Month: June 2020

  Kansas State guard Christianna Carr was one of many upset student athletes at the university who voiced their opinion following a student’s tweet about George Floyd. The student, Jaden McNeil, tweeted, “Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!” Following McNeil’s tweet, several student athletes at Kansas State said they were not going … Continue reading Kansas State’s Christianna Carr was sent image of her in a noose following tweet about racism Continue Reading →

Pep Guardiola is pushing his team to win the cup treble Pep Guardiola has challenged his Manchester City players to prepare for their Champions League showdown with Real Madrid by winning the FA Cup. City will face Real in the end-of-season mini-tournament when they return to European action and having passed their Premier League crown … Continue reading Pep Guardiola: Winning FA Cup would be perfect prep for Real Madrid showdown Continue Reading →

  Denny Hamlin’s crew pulled off a masterful final pit stop to find clear air, put rival Kevin Harvick in his rearview mirror and defeat a setting sun that threatened to end Sunday’s Pocono 350 early. Rain and lightning forced several delays in Stage 1, and because Pocono Raceway doesn’t have lights, threatened to shut down … Continue reading NASCAR at Pocono results: Denny Hamlin beats setting sun, Pocono 350 field with expert strategy Continue Reading →

Dustin Johnson produced some outstanding putting and enjoyed a few moments of good fortune as he clinched his first win in over 16 months at the Travelers Championship. Final leaderboard Johnson’s final-round 67 was just enough to hold off Kevin Streelman at TPC River Highlands, where overnight leader Brendon Todd parred the first 11 holes … Continue reading Dustin Johnson claims first PGA Tour win in 16 months at Travelers Championship Continue Reading →

Rory McIlroy missed out on a top-10 finish Rory McIlroy could not hide his frustration as he reflected on the “dumb mistakes” that stifled his challenge at the Travelers Championship. McIlroy was already agitated following his poor finish to his third round, when he bogeyed two of the last four holes to slip eight shots … Continue reading Rory McIlroy looking forward to a couple of weeks off to ease his frustrations Continue Reading →

  A Patriots-Cam Newton partnership felt inevitable after Tom Brady left New England for the Buccaneers and the Panthers released Newton around the same time in March. Well, “inevitable” lasted three months, but the sides finally have gotten together. New England has agreed to a one-year contract with the free-agent quarterback, according to multiple reports Sunday. … Continue reading Cam Newton joining Patriots on 1-year contract; opportunity to succeed Tom Brady Continue Reading →

  Joe Bugel, best known as the architect of the Washington Redskins’ dominating “Hogs” offensive line, died Sunday. He was 80. Bugel began his NFL coaching career with the Lions in 1975 and was also with the Houston Oilers before joining the Redskins in 1981 and working under Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs through 1989.    He helped Washington win two Super Bowl titles in three appearances … Continue reading Joe Bugel, former NFL coach, ‘Hogs’ architect, dies at 80 Continue Reading →

  Dustin Johnson claimed his 21st PGA Tour victory with a one-stroke win at the Travelers Championship on Sunday. The 2016 U.S. Open champion carded a 3-under 67 in the final round at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. Johnson finished at 19 under, a shot clear of Kevin Streelman (67) and two ahead of … Continue reading Dustin Johnson wins Travelers Championship for 21st PGA Tour victory Continue Reading →

  Jamal Adams likes what the Jets’ archrival did Sunday night. The All-Pro safety, who wants either a big-money new contract or a trade from Gang Green, posted his approval of the Patriots reportedly signing free-agent quarterback Cam Newton to an incentive-laden contract. Adams mentioned New England coach Bill Belichick by name in his praise. New England has been expected … Continue reading Jets’ Jamal Adams tweets props to Bill Belichick, Patriots for signing Cam Newton Continue Reading →

  For the second time on Bill Belichick’s watch, the Patriots have been punished by the NFL for illegally videotaping an opponent. The league took away a third-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft and fined the team $1.1 million, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Sunday. It also banned the person who shot the illegal footage, David Mondillo, from … Continue reading Patriots lose draft pick, fined $1.1M by NFL for taping Bengals’ sideline, report says Continue Reading →