After 4 Games the NFL Has its First Coach Firing

Joe Philbin was fired Monday four games into his fourth season as coach of the Miami Dolphins, and one day after a flop on an international stage that helped to seal his fate.
Tight ends coach Dan Campbell, who has been with the Dolphins since 2010, was promoted to interim…

Drew Brees Joins the 400 Club

On the second play of overtime, Brees calmly connected with running back C.J. Spiller on a wheel route down the right sideline, and Spiller used his power to shake off a diving tackle attempt by safety Barry Church and his speed to race 80 yards for the game-winning…

Dejavu! Max Scherzer Throws Another No-Hitter

Max Scherzer pitched his second no-hitter this season for Washington, striking out a team-record 17 and leading the Nationals over the NL East champion New York Mets 2-0 Saturday night for a doubleheader sweep.
Only one batter reached base against Scherzer, and that came when third baseman…

Chris Sale Makes Chicago White Sox History

Chris Sale threw seven-plus innings, struck out seven, allowed five hits and walked one as he broke one of the Chicago White Sox’s oldest single-season records with a strikeout in the second inning in their 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

Sale finished the season with…

Louisville Basketball Investigating Use of Escorts in Recruiting

A book by an escort alleging that former Louisville staffer Andre McGee brought escorts into dorm parties, and paid for the women to strip and have sex with the Cardinals’ recruits, their fathers and players is available online.
Louisville is investigating allegations by Katina Powell in the upcoming book, “Breaking…