CJ Stroud-led draft class that laid a good foundation for the Texans; early Defensive Player of the Year candidates

So, why am I even talking about it now? Well, seeing as the Houston Texans (1-2) quickly emerged as a difficult first few weeks of DeMeco Ryans’ tenure, it appears that the championship blueprint has found its way to H-Town, with a talented rookie class that has it. franchise trending in the right direction for… Continue reading CJ Stroud-led draft class that laid a good foundation for the Texans; early Defensive Player of the Year candidates

Jaden McDaniels of the Timberwolves enters Year 4 focused on hoops, not scrimmage

One by one, the core members of the Minnesota Timberwolves have been paid off. Anthony Edwards signed his longest contract in July. Naz Reid got a nice extension last June. Karl-Anthony Towns will start his five-year max this season. A Wolf stood alone waiting for his deal, and he slightly higher than he did last… Continue reading Jaden McDaniels of the Timberwolves enters Year 4 focused on hoops, not scrimmage

Bogdan wins in Parma, claiming second WTA 125 title of the year

No.2 seed Ana Bogdan defeated No.1 seed Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 7-5, 6-1 to win the WTA 125 Parma Ladies Open title in Parma, Italy last Saturday. Bogdan of Romania took 1 hour and 53 minutes to best Schmiedlova of Slovakia and win her second WTA 125 title of the season, and the third of her… Continue reading Bogdan wins in Parma, claiming second WTA 125 title of the year

Roger Federer says he is living a ‘beautiful life’ a year after retiring from professional tennis

Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Roger Federer returned to the Laver Cup on Friday. CNN — After just over a year since him emotional retirement from professional tennis, Roger Federer says he lived a “beautiful, intense life.” The 20-time grand slam champion was speaking at this year’s Laver Cup in Vancouver, Canada, on Friday, where he has… Continue reading Roger Federer says he is living a ‘beautiful life’ a year after retiring from professional tennis

Chris Paul to win NBA Sixth Man of the Year with Warriors, ESPN predicts – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Before Chris Paul’s first season in a Warriors uniform, expectations were high. The 38-year-old point guard arrived in the Bay this summer as part of the trade that sent youngster Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards, and now, Paul finds himself on a star-studded roster of his former opponents. While Paul’s role — whether in… Continue reading Chris Paul to win NBA Sixth Man of the Year with Warriors, ESPN predicts – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

APSU alumnus Randy Huth led the Nolensville team to the Little League World Series for the third year

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Nolensville Little League Baseball, led by Austin Peay State University alumnus Randy Huth, is headed to the Little League World Series (LLWS) for their third straight year and will play their first game in the series at -2 pm on August 18. Huth is also the first coach in LLWS history to… Continue reading APSU alumnus Randy Huth led the Nolensville team to the Little League World Series for the third year

Canadian golfers have had a successful year. It’s part of a plan.

Comment on this storycomments After Nick Taylor broke a 69-year drought at the Canadian Open this year — becoming the first Canadian to win his country’s PGA Tour event since 1954 — and after the pomp and circumstance, a tearful FaceTime chat with his wife and a few cold beers, he left the course with… Continue reading Canadian golfers have had a successful year. It’s part of a plan.