Julio Jones on man coverage: 'Very disrespectful'
12:21 PM ETJim TrotterNFL CloseFormer senior NFL writer at Sports Illustrated Covered Chargers, NFL for The San Diego Union-Tribune Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 2006Julio Jones doesn't back away from challenges. As a ninth-grader at Foley (Alabama) High School, he was given the option of playing for the junior varsity football team or joining the varsity squad. He not only chose to play up but started each of his four seasons.When trying to decide where to attend ..>> view originalThese Cubs find every which way to beat you
CHICAGO -- They have more plotlines up their sleeves than Stephen King. They live life so far outside the box, they need GPS just to find the box.They might be trying to do something that hasn't been done since 1908. But if the 1908 Chicago Cubs ever spent like three days watching the 2016 Cubs, you would never, ever convince them they were playing the same sport as these guys."We're not your typical best team in baseball, 103-win team," catcher David Ross said Saturday, after another wacky even..>> view originalOlympics|IOC Expands WADA's Authority to Lead Antidoping Efforts
And echoing WADA’s own goals, Mr. Bach further called on the agency to strengthen its investigative capabilities, develop a robust whistle-blower policy and improve data privacy. (Last month, WADA announced that its athlete database had been compromised by Russian hackers, who published the confidential medical records of dozens of Olympians.) “It is up to WADA to discuss the implementation of the reforms, to develop a business plan,” Mr. Bach said, emphasizing the collaboration of national gov..>> view originalRockets beat Pelicans in spirited China exhibition
Photo: STR, Associated Press Houston Rockets Pablo Prigioni, dribbles the ball past New Orleans Pelicans Buddy Hield, centre, as teammate Nene Hilario, right, watches during their preseason NBA game in Shanghai, China, Sunday, October, 9, 2016. (AP Photo) Houston Rockets Pabl..>> view originalDoor remains open for Brian Hoyer
Getty ImagesThree years ago, the Bears rewarded Josh McCown for performing incredibly well while Jay Cutler was injured by sending McCown to the bench. This year, Brian Hoyer has a chance to swipe the job from an injured Cutler. Coach John Fox made no secret that Hoyer has a chance to take the job. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reiterates that it’s Hoyer’s “job to win,” and that if Hoyer “continues to thrive, he’ll start.” Hoyer has performed fairly well in a pair of starts with Cutler recovering ..>> view originalMichigan's Harbaugh backs Peppers for Heisman
PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- If Jabrill Peppers didn't do enough on the field to throw his hat in the Heisman ring Saturday night, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh made sure to give it an extra toss following his team's 78-0 dismantling of Rutgers."In my humble opinion, you're looking at a Heisman Trophy winner and candidate," Harbaugh said following a career-best day for the redshirt sophomore in his home state of New Jersey.Editor's PicksPeppers rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns on offense and reached ..>> view originalTom Brady leads Patriots to TD on first possession
CLEVELAND -- Quarterback Tom Brady is back and it didn't take him long to lead the New England Patriots into the end zone. Twice.Brady was 4-of-5 for 65 yards as the Patriots scored on their opening possession of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The drive ended with running back LeGarrette Blount scoring on a 1-yard run off the left side as Brady celebrated with teammates.Tom Brady returned to form quickly, leading the Patriots to a TD in his first possession. J..>> view originalHow a classic fight between Bisping and Henderson distilled 2 long careers into 25 minutes of bloody fun
By: Ben Fowlkes | October 9, 2016 12:00 pm Like a couple of classic rock bands on an endless tour, Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson both showed up at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, and proceeded to play their greatest hits in Saturday’s UFC 204 main event. For Henderson (32-15 MMA, 9-9 UFC), that meant slowly circling with his body in a tight coil, waiting for a chance to spring that righthand equalizer. It also meant the old suffocating hand-over-the-mouth big brother move ..>> view originalTennessee's mistakes trump magic in loss to Texas A&M
COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- It was fun while it lasted. Tennessee turned out to be more of a College Football Playoff summer fling than a relationship that would last until the committee picks four teams.The Vols showed college football another good time on Saturday at Kyle Field. But a team that commits seven turnovers and 12 penalties is not one you can take home to CFP chair Kirby Hocutt.With all of its mistakes, No. 9 Tennessee still came back from a 21-point deficit, still scored twice in the..>> view original
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