Jarrod Lyle returns to PGA Tour from leukemia fight - SFGate Jarrod Lyle, a good-natured 33-year-old from Australia, sat at a microphone answering questions in advance of this week’s Frys.com Open in Napa. His wife, Briony, watched from the back of the room. Their daughter, Lusi, bounced around as restless 2-year-olds do, eager for her daddy to finish. Just another routine Wednesday on the PGA … [Read more...]
Sun Belt reprimands Georgia State-ULL officials for skipping a down
Sun Belt reprimands Georgia State-ULL officials for skipping a down The Sun Belt issued an official reprimand to the officiating crew in the Georgia State-Louisiana Lafayette game for a second quarter mistake. Georgia State had the ball with less than a minute to go in the second quarter of Saturday's game, a 34-31 win by ULL. During what the league termed was a "series of penalties," the … [Read more...]
The Shutdown Corner Podcast’s best teams now are Seattle, Denver, and … ?
The Shutdown Corner Podcast's best teams now are Seattle, Denver, and ... ? Welcome to the latest Shutdown Corner podcast! On today's piping-hot episode, we have: • A guest appearance from Shutdown Corner's Eric Edholm, chiming in and smarting off • A discussion of the teams that are playing the very best right now, and the teams that really aren't (prepare thyselves, Jets and Lions fans) • … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring Blake Griffin’s new and improved jumper
The 10-man rotation, starring Blake Griffin's new and improved jumper A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: SB Nation, Eye on Basketball and The Los Angeles Times. Mike Prada and Matt Moore break down the … [Read more...]
Schedules: ALCS starts Friday; NLCS on Sat.
Schedules: ALCS starts Friday; NLCS on Sat. Now that the ALCS (Orioles vs. Royals) and NLCS (Giants vs. Cardinals) matchups have been finalized, Major League Baseball has announced the full schedule and start times for the League Championship Series. Here it is: As you'll notice, Oct. 11 (this Saturday) and Oct. 14 (next Tuesday) are the days left this year in which we are guaranteed two baseball … [Read more...]
Josh Beckett plans to retire
Josh Beckett plans to retire Right-hander Josh Beckett pitched a no-hitter this season; he has earned two World Series rings during his career, and was Series MVP in 2003; he's made three All-Star teams. He also turns 35 years old next season and has an injured hip that requires surgery. He doesn't need to play baseball forever. So he plans to retire. Beckett posted a 2.88 ERA for the Los … [Read more...]
Bengals’ A.J. Green undergoes MRI on ailing toe
Bengals' A.J. Green undergoes MRI on ailing toe Jets hope WR Eric Decker can play vs. former teamby Igor Mello | CBSSports.com (6:57 pm ET) Jets head coach Rex Ryan remains hopeful that wideout Eric Decker will return to action Sunday against his former team, the Broncos, according to ESPN. Decker, who missed Week 5 because of a lingering hamstring injury, was a limited participant in practice … [Read more...]
Ole Miss raises over $90,000 to pay for field storming fine and goalposts
Ole Miss raises over $90,000 to pay for field storming fine and goalposts Ole Miss won't be needing to reach into school coffers to pay the fine it got from the SEC or for new goalposts. The school was fined $50,000 by the SEC on Sunday because fans had stormed the field. Add that to the $11,000 cost of each of the two goalposts that were taken down and paraded around Oxford, Miss., and the … [Read more...]
Federer wins thriller at Shanghai Masters (Yahoo Sports)
Federer wins thriller at Shanghai Masters (Yahoo Sports) SHANGHAI (AP) -- Roger Federer saved five match points and rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the third-set tiebreaker before finally beating Leonardo Mayer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (7) in a thrilling second-round match at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Redskins coach Jay Gruden not happy with players joking after loss
Redskins coach Jay Gruden not happy with players joking after loss After losing on "Monday Night Football," the Washington Redskins didn't show a proper level of grieving for coach Jay Gruden's tastes. Reports said there was joking in the Redskins locker room after the loss to the Seattle Seahawks, one that dropped Washington's record to 1-4. Receiver Pierre Garcon and offensive tackle Trent … [Read more...]