Author: Tim Runn

HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 26: A view of the helmet sticker honoring Robert C. McNair, the late owner of the Houston Texans, is shown prior to the game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) The Houston Texans will reportedly not be making any changes at the head coaching position. According to a report from The Athletic, the Texans are expected to bring head coach David Culley back for another season. Jeff Howe first reported the news on Sunday night: The Texans (4-12) lost Sunday to the San…

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves wrap up Sunday’s NBA schedule at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Crypto.com Arena, where the Lakers are 11-10 this season. Minnesota is 16-19 overall and has lost four of its last five games, however, the Timberwolves have won each of the previous two meetings between the two teams this season. Karl-Anthony Towns (health and safety protocols) has missed Minnesota’s last four games and will remain out on Sunday.Los Angeles is favored by eight points in the latest Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds from Caesars Sportsbook, and the over-under is set at 221.5. Before…

Now, NASCAR is reviewing the deal.According to Max Marcucci, a spokesperson for Brown’s team, NASCAR gave the team written approval on the sponsorship and paint scheme late last year and said the team went through the usual sponsorship approval process.Marcucci said NASCAR called following the announcement and acknowledged to the team that it had received approval and “apologized for any confusion and miscommunication,” but said that the deal “needs to be reviewed at a higher level.”According to Thursday’s press release, Brown “will sport an eye-catching red, white, and blue livery with the logo and wordmark of LGBcoin aboard his No.…

The Atlanta Braves must act swiftly and carefully with top free agent Freddie Freeman once the MLB lockout comes to and end.Freeman will decide between the Braves, Dodgers, Blue Jays and Yankees (among any other mystery teams) once the lockout finally comes to an end. Until then, the speculation only grows as to what Freeman will do, though the overwhelming majority of pundits and folks around baseball assume he’ll re-sign with Atlanta.Unfortunately, this is where the lockout hasn’t done the Braves any favors. Whether the team or Freeman will admit it, the added time apart without negotiations taking place only…

As I’m about to begin my first season on the LPGA Tour, I am reminded of the path that led me to realizing this dream. Looking back, my journey started when I first walked on Stanford’s campus as a student and member of the golf team. During my four years on The Farm, I made my way to classes, practices, early morning workouts, and late-night study sessions. In addition to the demands of a student athlete’s schedule, I had a hard time managing the expectations and pressures I felt on the golf course. Fortunately, I had incredible support from my…

Some big breaking news from David Ornstein: Romelu Lukaku is not in Chelsea’s squad to face Liverpool today.The 28-year-old striker has scored in his last two Premier League appearances for Chelsea but found himself at the centre of a controversy this week after an interview was broadcast in which he said he was unhappy with his role at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has not hidden his displeasure at the unauthorised interview and said during his most recent press conference that he would hold “behind closed doors talks” with Lukaku, who is Chelsea’s record signing. Lukaku, who arrived at…

Loading the player… England Opener Zak Crawley believed there is still a lot to play for when the fourth Ashes Test gets underway at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 5, after the hosts retained the urn in Melbourne. The visitors are 3-0 down in the 5 match series and Crawley believes winning the final two games will go a long way to restoring some pride for the English side. “Obviously, there’s a lot of pride on the line playing for your country and I feel like there’s an awful lot to play for in these next two games and…

By Allan Fox: Undefeated heavyweight contender Frank Sanchez (20-0, 13 KOs) kept his perfect record and high ranking intact with a shutout 10 round unanimous decision win over substitute Christian Hammer (26-9, 16 KOs) at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo credit: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions) The judges scored the fight 100-89, 100-89, and 100-89, all for the 29-year-old Sanchez. Boxing News 24 also had it 100-89. Neither fighter landed more than a small handful of punches, though, in part to Sanchez’s focus on moving and avoiding shots. Frank displayed Mayweather-esque skills Sanchez’s defense was…

Paula Badosa admitted she didn’t expect to start her season against a star player like Victoria Azarenka but added that she is ready for the challenge. Badosa, who captured her maiden Masters title at the Indian Wells Masters two months ago, drew Azarenka in the Adelaide first round. Badosa didn’t get to rest much after the 2021 season as she featured at the WTA Finals, where she made the semifinal. “The offseason has been short but it was intense. I love Australia and I’m quite excited to start the year.I’ll have a really tough first match against Azarenka, I wasn’t…

NEW YORK (Jan. 2, 2022) – The National Hockey League announced today, January 2, that Max Pacioretty was named the League’s “Second Star” for the month of December. He is joined by Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (First Star) and Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (Third Star) as honorees for the month.SECOND STAR – MAX PACIORETTY, LW, VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTSPacioretty topped the NHL with 10-6-16 in 12 contests to lift the Golden Knights (22-12-0, 44 points) into first place in the Pacific Division via a 10-3-0 December. Pacioretty, who also placed among the League leaders in goals (t-1st; 10),…