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Firestone Freedom Fhoto Finish

By Dave Lewandowski – IndyCar.com – Exiting Turn 4 of the final lap of the Firestone Freedom 100, Carlos Munoz, Sage Karam and Gabby Chavez were racing side by side to the start-finish of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Suddenly, Peter Dempsey found a seam close to the outside wall. A bobble and the No. 5 Belardi Auto Racing car crashes before completing the 40-lap race. But spotter Stefan Wilson told him to go for it, Dempsey kept it straight and surged even with Chaves’ No. 7 Schmidt Peterson with Curb-Agajanian car yards from the checkered flag at 190 mph. The…
Look What Showed Up on IndyCar.com Today

After Steve Jones asked ESPN’s Vince Welch about Tony Kanaan’s career at the Brickyard yesterday on SJS, today this story popped up on IndyCar.com: By Dave Lewandowski for IndyCar.com 5, 4, 3, 2 – among the finishing positions for Tony Kanaan in 11 consecutive Indianapolis 500 Mile Race starts. Maybe this year he’ll complete the straight flush with a victory in his 201st consecutive Indy car race. But as he and other drivers through the years have said that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway picks you, you don’t pick it. “I don’t feel this place owes me anything,” said Kanaan, who…
Henry Hynoski to undergo surgery on MCL

By Josh Katzowitz |CBSSports.com NFL Writer Giants fullback Henry Hynoski injured himself at the team’s first OTA practice Wednesday after banging knees with running back Andre Brown, and on Thursday, the team announced he’ll have to undergo surgery on his leg. Which means Hynoski likely will miss all of the team’s offseason workouts. From the team’s release: “The exam and tests showed that Hynoski suffered an injury to his medial collateral ligament and a chip fracture to the lateral plateau. Hynoski will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the ligament and the fracture.” Hynoski, though, is interested in returning by…
Vince Welch from Wednesday’s SJS

Wednesday Steve talked with Vince Welch from ESPN’s coverage of the Indy 500. If you missed the expert discussion (and Kevin’s thoughts too), just click on the Podcast link above.
Brian Urlacher Retires

By Ryan Wilson | CBSSports.com The Bears and Brian Urlacher parted ways in March and now, two months later, the 13-year veteran has announced his retirement. “After spending a lot time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made the decision to retire,” Urlacher wrote Wednesday. “Although I could continue playing, I’m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards. When considering this, along with the fact that I could retire after 13-year career wearing only one jersey for such a storied franchise, my decision became pretty clear. Storm clouds…

Firestone Freedom Fhoto Finish

May 24, 2013
Look What Showed Up on IndyCar.com Today

May 23, 2013
Henry Hynoski to undergo surgery on MCL

May 23, 2013
Vince Welch from Wednesday’s SJS

May 22, 2013
Brian Urlacher Retires

May 22, 2013

Penn State and more

2014 Big Ten Conference Schedule

May 16, 2013

CBSSports.com – The Big Ten released the 2014 conference schedule on Thursday, giving fans a first look at the expanded 14-team membership with Maryland and Rutgers. 2014 will also be the first season of the new East and West divisions, ending the brief-but-memorable Legends and Leaders Era. Click here to see the schedule.

Jermaine Marshall Leaves PSU for Pro Options

May 16, 2013

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By CBSSports.com Jeff Borzello – Penn State had a chance to be a sleeper in the Big Ten next season, with star guard Tim Frazier coming back from injury to lead the Nittany Lions. Frazier was expected to join the top two returning scorers in the Big Ten — Jermaine Marshall and D.J. Newbill — to form a prolific perimeter trio. Now, that trio will just be a duo, as the school announced Wednesday that Marshall would be leaving Penn State to pursue a professional career. “Jermaine and I have had several discussions recently regarding his plans for the future…

McGloin Signed by Raiders

May 16, 2013

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The Oakland Raiders have signed undrafted free agent Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin according to his agent. McGloin visited with the Raiders on Tuesday and was signed Wednesday morning. McGloin was undrafted and was not signed after attending tryouts for the Panthers and a visit with the Redskins. Reports say the Raiders had signed former Eastern Washington quarterback, Kyle Padron, who struggled in rookie camps and it is assumed he will now be waived in favor of McGloin. This would keep the team at four quarterbacks on the roster along with Matt Flynn, Terrelle Pryor, and rookie fourth round pick,…

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Firestone Freedom Fhoto Finish

By Dave Lewandowski – IndyCar.com – Exiting Turn 4 of the final lap of the Firestone Freedom 100, Carlos Munoz, Sage Karam and Gabby Chavez were racing side by side to the start-finish of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Suddenly, Peter Dempsey found a seam close to the outside wall. A bobble and the No. 5 Belardi Auto Racing car crashes before completing the 40-lap race. But spotter Stefan Wilson told him to go for it, Dempsey kept it straight and surged even with Chaves’ No. 7 Schmidt Peterson with Curb-Agajanian car yards from the checkered flag at 190 mph. The…

Look What Showed Up on IndyCar.com Today

After Steve Jones asked ESPN’s Vince Welch about Tony Kanaan’s career at the Brickyard yesterday on SJS, today this story popped up on IndyCar.com: By Dave Lewandowski for IndyCar.com 5, 4, 3, 2 – among the finishing positions for Tony Kanaan in 11 consecutive Indianapolis 500 Mile Race starts. Maybe this year he’ll complete the straight flush with a victory in his 201st consecutive Indy car race. But as he and other drivers through the years have said that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway picks you, you don’t pick it. “I don’t feel this place owes me anything,” said Kanaan, who…

Henry Hynoski to undergo surgery on MCL

By Josh Katzowitz |CBSSports.com NFL Writer Giants fullback Henry Hynoski injured himself at the team’s first OTA practice Wednesday after banging knees with running back Andre Brown, and on Thursday, the team announced he’ll have to undergo surgery on his leg. Which means Hynoski likely will miss all of the team’s offseason workouts. From the team’s release: “The exam and tests showed that Hynoski suffered an injury to his medial collateral ligament and a chip fracture to the lateral plateau. Hynoski will undergo surgery on Friday to repair the ligament and the fracture.” Hynoski, though, is interested in returning by…

Vince Welch from Wednesday’s SJS

Wednesday Steve talked with Vince Welch from ESPN’s coverage of the Indy 500. If you missed the expert discussion (and Kevin’s thoughts too), just click on the Podcast link above.