Candid Coaches: It's OK to hire a prospect's father to help land a recruit CBS Sports college basketball writers Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander spent the July evaluation period at NCAA-sanctioned events, where they talked with coaches from all levels. They asked for honest opinions on players, coaches and issues in the sport. They'll be sharing those opinions over a three-week period. … [Read more...]
Report: Big 12 to engage with 17 schools regarding expansion
Report: Big 12 to engage with 17 schools regarding expansion Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby addresses attendees during Big 12 media day, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Dallas. With expansion still an unsettled issue for the Big 12 Conference, Commissioner Bowlsby gave his annual state of the league address to open football media days. And a day later he meets with the league’s board of … [Read more...]
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day seven at the Rio Olympics (Reuters)
HIGHLIGHTS-Olympics-Day seven at the Rio Olympics (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Latest news from the seventh day of competition at the Rio Olympics on Friday (all times GMT): 1455 HELEN GLOVER, WHO ALONG WITH HEATHER STANNING WON GOLD IN THE WOMEN'S ROWING PAIR EVENT, SAID THEY HAD FELT UNDER PRESSURE AS THEY DEFENDED THEIR TITLE "The pressure was immense," she told the BBC. … [Read more...]
Vladimir Tarasenko pulls off 'puck on string' move at KHL team's fan day (Video)
Vladimir Tarasenko pulls off 'puck on string' move at KHL team's fan day (Video) Sibir Sibir of the KHL held their annual fan day on Thursday allowing supporters to meet the team and have a day of fun watching the players on the ice. As part of the event, some players took part in a silly shootout competition where a special guest participated. Coming back to visit the home of … [Read more...]
CBS Sports bowl predictions: OU is playoff's top seed; OSU returns to Sugar; Tulsa in Miami Beach Bowl – Tulsa World
CBS Sports bowl predictions: OU is playoff's top seed; OSU returns to Sugar; Tulsa in Miami Beach Bowl - Tulsa World From Staff Reports Posted: Friday August 12, 2016 9:46 am All three of the state's FBS programs will make a bowl this football season, according to CBS Sports' Jerry Palm's predictions. Palm predicts that the Oklahoma Sooners will be the top-seeded in team in this year's … [Read more...]
Perfect XI: AM's Perfect XI – Week 1
Perfect XI: AM's Perfect XI - Week 1 Welcome to AM's Perfect XI - Week 1 player picks. Just in case you missed it I wrote a preview for Togga's Perfect XI game last weekend so please ensure you check it out before you continue reading this column. Perfect XI is mobile only this season, so you'll need to download / update the Togga app on your IOS or Android device. Find the app … [Read more...]
NBA 2016-17 schedule release: The 5 must-see under-the-radar games
NBA 2016-17 schedule release: The 5 must-see under-the-radar games In a sign that the 2016-17 season is just around the corner, the NBA released the entire regular season schedule on Thursday. And while the schedules of the Golden "super team" Warriors and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers definitely warrant your attention, as is the case every year, a myriad number of other games are … [Read more...]
Dayton Dragons pull off ridiculous umpire-deflected double play
Dayton Dragons pull off ridiculous umpire-deflected double play The Dayton Dragons, the low-Class A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, pulled off an incredible play on Thursday night. I could set it up for you, but you wouldn’t believe me. You’ve got to see it. Your browser does not support iframes. That’s nuts, right? So this is what happened. It was the fifth inning of the Dragons’ game … [Read more...]
With Big 12 expansion looming, Middle Tennessee eyes spot in AAC
With Big 12 expansion looming, Middle Tennessee eyes spot in AAC (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) The ripple effect of probable Big 12 expansion is already being felt behind the scenes. The conference said last it month it would pursue two or four new members and most of the perceived top candidates — Cincinnati, Memphis, Houston, etc. — are in the American Athletic Conference. That would … [Read more...]
Ranieri phones home as Foxes mount defense
Ranieri phones home as Foxes mount defense Kingston upon Hull (United Kingdom) (AFP) – After watching their team complete a footballing miracle in May, Leicester City’s fans will be cautious about writing off the Premier League champions’ hopes of a repeat. Manager Claudio Ranieri, however, is happy to dismiss the Foxes’ chances of a second fairytale out of hand. Having spent last season … [Read more...]