HOUSTON — Former NCAA national champion sprinter Cameron Burrell has died. He was 26. The University of Houston, where he starred from 2013-2018, announced his death. The school said he died Monday but did not provide further details. Burrell’s father, Leroy Burrell, a former Olympic gold medal sprinter who coaches Houston’s track team, released a… Continue reading Ex-NCAA sprint champ Cameron Burrell, 26, dies
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Ramping up: Dak throws for 2nd straight day
OXNARD, Calif. — Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will throw for a second straight day at training camp, if not take part in a full practice, as he continues to ramp up his work from a latissimus strain suffered on July 28. He is expected to go through the Quarterback School, which are individual drills… Continue reading Ramping up: Dak throws for 2nd straight day
Are Olympics last hurrah for USWNT greats?
The players don’t seem to particularly enjoy when reporters ask about it, but the possibility hangs over the Tokyo Olympics all the same: For the icons of the U.S. women’s national team, this might be their last hurrah before they hang up their cleats for good. It’s a possibility that seems to come up with… Continue reading Are Olympics last hurrah for USWNT greats?
Ravens' Bateman out 'weeks' with leg injury
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens first-round pick Rashod Bateman will miss “a number of weeks” after the rookie wide receiver suffered a soft tissue leg injury, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. “I don’t know how many [weeks],” Harbaugh said. “It’s not going to be months, but it will be weeks and we’ll see where… Continue reading Ravens' Bateman out 'weeks' with leg injury
UEFA deal with 9 Super League clubs; 3 rebels face sanctions
Nine of the 12 Super League clubs have formally renounced the breakaway and committed to the existing European competitions but they will have to give up 5% of UEFA revenue for one season as a punishment for the rebellion that briefly split football. But Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus have refused to approve what UEFA… Continue reading UEFA deal with 9 Super League clubs; 3 rebels face sanctions
Messi wants fans to join 'crusade' to stop abuse
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has urged his social media followers to demand stricter measures to stop online abuse and discrimination. Messi also backed English football for their four-day boycott of social media in response to the ongoing discriminatory abuse received online by players. – Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only) – Kick It… Continue reading Messi wants fans to join 'crusade' to stop abuse
Wolverines add key piece with transfer PG Jones
Coastal Carolina transfer DeVante’ Jones, the Sun Belt Player of the Year and one of the best available point guards in the portal, committed to Michigan on Saturday. Jones chose the Wolverines from a final list that also included Texas Tech, Texas and Memphis. “I had a great relationship with coach [Juwan] Howard,” Jones told… Continue reading Wolverines add key piece with transfer PG Jones
Western Illinois, Year 37, 2043-2044
Welcome back to our simulated dynasty with the Western Illinois Leathernecks in College Hoops 2K8. You can find a full explanation of this project + spoiler-free links to previous seasons here. Check out the introduction to this series from early April for full context. As a reminder, we simulate every game in this series and… Continue reading Western Illinois, Year 37, 2043-2044
MLB tries to turn page after anemic April at plate
MLB hitters hope that turning the calendar will also turn the page on an anemic April for offenses around the league. Major league batters are hitting just .232 overall through April, down from .252 two years ago and under the record low of .237 set in the infamous 1968 season that resulted in a lower… Continue reading MLB tries to turn page after anemic April at plate
Pop Warner investigating viral youth football tackling video after outrage
Pop Warner said Wednesday it was investigating a viral video that showed two youth football players colliding in a ball-carrying and tackling drill. The video caused a massive amount of outrage among current and former NFL athletes, as well as fans of the sport, with some likening the drill to “child abuse.” CLICK HERE FOR… Continue reading Pop Warner investigating viral youth football tackling video after outrage