Sports News
UConn Agrees to Pay Former Coach Kevin Ollie $3.9 Million
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2022 22:01
Ollie, who led the men's basketball team to the national title in 2014, was fired in 2018 during an investigation into recruiting violations.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Defends 1-Year Suspension for Owner's Misconduct
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2022 01:13
Adam Silver, the league's commissioner, said the suspension and $10 million fine were fair, considering the "totality" of the career of Robert Sarver, who owns Phoenix's N.B.A. and W.N.B.A. teams.
Muhammad Ali's grandson, Biaggio Ali Walsh, signs MMA contract
New York Post - 15 Sep 2022 10:43
Biaggio Ali Walsh. the former Nevada high school football star, signed an amateur agreement with the mixed martial arts promotion Professional Fighters League.
Mitchell disputes Ainge's take on broken-up Jazz
ESPN - 15 Sep 2022 01:01
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell disagrees that the now broken-up Utah Jazz core "didn't really believe in each other" as team CEO Danny Ainge said earlier this week after trading Mitchell.
Luka Doncic: 'I Let My Team Down' After Slovenia Falls Short to Poland in Eurobasket Quarterfinals
SLAMonline - 15 Sep 2022 22:54
Luka Doncic has been tearing it up at Eurobasket for the Slovenian national team, ranking in the top 10 in all three major statistical categories, averaging 26 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. Unfortunatel...
Steelers won't scrap plan on D with Watt on IR
ESPN - 15 Sep 2022 19:37
The Steelers officially placed outside linebacker T.J. Watt on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games.
NBA, referees agree to new CBA through '28-29
ESPN - 15 Sep 2022 22:16
The NBA and the National Basketball Referees Association have entered into a new collective bargaining agreement.
Silver: Didn't have right to take Suns from Sarver
ESPN - 15 Sep 2022 01:01
Suns owner Robert Sarver was likely spared even stronger sanctioning by the NBA because his use of slurs "was not motivated by racial animus," according to investigators. Said Silver: "I don't have the right to take away...
Spanish referee strike ends as female officials turn professional
Soccer News - 15 Sep 2022 14:39
Spanish top-flight women’s football will resume this week after a deal was struck to end a referee’s strike, handing professional status to the country’s female officials. The new Primera Division Femenina season w...
Minor league players unionize in 'historic' move
ESPN - 15 Sep 2022 02:41
Minor league baseball players on Wednesday joined the MLBPA, which will now cover all players at each of the four affiliated levels as well as those at teams' Florida and Arizona complexes.
REPORT: Lakers and Jazz in Trade Talks to Acquire Bojan Bogdanovic
SLAMonline - 15 Sep 2022 18:39
Utah has made it clear that they believe last year’s roster was “tapped out from a potential standpoint,” according to GM Justin Zanik. To achieve their vision - the Larry O’Brien trophy in Salt Lake - a rebuild ...
Young: Being Aston Villa's 'grandad', setting standards and Gerrard's 'aura'
Sky Sports - 15 Sep 2022 11:00
“I think some would say I’m the senior member of the squad,” Ashley Young exclusively tells Sky Sports, “…or some would say, the grandad of the squad!”
NFL Week 2 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2022 06:01
Justin Herbert and the Chargers get a rematch against Kansas City, the Buccaneers and Saints play an N.F.C. South grudge match, and the N.F.L. puts on a Monday night doubleheader.
Buck Showalter talks about the margin between a good and bad game before matchup with Cubs: 'It's such a fine line'
NY Daily News - 15 Sep 2022 00:32
The only things to really ask Buck Showalter about these days are his team navigating their September schedule while trying to keep the Braves at bay and injury updates.
Running Backs More Active in the Passing Game
Sports Illustrated - 15 Sep 2022 19:59
Led by Javonte Williams, the Broncos targeted their RBs nearly 40% of the time Monday night.
All Blacks win thriller after bizarre Reynal call
The Rugby Paper - 15 Sep 2022 14:08
Australia…………..35, New Zealand………39 New Zealand won an all-time great test match against Australia, after a bizarre decision from referee Matthieu Reynal handed them possession five […] The post All Black...
'We got this wrong': British Cycling apologises for advice on Queen's funeral
The Guardian - 15 Sep 2022 13:40
Governing body had said no one should ride on Monday 'We recognise the frustration and disappointment' British Cycling has apologised for issuing guidance that told cyclists they should not use their bikes during the Que...
Herbert vs Mahomes: 'They're as good as it gets'
Sky Sports - 15 Sep 2022 07:00
It is Justin Herbert. It is Patrick Mahomes. It is a Thursday Night Football matchup to behold, to eulogise over as the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs trade blows as Super Bowl contenders for the first time ...
Rams' Akers: Didn't anticipate limited role Week 1
ESPN - 15 Sep 2022 04:50
Rams running back Cam Akers acknowledged Wednesday that he had a conversation with coach Sean McVay during training camp about urgency, but didn't expect to play just 12 snaps during last Thursday's season opener.
Week 1 over, Lamar 'done talking about' contract
ESPN - 15 Sep 2022 04:50
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is officially finished talking about his contract situation, declining to answer three questions Wednesday related to his stalled negotiations with the team. "I told you guys before, I was going t...
Aaron Judge stays at 57 home runs, Gleyber Torres hits inside-the-park HR in 5-2 win against Boston
NY Daily News - 15 Sep 2022 04:31
The Yankees got their nickname "Bronx Bombers" from hitting baseballs out the ballpark.
Red Sox give up a 'little league' home run to the Yankees' Gleyber Torres: 'A lot to digest'
Sporting News - 15 Sep 2022 04:08
Sometimes trying to do too much leads to unmitigated disaster.