Maryland fires coach Durkin amid backlashMaryland fires coach Durkin amid backlash
After reinstating D.J. Durkin as football coach the day before, the school changed its mind after facing criticism following the investigation of a player’s death.
Day: October 31, 2018
Report: Maryland fires Durkin amid backlashReport: Maryland fires Durkin amid backlash
After reinstating D.J. Durkin as football coach the day before, the school changed its mind after facing criticism following the investigation of a player’s death.
Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update: Bucks star cleared from concussion protocol, will return vs. CelticsGiannis Antetokounmpo injury update: Bucks star cleared from concussion protocol, will return vs. Celtics
Giannis Antetokounmpo will be back on the floor Thursday. The 23-year-old Bucks power forward has been cleared from the concussion protocol and will play against the Celtics, the team announced Wednesday. Antetokounmpo was held out of Milwaukee’s 124-109 win over the Raptors earlier this week. Antetokounmpo
Red Sox World Series parade: From Cora’s jab at the Yankees to Price’s announcement, the best of Boston’s celebrationRed Sox World Series parade: From Cora’s jab at the Yankees to Price’s announcement, the best of Boston’s celebration
The Boston Red Sox and their fans took to the streets on Halloween Wednesday to celebrate the franchise’s fourth World Series title in the last 15 years. Boston captured the 2018 Fall Classic crown on Sunday night, closing out the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. The Red Sox were the best team
How a tiny college factors into the CFP raceHow a tiny college factors into the CFP race
LSU’s Cole Tracy and Notre Dame’s Brian Kelly are both fighting to get their teams into the College Football Playoff. They’re also connected by one small school.
Watson says Texans will keep rolling with ThomasWatson says Texans will keep rolling with Thomas
With the Texans trading for wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to fill the void left by Will Fuller’s knee injury, quarterback Deshaun Watson said Wednesday that “nothing, really, should stop the train.”
Gregg Williams said 4 teams wanted him as head coach and he didn’t even have to interviewGregg Williams said 4 teams wanted him as head coach and he didn’t even have to interview
If you saw “Hard Knocks,� or basically know much about Cleveland Browns interim coach Gregg Williams, you know he’s … colorful. His comments on Wednesday though, well, they’re something. For reference, Williams coached the Buffalo Bills from 2001-03.
Rickie Fowler hoping to add to his Las Vegas legacyRickie Fowler hoping to add to his Las Vegas legacy
LAS VEGAS — Rickie Fowler remembers his professional debut in Las Vegas like it was yesterday. It wasn’t. It was nine years ago that the flashy California kid made his first professional start at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open with huge expectations already heaped on his shoulders. Fowler was cool from the start. Flashy orange colors. Long locks. All of a sudden the younger generation had an idol closer to their age. Fast forward nine years and Fowler is back in Las Vegas this week now as a four-time PGA TOUR winner, including a PLAYERS Championship, and is an icon of the sport. He also has two European Tour wins, another in Asia and he won the Hero World Challenge last season, classed as an unofficial win. But would that 19-year-old Rickie be impressed by what 29-year-old Rickie has accomplished? “I’m definitely pleased with where I’m at,â€� Fowler said. “I don’t measure all my success just off winning. I feel like I’m having a positive impact on the game of golf and doing a lot of things away from golf to kind of help build a legacy in a way. 

“Yes, I want to win golf tournaments and majors, but there is so much more I want to do. Being able to leave my mark when the time is up, that’s not just about trophies. It’s just keep pushing, setting new goals, and see how far you can take it. Never settle.â€� Last season was a winless one for Fowler, but it featured two runner up finishes — including one at the Mayokoba Golf Classic, where he will play again next week and the other at The Masters. Despite an oblique muscle tear late in the season which saw him miss the opening two FedExCup Playoffs events, he closed with two top 10s at the BMW Championship and the TOUR Championship. Now he says he’s fully fit and ready to bank some FedExCup points over the next fortnight before getting some rest. “I don’t want to start January behind the eight ball too much,â€� Fowler said. “I feel good. I think when we were doing the media launch for the new driver with Cobra two weeks ago we started swinging hard at some drivers there. That was the first time I really let everything out; everything felt good.

 “I hadn’t really tried to stress it at all. I knew it was in a good spot. It wasn’t bothering me. But I hadn’t tried to really put stress on the area like that. Most of the time when you’re out playing tournament golf you’re swing 85, 90 percent. You never really try and go for the long drive swing.

 “Now I’m just going to see if we can take advantage of the next two weeks.â€� For the record, Fowler finished T7 in his debut in Vegas. He followed it up with a playoff loss at the Safeway Open a week later. Chances are he might better those numbers this week and next.
Fan busted for throwing beer at Red Sox paradeFan busted for throwing beer at Red Sox parade
A fan was arrested for throwing a can of beer that hit someone on a duck boat during the Red Sox victory parade Wednesday.
Yankees, Gardner agree on one-year dealYankees, Gardner agree on one-year deal
The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have come to terms with outfielder Brett Gardner on a one-year contract for the 2019 season after declining the 2019 club option on his previous contract.