As part of the partnership, the game’s most outstanding player will receive a custom-made WWE championship title belt. ARLINGTON, Texas — The WWE is collaborating with the Big 12 Conference for their championship game next month as the sports entertainment company further strengthens ties with outside sports organizations. The Dr. Pepper Big 12 Football Championship … Read more
Squier co-founded the Motor Racing Network in 1970 and became synonymous with CBS Sports’ coverage of the Daytona 500. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ken Squier, the legendary broadcaster who helped rush NASCAR into the spotlight of mainstream America during the 1979 Daytona 500, died Wednesday. He was 88. Squier’s death was announced by longtime friend and … Read more
The team said Watson is expected back next season. CLEVELAND — Deshaun Watson felt blindsided by the injury — as did the Browns. After finally playing like an elite quarterback, Watson was told Tuesday night by doctors that a hard hit that he shook off on Sunday ended his second season in Cleveland just as … Read more
Texas A&M’s Jimbo Fisher and Mississippi State’s Zach Arnett are the SEC’s first head coaches to lose their jobs this season, but they’ll might not be the last. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Welcome to life in the Southeastern Conference, where you can coach against each other one day and be fired the next. Or the day after that. … Read more
Penn signed a $1.5 billion deal with ESPN for rights to the sports media giant’s name in August. NEW YORK — ESPN Bet, a sports-gambling service rebranded with the name of the Disney-owned sports channel, launched Tuesday in 17 U.S. states. Penn Entertainment, which owns the service, signed a $1.5 billion deal with ESPN for rights … Read more
San Antonio was missing two of their leading distributors and it showed as the offense self destructed with 25 turnovers and poor shooting. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City crushed San Antonio 123-87 on Tuesday night in a game that likely featured the Rookie of the Year, though it’s unlikely that fans will be able to … Read more
San Antonio was missing two of their leading distributors and it showed as the offense self destructed with 25 turnovers and poor shooting. OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City crushed San Antonio 123-87 on Tuesday night in a game that likely featured the Rookie of the Year, though it’s unlikely that fans will be able to … Read more