ACC foes not afraid of Tigers, Seminoles
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The road to the ACC championship has ran through Tallahassee and Clemson in each of the last six seasons.Clemson and Florida State have been the strength of a league that has struggled to gain national respect. But just because the Tigers and the Seminoles have owned the ACC championship, the idea that they are head and shoulders better than the rest of the league is not a sentiment shared by opposing coaches and players.“We’re 5-4 against Clemson and 3-2 against Florida State..>> view originalAstros call up highly rated minor league prospect Alex Bregman
The Houston Astros called up top prospect Alex Bregman following their 13-3 win over the Angels on Sunday.Bregman, a right-handed hitter, joins the Astros clubhouse after creating buzz with his three-hit performance in the 2016 Futures Game. He was hitting .333 with six home runs and 15 RBIs in 18 games at Triple-A Fresno.He has played shortstop, third base and left field during his time in the minors. With second base and shortstop already spoken for in Houston because of Jose Altuve and Carlos..>> view originalNBA stars passed on Olympics, but Team USA is still loaded with talent
LOS ANGELES -- The ball. That's what Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski came up as part of a list of things that are going to be challenging for the Americans during this five-game exhibition tour before they head to Rio de Janeiro for the Summer Olympics.It takes some time to adjust to the Molten basketball, which is used in international competition and is said to be a bit slicker than the Spalding basketballs used in the NBA, Krzyzewski said on Sunday after his team's 106-57 rout of China.Editor'..>> view originalTony George returns as chairman of board of Hulman & Co. (Jul 24, 2016)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) IndyCar founder Tony George has been renamed the chairman of the board of Hulman & Co., the family that owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway. George was forced out of that out of that job by his mother and sisters in 2009. Though the company made no announcement about the move, George was introduced with the title before instructing the Brickyard 400 drivers to start their engines for Sunday's race. A track spokesman confirmed the family had reinstated George to his previous..>> view originalRunner-up Finish at Indy
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There are certain factors for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro that are out of the International Olympic Committee’s control — the Zika virus, bacteria-laden Brazilian water, the malfeasance of Brazilian elected officials, and the contraction of the Brazilian economy come to mind. The credibility of the athletic competition at the heart of the existence of the Games isn’t one of them. Why does the IOC exist if not to fiercely protect the integrity of the Games? Why does the I..>> view original2016 MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Cubs nearing deal for Aroldis Chapman?
The 2016 non-waiver trade deadline falls on August 1 this year, meaning it's less than two weeks away now. We've already seen a handful of trades go down in recent weeks, most notably involving James Shields and Drew Pomeranz, and you can be sure many more moves are on the way. To help you keep track of all the rumors and rumblings, we'll log the day's buzz right here, so make sure you check back often for the latest updates. Here's a look at Saturday's trade chatter.Padre..>> view originalTony Stewart takes lap with Jeff Gordon after final Brickyard 400
Brant James, USA TODAY Sports 10:55 p.m. EDT July 24, 2016 USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Gluck breaks down the Brickyard 400, where Kyle Busch won for the second straight year and Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon shared an emotional final lap. USA TODAY SportsTony Stewart (14) and Jeff Gordon (88) take a celebratory lap around Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the conclusion of Sunday's Brickyard 400. The drivers have a combined seven wins at Indianapolis.(Photo: Brian Lawdermilk, Getty I..>> view originalStrange video apparently of Aldon Smith emerges
Getty ImagesNot many players who are permanently banished from the league with the ability to apply for reinstatement after one year ever get reinstated. Raiders defensive end Aldon Smith seems to be on track to be among the likes of Justin Blackmon and Darryl Washington. Via CSNBayArea.com, a video has emerged that appears to include Smith, a hand-rolled cigarette, and a conversation regarding whether it’s wise for him to be making such a video for posting on the Internet. Easy answer: It’s n..>> view originalTour Confidential: Tour's Drug Policies, PGA Championship Preview
Every Sunday night, GOLF.com conducts an e-mail roundtable with writers from Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine. Check in every week for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors and join the conversation in the comments section below. 1.) Scott Stallings, who was suspended in 2015 for violating the PGA Tour’s drug policy, expressed his deep frustration with the Tour’s anti-doping program in a story that appeared on GOLF.com last week. (On the advice of his doctor, Stallings took the ..>> view original
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