2014 Wyndham Championship: Camilo Villegas leads after opening-round 63
Camilo Villegas shot a 7-under 63 to grab the first-round lead at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C.Villegas had five birdies in the opening round but...
View ArticleThe Jets tried (unsuccessfully) to convince Fireman Ed back to be a superfan...
Fireman Ed quit because people thought he was shilling for the team. So the Jets tried to convince him he should shill for the team. You know Fireman Ed, the Jets' superfan, right? The guy who leads...
View Article2014 NFL preseason scores and results: Bears beat Jaguars 20-19, Blake...
Chicago remained undefeated but Jacksonville's young quarterback stole the show.The Chicago Bears defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-19 at Soldier Field on Thursday night, improving to 2-0 while...
View ArticleMeet Quarterback Ref, who has an absolute cannon
This ref could throw a penalty flag over them mountains. Most NFL refs view the preseason as a chance to hone their skills, to get up to football speed after the long offseason.Not Quarterback Ref....
View ArticleBud Black ejected after controversial call at home plate vs. Cardinals
The Padres have the best record in the National League since the All-Star break at 16-9, but they lost on Thursday night to the Cardinals in St. Louis thanks in part to a controversial call at home...
View ArticleLittle League World Series 2014: Bracket, schedule and scores
All you need to know about the Little League World Series in a single post. You're welcome.The Little League World Series is back for the 68th year, beginning on Thursday afternoon in Williamsport, Pa....
View ArticleRusney Castillo reportedly drawing interest from Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers
The latest prospect from Cuba is drawing interest from a few heavy-hitting franchises, both in and out of the playoff race. 27-year-old Cuban prospect Rusney Castillo is coming to a major market team...
View ArticleEvil robot Jim Harbaugh maintains scary smile during Ice Bucket Challenge
HE BARELY BLINKS.Jim Harbaugh is not a human being. He is a robot. I have proof, from footage of the 49ers' Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS support on Friday (via Niners Nation):Water is cold and wet....
View ArticleSeahawks fans vape n' grind
Preseason brings out the best fans.Sometimes that good vapor gets to you and you just want to dance. And you want everyone on your lap to dance as well:Oh yeah, we set that to "Pony." I guess I could...
View ArticleNFL may have gone too far to emphasize illegal contact penalties
The NFL apparently wants its refs to call illegal contact much tighter than they have in the past, but have they gone too far?When the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl on the strength of a lockdown...
View ArticleArsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Preview and TV schedule
A Tony Pulis-less Crystal Palace visit Arsenal on the Premier League's opening day.Arsenal head into the season with a few shiny new signings and high optimism after a 3-0 demolition of reigning league...
View ArticleManchester United vs. Swansea City: Preview and TV schedule
The Louis van Gaal era begins as United welcomes Swansea City to Old Trafford for both team's season opener.A new era for Manchester United begins on Saturday as Louis van Gaal leads the Red Devils...
View ArticleNFL preseason results and scores: Seahawks in midseason form
Friday's slate of games was about exciting as preseason football gets, with offensive fireworks in Eagles-Patriots, several dominant quarterback performances and a moment of controversy in...
View ArticleAbby Lutzenkirchen changes her number to honor her brother Philip
Abby Lutzenkirchen will wear her brother's old number from Auburn this season.Abby Lutzenkirchen will wear No. 43 when she suits up for the Alabama women's soccer team this season, a change she made to...
View ArticleNFL preseason scores and results: Teddy Bridgewater throws game-winner,...
It was a strong outing from several top rookies, including Bridgewater, who threw a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns and led a dramatic last-minute drive in Minnesota. It was a lively day of preseason...
View ArticleUSA basketball shakes Brazil in Derrick Rose's return to Chicago
After three testy quarters, Team USA used a big fourth quarter to pull away from Brazil in its first exhibition game of the summer.Just more than a week after Kevin Durant announced he wouldn't take...
View ArticleWho wants to #IceBucketChallenge Mutombo?
At long last, the moment you've been waiting for has arrived. Dikembe Mutombo has poured ice cold water on his head for a good cause.Yes, we've seen a lot of people from the sports world participate in...
View ArticleNASCAR Nationwide Series 2014 at Mid-Ohio results: Rookie Chris Buescher wins...
Chris Buescher claims first career NASCAR Nationwide Series win at Mid-Ohio. The math didn't add up.Crew chief Scott Graves was in NASCAR Nationwide Series rookie Chris Buescher's ear, telling him he...
View ArticleNASCAR drivers react to Kevin Ward Jr., Tony Stewart incident
Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Larson were among the drivers who spoke about the tragedy.Sorrow and disbelief were the overriding emotions Friday at Michigan International Speedway as drivers tried to grasp...
View ArticleLiverpool vs. Southampton: Preview and TV schedule
The Reds, now without star striker Luis Suárez, begin the Premier League seson against new look Southampton.Liverpool open their new season without Luis Suárez, but with all the heavy expectations...
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