Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett made some surprising statements Wednesday. He blames athletes, rather than coaches and boosters, for the problems facing the Ohio State program. “I definitely believe it’s more of a cultural problem in regards to […]
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David Cameron says FIFA reputation at “all time low”
FIFA is drowning in a bribery scandal and all kinds of match-fixing accusations. Wednesday it didn’t get much better. British Prime Minister, David Cameron, said that FIFA’s reputation is at an “all-time low” and the world’s soccer governing body needs […]
Eric Crouch returning to football
the 2001 Heisman Trophy winner, Eric Crouch is going to return to football. The former Nebraska and then Green Bay Packers quarterback will join about 70 players taking part in minicamps in Omaha for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United […]
Rapid Reaction: Mavs even NBA Finals 2-2
With just 14.9 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Dirk Nowitzki, 102 degree fever and all, drove to the basket for two of his team-high 21 points. The crucial bucket sealed the eventual 86-83 victory for the […]
Flyers acquire rights to G Ilya Bryzgalov
The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired the rights to goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov from the Phoenix Coyotes. Philadelphia will send forward Matt Clackson, a third-round draft choices, and a conditional draft pick to Phoenix for the rights to Bryzgalov. Bryzgalov is set […]
NFL and NFLPA* resume labor negotiations
The NFL owners and players have resumed non-mediated discussions in an effort to come to a new collective bargaining agreement and end the current lockout. The location of the talks is unknown at this time. Court mandated mediation was set […]
Terrell Pryor leaves Ohio State football
Ohio State Quarterback Terrelle Pryor announced on Tuesday that he will forgo his senior season of eligibility and will no longer be a member of the Buckeyes program. The Cleveland Plain Dealer was the first to report Pryor’s decision. “In […]
NBC retains Olympic rights through 2020
NBC and Comcast have won the bid for the Olympic games. The NBC family will retain the rights to Olympic coverage in the United States through the 2020 games. The deal includes the 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020 games and […]
Tiger Woods withdraws from U.S. Open
Tiger Woods has announced that he will not participate in the 2011 United States Open. Woods pulled out of the U.S. Open on Tuesday due to lingering issues with his injured left leg. “I am extremely disappointed that I won’t […]
Bob Knight criticizes NCAA rules
Bob Knight has criticized something – again. This time it isn’t a reporter, a game, a referee, or even the fans. Bob is now after the NCAA. Go big of Go home, right? Knight is flummoxed by the NCAA ruling […]