DETROIT — The introduction-heard-’round-the-football-world is now three and a half years old. And for a time, was the lasting image of Dan Campbell. In the early years, you couldn’t see the Detroit Lions receive a national mention without a knee-cap reference, often said in jest. That infamous presser was Campbell’s …
Read More »To start or sit a rookie QB? That’s the question coaches, analysts keep debating
During March’s league meetings, reporters huddled around Sean Payton, one of football’s quarterback philosopher kings. Between questions lobbed in his direction and with the upcoming NFL Draft a primary focus, the Denver Broncos head coach shared what would later become more than a passing thought about rookie quarterbacks. “There’s a …
Read More »Saquon Barkley’s 3 TDs power Eagles to ‘sloppy’ win over Packers in Brazil
SÃO PAULO — “It was sloppy,” DeVonta Smith said. And he wasn’t talking about caipirinha cocktails. He wasn’t talking about field conditions in a soccer venue in the first-ever NFL game in South America. No, the wide receiver was stating what was visible as the Philadelphia Eagles debuted their revamped …
Read More »Indiana Fever loss offers Caitlin Clark a chance to grow as a leader
Caitlin Clark: Raising the Game A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. Buy INDIANAPOLIS — The game was going …
Read More »Jessica Pegula enters her first Grand Slam final. Kim Clijsters has some advice
NEW YORK — “If I had the chance to run away before I walked on court, I probably would have.” Kim Clijsters is talking about how she felt ahead of her first Grand Slam final at the French Open 23 years ago as she prepared to face Jennifer Capriati. Capriati …
Read More »F1’s Carlos Sainz embraces final races as a Ferrari driver: “No one can take that away”
Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula 1. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday. MONZA, Italy — Carlos Sainz didn’t shy away from admitting that the Italian Grand Prix weekend would be an emotional one. The week leading up to Ferrari’s …
Read More »How Morteza Mehrzad, the world’s second tallest man, spiked Iran to Paralympic gold
“SUPER SPIKE!” the PA announcer bellows inside the electric party atmosphere of the North Arena on the outskirts of Paris. Arms outstretched wide, Morteza Mehrzad, sitting on the floor in his red top and black trousers, lets out a roar to celebrate yet another punishing blow which immediately ends the …
Read More »British Open: It’s the Short Holes That Often Befuddle Golfers
At the British Open at Royal Troon, a short hole called the Postage Stamp has ended many title runs. Source link
Read More »Golf Course Atop Ancient Native American Earthworks to Be Removed
After reaching a settlement with an Ohio country club to acquire its lease on the Octagon Earthworks, the state historical society intends to open the site as a public park. Source link
Read More »Chi Chi Rodriguez, the Golf World’s Swashbuckling Champion, Dies at 88
He won eight PGA Tour tournaments and two senior majors — but it was his flair on the greens that made him one of the sport’s most popular players. Source link
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