Big Brown’s loose shoe still a mystery
The mystery of Big Brown’s stunning failure in the Belmont — when the winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness fell so far out of contention after the final turn that jockey Kent Desormeaux eased him to the finish line — took another strange turn over the weekend.
Two phot... read more
Tiger Woods out, golf just got 100% boring
Tiger Woods confirmed rumours he would require season-ending surgery on his Anterior Cruciate Ligament on his website last night.
Woods had surgery to clean out cartilage in the knee on April 15 but later suffered a stress fracture while... read more
Javon Walker found unconscious in Vegas
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was found unconscious on a Las Vegas street Monday after apparently being the victim of a robbery.
Police spokesman Bill Cassell said in a statement that Walker was taken to a hospital with “significant injuries” after being found early M... read more
Jerry Manuel replaces Willie Randolph
Willie Randolph was fired as manager of the New York Mets, who have struggled this year after missing the playoffs last season in the biggest collapse in Major League Baseball history. He was replaced by bench coach Jerry Manuel.
The move comes three weeks after the 53-year-old Randolph apolo... read more
Tiger Woods rallies to win U.S. Open in sudden death
With a throbbing knee and a pounding heart, Tiger Woods made one last improbable escape Monday and won the U.S. Open in a 19-hole playoff over Rocco Mediate, his 14th career major and maybe the most amazing of them all.
One shot behind on the 18th hole after a collapse no one saw coming, Wood... read more
Burress won’t practice without new deal
New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress is refusing to practice because the Super Bowl champions haven’t renegotiated his contract.
Burress reported to Giants Stadium for a mandatory minicamp Wednesday, but said he told the coaching staff he won’t workout without a new deal.... read more
Bulls offer coaching job to Vinny Del Negro
Vinny Del Negro has been offered the Chicago Bulls head coaching job, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made Monday.
An official announcement, which could come ... read more
Michael Strahan to retire
The New York Giants will begin their road to a defense of their Super Bowl title when mini-camp begins on Wednesday. That defense, however, will be attempted without the services of their team leader, Michael Strahan.
Strahan, 36, told FOXSports.com that he has decided to retire.
After... read more
Big Brown draws No. 1 post for Belmont
Big Brown is No. 1 again before he even stampedes out of the gate at the Belmont Stakes.
Big Brown will take his shot at Triple Crown history from the inside, drawing the No. 1 post for Saturday’s race. The post could be a lucky one for an undefeated colt that really doesn’t need ... read more
Michael Curry might catch big break with Pistons
Flip Saunders was fired as the Pistons’ coach Tuesday, four days after Detroit was eliminated from the playoffs by the Boston Celtics. And more changes could be on the way for a team bounced from three straight conference finals.
“Make no mistake, everybody is in play right now,&#... read more
