Jimmy Johnson has been named AP Male Athlete of the Year, and is the first NASCAR driver to recieve the award. [Examiner.com]
Former Seahawks and Packers head coach Mike Holmgren has agreed to become president of the Cleveland Browns. [Ohio.com]
Three members of the USC football team have been ruled academically ineligible for the Emerald Bowl against Boston College. [LA Times]
New Jersey Devils G Martin Brodeur recorded his 104th career shutout, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-0, and breaking Terry Sawchuck's record. [Baltimore Sun]
The University of Kentucky became the first college basketball program to record 2,000 wins by beating Drexel, 88-44. [Bloomberg]
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Showing posts with label records. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 12/19/09
The Tostitos Fiesta Bowl is facing a political scandal as current and former employees claim they were encouraged to donate money to political candidates and then repaid for it. [ESPN]
Villanova is the 2009 FCS National Champion, beating Montana, 23-21, in the playoff final. [Philly.com]
NJ Devils G Martin Brodeur broke Patrick Roy's NHL record for appearances by a goalie in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. [NJ.com]
Detroit Red Wings F Henrick Zetterberg will miss at least 2 weeks with a separated shoulder. [NHL.com]
Tiger Woods has been voted 2009 PGA Tour Player of the Year by his fellow golfers. [CNN]
Villanova is the 2009 FCS National Champion, beating Montana, 23-21, in the playoff final. [Philly.com]
NJ Devils G Martin Brodeur broke Patrick Roy's NHL record for appearances by a goalie in a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators. [NJ.com]
Detroit Red Wings F Henrick Zetterberg will miss at least 2 weeks with a separated shoulder. [NHL.com]
Tiger Woods has been voted 2009 PGA Tour Player of the Year by his fellow golfers. [CNN]
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 12/9/09
Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco has been fined $30,000 for wearing a poncho and sombrero on the sideline after scoring. [The Huddle]
Dallas Cowboys OT Flozell Adams has been fined $50,000 for a hit on NY Giants DE Justin Tuck after the whistle. [NFL.com Blogs]
Philadelphia Flyers G Ray Emery will be out 6 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. [The Trentonian]
British swimmer Mark Foster is calling for all swimming records set since 2007 to be remioved because they were made with performance-enhancing swimsuits. [BBC]
Dallas Cowboys OT Flozell Adams has been fined $50,000 for a hit on NY Giants DE Justin Tuck after the whistle. [NFL.com Blogs]
Philadelphia Flyers G Ray Emery will be out 6 weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. [The Trentonian]
British swimmer Mark Foster is calling for all swimming records set since 2007 to be remioved because they were made with performance-enhancing swimsuits. [BBC]
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday Morning News - 12/3/09
The NFL has announced a new concussion policy which goes into effect this weekend. Under it, players who leave a game or practice with a concussion will not be allowed to return until he is fully asymptomatic. [UPI.com]
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis has been placed on IR with a consussion and his career is expected to be over. [Cleveland.com]
The NJ Nets have broken the record for losses to start an NBA season. Their 117-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks was their 18th straight. [Bloomberg]
Allen Iverson has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Gary Paterson has signed a contract extension to remain TCU head football coach through 2016. [Dallas News]
Cleveland Browns RB Jamal Lewis has been placed on IR with a consussion and his career is expected to be over. [Cleveland.com]
The NJ Nets have broken the record for losses to start an NBA season. Their 117-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks was their 18th straight. [Bloomberg]
Allen Iverson has agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers. [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Gary Paterson has signed a contract extension to remain TCU head football coach through 2016. [Dallas News]
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Sunday News - 11/29/09
Week 13 college football upsets: Georgia 30 - No 7 Georgia Tech 24, West Virginia 19 - No 9 Pitt 16, Oklahoma 21 - No 12 Oklahoma State 0, South Carolina 34 - No 18 Clemson 17, NC State 28 - No 24 UNC 27, Mississippi State 41 - No 25 Ole Miss 27 [ESPN]
MLB commisioner Bud Selig plans on stepping down when his contract runs out after the 2012 season. [MLB.com]
Orlando Magic SF Matt Barnes has been fined $20,000 for tossing a ball into the stands after a game against the Miami Heat. Barnes will appeal. [Orlando Sentinel]
Buffalo Sabres F Patrick Kaleta has been suspended 2 games after a hit on Philadelphia Flyers Jared Ross. [USA Today]
Colorado Avalanche F David Jones will mis 4-6 months with a torn ACL. [Denver Post]
Louisville head football coach Steve Kragthorpe has been fired after going 15-21 in three seasons with the school. [Pittsburgh Tribune Review]
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo broke the schools record for wins by beating Massachusetts, 106-68. It was his 341st win with the program. [MLive.com]
MLB commisioner Bud Selig plans on stepping down when his contract runs out after the 2012 season. [MLB.com]
Orlando Magic SF Matt Barnes has been fined $20,000 for tossing a ball into the stands after a game against the Miami Heat. Barnes will appeal. [Orlando Sentinel]
Buffalo Sabres F Patrick Kaleta has been suspended 2 games after a hit on Philadelphia Flyers Jared Ross. [USA Today]
Colorado Avalanche F David Jones will mis 4-6 months with a torn ACL. [Denver Post]
Louisville head football coach Steve Kragthorpe has been fired after going 15-21 in three seasons with the school. [Pittsburgh Tribune Review]
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo broke the schools record for wins by beating Massachusetts, 106-68. It was his 341st win with the program. [MLive.com]
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Saturday Morning News - 11/14/09
Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler has been fined $20,000 for abuse of an official during their loss to Arizona last week. [UPI]
Arkansas's Rotnei Clarke set an SEC record with 13 3-pointers in a 130-68 win over Alcorn State. He also broke the teams scoring record with 51 points. [Times Record Online]
Washington Capitals RW Mike Knuble is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after breaking a finger in a 3-1 win over New Jersey. [Washington Post]
Ron Hornaday has clinched the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title, his fourth. At 51 years old, he is the oldest driver to win a NASCAR series championship. [TSN]
Arkansas's Rotnei Clarke set an SEC record with 13 3-pointers in a 130-68 win over Alcorn State. He also broke the teams scoring record with 51 points. [Times Record Online]
Washington Capitals RW Mike Knuble is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after breaking a finger in a 3-1 win over New Jersey. [Washington Post]
Ron Hornaday has clinched the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title, his fourth. At 51 years old, he is the oldest driver to win a NASCAR series championship. [TSN]
Sunday, November 1, 2009
The Sunday News - 11/1/09
Week 9 college football upsets: UNC 20 - No. 13 Virginia Tech 17(Thursday), USF 30 - No. 21 West Virginia 19(Friday), No. 10 Oregon 47 - No. 5 USC 20, Tennessee 31 - No. 22 South Carolina 13, Auburn 33 - No. 25 Mississippi 20 [ESPN]
The NY Yankees have won Game 3, 8-5, and lead the World Series 2-1. Roecord in the game: the first postseason use of instant replay, Ryan Howard's 7 Ks set a record for most strikeouts in consecutive World Series games, Andy Pettite pitched in his postseason record 17th win and 39th start, Jason Werth's 2 HR put him one away from the single postseason record.
With his 50th and 51st, Tim Tebow broke the SEC record for career rushing TDs in Florida's 41-17 win over Georgia. [Miami Herald]
Appalachian State QB Armanti Edwards became the first player in D-I history with 9,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards for their career. [GoASU.com]
The NY Yankees have won Game 3, 8-5, and lead the World Series 2-1. Roecord in the game: the first postseason use of instant replay, Ryan Howard's 7 Ks set a record for most strikeouts in consecutive World Series games, Andy Pettite pitched in his postseason record 17th win and 39th start, Jason Werth's 2 HR put him one away from the single postseason record.
With his 50th and 51st, Tim Tebow broke the SEC record for career rushing TDs in Florida's 41-17 win over Georgia. [Miami Herald]
Appalachian State QB Armanti Edwards became the first player in D-I history with 9,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards for their career. [GoASU.com]
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Wednesday Morning News - 9/23/09
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, believed to be Russia's richest man, is rumored to have placed a bid to buy the New Jersey Nets. The $700mil offer is more than double the estimated value of the team. [SportBusiness.com]
Arizona Diamondback Mark Reynolds has broken his own strikeout record. His 204 last season was the previous high, and he now has 206 with 12 games remaining. [ESPN]
James Isch has been named interim president of the NCAA. [USA Today]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Jermaine Phillips will be out the rest of the season after suffering a broken thumb on Sunday. [TampaBay.com]
The NY Yankees have clinched a playoff berth. They are the first team to do so this year, and it is their 14th trip in the last 15 years.
Magic Number update: The St Louis Cardinals are down to 2. They can clinch the NL Central with a win and a Chicago Cubs loss tonight.
Arizona Diamondback Mark Reynolds has broken his own strikeout record. His 204 last season was the previous high, and he now has 206 with 12 games remaining. [ESPN]
James Isch has been named interim president of the NCAA. [USA Today]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Jermaine Phillips will be out the rest of the season after suffering a broken thumb on Sunday. [TampaBay.com]
The NY Yankees have clinched a playoff berth. They are the first team to do so this year, and it is their 14th trip in the last 15 years.
Magic Number update: The St Louis Cardinals are down to 2. They can clinch the NL Central with a win and a Chicago Cubs loss tonight.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Monday Morning News - 9/21/09
Mark Martin has won the opening race of the Chase for the Cup. [Chicago Tribune]
Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a broken collar bone. [Seattle Post Intelligencer]
Chicago Cub Milton Bradley has been suspended the remainder of the season for conduct detrimental to the team. [Chicago Sun-Times]
Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner set an NFL record, completing 92.3% of his passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [Yahoo Shutdown Corner]
The 49ers have officially charged the NY Jets of tampering in their negotiations with WR Michael Crabtree, according to the NY Daily News. [NYDN]
Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck Left Sunday's game against the 49ers with a rib injury. He is expected to play next week. [Seattle Times]
Notre Dame WR Michael Floyd is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a broken collar bone. [Seattle Post Intelligencer]
Chicago Cub Milton Bradley has been suspended the remainder of the season for conduct detrimental to the team. [Chicago Sun-Times]
Arizona Cardinals QB Kurt Warner set an NFL record, completing 92.3% of his passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [Yahoo Shutdown Corner]
The 49ers have officially charged the NY Jets of tampering in their negotiations with WR Michael Crabtree, according to the NY Daily News. [NYDN]
Seattle Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck Left Sunday's game against the 49ers with a rib injury. He is expected to play next week. [Seattle Times]
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