Robert Griffin III won the Hesiman Trophy in 2011. He was the NFL Rookie of the Year in 2012. He led the Redskins to their first playoff appearance since 2007 and was, by most accounts, pretty good at his job. … [Read more...]
Gonzalez Confident He’ll Return to Lineup After Fouling Pitch Off His Knee
Dodger fans found themselves fiddling their fingers when Adrian Gonzalez left Thursday's game early with an injury, but the first baseman assures it's not serious. In the third inning of the Dodgers' 1-0 win over the Reds in Cincinnati on Thursday, Gonzalez fouled a ball off his knee, and was seen wincing in pain after the incident. … [Read more...]
Jim Buss on Scott Over D’Antoni, Brown: ‘He has the Laker blood’
Since Phil Jackson left town after the 2011-12 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled somewhat to find their way on the coaching front. Going with the man who'd previously coached LeBron James, Mike Brown, didn't work, and the Mike D'Antoni experiment seemed doomed from the start. … [Read more...]
Miesha Tate: ‘It’s just a fact, I pose the biggest threat’ to Ronda Rousey
Just over a week ago, Miesha Tate was seemingly next in line for a shot at women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey until she found out along with the rest of the world that former boxer turned mixed martial artist Holly Holm would get the fight instead. … [Read more...]
Cowboys’ Weeden: ‘I don’t want to be 50 and not be able to know my kids’ names’
Dallas Cowboys backup quarterback Brandon Weeden sustained a concussion in the team's second preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The quarterback says it was the third concussion of his career, and he admits he is concerned about the long-term effects that can occur from getting concussions: … [Read more...]
Giants’ Tough Stretch Against NL Central’s Top Teams
Welcome to the National League Central. Otherwise known as Wild Card Central, where baseball’s best teams outside of Kansas City congregate and could flood the playoff pool. This division used to be slim pickings except for the Cardinals, who have won it eight times in 15 years since 2000, once despite only 83 wins, another with a mere 85. … [Read more...]
Chacin Feels Nerves in First Major-league Start in Over a Year
Jhoulys Chacin had started over a hundred major-league games heading into his start for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, but he nonetheless felt butterflies as he took the mound. … [Read more...]
Gus Bradley, No Need to Reduce Number of Preseason Games
The rash of injuries around the NFL this season has prompted some, including Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to call for a reduction in preseason games.Rodgers, whose team lost star receiver Jordy Nelson to a knee injury on Sunday, said the "meaningless" exhibition season should be cut half. … [Read more...]