Henrik Stenson Wins 145th Open & 1st Major
From the Associated Press/Troon, Scotland. After an epic duel at the 145th British Open, Henrik Stenson has claimed his first major title. Stenson shot a final round 8-under 63 to beat Phil Mickelson by three strokes, becoming the first man from Sweden to win one of golf’s biggest events. Mickelson, seeking his sixth major title at age 46, did all he could to capture the claret jug. But Stenson gained the upper hand by rolling in a 50-foot birdie putt from off the green at No. 15 to take a two-shot lead – the first time all day the final…
Miller Signs Record-Breaking Deal With Broncos
By Arnie Stapleton/ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Von Miller has signed a blockbuster $114.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos that includes $70 million in guarantees and makes him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. The Super Bowl MVP accepted the six-year offer two hours before Friday’s deadline, tweeting a photo of himself with the caption “For Life.” Miller and agent Joby Branion parlayed patience into a record-breaking deal in terms of overall value and guarantees. Last month, Miller’s camp rejected the $38.5 million the Broncos offered in guarantees, and Miller threatened to sit out the season barring a long-term deal….
Spurs’ Tim Duncan, 5x Champ, Retires
By Ananth Pandian/CBSSports.com – Tim Duncan, regarded as the best power forward in NBA history, has announced his retirement from the San Antonio Spurs. And true to the form, the always understated Duncan announced his retirement with a simple team press release: “San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan announced that he will retire after 19 seasons with the organization. Since drafting Duncan, the Spurs won five championships and posted a 1,072-438 regular season record, giving the team a .710 winning percentage, which is the best 19-year stretch in NBA history and was the best in all of the NBA, NFL,…
Murray Wins 2nd Wimby Championship
By Howard Fendrich/LONDON (AP) — After Britain famously endured a 77-year wait between Wimbledon men’s champions, Andy Murray has given the host country a pair of titles in quick succession. Murray dulled booming serves with quick-reflex returns, played impressively mistake-free tennis while coming up with daring passing shots and beat Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) for his second trophy at the All England Club since 2013 and third Grand Slam championship overall. When he sat in his sideline chair after it was over, Murray wiped away tears with a tournament towel. “Last time, I was so relieved. I…
Frazier Signs 2 Year Deal With Pelicans
According to Shams Charania at The Vertical, The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a two-year, $4.1 million deal with former Penn State star Tim Frazier. Frazier averaged 5.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 14.5 minutes over 51 games last season with the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans. Frazier averaged 13.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.5 assists in 29.3 minutes with just the Pelicans over 16 games as he filled in for their many injuries. At Penn State, Frazier finished 7th in career scoring with 1,543 and became just the 2nd Big Ten Conference player with…
Serena Wins Record Tying 22nd Grand Slam Title
By Howard Fendrich/LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams won her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title by beating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in the 2016 Wimbledon final. Williams pulled even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era, which began in 1968. Now Williams stands behind only Margaret Court’s all-time mark of 24. This was Williams’ seventh singles trophy at the All England Club and second in a row. Her victory at Wimbledon a year ago raised her Grand Slam count to 21, but while she came close to adding to that total since, she couldn’t quite do…
Michigan, Notre Dame Renew Rivalry In 2018
By Adam Silverstein/CBSSports.com – Michigan and Notre Dame are resuming their historic football series beginning in 2018. Notre Dame will host Michigan in the first game on Sept. 1, 2018, with a return contest set for Michigan Stadium on Oct. 26, 2019. The Wolverines and Fighting Irish last squared off in 2014 with Notre Dame routing Michigan 31-0. The programs had played consecutively from 2002-14 and 42 times in total dating back to 1887, including 31-of-37 years since 1978. The three-year drought will be the longest in the series since 1943 to 1978. Discussion for renewing the series has been…
Wade Leaves Heat For Bulls
By Tim Reynolds/MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade is going home, making what he called “an extremely emotional and tough decision” to leave the Miami Heat after 13 seasons and sign with the Chicago Bulls. Wade will sign a two-year deal with the Bulls, one that will pay him about $47 million. Miami offered $40 million over two years for Wade to stay in the uniform that he’s worn his entire career, the one in which he was an All-Star 12 times, a champion three times and the NBA Finals MVP in 2006 when his rise to superstardom was just truly…
Pistorius 6 Years For Murdering Girlfriend
CBSNews.com/PRETORIA, South Africa — A South African judge sentenced Oscar Pistorius to six years in prison for murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in his home on Valentine’s Day 2013. The double-amputee former Paralympian and Olympian hugged family as he arrived at the Pretoria courtroom and then sat stoically as Judge Thokozile Masipa explained the background to her decision before announcing the sentence. “I am of the view that a long term of imprisonment will not serve justice in this matter” said Masipa just before handing down the six-year sentence. She noted that Pistorius was a first time offender, and that he is…
Former PSU Players Want Paterno Statue Back
200 former Penn State players have signed a letter to the university asking for the return of Joe Paterno’s statue to campus and a formal apology to the Paterno family. Click here for the entire story.
