Baker Mayfield Bucks Short-Lived Suspension; Throws 3 Touchdowns
Desperate to get a win, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley pulled quarterback Baker Mayfield out of the doghouse and inserted him into the game. Previously, Riley stripped Mayfield of captain’s duties for grabbing his crotch and cursing at the Kansas bench and fans last week. The Heisman candidate turned emotional because…
Donald Trump Plays Quickie Golf with Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson
Donald Trump certainly has his hands full being the head of state of a global superpower. But there’s always time for a golf game with one of the greats to do it. The POTUS made the announcement himself on his own Twitter account on Nov. 24 when he wrote, “After…
Returning Miles Mikolas Getting Free Agent Buzz?
Miles Mikolas has made quite a career in Nippon Professional Baseball and cemented himself as being one of the best top pitcher in Japan. Now, he’s being haled as MLB’s best free agents that teams can have for a bargain. According to USA Today, Mikolas actually played in the MLB…
Is a Manny Pacquiao-Conor McGregor Boxing Match in the Works?
Manny Pacquiao sent the whole social media into a frenzy when he reached out to UFC champion Conor McGregor via Instagram on Thursday. On his Instagram where he tagged the Irish fighter, the senator from the Philippines wrote, “Happy Thanksgiving! Stay fit my friend.” He ended the message with the…
Blue Jays Launches Probe After Six Minor-League Violate Anti-Drug Rule
The Blue Jays have launched its own probe following the scandal that rocked its minor league team after six of its players in the Dominican Summer League were slapped suspensions for violating the MLB’s anti-doping policy. In a statement, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said that they are obviously…
Six More Years Before Oscar Pistorius is Eligible for Parole
The South African Supreme Court doubled the prison sentence of Oscar Pistorius from the original six years to 13 years and five months over the killing of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. That means he needs to serve at least seven years before he can be eligible for a parole.…
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford Injures Ankle Again
The Detroit Lions’ medical staff is evaluating Matthew Stafford after he injured his right ankle during the loss to the Vikings on Thanksgiving. Reporters were quick to note the noticeable limp when the quarterback ambled to the press room. He didn’t elaborate on the extent of the injury—the result of…
Is Dak Prescott Really Nothing Without Ezekiel Elliott?
Dak Prescott is still hearing the critics who seemed to gloat because they think they are right about one thing: the quarterback is nothing without suspended running back Ezekiel Elliott. Todd Archer of ESPN wrote that the past two games paint a rather bleak scenario for the quarterback now that…
Trinidad & Tobago Asst. Mgr. Sol Campbell Wants US Coaching Job
Trinidad & Tobago assistant manager Sol Campbell has set his eyes on the coaching job for the US national team. And he already has a plan to widen America’s foothold on the global football arena. In an interview with ESPN, he said the failure of the US team to qualify…
Former Real Madrid Forward Robinho Sentenced 9 Years for Sexual Assault
An Italian court sentenced former Real Madrid forward Robinho over his involvement in the gang rape of an Albanian woman in 2013. The 33-year-old, who plays for Atletico Mineiro, and his accomplice were also ordered to pay the victim about $71,097 as damages. Four others were also found guilty for…
Anybody Can Suggest a Baby Name for Vikings Everson Griffen?
The game was unlike any other, apart from trying to get the victory, Everson Griffen was trying to find the perfect timing to share the good news. With the perfect moment, he can tell the world that first, his wife just delivered a baby. And second, crowd source for a…
Kevin Durant Plays Down In-Game Trash Talk Vs Russell Westbrook
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, former teammates and friends, were jawing at each other during the Warriors loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Right after the game, the 6-11 forward dismissed suggestions that the beef with Westbrook only gotten worse instead of better. He told reporters that the trash talking…
Bidding War Expected as Japanese Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani Finally Coming to America
Japanese baseball star Shohie Ohtani after the new posting fee was agreed by the Major League Baseball, Nippon Professional Baseball and the MLB Players Association. According to the new terms, if Ohtani will sign with a team from the MLB, his Japanese team will get 20% of the total value…
NFL Sundays in Peril with CBS and Dish Network’s Contract Dispute
The Dallas Cowboys and the Los Angeles Charges are always a must-see TV for NFL fans. Just don’t expect to watch the game on your local Dish Network. A report from USA Today revealed that the Thanksgiving game between the Los Angeles and Dallas football teams might not be shown…
Panthers QB Cam Newton Posts Mugshot on Anniversary of His ‘Resurrection Day’
On Nov. 21, nine years ago, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was booked for larceny, burglary and obstructing justice. On Tuesday, the 28-year-old posted on Instagram the police mugshot on the anniversary of his arrest as a sort of reminder to himself about the path that he had been treading. “I…
Larry Nassar Pleads Guilty On Sexual Assault Raps
The female victims of Dr. Larry Nassar, the sexual predator who face life imprisonment after pleading guilty on Wednesday, are not content with the axe falling on one man. They also want executives at US Gymnastics and the Michigan State University to be held accountable for the systemic assault. In…
Ray Allen Scoffs at ‘Stalker’ Charge; Claims He’s a Victim of ‘Catfishing’
Two-time NBA champ Ray Allen has petitioned the court to throw out the charge of stalking filed by complainant Bryant Coleman. The 42-year-old retired player insisted that he’s the victim in this case when he got hooked on “catfishing,” a term that describes the online practice of creating a fake…
Baker Mayfield, 3 Kansas Players Reprimanded for Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and three other Kansas players won’t serve as captains in their next respective games following the unsportsmanlike conduct on the college football match between the two teams on Saturday. The decision to reprimand Joe Dineen, Dorance Armstrong and Daniel Wise was confirmed to reporters by Kansas…
Hall of Famer John Elway Elaborates on ‘Soft’ Remark
Hall of famer John Elway explained the context for the soft remark that got the rest of the Denver Broncos—including Chris Harris Jr. and Brandon Marshall—riled up. But no, the Broncos president of basketball operations is not taking that remark back. When he was interviewed over Orange and Blue 760,…
After Trump, LaVar Ball Takes On Lakers Coaching Staff
He waited long enough, but everybody knows it coming. And on Friday, LaVar Ball finally weighed in on how the Lakers coaching staff, particularly Luke Walton, is treating his son, the No. 2 overall pick, Lonzo Ball. The 20-year-old is just shooting at 30.8% field goal percentage on the floor,…
Atlanta Braves Sanctioned, GM Banned for Violating Recruiting Rules
The MLB cracked down hard on the Braves as the league perpetually banned general manager John Coppolella while the team has been prohibited from going after any Latin American recruit until 2021. Meanwhile, Gordon Blakeley, the scouting chief for the team, was also suspended for one year, the report said.…
Warriors Fans Pay Tribute to Former All-Star David Lee
Golden State of Mind, the Warriors community fan site, paid homage to former All-Star David Lee who announced his retirement on Sunday on his Instagram account. “An epic night celebrating my retirement with my friends and family!” Lee wrote. “Thank you to my amazing fiancée @carowozniacki for planning the surprise!”…
Steelers Tackle Marcus Gilbert Suspended for Violating NFL Drug Policy
The NFL suspended Marcus Gilbert for four games for reportedly violating its policy on use of performance-enhancing drugs. Kevin Colbert, the manager for the Steelers, confirmed the punishment handed down by the front office and the team is disappointed about what happened. The player, meanwhile, will not contest the punishment.…
#Currychallenge Trick Shot Taking a Life of Its Own
Two-time MVP Stephen Curry has reminded fans to be respectful of others when they attempt variations of his #currychallenge trick shot that sometimes become quite dangerous. Social media user Samuel Grubbs has taken the #Currychallenge to a new level by flipping ordinary objects on a grocery basket for instance, or…
Former QB Drew Bledsoe Pays Tribute to Terry Glenn After Fatal Car Crash
Drew Bledsoe called Terry Glenn, who died in a car crash at the age of 43, the “best receiver” he had the pleasure of throwing the ball to. The two former NFL players were teammates when they played for the New England Patriots between 1996 and 2001. They then reunited…
