More woes for the USC name. Former Southern California assistant coach Todd McNair is suing the NCAA with accusations of libel, slander and misconduct. All of this relates to the NCAA’s investigation into Reggie Bush. The Los Angeles Daily News […]
Month: June 2011
Pro Cycling Challenge features hardest climb ever
It’s the biggest hill ever – literally. The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge in August will wind through the Cottonwood Pass and Independence Pass, 12,126-feet and 12,085-feet above sea level, respectively. Add to the challenge, the first 12 miles up […]
Miami takes 2-1 lead in NBA Finals
Dirk Nowitzki scored 12 straight points at the end of the game, and Dallas outscored Miami in the second half – but the Miami Heat, ever the fierce competitors, pulled out the victory on the road. With the 88-86 win […]
IOC hears presentations from networks, deciding TV rights
In Switzerland Monday, Fox led off the presentations to gain TV rights for the Olympic games. The three U.S. networks bidding for the next set of television rights, Fox, NBC and ESPN, will most likely lead to a multi-billion-dollar deal. […]
Plaxico Burress released from prison
Former NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress has been released from prison. He was released at approximately 9am EST on Monday morning. Burress, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants, turned in his prison clothes for his own and […]
Alabama – Florida State game suspended, severe weather threatening area
The NCAA Baseball Regional game between Florida State and Alabama has been suspended due to severe weather. The game is in the Tallahassee Regional. The game was suspended in the sixth inning with the Seminoles leading 8-1. The game will […]
South Carolina – Stetson game delayed by lightning
The NCAA Baseball Regional game between South Carolina and Stetson University is currently in a rain delay. UPDATE: The game will resume Monday at 1 p.m. The delay began at 8:24 p.m. with SC leading 4-1 in the top of […]
IOC weighing TV deal options
The International Olympic Committee is working out details for TV rights for the next two Olympics. The IOC is currently “feeling out” offers for the 2014 and 2016 Olympic games. The three companies – NBC, Fox and ESPN – are […]
Pistons fire John Kuester
The Detroit Pistons have fired Head Coach John Kuester. The combination of empty seats and new ownership helped see Kuester out the door. This, just four days after Tom Gores completed an agreement to purchase the Pistons from Karen Davidson. […]
Rafael Nadal wins French Open
Rafael Nadal is once again French Open Champion. The 25-year old Spaniard won the 2011 tournament by defeating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6, 5-7, 6-1. It is Nadal’s sixth French Open title in the past seven years. He has now won […]