Sports News
Bill Simmons Rips ESPN
The Huffington Post - 14 Jun 2013 23:37
Bill Simmons was impressed with Dwyane Wade and annoyed with ESPN following Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Like everyone else, Simmons took note of...
Nationals-Indians lineups; Ryan Zimmerman will DH
Washington Post - 14 Jun 2013 21:46
Ryan Zimmerman will serve as the designated hitter for just the fifth time in his career as the Nationals face righty Justin Masterson and the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field tonight. Chad Tracy will play third ba...
Back in Big 33 Football Classic, Maryland players get more than another all-star game
Washington Post - 14 Jun 2013 20:54
HUMMELSTOWN, Pa. - Malik Dorsey expected to spend the days after his graduation from Meade High in Ocean City, celebrating the annual rite of Beach Week. The 6-foot-1, 285-pound defensive lineman looked forward to some t...
Napoli set to sign Dries Mertens
Soccer News - 14 Jun 2013 12:25
Italian newspaper Il Corriere dello Sport understands that Napoli are closing in on PSV Eindhoven midfielder Dries Mertens. The same...
Cutting off the Sleeves: The History of Bill Belichick and His Hoodie
Bleacher Report - 14 Jun 2013 06:42
Bill Belichick is an NFL coaching icon, and an inseparable part of his legacy is the "hoodie," or more specifically, a hooded sweatshirt with the sleeves hastily cut off to fall at varying lengths. The mystique of Belich...
Oosthuizen Withdraws From U.S. Open With Hip Injury
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2013 23:56
Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen pulled out of the U.S. Open on Friday, citing a strained hip flexor.
C-USA female official working toward NFL job
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2013 23:55
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis wasn't all that thrilled being called for an offside penalty on the final day of minicamp this week.
Oosthuizen withdraws from U.S. Open
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2013 23:55
Louis Oosthuizen withdrew from the U.S. Open on Friday.
Canelo will struggle against a defensive-minded Mayweather
Boxing News 24 - 14 Jun 2013 23:54
By Dan Ambrose: Now that Floyd Mayweather Jr. (44-0, 26 KO's) has his father Floyd Sr. training him once again, Mayweather Jr. is a much more defensive-minded fighter than he was when he was being trained by his uncle Ro...
C-USA Female Official Working Toward NFL Job
ABC News - 14 Jun 2013 23:48
Sarah Thomas, a Conference USA official, working toward landmark NFL job
Oosthuizen withdraws from U.S. Open
News Observer - 14 Jun 2013 23:48
Louis Oosthuizen withdrew from the U.S. Open on Friday.
Brandon Kleinman: What LeBron, Duncan, Wade and Tony P. Love to Eat on Game Day
The Huffington Post - 14 Jun 2013 23:47
Lebron, shining star of the playoffs, lover of Morton's Steakhouse on Brickell, is hustling to earn his second consecutive championship ring. As inspiration, he can be found downing a whole order of rings, of the onion v...
British Comedian Anthony Richardson Does Some Yanks vs. Sox Commentary, Thinks Baseball Is Cricket
Sports Grid - 14 Jun 2013 23:46
"He runs into bowl. Mork & Mindy, that's going for six! No! Caught by the chap in the pajamas with the glove that makes everything easier. And they all scuttle off for a nap."
Toews wins Selke
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2013 23:45
Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks took home the Frank J. Selke trophy as the league's best defensive forward on Friday.
MacLean takes home Jack Adams trophy
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2013 23:45
Ottawa's Paul MacLean won the Jack Adams Award as the top coach in the NHL on Friday.
Stewart, NASCAR assure Eldora safe for Trucks
ESPN - 14 Jun 2013 22:15
Jason Leffler's death at a dirt track in New Jersey on Wednesday raised safety questions about Eldora Speedway which is hosting a NASCAR Truck Series event in July.
Seahawks, QB Jackson agree to 1-year deal
ESPN - 14 Jun 2013 08:17
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, the team announced Thursday night.
Nothing to fear - black bear likely just passing through Triangle
News Observer - 14 Jun 2013 23:39
Increasing bear populations in the state may explain a recent rise in bear sightings, including one this week in North Raleigh. But they are still rare in the Triangle. And...
Miami's Bosh Fined $5,000 for Finals Flop
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2013 23:35
Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh was fined $5,000 by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Friday for violating the league's anti-flopping policy during the Finals.
Estudio 13: El fútbol tiene un nuevo rostro
Miami Herald - 14 Jun 2013 23:35
Univisión Deportes le está dando un nuevo rostro a las transmisiones por televisión del deporte más popular del mundo. No, la "Torre de Jalisco" y el "Profesor" continuarán en la narración de los partidos, pero hab...
Media Burn Archive, a repository of old Chicago-y videos, just rolled out a second installment of Ja
Dead Spin - 14 Jun 2013 23:35
Media Burn Archive, a repository of old Chicago-y videos, just rolled out a second installment of Jack Brickhouse's Once A Star, an interview program from the '80s featuring a bunch of ex-athletes. The first installment ...
Riddick Bowe Proves Big Flop in Thai Kickboxing
The New York Times - 14 Jun 2013 23:33
Wincing and clutching his shins, former world heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe ended his debut in Thai kickboxing with a thud in the second round.