Busch remained fifth in the series standings, 37 points behind leader Matt Kenseth, who finished third at Charlotte, and 33 points behind Jimmie Johnson, who finished fourth. “It’s good to finish top five but it certainly stinks,” Busch said. “We’re not good enough. It’s frustrating, man. I’m beating myself up every week trying to figure out what I’ve got to do to be better, and I don’t know what it is....
The best news: the Bush administration has started acting like it understands the real world, the real limits on American power, the real possibilities of international cooperation. And the rest of the world is responding. Yesterday’s passage of the United Nations Security Council resolution on Iraq was a model of compromise, not just another exercise in coercion and confrontation. There wasn’t a single dissenting vote. It sure is nice to hear the word “unanimous” again, after so much feckless unilateralism....
ADMINISTRATION CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Bush Old CW: Master of his Universe. New CW: Except for the economy. Sununu Muffin man not yet toast. But enemies still trying to burn him. Alexander Wash. swoons over Ed. chief. Lamar, honey, you’re on the CW honor roll. Thornburgh Arrogant Atty. Gen. to Senate? Justice Dept.’s gain is Penn.’s loss. Skinner Savvy Transportation sec’y is CW pick for Justice Dept. Skin ’em. Sullivan Big compliment: tobacco types want HHS chief to butt out....
The newborns were born prematurely and could have an increased risk of health complications from COVID-19. So, Posey and his wife Kristen felt it would be safer if he didn’t participate in MLB action during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Posey said his decision might have been different had his kids not been born early. MORE: MLB players who have opted out of 2020 Giants fans might get to watch Posey’s heir behind the plate with the 33-year-old at home....
Their retooled outfield (Matt Kemp, Justin Upton, Wil Myers), in addition to the acquisitions of catcher Derek Norris and third baseman Will Middlebrooks, adds some thump to a lineup in desperate need of offensive firepower. Already employing a strong starting rotation led by Tyson Ross and Andrew Cashner and rock solid bullpen, the Padres are hoping the added balance will put them in the thick of the 2015 playoff discussion....
MORE: Best touchdown celebrations of 2015 Comedian Billy Eichner and former NFL receiver Terrell Owens made the announcement. Owens knows a thing or two about excessive celebration, so he was the perfect choice for the job. This all sounds fun and good, but shortly after Butterfinger made the announcement, people started questioning the legality of it. Fox Sports pointed to a case in 2009 where Captain Morgan tried to pay players for doing its famous pose....
As the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects started to hit the retail sector last July, MINI began researching what it would take to execute a totally digital buying experience. Banks transitioned to remote sales and service teams, grocery stores shifted to online ordering and delivery, and schools moved their classrooms online, but car dealerships struggled to adapt adequately to a new, digital-only environment. Not only was there a mountain of red tape to get through that varied state to state, but privacy and inventory concerns needed to be taken as seriously as health-related unease at part of the purchase experience....
An idea shared by both parties is rare indeed—election year or not. This one makes a lot of sense. Taxpayers’ dollars should buy goods and services needed to do the public’s work while boosting the American economy. Bravo to that. But generating jobs, while good, is just not good enough. We should ensure these funds tilt toward companies that provide good jobs for American workers. Too many of our workers have suffered for too long through jobs that pay little, lack benefits and offer no stability....
MORE: Lakers are ’enamored’ with Lonzo Ball Big Baller Brand is “aiming for Lonzo’s signature sneaker to tap into a new market — above the athletic performance kicks from the likes of Nike, Jordan, adidas and Under Armour, but below the high-end designer shoes of Gucci, Prada or Louis Vuitton,” according to SLAM. And, get this — Ball will have another and more expensive shoe, the ZO2 WET Autographs edition, that will cost $995....
Yes, he “only” won two national championships. There are a handful of coaches who rung up more than that. But by one metric, Bobby Bowden stands alone among the fraternity of legendary college football coaches. From 1987 to 2000, his Seminoles finished in The Associated Press’ top five every season. No one comes even close to that type of sustained success. At 14 straight years with a top-five team, Bowden doesn’t just stand alone, he laps the field....
Try preparing to stop Wisconsin’s Melvin Gordon one week, followed by Minnesota’s David Cobb then Nebraska’s Ameer Abdullah. That list doesn’t even include Indiana’s Tevin Coleman, who leads the Big Ten in rushing yards. That’s the top-four leading rushers in the FBS, and the only other running back with at least 1,000 rushing yards — Central Michigan’s Thomas Rawls — is a Michigan transfer. MORE: Michigan State-Ohio State bigger than ‘Egg Bowl’ | Heisman Watch | Bowl Projections...
The Buckeyes (11-2) won 48-45 on a field goal by Noah Ruggles with nine seconds left in a contest that saw multiple records come crashing down. BENDER: Rose Bowl still has meaning, proves to be a classic game in 2022 Saturday’s game featured loads of offense, very little defense and some good special teams play, which made it one of the more historic games in recent memory. Sporting News dives into the numbers to show just how wild the 2022 Rose Bowl was: OSU has record offensive showing Ohio State was without its two top wide receivers — Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson — for the game as both opted out to prepare for the NFL Draft....
Sure, the MP3’s appearance is more than a little unusual. It has one wheel in back, and two up front that tilt into turns, then lock upright to stop. Coming at you head on, the MP3 looks like the maw of some sci-fi alien. Piaggio hopes it will become the next big thing in scooters, drawing in a whole new class of stability-conscious buyers. The MP3, already on sale in Europe, should be available in the United States by early next year, at a price of about $6,500....
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Murray is in Washington to receive the 2016 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, meaning he could miss Game 7 in Chicago if Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers get the win Saturday in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. MORE: Don’t screw this up, Cubs Murray told the press that while Kershaw is undoubtedly excellent, the Cubs have “too many sticks,” and predicted a Cubs win before trolling Los Angeles for their lack of autumn weather....
O’Brien took another stab at justifying the deal on Thursday. He again underwhelmed and confused his critics. “When you’re trading a player like DeAndre Hopkins, who has three years left on his deal, and you’re trying to find a trade partner, you’re not talking to 31 other teams,” O’Brien told reporters. “You’re finding a trade partner, No. 1, that’s gonna be able to pay DeAndre Hopkins.” MORE: NFL uniform rankings...
According to a study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, these remains—which measure just two millimeters in length—represent the earliest green seaweed ever found, being around 200 million years older than the previous record holder. The team identified the microfossils while using an electronic microscope to investigate rock samples collected near the city of Dalian, northern China—an area that was home to a shallow ocean when these organisms were alive....
New coach Sean McDermott understands the concerns around the gutsy moves he and new general manager Brandon Beane have made of late. Former NFL GM Jeff Diamond, a Sporting News contributor, went as far as to write that McDermott and Beane are risking their jobs in overhauling the roster they inherited. Buffalo on Monday announced the signing of a fourth quarterback, Joe Webb, with whom McDermott and Beane are familiar from their days in Carolina....
MORE: 18 impact NFL rookies | Way-too-early 2017 NFL Mock Draft Shortly after the Bills made him the 19th player taken in the 2016 NFL Draft, Lawson maintained that the shoulder, which bothered him at Clemson but never sidelined him, wouldn’t be an issue and wouldn’t require surgery. The Bills, however, decided on the pre-emptive measure. General manager Doug Whaley said he was particularly pleased that Lawson agreed to take this proactive measure: “By doing so, he’s forsaking personal goals to be 100 percent healthy when we will need him most during the regular season....
The report said Ragland is scheduled to receive a second opinion Monday, which will determine how much time the rookie second-round pick is expected to miss. MORE: Must-see photos from 2016 NFL training camps Former Bills linebacker Brandon Spikes, who sat out all of last season, was just signed by the team Sunday for insurance purposes. It looks like he may be pressed into duty sooner than later. The Bills also signed ex-Saints linebacker David Hawthorne on Sunday....
