The JGR newcomer will have Darian Grubb, who won the title as a lame duck crew chief with Tony Stewart in 2011 and almost repeated that feat in 2014 with Denny Hamlin. MORE: Best crew chiefs of 2014 | Communication key to JGR crew chief change The Grubb-Edwards pairing could produce stout results. But it would be wrong to overlook the impact of the move of Dave Rogers to crew chief Denny Hamlin....
That sounds like a pretty harsh penalty for some metal plates not being air tight. But is it really all that harsh? Considering the new Chase for the Sprint Cup system, the penalty shouldn’t keep Hamlin out of the Chase, where a year ago it would have made it more difficult for him to make the postseason. MORE: Details of Hamlin infraction, penalties | Chase drivers can’t test at Homestead | Don’t blame Edwards | Pocono schedule...
Deontay Wilder survived the most turbulent round of his career before unleashing a 10th-round TKO in his first fight with Luis Ortiz back in March 2018. The WBC heavyweight champion puts his title back on the line in a rematch with Ortiz on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, fully expecting another emphatic knockout to clear any lingering doubt of who the superior puncher is....
Depay, who scored 19 goals in 36 league appearances as Lyon finished third in 2017-18, has been linked with a transfer to AC Milan after hitting a rich vein of form in France. He joined Lyon in January 2017 on a four-and-a-half-year deal after falling out of favour at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho, but his time at Groupama Stadium could be coming to an end. At his first press conference of the season, Genesio told reporters: “I’m happy to see [the squad] again....
Chisora snapped a three-fight losing streak when he battled to a revenge victory over Kubrat Pulev in July, prevailing via split decision at the O2 Arena. It was a popular outcome for a 38-year-old who has established himself as an unlikely folk hero of British boxing over recent years, but a fight for the title next up still felt improbable at that point. However, as Fury became restless in his short-lived retirement after beating Dillian Whyte at Wembley in April, he called out old foe Chisora, who he beat in 2011 and then again in 2014....
Now retired, the former Yankees great has devoted much of his time to helping athletes hone their voice, and if they want to use it speak out for change, like 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has done on a grand scale this NFL season, he sees no problem with it. WEEK 8 PICKS: Straight up | Against the spread “If you have the platform to speak up and you choose to do so, then that is your prerogative,” Jeter said of Kaepernick’s national anthem protests when asked Wednesday at the 20th anniversary celebration for his Turn 2 Foundation, via the New York Post....
Parents have hotly disputed that theory. “The government is covering up,” says one father who lost his 11-year-old son. The tragedy has destroyed any illusions citizens might have had about the state of schools in China’s countryside, where three quarters of the population lives. Although the national government promises every child free education for nine years, the burden of funding primary schools is left to local governments. “So if the local government is poor, then there’s no money for education,” says Sophia Woodman, Asia director for Human Rights in China....
Coach Fred Hoiberg addressed Rose’s status Tuesday following the team’s practice, saying he will “most likely” miss all eight preseason games and could sit out the season opener against the Cavaliers on Oct. 27 if he is not fully rehabilitated. MORE: Lawyer explains rape accusation lawsuit against Rose “They still want him to be a little bit careful just with the swelling, make sure that his vision is back to where it’s supposed to be, to where it was before he got hit, before they want him to get anything going on with his blood pressure spiking is how I understand it,” Hoiberg said, via the Chicago Tribune....
But there is still one more question to be answered: Could Thornton possibly reclassify and become a member of the 2015 group? MORE: Harry Giles in high demand | Top 25 in the Class of 2015 | Recruit jokes about All-American snub “I’m leaning a little bit toward staying in high school, but I’m not 100 percent sure yet. I have thought about it a little bit, and there are pros and cons to both....
The Des Moines Area Sports Commission, Iowa State University and Global Spectrum, the company that operates Wells Fargo Arena, announced Wednesday that they’re bidding to host NCAA tournament games in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Des Moines has long wanted to host the men’s basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena, which opened downtown in 2005. But Iowa’s capital city has had to settle for less prestigious events like the women’s basketball and wrestling tournaments....
Reacting to a CNN article that reported that DeSantis plans to transport migrants across the country by using “every penny” in a $12 million budget that the state allocated to relocate them, Kirschner tweeted: “Of course he is. DeSantis is a mini-Trump, following his idol’s playbook: commit crimes in the harsh light of day & you’ll never be held accountable.” “Heck, it’s worked for Trump (thus far). These migrants have reported being deceived about their travel,” he added....
Watson was initially handed a six-game suspension from the NFL by former Delaware federal Judge Sue L. Robinson. However, it was later confirmed that the quarterback would be ruled out for 11 games in the 2022 NFL regular season. Watson also has to pay a $5 million fine for his off-field conduct violations and undergo counseling as part of his punishment. When will Deshaun Watson return? Given Deshaun Watson’s 11-game suspension, he will be eligible to return for the Browns in Week 13 against the Texans....
The second set of Baron’s Challenges in Desperados 3 were released for all players upon their announcement, headlined by the “Rescue Aid Society” challenge in which Stella the cat, Agent Floofs the dog, and Sergeant Cluckers the chicken have to team up and save Doc McCoy from his imprisonment. Each of these animal characters offer their own special skills that mesh together, according to the trailer released by THQ, like Stella being able to distract guards while Agent Floofs runs in with a killer bite....
A roster full of 5-star players. Nick Saban, considered by many to be the game's top coach. Great facilities. You name it, the Crimson Tide has it. But last year, rival Auburn got the best of Alabama with one of the greatest finishes you'll ever see in any sport. The Tigers' win lifted them to the SEC Championship Game, where they beat East Division winner Missouri and advanced to the BCS title game....
It all started when Luke Smith, Creative Director on Destiny: The Taken King, tried to explain the value and pricing strategies behind the Collector’s Edition of the expansion. However, rather than assure fans, Smith did the exact opposite. In an effort to do some damage control, Bungie promised fans that they did have some surprises in store for veteran Destiny players that had been with the game since year 1....
Xur Location This week, Destiny players can find Xur in the nightclub area of Tower South. Easily, the longest trek to Xur, this hiding spot is to the right after spawning in. Follow the path past Amanda Holliday and under the Future War Cult vendor, keep going until you hear the music/see the jukebox, and Xur will be in the very back next to the couch. Xur’s Exotic Armor and Weapon Xur’s exotic armor selection this weekend includes the Crest of Alpha Lupi chest piece for Titans, the Mask of the Third Man helmet for Hunters, and the Skull of Dire Ahamkara helmet for Warlocks....
For those who might not be familiar with Xur’s hiding spot in The Reef, all you need to do is head to the right after spawning in and Xur will be tucked behind a door that is normally closed. It also helps if there are other Destiny guardians visiting Xur, so that you can see where exactly he is. Xur’s exotic armor selection this week consists of the Taikonaut helmet for Titans, the Young Ahamkara’s Spine gauntlets for Hunters, and The Ram helmet for Warlocks....
RELATED: 11 Crucible Maps Getting Vaulted In Destiny 2 Beyond Light Destiny 2 introduced Crucible Labs as a way to try new Crucible modes and to get feedback from players. Bungie may have more Crucible modes in stock or it may bring back some from Destiny 1. When these maps leave, they will be gone from rotation and private matches. The following is a list of Crucible modes entering the Destiny Content Vault this Fall....
In the developer’s weekly blog, Bungie’s Senior Investment Designer Daniel Auchenpaugh detailed changes coming up in Destiny 2’s near future to better fine-tune progression; which are based on fan feedback since the release of Warmind. Auchenpaugh admits that these are small changes, with bigger adjustments coming in the months ahead, but Bungie is looking at two key improvements for its next May 29 update. They both revolve around Heroic Strikes, which have been a point of contention with players....
RELATED: Destiny 2: Pro-Tips To Help You Dominate PVP As A Hunter In total, players can choose from twelve unique hunter grenades. Each grenade type serves a particular purpose, and some are better than others. Whether guardians are entering Trials or the new raid, they should be using the grenades that the bottom of this list. Below are all of the hunter grenades in Destiny 2, ranked from worst to best....
