Iowa State starting LB Jordan Harris leaves program A starter for Iowa State’s defense has decided to leave the program. Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell announced Thursday that linebacker Jordan Harris will pursue a graduate transfer. Harris, a native of Clarksdale, Miss., hopes to play his final year of college football closer to home, the school said in a release. “Jordan has done … [Read more...]
Ali returned to ring with ex-Georgia senator in his corner (The Associated Press)
Ali returned to ring with ex-Georgia senator in his corner (The Associated Press) The former Georgia state senator was the driving force in Ali's return to the ring on Oct. 26, 1970 in Atlanta. Ali had to surrender his passport during his battle through the legal system after refusing induction to the U.S. Army in 1967, so he couldn't fight outside the country. ''My passion was to beat the … [Read more...]
IN THEIR WORDS: Reflections as Muhammad Ali laid to rest (The Associated Press)
IN THEIR WORDS: Reflections as Muhammad Ali laid to rest (The Associated Press) Ali is to be buried Friday after a procession in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. ''I feel like Louisville KY is now my home, as I'll make many visits to Ali beloved resting place in the future.'' - heavyweight boxer George Foreman. ''We saw an expression of the extraordinary strength of his human spirit … [Read more...]
Bucs’ Seferian-Jenkins has bad day on field, makes it worse on Twitter
Bucs' Seferian-Jenkins has bad day on field, makes it worse on Twitter OTA practices may be voluntary, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter expects you to be prepared for them. Just ask Austin Seferian-Jenkins. On Thursday, Koetter sent the third-year tight end off the field for not being ready to take part. Here's video, posted by WFLA reporter Paul Ryan: Here's the moment … [Read more...]
The Internet’s roast of Stephen Curry’s new shoes is relentless
The Internet's roast of Stephen Curry's new shoes is relentless Cavs in 6 pic.twitter.com/AjdylLxlnT— Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) June 9, 2016 The unanimous MVP and arguably the league's most popular superstar since Michael Jordan, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has come under fire for his performance through three games of the NBA Finals. But the criticism for averaging … [Read more...]
Nebraska Football: Athlon Sports Picks Huskers To Finish Second In The West – Husker Corner
Nebraska Football: Athlon Sports Picks Huskers To Finish Second In The West - Husker Corner Nebraska Baseball Sees Pair Of Players Leave The Program by Oliver Vandervoort The Nebraska football team was picked to finish second in the Big Ten West by Athlon Sports while posting an 8-4 record in 2016. While Nebraska football fans all over the country have been talking about what they’re expecting … [Read more...]
Wales fans’ journey reaches Euro 2016 destination
Wales fans’ journey reaches Euro 2016 destination Bordeaux (AFP) – For the thousands of long-suffering Wales supporters excitedly travelling to France this week, the road to Euro 2016 has been perilous and, at times, seemingly never-ending. Gareth Bale and his team-mates face off against Slovakia in their Group B opener in Bordeaux on Saturday, after the minnows secured a place at a major … [Read more...]
Women Open NCAA Championships to Mixed Results – GoDucks.com
Women Open NCAA Championships to Mixed Results - GoDucks.com by Rob MoseleyEditor, GoDucks.comPhoto: Eric EvansEUGENE, Ore. — As Thursday’s session of the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field championships ended, a rainbow appeared above Hayward Field. It was the product of steady rain falling over the facility, but also light breaking through clouds as the sun set in the West.The contradiction of the … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Puck Daddy’s Postgame Awards
Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Puck Daddy's Postgame Awards (Ed. Note: We're changing things up for the Stanley Cup Finals. Instead of writing Three Stars as we normally do on game night, we'll be handing out some postgame awards.) First Star: Martin Jones, San Jose Sharks If it wasn't for the goaltender, the Sharks would be done and gone. After giving up two goals in 22 seconds in the first, he … [Read more...]
Martin Jones allows Sharks to ‘live another day’
Martin Jones allows Sharks to 'live another day' PITTSBURGH – Peter DeBoer wanted his San Jose Sharks team to respond in Game 5 facing elimination. Two early goals by Brent Burns and Logan Couture coupled with an outstanding goaltending performance by Martin Jones is the reason why they’ve extended their season by at least one more game. Jones made 44 saves to help beat the Pittsburgh … [Read more...]