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NFL Player Found Dead: Kenny McKinley Dies of Apparent Suicide
Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley has been found dead in his home Monday in an apparent suicide. Arapahoe County Sheriff Grayson Robinson said authorities were called to McKinley’s home by a female friend of the player who found his body after returning from an errand with his child. He said detectives believe McKinley,... »
Reggie Bush Forfeits 2005 Heisman Trophy
Amid rumors that the Heisman Trophy Trust intended to strip him of his 2005 Heisman Trophy, Reggie Bush announced in a statement that he is forfeiting the title. The controversy stems from sanctions against USC for major NCAA violations in 2004 and 2005 while Bush was a part of the Trojans football program. Bush, now a running back for... »
Belmont Stakes Results: Drosselmeyer Wins
The running of the 142nd Belmont Stakes took place on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The third and final leg of the Triple Crown is a 1.5-mile race open to three year thoroughbreds. The championship was not at stake because the Kentucky Derby 2010 winner did not repeat... »
Venus Williams’ French Open Outfit
Venus Williams easily beat Patty Schnyder in her opening match at the French Open on Sunday but it wasn’t her win that has people talking. Williams wore a lacy, lingerie-like, seemingly see-through tennis dress with nude booty shorts underneath. This isn’t the first time the tennis star’s choice of outfit has caused a buzz,... »
Tobi Oyedeji Killed in Prom Night Car Crash
Tobi Oyedeji, a high school senior and Texas A&M basketball recruit, died Sunday in Houston. According to the Houston Chronicle, Oyedeji was involved in a car accident just after 6:00 am, after attending senior prom. He would have turned 18 on May 21. Oyedeji was a star basketball player at Bellaire High School and had signed to... »
Gymnast Shawn Johnson Makes 2010 Olympics Announcement
Olympic gold-medalist Shawn Johnson announced Tuesday morning that she plans on training and making another run at the 2012 Summer Games. Johnson, a West Des Moines, Iowa native, revealed her decision to a crowd of 8,000 area students. “I got caught up in the moment,” Johnson later explained. “And what better way to do it than to inspire... »
Tiger Woods Rejects $75-Million Dollar Endorsement Deal
Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has lost millions in endorsements since his multiple-affairs scandal captivated the world and tarnished his once-stellar reputation. Advertising giants Gatorade, AT&T, Gillette and Swiss watch-maker Tag Heuer have cancelled contracts with Woods, costing the cheating golfer enough money to fill a sand trap. But despite the huge losses, Woods, 34,... »
Jay Novacek’s Wife LeAnne Novacek Found Dead From Apparent Suicide
LeAnne Novacek, wife of former Cowboys tight end Jay Novacek was found dead at 9:05 Monday morning at a home in Fort Worth, TX. Police responded to a call of a possible suicide and found LeAnne Novecek, 45, dead at the scene from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Novacek’s body was found in the... »
Harry Hiestand: New Tennessee Offensive Line Coach
Derek Dooley, the new University of Tennessee football head coach, has hired Harry Hiestand as his offensive line coach. Hiestand, 51, spent the last five seasons coaching the Chicago Bears, where he helped the NFL franchise to its first Super Bowl appearance in 21 years. Prior to that, Hiestand coached 17 seasons at four different... »
Venus Williams Shocks With Flesh-Colored Underwear at Australian Open
Venus Williams got a little cheeky Saturday at the Australian Open. At first glance it appeared the women’s tennis superstar had ‘gone commando,’ however, closer inspection revealed not a bare behind but flesh-colored underwear. The 29-year-old attracted plenty of wolf-whistles for the risque outfit, which Williams revealed she designed. The eye-catching bright yellow dress also... »
‘Lane Kiffin Sewage Center’ Vol Fan Files to Rename Water Treatment Facility
Some Tennessee fans aren’t happy about the way Lane Kiffin left the University. But one Vol fan wants to pay tribute to the former head coach by naming a Knoxville facility in his honor. The University of Tennessee has a history of naming buildings and streets after former greats. Neyland Stadium, Peyton Manning Pass,... »
Gillian Cooke’s Bobsled Wardrobe Malfunction (Video)
British bobsleders Nicola Minichiello and Gillian Cooke competed at the Women’s Bobsled World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland last week. The team finished third, but the following ‘wardrobe malfunction’ video wins the gold for funny. Video is NSFW-ish: »
Lane Kiffin Scandal: the ‘Rendezvous Place,’ Co-eds, and Car Wrecks
According to information obtained by our friends at Bittenandbound, Lane Kiffin spent time fraternizing with co-eds, allegedly doing more than just tossing back a few cold beers. Sources reveal that boosters maintained a downtown apartment for the former Tennessee head coach that was commonly referred to as Kiffin’s “rendezvous place.” Sources also say that when Kiffin... »
Derek Dooley: Tennessee’s Next Head Coach
ESPN is reporting that Derek Dooley is the next head coach at Tennessee, leaving behind a 17-20 record and the athletic director position at Louisiana Tech. He was also a recruiting coordinator and an assistant coach on Nick Saban’s staff at LSU. Dooley, who just completed his third season with the Bulldogs, met with Tennessee officials... »
Jeron Lewis Died During Basketball Game
Southern Indiana center Jeron Lewis died Thursday night apparently from a head injury sustained during a game with Kentucky Wesleyan. Lewis, who grew up in Fort Wayne, was in his second season with Southern Indiana and avergaged 12.8 points and 8 rebounds per game. He was 21. With about four minutes left in the game, Lewis’ feet... »
David Cutcliffe to Tennessee
Duke coach David Cutcliffe, a former University of Tennessee offensive coordinator, has accepted the head coach position at the school, abruptly vacated by Lane Kiffin after just one season. Cutcliffe talked with Tennessee officials and reached a deal today. Air Force coach Troy Calhoun was rumored to be heading to Tennessee, but issued a... »
Troy Calhoun Staying at Air Force
Amid speculation that he would be replacing former University of Tennessee football head coach Lane Kiffin, Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun released a statement today saying: “We are more than grateful and proud to be closely involved with the character building of our cadets and the mission of the United States Air Force... »
Lane Kiffin Press Conference Video
Tennessee football coach Lane Kiffin held a brief press conference last night announcing he was leaving the Vols to become the head coach at USC. “This was not an easy decision,” Kiffin said in the impromptu news conference. “This is something that happens very quick. We’ve been here 14 months, and the support has... »
Colt McCoy Engaged to Rachel Glandorf
Colt McCoy, former Texas Longhorns quarterback, proposed to his girlfriend Rachel Glandorf him last night at the Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. When the couple walked into the empty stadium “Will You Marry Me” was written on the HD scoreboard screen. Rachel turned to find Colt on one knee. Rachel, a former track and field competitor at Baylor... »
Lane Kiffin Headed to USC
After one season with the Tennessee Vols, head coach Lane Kiffin is heading to USC to replace Pete Carroll. Carroll is headed to the NFL as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. Sources told ESPN Kiffin will bring his father and defensive coordinator, Monte Kiffin, and assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator Ed Orgeron... »
Derek Jeter and Minka Kelly Set Wedding Date?
Rumor has it the Yankee’s hottie Derek Jeter and his girlfriend, ‘Friday Night Lights’ actress, Minka Kelly have set a wedding date of November 5. After receiving a tip, a New York Post reporter, posing as a bride-to-be, confirmed the date by spotting an entry in the calendar of Oheka Castle on Long Island... »
Tim Tebow Will Play in Senior Bowl; Hires Jim Sexton as Agent
According to ESPN, Tim Tebow will play in the Under Armour Senior Bowl, to be held January 30 in Mobile, Alabama. Tebow is not yet listed on the Senior Bowl’s official roster, but ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that Tebow will play for the South team, which will be coached by the Miami Dolphins staff. The... »
Pete Carroll Leaving USC
After nine seasons as head coach of the USC Trojans, Pete Carroll is heading to the NFL to coach the Seattle Seahawks. Carroll was fully expected to be introduced by the Seahawks as early as Monday, after the team interviewed Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier on Saturday morning. According to league sources, Frazier met... »
Sharrif Floyd Headed to Florida
George Washington (Philadelphia, PA) defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd announced today that he will be joining the Florida Gators after much speculation he would choose Ohio State. During the 2010 Army All-American Bowl, Floyd told NBC the decision came down to where he felt he’d be the most comfortable for the next four years of... »
Alabama Wins BCS Championship 37-21
The Alabama Crimson Tide wins the 2010 BCS National Championship, beating the Texas Longhorns 37-21. It’s the Tide’s first national championship since 1992. Texas quarterback, Colt McCoy was injured on the Longhorns’ fifth offensive play and did not return to the game. McCoy’s injury meant that true freshman Garrett Gilbert started his career with the Longhorns one game early. Alabama’s... »
Mike Shanahan Signs Five-Year Contract to Coach Redskins
An afternoon of negotiations resulted in an agreement. Mike Shanahan signed a five-year contract to become the next head coach and executive vice president of football operations for the Washington Redskins. Shanahan will be introduced as the Redskins head coach at a 2 p.m. ET news conference Wednesday. At the contract signing, Shanahan and Redskins... »
Angels Broadcaster Rory Markas Dies
Rory Markas, Los Angeles Angels play-by-play sportscaster, has died at age 54. Angels spokesman Tim Mead said Markas was found dead at his home in Palmdale on Monday and the cause of death was not immediately available. Markas had surgery in late 2008 for a clot on his brain. Markas had been with the... »
Snowboarder Kevin Pearce Sustained ‘Traumatic Head Injury’
American snowboarder Kevin Pearce sustained a severe, traumatic brain injury when he slammed into the edge of the halfpipe while training in Park City, Utah on Thursday. The Salt Lake City Tribune reports that Pearce is in the University of Utah Hospital’s intensive care unit in Salt Lake City. Dr. Holly Ledyard said, “Pearce... »
Tiny Gallon Shatters Backboard in Oklahoma-Gonzaga Game (VIDEO)
In a New Year’s Eve game against Gonzaga, Oklahoma Sooners’ Tiny Gallon, who is 6’9″ tall and weighs 296 pounds, shattered a backboard in the Spokane Arena after grabbing the rim on a failed alley-oop. The game was delayed 52 minutes while a replacement was installed. Oklahoma lost to Gonzaga 83-69. »
Four Tennessee Basketball Players Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
The Knoxville News-Sentinel reports that four University of Tennessee men’s basketball players have been arrested on misdemeanor drug and weapons charges after a traffic stop on Friday. The Knoxville police department said starting senior forward Tyler Smith, 23, junior point guard Melvin Goins, 22, junior center Brian Williams, 22, and sophomore guard Cameron Tatum,... »
