Robbie Gould Signs With Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Josh Brown’s future with the New York Giants and possibly the NFL is in jeopardy after police released journal entries and emails in which the place-kicker admitted that he repeatedly verbally and physically abused his former wife. The league reacted Thursday by re-opening its investigation into a 2015 domestic abuse complaint made by Brown’s former wife, though prosecutors said they were closing the criminal case without filing charges because they could not secure key testimony from the woman and other key witnesses. Meanwhile, the Giants announced before traveling to London that Brown wouldn’t make the…
Maryland LB Suspended For Late Julius Hit
By Brian Bennett (ESPN) – Maryland coach DJ Durkin has suspended linebacker Isaiah Davis for this week’s game against Minnesota because of his late hit on Penn State kicker Joey Julius on Saturday. Davis was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after he hit Julius following a third-quarter kickoff in Penn State’s 38-14 win. Durkin said after the game that he would have benched Davis had he not been ejected. It was the second week in a row that a player had been ejected for hitting the 258-pound Julius late, as Minnesota’s Jaylen Waters suffered the same fate for a similar late…
Big Ten Responds To Brandon Smith Ejection
BTN.com – The Big Ten Conference has issued a statement regarding Brandon Smith’s ejection in the Nittany Lions/Wolverines game at Ann Arbor: During Saturday’s Penn State at Michigan football game, a Penn State defensive player was ejected for targeting with 14:55 remaining in the second quarter. We do not find fault with the flag that was thrown by the on-field officials as they are instructed to prioritize player safety when making calls. Targeting occurs when a player takes aim at an opponent, whether the crown of the helmet is used to make forcible contact to the head or neck area…
Arnold Palmer Dies At 87
By Doug Ferguson – PITTSBURGH, PA (AP) – Arnold Palmer brought a country club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner’s touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, “The King” died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87. Alastair Johnson, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, confirmed that Palmer died Sunday afternoon of complications from heart problems. Johnson said Palmer was admitted to the UPMC Hospital on Thursday for some cardiovascular work and weakened over the last few days. “Today marks the passing of an era,” said…
Michigan 49, Penn State 10
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — De’Veon Smith led an overwhelming ground game with 107 yards rushing and a touchdown and Karan Higdon ran for two scores and No. 4 Michigan routed Penn State 49-10 on Saturday in both teams’ Big Ten opener. The Wolverines scored six touchdowns on the ground as they finished with 326 yards rushing. Wilton Speight threw one touchdown pass. “I was really impressed by all of our running backs,” coach Jim Harbaugh said. “We were moving the chains and breaking off big runs. That’s an efficient way to great way to move the ball, and our…
Charissa Thompson to appear on Steve Jones Show
Charissa Thompson will make an appearance on the Steve Jones Show Friday September 23rd. Thompson can be seen Sunday mornings as the in-studio host of Fox NFL Kickoff. A sports fan at heart, Thompson has also shown the impressive versatility to crossover into the entertainment realm of television. After a series of part-time opportunities, she was named a permanent co-host for the evening Hollywood news magazine, Extra, in June of 2014. In that capacity, she records episodes at Universal Studios, while also staffing awards shows and other celebrity gatherings on a regular basis. (Bio courtesy of Fox Sports)
Wartman-White Out For Season
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – GoPSUSports.com – Senior linebacker Nyeem Wartman-White will miss the remainder of the 2016 season after suffering an injury against Temple Saturday. The Philadelphia native had a strong return after missing nearly all of the 2015 season with an injury. He had 14 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and a half-sack. Wartman-White also had two pass breakups. In 2014, Wartman-White ended the season as the team’s second-leading tackler behind All-American Mike Hull. His 75 tackles in 2014 more than doubled his previous career high, with his 6.2 stops per game ranking 28th in the conference. He grabbed…