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Fabricated Rhodes Scholarship cred costs Yale coach his job
Patrick Witt's Rhodes Scholarship interview turned out to be the worst thing that could have happened to Yale coach Tom Williams. Williams resigned Wednesday after a university investigation into...
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For Ovechkin and Backstrom, breaking up is easy to do
WASHINGTON, DC - On Tuesday night, the Washington Capitals experienced something they had yet to experience during their stumbling season: Alex Ovechkin, Alex Semin and Nicklas Backstrom all scoring...
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Braylon Edwards gave 79 students $10,000 for college
At 22 college campuses across the country, there are 79 students who may not otherwise be there if not for the generosity of Braylon Edwards. As a Cleveland Browns rookie in 2005, Edwards announced...
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Andre Drummond is now both a future lottery pick and a walk-on
When Michael Bradley surrendered his scholarship in September to make room for the late addition of future lottery pick Andre Drummond, it inspired a heated national debate over whether it was...
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Alex Radulov’s contract with Predators makes NHL return tricky
Ever since he bolted for the KHL and started a mini-war between the NHL and the Russian league, Alexander Radulov has won everything imaginable playing for Salavat Yulaev. He is the reigning KHL MVP,...
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Accuser alleges Monta Ellis and the Warriors of sexual harassment
Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis is being sued by a former Warriors employee for sexual harassment. The as-yet unidentified woman is also suing the club that employs Ellis, alleging that he...
View ArticleIncredible City of Palms pass transcends any traditional description
There are great passes, and then there are the legendary dimes. The pass offered up by Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei High senior point guard Katin Reinhardt, below, falls squarely in the latter...
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In memoriam: The baseball men we lost in 2011
From aging Hall of Famers to a pair of troubled ex-pitchers to a young man murdered just as he was approaching his prime, we lost of a lot of good baseball men in 2011. And though writing obituaries...
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The not-at-all premature 2011 playoff picture: Week 16
The absurdly premature playoff picture presents one man's projection for the NFL playoffs, at each given week in the season ‒ even if that week is unreasonably early. Which, of course, it no longer is....
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Allmendinger jumps to Penske, will drive the No. 22
All of a sudden, we don't need to feel so sorry for AJ Allmendinger anymore. Over the last few days, it appeared that Allmendinger was losing both his ride in the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 and...
View ArticleVideo: Boise State RB channels MC Hammer in Las Vegas Bowl dance-off
U Can't Touch Doug Martin. Not on the field while the Boise State running back is streaming toward the end zone and certainly not in a dance-off when MC Hammer is involved. During some of the...
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This is John Elway’s idea of showing support for Tim Tebow
For the first time this season, John Elway has publicly backed Tim Tebow ... sort of. In a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press, the team's director of football operations offered his...
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Marshawn Lynch vs. 49ers D, the unstoppable Beast vs. the immovable wall
This week, the NFL's two most impressive active streaks in will be at risk in Seattle, when the Seahawks host the Niners. Marshawn Lynch has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last 10 games;...
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Chicago dealership offers free cars if Bears shut out Packers
The Green Bay Packers have the NFL's best scoring offense, averaging 34.3 points per game. It is highly unlikely that they will be shut out on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. It would also be highly...
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Grading the 2012 Winter Classic memorabilia and gear
That stick is like huMANgous big … As you know, the NHL Winter Classic is less a hockey game than an ATM machine for the League and its sponsors, as the fans in both of the teams' cities and on-site...
View ArticleCelebrating Hanukkah with Chicago’s ‘Bear Jew,’ Gabe Carimi
Hanukkah started at sundown on Tuesday. Jews around the world celebrated by lighting menorahs, saying prayers, and eating latkes. Among those celebrating over the eight-day holiday is Chicago Bear Gabe...
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Werdum vs. Nelson official: Brazilian promises fireworks
Fabricio Werdum is getting his second chance in the UFC, he plans on seizing the opportunity. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt makes his return to the promotion next year. He's officially booked to...
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Minnesota school charges students just to try out for teams
Across the past year, school districts nationwide have either instituted or explored charging participation fees for student athletes as a way to raise more funds for struggling public school budgets....
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John Terry faces criminal charges, shows he doesn’t get it either
John Terry will face criminal charges for allegedly using a racial slur against QPR's Anton Ferdinand. If found guilty, Terry faces a fine of £2,500, the strong potential of charges from the FA once...
View ArticleMarek Vs. Wyshynski Radio: Brooks Laich and HBO 24/7 predictions
It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Stars: Brooks Laich of the Washington Capitals checks...
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