best unrestricted free agent in a market that has mostly been picked over since July 1. The Harvard University standout's draft rights, now owned by the Buffalo Sabres following a summer trade with the Nashville Predators, will expire on Aug. 15, allowing him to talk to any team he … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 11 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 11 - Heavy.com As some teams rest up and prepare for their weekend series, others continue or start series of their own today. Starting at 12:10 and going into night, 10 games are going to be played throughout Major League Baseball. Even with a lot of teams off today, you can still find a player from each team today that can get you a lot … [Read more...]
Canadian broadcaster apologizes for on-air remarks about Chinese swimmer
Canadian broadcaster apologizes for on-air remarks about Chinese swimmer CBC Olympic swimming color commentator Byron MacDonald is in hot water. If this were the Olympics of bad commentating, it’d be quite a race for gold in Rio de Janeiro. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation swimming analyst Byron MacDonald was the latest to join the fray, describing the 200-meter freestyle relay final like … [Read more...]
NFL denies Cowboys' request to wear 'Arm in Arm' decal to honor slain cops
NFL denies Cowboys' request to wear 'Arm in Arm' decal to honor slain cops The Dallas Cowboys, led by Jason Witten, paid a noble tribute at the start of training camp to the police officers who were killed in a July shooting in downtown Dallas. But their plans to honor the officers further has been shut down by the NFL. Players, coaches and executives came out for the start of … [Read more...]
U.S. gets tougher test than expected vs. Australia
U.S. gets tougher test than expected vs. Australia 10:56 PM ET RIO DE JANEIRO -- Some at-the-buzzer instant analysis from press row at the Carioca Arena 1 after Team USA, after what has to be classified as far more than a scare, had to rally in the second half to improve to 3-0 in Group A play with 98-88 victory over Australia. How it happened: The first tough test of Team USA's summer was way … [Read more...]
Bullpen injuries aren't hurting the Cubs… yet
Bullpen injuries aren't hurting the Cubs... yet On July 25, the Chicago Cubs traded for flame-throwing closer Aroldis Chapman, and sent four players to the New York Yankees. It seemed a little redundant, though. The Cubs had a fantastic bullpen, one of the best in the majors, and though Chapman is outstanding it felt like they were gilding the lily. It turns out that acquiring Chapman … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day six at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day six at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO Aug 11 (Reuters) - Latest news from the sixth day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Thursday (all times GMT): 1236 CHOI THROUGH TO ARCHERY QUARTER-FINALS South Korea's Choi Mi-sun, the world number one in recurve, battled past Russia's Inna Stepanova 7-3 to move into the quarter-finals of the women's individual … [Read more...]
The Cowboys' bananas backup quarterback plan continues unabated
The Cowboys' bananas backup quarterback plan continues unabated It took Kellen Moore suffering a season-ending injury for reality to set in for the Dallas Cowboys: their backup quarterback situation is a major problem. And somehow Jerry Jones doesn't remain interested in addressing it. Moore and rookie Dak Prescott were never really the answer. No more than Brandon Weeden, Matt Cassel and … [Read more...]
Crisis-hit Argentina and holders Mexico exit Olympic football
Crisis-hit Argentina and holders Mexico exit Olympic football Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – Crisis-hit Argentine football suffered another blow Wednesday when they were dumped out of the Olympics at the group stages by Honduras, whilst 2012 gold medallists Mexico were also sent packing. Hosts Brazil hope to avoid the same fate as their eternal rivals later when they take on Denmark in Salvador needing … [Read more...]