UConn's Jim Calhoun taking indefinite medical leave
STORRS, Conn. (AP) -- UConn's Jim Calhoun doesn't mince words when it comes to his health. |
Rangers' Hamilton confirms alcohol relapse
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Josh Hamilton shed no tears and used no prepared statement as he apologized and shared few details about his relapse with alcohol. Still, it was clear he was upset by what he had done. |
No setbacks for Gronkowski after first practice
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Rob Gronkowski hasn't had any setbacks after his first practice on his injured left ankle. |
Andy Staples: Operation Bratwurst just the start of Urbanator 1000's sinister plot
Shortly after new Ohio State coach Urban Meyer wrapped his first recruiting class, one of his fellow Big Ten coaches began complaining. Wisconsin's Bret Bielema, stung from the flip of Cleveland offensive lineman Kyle Dodson, promised Thursday to bring his grievances against Meyer to Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany. Bielema has no idea what he's up against. Early Friday morning, SI.com intercepted a series of transmissions between a Skyline Chili location in suburban Columbus, Ohio, and the forge at the Vulcan statue overlooking downtown Birmingham, Ala. Something far more sinister is afoot... |
Sam Amick: Crawford finding comfort in new role with Trail Blazers
Every time Jamal Crawford heard the message from members of the Trail Blazers, the red-and-black uniform felt a little more comfortable. First, the words of support came from LaMarcus Aldridge, the star forward who spent much of last summer recruiting Crawford as a free agent. Then, interim general manager Chad Buchanan echoed the thoughts of his new franchise centerpiece, followed by team president Larry Miller. |
Peter King: Patriots' Light must hold up against Giants' fierce pass-rushers
INDIANAPOLIS -- This city's outdone itself. It's been a great game site for the Super Bowl. So much to do downtown, all on foot, and the natives and even the drunks are in great moods. The meteorologists have helped, but there's something to be said for a vibrant downtown hosting everything at a Super Bowl, and holding the Super Bowl in a place where you never have to get in a car. |
NFL to expand schedule of Thursday prime time games
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time. |
Andy Glockner: Jim Calhoun's latest health issue could be final act in storied career
When word spread Friday afternoon that Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun was taking an immediate leave of absence -- his fifth while in charge of the Huskies -- it prompted immediate thoughts of a conversation with Calhoun from last season. Not one of the several about Kemba Walker's brilliance or his team's shocking stampede through March, but a longer sit-down in the coaches' locker room at Gampel Pavilion on the eve of the campaign's first scrimmage. |
Meyer defends Ohio State recruiting practices
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- There must have been a lot of interesting give-and-take when the Big Ten football coaches met at the conference offices on Friday. |
