Grand Opening: College football begins with marquee games
FILE - At left, in an Oct. 31, 2015, file photo, Southern California head coach Clay Helton gestures before the start of their NCAA college football game against California, in Berkeley. At right, in an Aug. 9, 2016, file photo, Alabama coach Nick Saban gestures during practice in Tuscaloosa, Ala. In some cases, regardless of the quality of the competition, the names alone scream big-time college football game. Alabama vs. USC. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP, File)(Photo: The Associated Press)Now th..>> view originalFocused on Singles, Jack Sock Delivers a US Open Upset
Photo Jack Sock defeated Marin Cilic, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, on Friday to advance to the fourth round of the United States Open for the first time, matching his deepest run in singles at a Grand Slam tournament. Credit Seth Wenig/Associated Press Jack Sock was not going to be satisfied anymore with just making the third round of a Grand Slam tournament.In years past, he said, “I was happy to make the third and, you know, kind of whatever happens, happens.”That nonchalance is pe..>> view originalSecond Patriots starter gets hit with four-game suspension
If Tom Brady needs someone to hang out with during his four-game suspension, he might want to give Rob Ninkovich a call. The Patriots' pass rusher confirmed to ESPN.com on Friday that he's been hit with a four-game suspension after he recently tested positive for a banned substance. Generally, when you hear about a player being suspended before the NFL officially announces the suspension, it's because the punishment was leaked to the media. In this case, no one had to leak Ninkovich's p..>> view originalLawrence Taylor arrested on suspicion of DUI
PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Florida Highway Patrol said Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been arrested in Palm Beach County on suspicion of DUI, the Palm Beach Post has reported.Spokesman Sgt. Mark Wysocky told the newspaper that Taylor was arrested after a crash on Florida's turnpike. Wysocky said more details will be released Saturday.WPTV reports that Taylor, 57, was driving south on the turnpike from Beeline Highway at about 5:20 p.m. when he became involved in a crash. The TV station..>> view originalBaylor rolls 55-7 over Northwestern State
WACO, Texas (AP) -- With a coach named Briles still calling the plays, and Seth Russell throwing touchdown passes, Baylor's offense certainly looked very familiar. Russell threw four touchdown passes in less than a half, and the No. 23 Bears beat FCS team Northwestern State 55-7 on Friday night in their first game since the sudden dismissal of coach Art Briles just more than three months ago. "It felt like Baylor," Russell said, who took the calls from offensive coordinator, Kendal Briles, t..>> view originalStanford football: Christian McCaffrey doesn't disappoint in season opener
PALO ALTO -- The obvious takeaway from Friday night's season opener at Stanford Stadium is that Heisman Trophy contender Christian McCaffrey is more than capable of living up to the hype.The 6-foot, 200-pound running back began his junior campaign with 126 yards on 22 carries and a pair of touchdowns, including the knockout punch with 2:12 left -- a 41-yard scamper out of a jumbo formation to cap the scoring in a 26-13 victory over visiting Kansas State."That last play, especially, I was just si..>> view originalUnion: Santa Clara police might boycott 49ers games over Colin Kaepernick's stance
The Santa Clara police union has sent a letter to the San Francisco 49ers, warning that police might stop working the team's home games due to Colin Kaepernick's statements on police brutality and his wearing of socks during a practice that showed cartoon pigs dressed as police officers.The letter, obtained by NBC Bay Area, states that if the 49ers do not discipline Kaepernick, "it could result in police officers choosing not to work at your facilities."The letter also states that "the Santa Cla..>> view originalDodgers lose to last-place Padres 4-2; 3rd loss in 4 games
AP 3:36 a.m. EDT September 3, 2016Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson is unable to catch a home run by San Diego Padres' Yangervis Solarte during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)(Photo: The Associated Press)LOS ANGELES (AP) รข€” Julio Urias has shown his stuff since the All-Star break, going 4-0 in seven games with a 2.25 ERA during a time when the Dodgers' rotation has been plagued by injuries.The 20-year-o..>> view originalCollege football picks: Can Tom Herman, No. 15 Houston upset No. 3 Oklahoma?
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Can Houston get on the College Football Playoff track this week? Winning the American Athletic Conference won't be enough. Houston needs signature wins out of conference, and can get one on Saturday when the No. 16 Cougars host -- that's right, host -- No. 3 Oklahoma. OK, so the game is at NRG Stadium, not Houston's home stadium. And there will be plenty of Sooners fans there. Still, this is a Week 1 moment for Houston. So it's among the college football games across the coun..>> view originalBarclays winner Reed stays red-hot in Boston
(Reuters) - FedExCup points leader Patrick Reed maintained his run of sizzling form as he moved into contention for the Deutsche Bank Championship in Massachusetts on Friday, despite suffering putting woes on his back nine.The burly American, fresh from victory at The Barclays on Sunday when he also locked up a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team, opened with a three-under-par 68 at the TPC Boston in Norton to finish three shots behind co-leaders Ryan Moore and James Hahn.Moore, who clinched his fif..>> view original
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
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