By Trent Strafaci Pat McAfee retires from NFL after 8 seasons Pat McAfee, punter for the Indianapolis Colts, announced his retirement from the NFL on Feb. 2 at the age of 28.  He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft.   Larry Fitzgerald announces he is coming back for 2017 season […]

Duke coach bans players from locker room According to ESPN, sources say that Duke University’s men’s head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski banned his players from the team locker room and also prohibited them from wearing any university apparel. This decision was a result of Duke’s recent loss to rival school North Carolina State University on […]

Manziel wishes to rejoin NFL According to ESPN, Johnny Manziel says that he is sober and did not need professional assistance to do so. He told Ed Werder that he is determined to resume his football career. The former Browns quarterback was cut in March 2016 for drug abuse.   Former Jets rushing back Mark […]

Clemson wins national championship against Alabama  The Clemson Tigers won the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 9, according to CBS Sports. The Tigers overcame an early 14-0 deficit in the first quarter to win a thrilling 35-31 over the team CBS Sports called “the kings of college football,” the Alabama Crimson Tide. […]

Grossmann’s contract terminated by Flames Defenseman Niklas Grossmann and the Calgary Flames came to an agreement to terminate Grossmann’s one year, $575,000 contract, according to Sportsnet. Grossmann has cleared waivers and will become an unrestricted free agent, but is expected to continue his career in Sweden. Tate announces retirement from UFC Former bantam weight champion […]

Chicago Cubs reach World Series The Chicago Cubs qualified for their first World Series in over 70 years, after defeating the LA Dodgers on Oct. 22. The Cubs have not won a championship in the past 107 years, according to Yahoo! Sports, and will face the Cleveland Indians in the World Series. Adam Vinatieri sets […]

FSU beats bitter rival Miami Saturday’s Oct. 8 game between rivals FSU and Miami ended dramatically. According to ESPN, FSU’s Demarcus Walker blocked an extra point attempt that would have tied the game for Miami. The Seminoles won the game 20-19. Sharapova’s appeal upheld The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova’s […]

Alabama linebacker arrested on gun charges University of Alabama linebacker Tim Williams was arrested on Sep. 29 for carrying a gun without a permit, according to FOX Sports. Officers originally approached Williams due to concerns of marijuana possession, but officers found a pistol under the driver’s seat of his vehicle. There is currently no word […]

2017 NFL Hall of Fame nominees The NFL announced the Class of 2017 Hall of Fame nominations Sep. 14 with some big name, first-time ballot players on the list. LaDainian Tomlinson and Hines Ward were among the 94 players and coaches nominated. Players who were previously nominated that are back in the mix are Chad […]

McDavid named captain of team North America Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid was officially named captain of team North America for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Head Coach Todd McLellan made the official announcement on Sep. 8, according to NBC Sports. Sean Couturier, forward for the Philadelphia Flyers, and Aaron Ekblad, defenseman for the […]