Julius Thomas now expected to miss significant time with finger injury The Jacksonville Jaguars spent big money on a splashy free-agent addition, former Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas. The Jaguars are going to have to wait a while to see him in action though. Thomas is expected to need surgery on a tendon in his finger and will miss 4-5 weeks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He is … [Read more...]
South Carolina loses 2 receivers to season-ending injuries
South Carolina loses 2 receivers to season-ending injuries South Carolina took two hits to its wide receiver depth over the weekend. The program announced that both redshirt freshman Shaq Davidson and true freshman Jerad Washington are out for the season. According to the Spartanburg Herald Journal, Davidson suffered a knee injury during practice last week that will require surgery. Head … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova withdraws from U.S. Open
Maria Sharapova withdraws from U.S. Open When the U.S. Open starts on Monday morning, Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova will not be there. The No. 3 seed withdrew from the tournament on Sunday afternoon, citing a right leg injury. She has not played since losing to Serena Williams at Wimbledon this year. This is the third time in two years that the 2006 U.S. Open champion will miss the … [Read more...]
Arizona LB Cody Ippolito tears ACL, out for 2015
Arizona LB Cody Ippolito tears ACL, out for 2015 Arizona linebacker Cody Ippolito is out for the season after tearing his ACL. A redshirt junior in 2014, Ippolito played in all 14 of Arizona's games with six starts. He was sixth on the team with 52 tackles. “What’s a shame is Cody was having a really good camp,” Arizona coach Rich Rodriguez said via the Arizona Daily Star. “He’s a tough, … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Blitz: Tim Tebow tries his new role for red-hot Eagles
NFL Preseason Blitz: Tim Tebow tries his new role for red-hot Eagles One of the thoughts when the Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Tim Tebow was that Chip Kelly could use him as a two-point conversion specialist. It made sense. Tebow is a great goal-line option because he's big and athletic. And if preseason is any indication, there will be many more two-point tries throughout the NFL … [Read more...]
Injury to Robbie Lawler sends Ronda Rousey to Australia to headline UFC 193
Injury to Robbie Lawler sends Ronda Rousey to Australia to headline UFC 193 An injury to welterweight champion Robbie Lawler forced a postponement of his Nov. 15 title defense against Carlos Condit in the main event of UFC 193 in Melbourne, Australia. As he often does, UFC president Dana White turned to women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey to fill the void. White said Friday on … [Read more...]
UFC reinstates Travis Browne after investigation is inconclusive
UFC reinstates Travis Browne after investigation is inconclusive The UFC reinstated heavyweight Travis Browne on Friday following a seven-week suspension after the results of an investigation into allegations of domestic violence were inconclusive. Browne was suspended July 9 after his wife, Jenna Renee Webb, posted pictures to her Instragram account showing marks and bruises on her arms, … [Read more...]
Running Back Shuffle Up: Peterson and Lynch share the yellow jersey
Running Back Shuffle Up: Peterson and Lynch share the yellow jersey The Shuffle Up series welcomes the 2015 NFL season. Here's an extended look at the running back position. We've given you extended commentarty, but for this version, it's in a spreadsheet. Peruse, copy, make it your own, shift the names around. Next week, I'll have the wide receivers. Enjoy your shuffle, shufflers. … [Read more...]
Notre Dame DL Ishaq Williams ruled ineligible by NCAA
Notre Dame DL Ishaq Williams ruled ineligible by NCAA Notre Dame defensive lineman Ishaq Williams will not play in 2015. Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly announced Thursday that Williams, who was one of five players suspended for his involvement in an academic fraud investigation before the 2014 season, was denied a waiver by the NCAA. “We heard back from the NCAA on Ishaq Williams and … [Read more...]
Move over, Troy: Odell Beckham Jr. is new Head & Shoulders pitchman
Move over, Troy: Odell Beckham Jr. is new Head & Shoulders pitchman Head & Shoulders has a new NFL main man. Or make that, mane man. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] With the retirement of Troy Polamalu, the shampoo giant has tabbed the "it" NFL star of the day, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., to be the face of its product. Yes, Beckham has … [Read more...]