Pierce Lisner, 17, longs to be the next Chuck Morgan. His bellowing voice makes you think a pro is in the press box announcing games–not a baby-faced senior. LITTLE ELM, Texas — The sounds of an aluminum bat cracking a baseball echo through ‘The Backyard’ at Little Elm High School on a Friday afternoon. ‘The Backyard,’ … Read more
Gambling incidents have been relatively rare for the NFL. DETROIT — Three NFL players were suspended indefinitely Friday for betting on NFL games in the 2022 season, while two other players, including the 12th overall draft pick a year ago, received six-game suspensions for betting on non-NFL games at a league facility. Detroit Lions wide … Read more
“It’s tough because you’ve got a lot of people you know,” said Modano, who currently works in the Minnesota Wild’s front office. DALLAS — If you’re a lifelong Dallas Stars fan, you might want to brace yourself for the rest of this article. Former NHL player and Dallas Stars legend Mike Modano was recently in … Read more
Since 1968, the clock has stopped on a first down until the referee gives the ready-for-play signal. INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved rules changes that are expected to reduce the number of plays in football games, notably one that will keep the clock running when a team makes a first … Read more
We pick three of the best moments last season. SAN ANTONIO — On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes Sweep The League’s Rudy Campos to discuss three of the best moments from the San Antonio Spurs 2022-23 season. All this and more on this new episode of Locked On Spurs. [embedded … Read more
Two players were suspended 6 games for betting on non-NFL games, but inside an NFL facility. Three others are suspended at least one year for betting on NFL games. NEW YORK — The NFL announced Friday that five players have been suspended for violating the league’s gambling policy, including Detroit Lions’ 2022 first-round pick Jameson … Read more
The Spurs rank in the top 10 on a few social media platforms. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs may be in a rebuilding phase in their franchise history but that has not diminished their popularity across social media platforms. In a study by Sidelines, the Spurs are among the top 10 NBA teams … Read more