LEXINGTON, Ky. – Top-ranked Alabama’s latest blowout win included enough mistakes to concern coach Nick Saban and his players. The Crimson Tide (6-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) steamrolled Kentucky 48-7 on Saturday night, but only after an error-prone start featuring turnovers and dropped passes for the two-time defending champions. What gnawed …
Read More »Marlins shut down reigning Cy Young Award winner with arm injury as wild card push continues
The Miami Marlins are going to have to fight for a postseason spot without the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner. The team shut down Sandy Alcantara for the rest of the season as he suffered a setback in his rehab from a forearm injury. The right-hander experienced forearm tightness …
Read More »Gardner, Drew power Yankees over Red Sox
Boston, MA (SportsNetwork.com) – Brett Gardner hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth and finished with three RBI as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox, 8-7, in the rubber match of a three-game set at Fenway Park. Stephen Drew drove in four runs against his old …
Read More »Oklahoma LB Frank Shannon faces 1-year suspension; school cannot yet enforce
NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Oklahoma has voted to suspend linebacker Frank Shannon for a year, but the school has been unable to enforce the decision. In a news release on Monday, school president David L. Boren said the school’s internal disciplinary process voted on June 18 to remove …
Read More »Santana earns AL Player of the Week honors
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Cleveland Indians infielder and designated hitter Carlos Santana was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday. Santana batted .556 (15-for-27) with three doubles, six homers and 10 RBI on his way to his first career Player of the Week honor and second …
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Read More »2014-15 Miami Heat Preview
– Two and counting… – (SportsNetwork.com) – Changes are coming to the Miami Heat. Of course, the reigning four-time Eastern Conference champions lost the best player in the world, LeBron James. The man who led the Heat to two championships and four NBA Finals appearances allowed his heart to take …
Read More »Senior Moment: 72-year-old Morgan Shepherd takes out contender in Logano at New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. – Morgan Shepherd’s senior status has become an age-old problem in NASCAR. Just much longer can the 72-year-old driver race? Much older and slower than any driver on the track, the 72-year-old Shepherd took out contender Joey Logano in the second half of Sunday’s race at New Hampshire …
Read More »Paige Spiranac zeroes in on risqué tagline during Q&A, dishes on relationship with LPGA pros
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac took a cue from one of her followers during a question-and-answer segment on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday. One person asked whether Spiranac thought “people actually look at you for golf info” and noted that they only like her for her “t—s.” Spiranac turned it around …
Read More »Packers' Aaron Jones struck in face during postgame scuffle with Vikings
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings on “Sunday Night Football,” giving the Packers control of their playoff destiny with one week remaining in the regular season. Green Bay running back Aaron Jones rushed for 120 yards, and quarterback Jordan Love threw for three touchdowns in a 33-10 victory. …
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