The NCAA will allow athletes to be compensated for their names, images and likenesses in a major shift for the organization. The NCAA Board of Governors has taken the first step toward allowing athletes to cash in on their fame. The board voted unanimously on Tuesday to clear the way for the amateur athletes to…
Month: October 2019
#Bengals have benched Andy Dalton; rookie Ryan Finley will start in his place
Cincinnati is benching quarterback Andy Dalton for rookie Ryan Finley following the bye week. The Bengals drafted Finley in the fourth round (No. 104 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. Santiago LeonSantiago Leon is the Founder and CEO of the Sports Cast. He covers NFL, NBA, and world soccer. He’s also founder of sleon productions,…
Chargers fire OC Ken Whisenhunt
The Los Angeles Chargers announced Monday that they’ve fired OC Ken Whisenhunt. Ken Whisenhunt has been relieved from his duties as offensive coordinator. — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) October 29, 2019 Ken Whisenhunt, who survived the transition from Mike McCoy to Anthony Lynn, has been fired. Coming off a historically poor 3-game running stretch since…
Vlatko Andonovski Is Chosen To Coach U.S. Women’s National Team
The 43-year-old takes the helm after a successful stint leading the Reign FC of the National Women’s Soccer League. He replaces Jill Ellis, the winningest coach in USWNT history.
#Browns trade Genard Avery to #Eagles
The Browns announced that they have sent defensive end/linebacker Genard Avery to the Eagles. An undisclosed 2021 draft pick is headed back to Cleveland. Avery was a 2018 fifth-round pick in Cleveland and he played in 15 games during his rookie season. He’s found playing time tougher to come by this season as Sunday’s game…
Joe Flacco out against Browns
Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco will not start this week against the Cleveland Browns because of a neck injury, coach Vic Fangio announced Monday. Brandon Allen will get the start at quarterback with Flacco sidelined. Flacco played college football at Delaware after transferring from Pittsburgh, and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first…
#Jets trade Leonard Williams to #Giants
The New York Giants made a rare trade with the rival Jets for defensive lineman Leonard Williams. The Jets will receive a third-round pick in 2020 and a fifth-rounder in 2021. The fifth-round pick in 2021 will become a fourth-rounder if Williams signs an extension with the Giants before the start of the 2021 league…
#Yankees fire pitching coach Larry Rothschild
The New York Yankees have fired pitching coach Larry Rothschild, the team announced Monday. Rothschild has had the job since 2011, when he replaced Dave Eiland, who was fired. Rothschild played for the Detroit Tigers of MLB in 1981 and 1982. In addition to the Yankees, he has coached for the Cincinnati Reds, Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins,…
Podcast: #OregonDucks win by two points against #WashingtonState | Sports Cast w/Ty Turner @TurnerCast
The Oregon Ducks won in thrilling fashion Saturday night at home against the Washington State Cougars when freshman Camden Lewis knocked in a short field goal as time expired for a 37-35 win. And joining us to talk about Duck and Pac-12 Football is Ty Turner, welcome to the Sports Cast. CJ Verdell finished the…