2018 football season

By Jeff Capellini, Dan Verello and Chris Melore CBSNewYork.com NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — It has been a while since the New York City area has hosted a championship parade. The Yankees figured to be our best chance in 2018, but they bowed out early in the playoffs. As for the rest of our teams? Well, let’s just say it just seems like everyone is rebuilding in some form. Though we have not seen a trophy lifted in this town since the Giants won Super Bowl XLVI after the 2011 season, there were plenty of intriguing stories over the last 12 months, some that may pave the road to success in the not-too-distant future. With that, here are the top 10 New York City-area sports stories of the past year. 10. Hall Wins Hart Trophy, Devils Return To Playoffs When the Devils acquired Taylor Hall from the Edmonton Oilers for talented defenseman Adam Larsson in the summer of 2016, it marked the franchise’s decision to finally embrace a more wide-open style of play. For years the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Local Sports Stories Of 2018

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Sam Ehlinger threw two touchdown passes and ran for two more scores while No. 11 Texas converted three turnovers into TDs in a 42-31 victory over West Virginia on Saturday. Ehlinger and Texas (4-1, 2-0 Big 12) beat the Mountaineers (3-2, 1-1) on the road for the second straight time. The Longhorns had plenty of motivation for this one. Ehlinger and several Texas players were upset last year after several Mountaineers flashed “horns down” signs during West Virginia’s 42-41 win in Austin, Texas. Ehlinger noted in a tweet that was later deleted: “Do not think it will be forgotten.” Ehlinger finished 18 of 33 for 211 yards. He threw just his second interception of the season that West Virginia turned into a third-quarter field goal. The Texas defense showed no signs of slowing down despite injuries that have decimated the secondary. The Longhorns intercepted Austin Kendall four times, twice by cornerback D’Shawn Jamison. … [Read more...] about Turnovers Doom West Virginia, Mountaineers Fall 42-31 To Texas

BOSTON (CBS) — Rob Gronkowski’s “next chapter” involves a campaign to get professional sports leagues to loosen their restrictions on CBD products. The retired former Patriots tight end announced at a press conference in New York City on Tuesday that he has partnered with Abacus Health to launch a line of CBD products, after Gronkowski said the products changed his life. “I immediately made CBDMedic part of my recovery,” Gronkowski said of his post-retirement treatment. “And now for the first time in more than a decade, I am pain-free. And that is a big deal.” Citing his countless injuries and his nine surgeries during his playing career, Gronkowski said he had no choice but to retire. “[The injuries] took an absolute beating on my mind and my soul. I was hurt both mentally and physically, day in and day out,” Gronkowski said. “I decided to walk away from the game for one reason: I had to recover.” Gronkowski said … [Read more...] about Rob Gronkowski Announces New Line Of CBD Products, Leaves Door Open For Return To Football

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — KDKA-TV and Pittsburgh’s CW (WPCW) are proud to announce a three-year partnership with the WPIAL to remain the exclusive television home of the WPIAL football playoffs and championships games through 2021. Pittsburgh’s CW will air two regular season games (beginning Friday October 18th), two playoff matchups and all six championship games. “JUST ANNOUNCED: High School Football fans, We will be airing select WPIAL regular season and playoff games starting this week plus ALL 6 WPIAL Final games on @PittsburghsCW.” JUST ANNOUNCED: High School Football fans, We will be airing select WPIAL regular season and playoff games starting this week plus ALL 6 WPIAL Final games on @PittsburghsCW. pic.twitter.com/hL0ZITYNBW — Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) October 15, 2019 The Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League is one of the nation’s longest-running high school sports organizations with a rich history dating back to … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh’s CW extends WPIAL Partnership With Three-Year contract

LSU football coach Ed Orgeron proved once again why he’s a legend during a press conference late Wednesday. Coach O was attempting to brief the media on updates with the team when players were running drills in the background.Obviously, that created a bit of a noise distraction. Do you know what you don’t do during a Coach O press conference? Cause loud noises and distractions. (RELATED: Georgia Loses To Alabama After One Of The Dumbest Play Calls In Football History) The Tigers coach paused the press conference twice to step away and holler at the young men creating the ruckus. Check out the hilarious video below. “Hey guys! I’m having a press conference!” Twice Wednesday night #LSU Coach O had to shut some people up. pic.twitter.com/yvt2u42i1Q — Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) December 20, 2018 I love how he had to throw in “thank you” after yelling. That’s just Southern manners right there. Yes, … [Read more...] about LSU Football Coach Pauses Press Conference Twice To Yell At His Players. The Video Is Golden