Brad Keselowski is exactly what NASCAR needs right now TALLADEGA, Ala. - Brad Keselowski is exactly what NASCAR needs right now. You will have a reaction to that statement. You will either nod in agreement or spit in disgust, and both reactions prove the same point. For every complaint about NASCAR — the drivers have no personality, the races are too boring, the rules are too confusing — … [Read more...]
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison for killing girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius sentenced to five years in prison for killing girlfriend PRETORIA, South Africa — Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years in prison for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Judge Thokozile Masipa delivered the ruling on Tuesday after reviewing prosecution arguments for a tough sentence as well as the defense case for a more lenient punishment for the double-amputee Olympic … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods still on track for December return
Tiger Woods still on track for December return Tiger Woods remains on schedule in his bid to return to competitive golf in December. Woods has been hitting full shots on the driving range for about a week after taking time to let his balky back calm down, ESPN's Bob Harig reports. That development is consistent with what Woods said in September. Per Harig: "The design was to start making golf … [Read more...]
Michael Waltrip dances his way through yet another pitch
Michael Waltrip dances his way through yet another pitch TALLADEGA, Ala. - Michael Waltrip and Emma Slater, the unlikely combination of grease and grace on this season's installment of "Dancing With The Stars," were standing in the midst of a crowd of well-wishers just outside the grandstands of Talladega Superspeedway. They were both gracious with their time, signing everything placed in … [Read more...]
WWE’s Randy Orton disses Royals in Kansas City, John Cena defends them
WWE's Randy Orton disses Royals in Kansas City, John Cena defends them You didn't think it was just radio stations having fun with Kansas City Royals being in the World Series, did you? World Wrestling Entertainment's popular "Monday Night Raw" was live from Kansas City on World Series Eve, and the occasion wasn't going to pass without cheap heat. Randy Orton — the star of those hilarious … [Read more...]
Archie Manning to take leave of absence from College Football Playoff selection committee
Archie Manning to take leave of absence from College Football Playoff selection committee Archie Manning will take a leave of absence from the College Football Playoff executive committee due to health issues. Bill Hancock, the College Football Playoff’s executive director, announced Monday that Manning’s leave of absence would span the rest of the 2014 season, but Manning will return for … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods back hitting full golf shots in preparation for Dec. return
Tiger Woods back hitting full golf shots in preparation for Dec. return Tiger Woods is taking full swings again with the hope of returning to competition at his annual Hero World Challenge in December. Woods' doctors have given him the go-ahead to take full swings, making his way through the bag. "The doctors said he could hit golf balls again, and he's listening to his doctors and to his … [Read more...]
Steelers’ Lawrence Timmons tosses his cookies coming off the field
Steelers' Lawrence Timmons tosses his cookies coming off the field Before the Pittsburgh Steelers reversed their fortunes in the game, linebacker Lawrence Timmons had what the competitive-eating-circuit folks call a reversal of fortune. Watch as Timmons, with his Steelers down 10-zip, barfs — on himself, on the field — coming off to the sidelines. [Join FanDuel.com's $2.5M Week 8 fantasy … [Read more...]
Shawn Marion talks up Kevin Love’s Cleveland presence, while LeBron James talks up Chicago
Shawn Marion talks up Kevin Love's Cleveland presence, while LeBron James talks up Chicago LeBron James’ trail of delicious bread crumbs has helped reshape the entire Cleveland Cavaliers roster. Kevin Love forced a trade to the Cavs following James contract agreement with Cleveland, asking to go to a team that had an even worse record than his mediocre Minnesota Timberwolves club last … [Read more...]
Report: Jameis Winston to declare for NFL draft following this season
Report: Jameis Winston to declare for NFL draft following this season Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston will leave school after this season. According to a report by CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora, Winston was originally torn about whether to stay another year, but due to several off-field issues in the past few weeks, he has decided it’s best to move on. Now, however, in the face … [Read more...]