Police look into threats against Auburn, Malzahn Somebody threatened to behead Gus Malzahn on Twitter. (USATSI) I spend a lot of time on Twitter as part of my job, and it's a decent reflection of the real world. Just like anywhere else you go, on Twitter there are a lot of stupid people saying a lot of stupid things. Stupid things that can sometimes get you in some trouble. For instance, the … [Read more...]
Auburn police investigating threatening tweets
Auburn police investigating threatening tweets Somebody threatened to behead Gus Malzahn on Twitter. (USATSI) I spend a lot of time on Twitter as part of my job, and it's a decent reflection of the real world. Just like anywhere else you go, on Twitter there are a lot of stupid people saying a lot of stupid things. Stupid things that can sometimes get you in some trouble. For instance, the Auburn … [Read more...]
Samantha Stosur advances at Japan Women’s Open (Yahoo Sports)
Samantha Stosur advances at Japan Women's Open (Yahoo Sports) OSAKA, Japan (AP) -- Defending champion Samantha Stosur advanced to the quarterfinals of the Japan Women's Open on Thursday when Jarmila Gajdosova retired with an injury while training 7-6 (4), 1-0. … [Read more...]
Former Tour de France winner Andy Schleck retires (The Associated Press)
Former Tour de France winner Andy Schleck retires (The Associated Press) BRUSSELS (AP) -- Former Tour de France winner Andy Schleck retired from cycling on Thursday, three months after crashing and pulling out of cycling's premier event with a knee injury. … [Read more...]
Eagles plan to bring heat on Eli Manning in Sunday night matchup
Eagles plan to bring heat on Eli Manning in Sunday night matchup It seems unfathomable, but Eli Manning is in his 11th season in the NFL. Even more unfathomable: he's playing some decent, controlled football after a couple of horrific years, and as a result the New York Giants are no longer an instant punch line. The Philadelphia Eagles plan to change all that this weekend. “He changes when … [Read more...]
Bell: NFL owners unwavering in Roger Goodell support – USA TODAY
Bell: NFL owners unwavering in Roger Goodell support - USA TODAY NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell holds a press conference on October 8, 2014 in New York City. Goodell addressed the media at the conclusion of the annual Fall league meeting in the wake of a string of high-profile incidents, including the domestic violence case of Ray Rice.(Photo: Andrew Burton, Getty Images) NEW YORK - Despite … [Read more...]
Braxton Miller is out of his sling (Photo)
Braxton Miller is out of his sling (Photo) Braxton Miller's recovery is moving forward. He still isn't returning this season for Ohio State, but the QB posted a picture to Instagram Wednesday night of the sling he's been using as he recuperates from surgery to his throwing shoulder. And he wasn't wearing it. Miller hurt his shoulder in Ohio State's bowl game against Clemson and after … [Read more...]
Skiing-Norway’s Northug jailed over drink driving crash (Reuters)
Skiing-Norway's Northug jailed over drink driving crash (Reuters) OSLO, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Norway's former Olympic cross-country skiing champion Petter Northug was sentenced to 50 days in jail on Thursday for crashing his car and injuring a friend in a drink driving accident in May. Northug, twice a gold medallist in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games, also received a permanent driving ban and a … [Read more...]
David Ferrer beats Murray at Shanghai Masters (Yahoo Sports)
David Ferrer beats Murray at Shanghai Masters (Yahoo Sports) SHANGHAI (AP) -- David Ferrer boosted his chances of qualifying for the ATP finals with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 win over Andy Murray on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters. … [Read more...]
Norway’s Northug jailed over drink driving crash (Reuters)
Norway's Northug jailed over drink driving crash (Reuters) OSLO (Reuters) - Norway's former Olympic cross-country skiing champion Petter Northug was sentenced to 50 days in jail on Thursday for crashing his car and injuring a friend in a drink driving accident in May. Northug, twice a gold medalist in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games, also received a permanent driving ban and a 185,000-crown … [Read more...]