(SportsNetwork.com) – Adrian Peterson, the 2012 NFL Most Valuable Player, was indicted in his native Texas for reckless or negligent injury to a child, his attorney confirmed Friday following several media reports. Peterson was taken into custody Saturday morning in Montgomery County, Texas at 1:06 a.m CT, according to NFL.com. …
Read More »Nuggets aim to stay on track versus Magic
(SportsNetwork.com) – The Denver Nuggets put an eight-game losing streak in the rearview mirror by winning their last four games. They will try to stay in the win column Saturday versus the Orlando Magic at the Pepsi Center. The Nuggets will try to complete a perfect three-game homestand versus the …
Read More »Lee dazzles as Phillies blank Dodgers
Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Cliff Lee hurled eight innings of scoreless ball and struck out 10 to help the Philadelphia Phillies blank the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-0, on Monday in the opener of a four-game set. Lee (3-2) was the tough-luck loser in his last start against the Atlanta …
Read More »Former boxer Tony Ayala Jr. dies at 52
Controversial boxing legend Tony Ayala Jr. was found dead Tuesday at his San Antonio gym, close friends told local media outlets. Ayala, 52, was found slumped over inside the Zarzamora Street Gym where he had been trained by his father Tony Ayala Sr. He had been trying to reopen the …
Read More »Lions' Jameson Williams stuns with McDonald's food combination: 'This is depraved'
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has made an impact on the field for the team since he returned from suspension last month. Williams has eight catches for 89 yards as the Lions enter Week 11 with a 7-2 record. But Williams’ play isn’t the thing that went viral this …
Read More »Bills put struggles in the rearview for blowout win over Jets
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and the sluggish Buffalo Bills offense responded to a change in coordinators by scoring points on six of its first eight possessions in a 32-6 rout of the AFC East-rival New York Jets on Sunday. The Bills (6-5) snapped a two-game skid and topped …
Read More »Broncos' defense swarms Browns in big win to get back to over .500
Russell Wilson accounted for two touchdowns and Denver’s defense produced three more takeaways and a safety in the Broncos’ 29-12 win over the injury-riddled Cleveland Browns on Sunday. With their fifth consecutive victory, the Broncos (6-5) moved above .500 for the first time under coach Sean Payton. CLICK HERE FOR …
Read More »Navy dad surprises family with early return home at Tennessee basketball game
The waterworks were out in Knoxville on Saturday after a memorable family surprise. The family of Lieutenant Commander Zachary Smith took to center court for the 17th-ranked Vols’ game against No. 20 Illinois for what they thought was just a video from the Navy dad. But they got the surprise …
Read More »UFC star blasts LeBron James amid national anthem drama: 'You're a coward'
UFC star Colby Covington added to the chorus of criticism of LeBron James after a video surfaced of the Los Angeles Lakers star entering USC’s arena during the national anthem and immediately taking a seat. Covington made his remarks on Wednesday night as he prepares to take on Leon Edwards …
Read More »NFL looking into potential change of controversial rule: 'The f—ing worst'
A rule that has frustrated teams and fans alike in the NFL might be gone for good next season. Fumbles in the end zone resulting in touchbacks have been debated as among the worst rules in sports. It’s a rule that has been discussed at length, just not by the …
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