Illinois fires coach Tim Beckman 1 week before season opener (Yahoo Sports)
A week before the start of the football season, a difficult summer for the University of Illinois became chaotic as coach Tim Beckman was fired after an investigation found he tried to influence medical decisions and pressure players to play with injuries. Beckman’s firing follows the unexpected resignations this month of the top two officials on campus, revelations that they’d used private emails accounts to avoid public scrutiny of school
Golf-European Tour Czech Masters scores
Aug 29 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the European Tour Czech Masters at the par-72 course on Saturday in Prague -17 Thomas Pieters (Belgium) 66 68 65 -16 Pelle Edberg (Sweden) 66 67 67 -13 Thorbjorn Olesen (Denmark) 67 69 67 -12 Robert Dinwiddie (Britain) 69 67 68 Matthew Fitzpatrick (Britain) 66 67 71 -9 Roope Kakko (Finland) 67 72 68 Sam Hutsby (Britain) 66 70 71 Peter Uihlein (U.S.)
Mariners overcome losses to eke out win over White Sox
(The Sports Xchange) – A day of losses concluded with a win for the Seattle Mariners when they beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday. Paced by a dominant performance from right-hander Taijuan Walker, the Mariners evened the series at a game apiece despite struggling to convert scoring opportunities into runs for the second straight night. “He shut them down,” Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said
Gregorius shines as Yankees find power to crush Braves
(The Sports Xchange) – Shortstop Didi Gregorius went a surprising 4-for-5 with a homer and a career-high six RBIs as the New York Yankees broke out for a 15-4 interleague rout of the Atlanta Braves to remain 1 1/2 games behind Toronto in the AL East. “I felt really good,” said Gregorius, whose only out was a long drive to center field. “It was big (to get that start) and
Strong finish puts Tseng one ahead in Alabama
(Reuters) – Taiwan’s Yani Tseng produced a stunning eagle-birdie finish to seize a one-stroke lead in the weather-disrupted second round of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic in Prattville, Alabama, on Friday. The former world number one covered her final six holes in five under par to shoot a flawless eight-under 64 on the Senator Course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Tseng struck a six-iron to four feet to set
Golf-Strong finish puts Tseng one ahead in Alabama
* Long weather delay unable to halt Tseng charge * Ersnt and Thompson spur each other on to stay in contention (adds Tseng quotes) Aug 28 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Yani Tseng produced a stunning eagle-birdie finish to seize a one-stroke lead in the weather-disrupted second round of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic in Prattville, Alabama, on Friday. The former world number one covered her final six holes in five under
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NBA Utopia Project: Six ideas to consider for the next CBA
Josh Bredl, Sara Lee crowned WWE ‘Tough Enough’ winners
Stickels happy with Ascot ground
Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels does not anticipate applying any further water before Wednesday evening.
Stickels happy with Ascot ground
Ascot clerk of the course Chris Stickels does not anticipate applying any further water before Wednesday evening.
Tevez offered England move
Juventus striker Carlos Tevez has been offered the chance to return to England by an unknown Premier League club, according to Sky sources.
Tevez offered England move
Juventus striker Carlos Tevez has been offered the chance to return to England by an unknown Premier League club, according to Sky sources.
Ah, Paris
Clermont Auvergne weren’t the only ones who found Saturday’s Top 14 final a torment. Sky Sports reporter Graham Simmons was pitchside and having troubles of his own.
Alex's Royal Ascot preview
Sky Sports racing pundit Alex Hammond previews the opening day of Royal Ascot, with Tuesday’s card full of Group 1 highlights.
Ward sets sights on Coventry
View from connections ahead of Tuesday’s Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot featuring American trainer Wesley Ward’s Finnegan.
Malignaggi to take on Garcia
Paulie Malignaggi will return to the ring after a 16-month break to take on the unbeaten Danny Garcia at welterweight on August 1.
Warrington warned by RFL
Warrington have been given a formal warning by the RFL over the behaviour of their fans during the derby at Widnes over Easter.
Salford edge past Wakefield
Salford captain Harrison Hansen scored his first tries of the season to help his side to their first win since Easter Monday and deny Brian Smith a victory in his first game in charge of Wakefield.
