Category: Sports

Today’s U: TCU could have the best defensive end duo in the Big 12 By Garrett Kroeger The TCU Horned Frogs experienced more than a handful of injuries last season, especially on the defensive side of the ball. One was a season-long injury to defensive end James McFarland. Last season was supposed to be McFarland’s senior…

DMN: Finding this year’s Turpin: Austin, Gladney, others set to have breakout years for TCU By Grant McGalliard, Special contributor Twitter:@GrantMcGTCU Last year, KaVontae Turpin took TCU by storm with his electrifying returns and routes. Turpin, now a sophomore, will no longer fly under the radar — he’s now a major part of the TCU offense.…

FWST: TCU can use returning cornerback Texada as example for younger DBs BY CARLOS MENDEZ [email protected]  Now that Ranthony Texada is back on the field for TCU, he provides more than a healthy body at cornerback. He’s an example. Defensive coordinator Chad Glasgow saw Texada make an impact as a freshman two years ago. He believes…

Today’s Pigskin: Redskins’ Josh Doctson could miss ‘another week or two’ ByJoseph Nocco According to a report from John Keim of ESPN on Sunday afternoon, Washington Redskins’ wide receiver Josh Doctson could miss at least another “week or two” of action. The rookie pass catcher has continued to battle a lingering Achilles injury that has…

MyHorryNews: New pitcher Morrison already a favorite Joe Wedra [email protected] Preston Morrison is an old soul. And for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans starting pitcher, he wouldn’t have it any other way. On the field for the Cubs organization in 2016, Morrison has been more than dominant. Though he was just called up to Myrtle Beach…

FWST: Former TCU sprinter Kim Collins ready to retire soon after Olympics BY CHAREAN WILLIAMS [email protected]  RIO DE JANEIRO – Former TCU star Kim Collins is calling it quits. After five Olympics and at the age of 40, the Saint Kitts and Nevis sprinter announced Sunday he soon will retire. “I’m not going to carry on…

FWST: TCU’s Cameron Norrie eyeing pro career after run to finals BY RUSTY HALL [email protected]  TCU’s Cameron Norrie has had an impressive summer, winning back-to-back Futures titles, and reaching Sunday’s final at the $100,000 Nordic Naturals Challenger in Aptos, Calif. After battling through qualifying, Norrie came up short, losing to top seed Daniel Evans in the…

The Seattle Times: O-line encourages, Boykin rallies BY GREGG BELL [email protected] KANSAS CITY, MO. – Perhaps the Seahawks can finally trust Christine Michael. The offensive line needs more work — but it encouraged itself and those that matter most. Undrafted rookie Tyvis Powell made a huge first splash in trying to make this team. And Trevone…

The Seattle Times: Boykin knows to throw it to the big guy at the end BY GREGG BELL [email protected] KANSAS CITY, MO. – Trevone Boykin was playing in his first NFL game. But the undrafted rookie has been playing football long enough to realize that when you are chucking a jump-ball Hail Mary pass with no…

Today’s Knuckleball: White Sox OF Jason Coats hits first MLB home run By Jesse Borek Chicago White Sox outfielder Jason Coats hit his first Major League home run on Saturday night at Marlins Park off Miami starter Adam Conley. Coats made his major league debut back on June 4 on this season. It took until his…