Barry Sanders’ sudden retirement back in 1999 is making the rounds again, even 24 years later, with Amazon Prime Video’s latest documentary about the legendary running back. The Detroit Lions legend is simply one of the greatest running backs to play the game, but when discussing his career, it’s practically …
Read More »Bruins have work to do after 49-26 Holiday Bowl loss to Baylor
SAN DIEGO – The UCLA Bruins won nine games in Jim Mora’s first season as head coach. It was a nice accomplishment, but losing their last three games left the Bruins realizing how much work they have to do. Glasco Martin ran for three touchdowns, Nick Florence threw for two …
Read More »Eagles fan, 3, has wish come true
Thursday night may have been the return of Andy Reid to Philadelphia and the night the Eagles retired Donovan McNabb’s day, but the night belonged to 3-year-old Bryan Maenner. At his first Eagles game with his father, Richard, Bryan Maenner was there to live – not to die. That’s because …
Read More »Meet the man who brought the energy to PBR stampede days in Nashville
NASHVILLE — Friday night at Stampede Days, the energy inside Bridgestone Arena was electric. Of course, watching world-class athletes get tossed around by nearly 2-ton bucking bulls had a lot to do with that. But the man fueling the fire, keeping thousands of fans on their feet and screaming, was …
Read More »Deion Sanders gives Colorado players sunglasses to continue feud with Colorado State's Jay Norvell
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders continues to hit back at Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell’s jab at him, leading up to their matchup on Saturday. Norvell swiped at Sanders during a media session, insinuating that he doesn’t like how Sanders wears his sunglasses and hat during interviews. “I …
Read More »Former NFL player says playing on turf fields felt like 'car crashes'
It’s no secret NFL players are trying to get the league to get rid of artificial turf fields, so they can play primarily on natural grass. Lorenzo Alexander played 15 seasons in the NFL, so he spent plenty of time on both fake and real turf. The former linebacker would …
Read More »Colorado State penalized after fans throw snowballs at Air Force bench
The fans at Colorado State hurt their own on Saturday. The Rams were hosting No. 19 Air Force in a snowy Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins, so the fans took advantage. However, some took it too far by throwing snowballs at the Air Force bench. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS …
Read More »Falcons rule out OG Blalock, WR Douglas for Sunday's game vs. Giants, 3 new starters on O-line
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Atlanta Falcons have ruled out offensive guard Justin Blalock for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants because of a back injury, meaning there will be three new starters on the offensive line. Also, receiver Harry Douglas will miss his second straight game with a …
Read More »Coach Spurrier: South Carolina can bounce back and win the East, even after 2 SEC losses
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Steve Spurrier believes South Carolina can still win the Southeastern Conference, so he wants his Gamecocks to quickly regroup from their stunning loss to Missouri last week. The coach said the SEC’s East Division is full of good teams — including the Kentucky team the two-loss Gamecocks …
Read More »Springer's infield hit lifts Astros past Mariners in 11 innings
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – George Springer’s infield single in the 11th inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners in the first matchup of a three-game set. Jose Altuve singled to lead off the 11th and Dexter Fowler followed with a bunt single. Carlos Corporan …
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