The New York Yankees once again have a shortstop named Jeter. Derek Jeter spent his entire Hall of Fame career in pinstripes. Now, a player born in 1998 and named after Jeter is joining the Yankees to play shortstop. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jeter Downs, right, …
Read More »Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte makes MLB history as Arizona takes Game 2 to even World Series
Had it been for Friday night’s Game 1 miracle, the Texas Rangers would be on the road facing a 2-0 deficit. But in any case, the momentum is in the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The snakes chipped and manufactured their way to a 9-1 win in Game 2 of …
Read More »Bailey hopes for another gem against Milwaukee
(SportsNetwork.com) – Homer Bailey aims for his sixth victory in his last nine starts when he leads the Cincinnati Reds against the Milwaukee Brewers this afternoon at Great American Ball Park. Bailey, who needs one strikeout to reach 800 for his career, is coming off a three-hit shutout at San …
Read More »Ackley, Mariners top Indians
Cleveland, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – Dustin Ackley’s two-run double helped fuel the Seattle offense as the Mariners took a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday. Ackley finished 3-for-5 with a run scored and Mike Zunino homered and scored twice for the Mariners, …
Read More »Greg McGhee throws 2 TD passes as Howard tops Delaware State 17-10
WASHINGTON – Greg McGhee was just 7 of 12 for 90 yards — but threw two touchdowns passes — and Howard survived a late scare to beat Delaware State 17-10 on Saturday. William Parker ran for 151 yards on 29 carries for Howard (2-7, 1-5 Mid Eastern Athletic Conference). Howard’s …
Read More »Kluwe lawyer: No lawsuit imminent against Vikings over discrimination claim
MINNEAPOLIS – Former Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is backing away from his threat to sue the team over alleged discrimination — for now. Kluwe vowed last week to sue because he was unhappy with the team’s resolution of his complaint against special teams coordinator Mike Priefer for alleged anti-gay …
Read More »PGA Championship Third Round News & Notes
Johns Creek, GA – Louisville, KY (SportsNetwork.com) – There a couple of names in the top 10 on the leaderboard at the PGA Championship that may not ring a bell to most people. The man in second place after 54 holes fits that criteria. Bernd Wiesberger is making his fourth …
Read More »Tennessee WR Alton 'Pig' Howard: Absence from team helped him mature into better player
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee wide receiver Alton “Pig” Howard said he never doubted he would return to the team after taking a leave of absence to deal with unspecified “personal circumstances.” Howard spoke to reporters Monday for the first time since rejoining the Volunteers. Howard, who led the team in …
Read More »Military parents surprised by daughter's early return home at Peach Bowl
Fans of only one team went home happy after Saturday’s Peach Bowl, but everyone came together for a beautiful moment during the game. Ole Miss walloped Penn State for its first 11-win season in program history. Before that, a mom and dad were brought to joyful tears. After the first …
Read More »Lions' Dan Campbell admits trying to confuse Cowboys defense before controversial penalty
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a chance to simmer down on Monday following the team’s controversial Week 17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Lions’ go-ahead 2-point conversion was negated by an ineligible receiver penalty. Taylor Decker was thought to have reported as eligible to an official, but …
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