Fifty Years of Pro Football Habits Pick Host City
NFL owners decide the 50th Super Bowl site for 2016 with two contenders San Francisco Bay Area and South Florida. Bay Area hopes rest on a new Candlestick era stadium opening 2014 and past staging in 1985. Miami fights for 2017 after possible 2016 loss, while Houston looms for future bids as MetLife hosts 2014.
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USGA to rule on belly putters decision day near
The USGA will announce whether to ban anchored belly putting, a ruling likely to draw critics including major winners and veterans. Players discuss the potential ban amid mixed views, with Tiger Woods supporting prohibition and controversy shaping preparations for the Encompass Championship at North Shore.
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Charlotte to Bring Back Hornets Name
Michael Jordan is changing the Charlotte Bobcats to the Hornets with a news conference planned today. NBA officials cautioned the transition could take about 18 months and affect uniforms, building, letterhead, and office signs as the league owns the Hornets name.
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Raiders hire ex player as coach for women’s team
Texas Tech hired Oklahoma State associate head coach Candi Whitaker on Monday to coach its women's basketball team.
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WVU signs return of receiver Ivan McCartney
Morcantown West Virginia wide receiver Ivan McCartney returns to the Mountaineers six months after leaving the roster. He had 49 receptions for 585 yards in 2011 and 112 yards on nine catches as a junior. he previously starred at Miramar High School with Geno Smith. Three quarterbacks compete for Smith’s starting job in August.
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Ex Razorback QB Brandon Mitchell Transfers to NC State
Former Arkansas quarterback Brandon Mitchell transfers to North Carolina State for his final season. After a spring competition he was the second team behind Brandon Allen. he seeks a degree this summer and will use the NCAA graduate transfer rule to play immediately for the Wolfpack next season.
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FIU guard Malik Smith transfers to Minnesota Golden Gophers
Malik Smith, guard from Florida International, signs to transfer to Minnesota. He follows coach Richard Pitino to the Golden Gophers as the school confirms the move on Monday.
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Two Day Sports Card Highlights Kansas Event and Royals
Kansas University schedules a two day sports card featuring a Wednesday baseball game against West Virginia in Oklahoma City at 4 p.m. and the Royals playing at Houston at 7 10 p.m. The item lists matchups and times for the two teams.
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Miami Sparks Underdog Push in Conference Semis
Sports brief notes Boston up 2 0 over rival in best of seven with current lines and game status. Los Angeles leads 2 1 in their series as of May 22 with home team in caps and other teams listed in shorthand. Indiana and Ottawa also mentioned with standings snippets.
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Browns coach vows aggressive punt strategy this season
Rob Chudzinski set a bold tone for the Cleveland Browns, saying the team will impose its will on opponents by adopting an aggressively punting approach. The coach framed the plan as a nerve center of their game plan, aiming to flip field position and energize the defense.
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Bonds ties major league HR mark in 4-2 loss to Diamondbacks
Barry Bonds belted his eighth homer in five games off Curt Schilling, tying the major league record set by Frank Howard in 1968. The Giants fell 4-2 to Arizona as Bonds matched the mark amid a hot stretch.
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