Tim Miles submits hilarious application to lead Nebraska's student section Shortly after the window closed to apply to become winter sports director for Nebraska's official student support group, 'The Iron N' received one last entry from an unusual applicant last month. It came from Nebraska basketball coach Tim Miles. Not only did Miles take the time to fill out the questionnaire, his … [Read more...]
Jeff Flagg crowned 2014 RE/MAX World Long Drive champion by just 13 inches
Jeff Flagg crowned 2014 RE/MAX World Long Drive champion by just 13 inches In a sport where 400-plus-yard drives are commonplace, long-drive competitions don't typically come down to a matter of inches. However, that was the difference on Tuesday night between winning and losing the 2014 RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship and its $250,000, winner-take-all prize. The final match of the … [Read more...]
Sergio Garcia: If I weren’t a golfer, I’d be a vet or play soccer
Sergio Garcia: If I weren't a golfer, I'd be a vet or play soccer It's hard to imagine Sergio Garcia as much anything other than a professional golfer. The world's No. 2 has been in the broader golf consciousness since his endearing run at Tiger Woods in the 1999 PGA Championship. However, even then, Garcia was no sure thing to become the kind of global star he is today. So it was … [Read more...]
Federer, Murray, Bryan brothers win ATP awards (Yahoo Sports)
Federer, Murray, Bryan brothers win ATP awards (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Roger Federer, Andy Murray and the Bryan brothers are among the winners of the ATP World Tour Awards. … [Read more...]
Check out the highlights of our MVP picks at the NFL’s midseason point
Check out the highlights of our MVP picks at the NFL's midseason point We couldn't decide on one NFL MVP at the midway point of the season, so we had to pick two. Two of our Shutdown Corner writers are all in on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who has won the award twice in his illustrious career (see that pick and all our other midseason awards here). The other pick … Peyton … [Read more...]
LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a little while to click, which is normal and just fine
LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a little while to click, which is normal and just fine All-Star games can be fun. The mix of unselfish superstars, outrageous skill sets, and the exhibition setting can lead to some thrilling play – whether that comes in the form of five fancy passes leading to a highlight finish, or some one-on-one brilliance. All-Star games can also be truly … [Read more...]
A-Rod reportedly confessed PED use to DEA
A-Rod reportedly confessed PED use to DEA The Miami Herald reported Wednesday morning what everyone seemed to suspect already: Major league slugger Alex Rodriguez bought performance-enhancing drugs from Biogenesis clinic director Tony Bosch. A-Rod admitted as much in January to the Drug Enforcement Administration, which saw to it he had legal immunity in a case the government was building … [Read more...]
What’s your problem with Marshall? Herd’s success doesn’t hurt anybody
What’s your problem with Marshall? Herd’s success doesn't hurt anybody If this was March and we’re talking college basketball, then it’s a completely different narrative. March Madness craves underdogs, immortalizes upsets and embraces George Mason, VCU and Butler. Sure, strength-of-schedule is questioned, but only as it pertains to seeding. College football in November couldn’t be more … [Read more...]
Division III school scores 70-yard TD after pass goes off defender’s heel (Video)
Division III school scores 70-yard TD after pass goes off defender's heel (Video) Hanover College was playing Earlham in a Division III game when Hanover QB Chase Lightfoot threw a deep pass to WR Tanner Parker, who had a step on double coverage down the field. The pass was underthrown, but instead of being intercepted, it ricocheted off a defender's heel and into the air. Ricky Windell, a … [Read more...]
Fed Cup: Kvitova eyes one more trophy in 2014 (Yahoo Sports)
Fed Cup: Kvitova eyes one more trophy in 2014 (Yahoo Sports) PRAGUE (AP) -- Tasked with leading the Czech Republic to victory in another home Fed Cup final this weekend, Petra Kvitova said the considerable pressure from compatriots is much less than what she puts on herself. … [Read more...]