Danny O’Brien’s departure from Maryland was a long time coming
In a move that came as a surprise to no one, quarterback Danny O'Brien has decided to leave Maryland and leave a trail of uncertainty in his wake. Since Randy Edsall became the Terrapins head coach,...
View ArticleHere’s the Alice Cooper Coyotes Bobblehead you’ll welcome to your nightmares
The Phoenix Coyotes recently announced plans to stage "Coop's Troops Night" on Saturday, February 18, a unique special event that combines the honoring of United Stated service members and the...
View Article‘Twould be a shame if Hines Ward didn’t retire a Steeler
Hines Ward, the hard-blocking anchor of the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers corps for much of the last decade, was in the news over the weekend. Not much of it was pleasant for Ward. A couple of...
View ArticleCourt Report: Derrick Rose will sit until his back is “right”
Derrick Rose will see a specialist Monday regarding his ongoing back spasms. Rose offered this unpleasant quote after sitting out Sunday's 95-91 loss to the Celtics: "It's been hurting the whole trip....
View ArticleMaine football coach resigns after accidentally posting naked photo of...
A longtime high school football coach in Maine has resigned after one of the more embarrassing and bizarre social media snafus in recent memory (if not of all time) when he accidentally posted a nude...
View ArticleAlessandro Del Piero credited with waking girl from a coma
Over the last 19 years of his career, Alessandro Del Piero has become a revered footballing legend while sticking with Juventus through good times and bad. He's won a World Cup and committed his time...
View ArticleThe Mountain West-Conference USA merger is now a reality
Presidents of 16 universities are set to challenge the Big East's geographically diverse conference with a potential conference that would span five time zones, including Hawaii. This past Sunday,...
View ArticlePuck Previews: Canadiens, Coyotes, look to defend win streaks; Sharks at...
Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished....
View ArticleMark Sanchez’s rumored squeeze, Kate Upton, is on cover of Sports...
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez may or may not be dating model Kate Upon. The New York Post linked them together before Christmas and has spent the past six weeks referencing their original...
View ArticleLouisiana Tech’s Tyronne Duplessis died of a heart attack
A week and a half after Louisiana Tech running back Tyronne Duplessis suddenly passed away, his family confirmed that the 21-year-old suffered a heart attack that led to his untimely passing. In a...
View ArticleChris Paul is recruiting J.R. Smith to the Clippers
With Chauncey Billups sidelined for the season and no clear options at shooting guard on the roster, the Los Angeles Clippers are in the market for a new player. They need a scoring punch, the sort of...
View ArticleFlyers’ Zac Rinaldo suspended two games for high hit, being Zac Rinaldo
Zac Rinaldo will be sitting out a couple games, as Brendan Shanahan has unleashed the Shanaban-hammer and knocked the Philadelphia Flyers' forward into next week. Rinaldo received a 2-game suspension...
View ArticleBracketBusters is CAA’s last chance to make a statement
Shaka Smart has collected more than 100 pages of motivational quotes to share with his players, so it's no surprise the VCU coach had one ready to support his position that the CAA's top teams merit...
View ArticleMichael Waltrip to attempt Daytona 500 for Hillman Racing
Michael Waltrip has a ride for the Daytona 500. Waltrip will drive the No. 40 for Hillman Racing, a single car team attempting the 500 for the first time. Sponsorship will come from Aaron's, a long...
View ArticleState of IndyCar is good, says IndyCar
IndyCar showed us two summers ago that they are really good at doing a pep rally on steroids when the ICONIC committee unveiled the new Dallara race car that comes in to use next month in St....
View ArticleIvory Coast fans are forgiving
The Ivory Coast once again came short of living up to high expectations with a shock loss to Zambia in the African Cup of Nations final. Making it all the painful was the fact that team captain Didier...
View ArticleReport: Rick Nash on the trading block; are the Rangers ready to pounce?
What is certain about the trade deadline is that the Columbus Blue Jackets will be open for business. The uncertainty is in the magnitude of their moves: Impending free agents, like Sammy Paulsson?...
View ArticleCapitals’ Holtby rocked from the red line, juggles shot into own net (Video)
It's been a tough year for the Washington Capitals. Picked by many to come out of the Eastern Conference and picked by everyone to win the Southeast Division, the Capitals have instead struggled...
View ArticleMonday’s Three Stars: Staal leads Hurricanes; Pavelski’s four-point night
No. 1 Star: Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks Pavelski was in on all but one Sharks goal in their 5-3 win over the struggling Washington Capitals. He scored the first two, then helped orchestrate the next...
View ArticleOnce a title challenger, Diego Sanchez views himself as MMA’s ‘Cinderella Man’
UFC 107 wasn't that long ago and yet it seems like another lifetime for Diego Sanchez. The 30-year-old challenged B.J. Penn for his UFC lightweight title. Over five rounds, Penn tore apart Sanchez and...
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