Michael Jordan thinks President Obama is a 's***ty' golfer Your browser does not support iframes. Michael Jordan doesn't think too highly of President Barack Obama's golf game. In fact, he thinks it's downright "s---ty." In an interview with Ahmad Rashad, Jordan was asked to name his dream foursome. President Obama first made the cut, then didn't. "I've never played with Obama but I would," … [Read more...]
Emmitt Smith thinks it would take 13 seasons for someone to beat his record
Emmitt Smith thinks it would take 13 seasons for someone to beat his record Emmitt Smith has, by cold and hard facts, an nearly airtight argument as the greatest running back of all time. First in rushing yards. First in rushing touchdowns. First in attempts. He wasn't just a compiler either. Smith won four rushing titles, an NFL MVP award, a Super Bowl MVP, three championships, four … [Read more...]
You have to read the text message Madison Bumgarner’s dad sent him during Game 7
You have to read the text message Madison Bumgarner's dad sent him during Game 7 Forget the big contracts, free pick-up trucks, prime-time TV ratings and the rest. Baseball, at its essence, will always be a game of fathers and sons. It's why the Ripkens are royalty, why we rooted for the Griffeys and why "Dad, do you wanna have a catch?" tugs at our hearts all these years later. It's also … [Read more...]
NFL Picks Week 9: Seattle rolls past Oakland, Denver beats New England – The Times-Picayune – NOLA.com
NFL Picks Week 9: Seattle rolls past Oakland, Denver beats New England - The Times-Picayune - NOLA.com If you've been reading this blog on a regular basis, you'll know I have several "golden rules." I've been known to break them, and when I do, it usually bites me in the Derryair. That being said, it seems last week I forgot the most important one of all that I've never even mentioned: Don't put … [Read more...]
Celtic to appeal Tonev’s seven-match ban
Celtic to appeal Tonev's seven-match ban © PA Photos Celtic have backed Aleksandar Tonev after the winger was suspended for seven matches for using "offensive, insulting and abusive language of a racist nature'' against Aberdeen defender Shay Logan. Tonev, on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season, was handed the hefty ban at a Scottish Football Association's disciplinary tribunal … [Read more...]
Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett expecting to play despite sprained MCL
Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett expecting to play despite sprained MCL J.T. Barrett isn't anticipating missing Saturday's game against Illinois despite a sprained MCL in his left knee. While the knee is swollen, Barrett said Wednesday that he'll need a major setback before the game to not take the field. "It would have to be something drastic to happen between now and Saturday," Barrett said … [Read more...]
LeBron on Cavs’ season opener: ‘This is probably one of the biggest sporting events […] ever’
LeBron on Cavs' season opener: 'This is probably one of the biggest sporting events [...] ever' All eyes will be on Quicken Loans Arena on Thursday evening when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the New York Knicks in a nationally televised … [Read more...]
Quicken Loans back as Detroit Grand Prix sponsor (The Associated Press)
Quicken Loans back as Detroit Grand Prix sponsor (The Associated Press) DETROIT (AP) -- Quicken Loans is returning as the presenting sponsor of the Grand Prix in Detroit. … [Read more...]
Giants hold off Royals to win World Series
Giants hold off Royals to win World Series The San Francisco Giants celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Royals to win game seven of the World Series 3-2 © Getty Images Madison Bumgarner punctuated his World Series performance for the ages by pitching the San Francisco Giants to their third championship in five years with a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night. … [Read more...]
Oklahoma freshman RB Joe Mixon reaches plea agreement in assault case
Oklahoma freshman RB Joe Mixon reaches plea agreement in assault case Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon reached a plea agreement Thursday and will avoid trial for a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from a July 25 incident. According to SoonerScoop.com, Mixon, a five-star freshman, entered an “Alford Plea,” where he will receive “a one-year deferred sentence” and complete “100 hours of … [Read more...]