Author: Tim Runn

Russell Wilson’s time in Seattle is not unlimited. Judging from his comments Thursday, it might soon be running out. The mercurial quarterback offered wide-ranging answers to direct questions about the present state of the Seahawks, reiterating that his focus is on today while mostly discussing the past and future. Unsolicited, he hinted at possibly playing elsewhere after this season, adding a dose of drama to Sunday’s home finale versus the Lions. “I know you guys asked Bobby (Wagner) about, could this be your last game, and this and that and all that?” Wilson said. “I know for me personally, I…

It’s 1995. Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.  The emerging Orlando Magic, led by Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway were hosted by the Chicago Bulls with the series tied at one game apiece. That’s when something historic went down, a once-in-a-lifetime event, a scenario many would have never expected or predicted.  NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial)The great Michael Jordan, for the first and only time in his NBA career, wore a Player Exclusive of a shoe that wasn’t his in a game – Hardaway’s NIKE Air Flight Ones.  For him to wear my shoes,…

By Staff report | Thursday, December 30, 2021 Saved to `My Liked Photos` Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images 1 of 38 View Fullscreen Kurt Busch drives the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Saved to `My Liked Photos` James Gilbert | Getty Images 2 of 38 View Fullscreen Brad Keselowski drives the No. 2 Team Penske Ford at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Saved to `My Liked Photos` Jared C. Tilton | Getty Images 3 of 38 View Fullscreen Austin Dillon drives the No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Saved to `My…

All offseason, fans and pundits alike have pondered exactly what the Yankees will do at shortstop in 2022.Could New York sign a star in free agency? Some of the best names were swooped up by other teams before the lockout, but Carlos Correa and Trevor Story are still available. Alternatively, will the Yankees seek to add a stopgap at the position, signing a cheaper short-term option to allow top prospects Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza to continue to develop at their own pace before a big-league promotion? Those two scenarios appear to be the likeliest for New York, but an MLB insider…

Men’s Golf | 12/30/2021 8:00:00 PM Story Links While only a select few golfers will ever know what it’s like to win an individual NCAA title, McLean knew that feeling after just one season with the Gophers. The conference’s Freshman of the Year became the program’s second-ever individual national champion – its first in 54 years – when he claimed the crown in 1998. McLean fired a final round three-under par 69 to capture the individual title at the 1998 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships at the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course in Albuquerque, N.M. McLean’s 72-hole total…

Shane Beamer braced himself for the mayonnaise bath he both desperately wanted and totally dreaded. South Carolina had beaten North Carolina, 38-21, in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, and he had promised he’d let the bowl sponsors dump four-and-a-half gallons of slightly watered-down mayo on his head if his Gamecocks had won.So they did.The postgame mayo bath was arguably the most anticipated moment of the 2021 college football postseason outside of the College Football Playoff. It might have earned that distinction regardless, but it was certainly helped by a year’s worth of mayo-free frustration. Last December, the Mayo Bowl’s Twitter account…

An Australian Test star has been ruled out of the next Ashes clash in Sydney and will isolate for seven days after contracting Covid-19.Australian cricket star Travis Head will miss the next Ashes Test match in Sydney after contracting Covid-19.Cricket Australia confirmed the batter is asymptomatic but returned a positive PCR test and will remain in Melbourne to isolate for seven days with his partner.Catch every moment of The Ashes live and ad-break free during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Try 14-days free now.CA said in a statement Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been drafted into…

By Charles Brun: The WBC reportedly revealed that the purse split for Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte will be 80/20 in favor of the champion Fury on Thursday. If no deal is reached during the negotiations, a purse bid will take place on January 11th. There’s not much time for Fury and Whyte’s promoters to iron a deal before the purse bid on January 11th, and it’ll be surprising if they put much effort into it. It’s still not a given that Fury-Whyte will take place, though, because Fury’s management may opt to have him take an easier fight. With…

Football 12/30/2021 4:46:00 PMby Jason Knavel, Associate AD for Strategic Communications Story Links Spartanburg, S.C. – In celebration of its first 100 years of history, the Southern Conference has named 13 former Elon student-athletes to its 100th anniversary teams. Elon was a member of the Southern Conference from 2003 through 2014.   Southern Conference 100th Anniversary Teams The league named teams in each of the sports it currently sponsors and that it has sponsored for at least 25 years.   Among the criteria that merited selection to the teams…

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