Randy Moss (the former and perhaps soon-to-be-again NFL receiver) made a couple of entertaining appearances on the live video site Ustream Monday, announcing his plans to return to football and on least one occasion comparing himself to Calvin Johnson. “Am I better deep threat than Calvin Johnson? I don’t know” – Moss said in a [...]
Talk about a big-name merger. Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis is engaged to marry one of the sisters of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, according to a Red Sox team source. Youkilis first met Julie Brady (who is one of three Brady sisters) at a Patriots party after the team was knocked [...]
There are scores of people talking about not wanting to watch this year’s Super Bowl, for one reason or another. On one hand, most of the people I hear from are bitter fans of the San Francisco 49ers who just want nothing to do with football until they can see the red and gold in [...]
The health of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who was fired last November in the wake of a child sex abuse scandal involving an assistant coach, has deteriorated and his status is serious, a family spokesman said on Saturday. “Over the last few days Joe Paterno has experienced further health complications. His doctors [...]
Gary Carter’s condition has worsened with the discovery of new tumors on his brain – his daughter said Thursday on the family’s blog. Six months ago, Carter (57), the former Mets catcher, was found to have an aggressive brain cancer, glioblastoma, that has been treated with radiation and chemotherapy. “I write these words with tears [...]
Star LSU Tigers cornerback Tyrann Mathieu – whose nickname Brent Musburger can’t quite get enough of – has made his presence known in ways far more subtle than we’re used to, so far at least. The Alabama Crimson Tide has been hesitant to punt his way, sending their only kick out of bounds instead of [...]
Jorge Posada is planning to retire after 17 seasons with the New York Yankees rather than pursue opportunities with other teams. A person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press on Sat. that the five-time All-Star catcher will announce his retirement this month. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision has [...]
Christmas for Warriors coach Mark Jackson turned sour pretty quickly Sunday, ending with a 105-86 season-opening loss to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers. Jackson’s debut as an NBA head coach, before a sell-out crowd and to a national TV audience, was tainted by a fourth-quarter collapse that suggested Warriors’ basketball hasn’t changed much. The man [...]
Adrian Peterson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the Vikings’ 33-26 win over the Redskins. The released a statement late Saturday night confirming the injury and said that coach Leslie Frazier would have more information at a news conference scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET on Monday. Peterson also has a torn medial collateral ligament [...]
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentenced yesterday to 90 days in a Las Vegas jail after pleading guilty to a reduced battery domestic violence charge and no contest to two harassment charges. The 34-year-old Mayweather also was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service and pay a $2.500 fine. The plea deal avoids trial [...]