FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Tom Brady has appealed his four-game suspension for his role in using deflated footballs during the AFC championship game. The expected appeal was filed Thursday ahead of a 5 p.m. deadline. The NFL announced the quarterback’s suspension on Monday, also fining the […]
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Jimmie Scramble tournament Jun 20
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown Jimmie Booster Club reminds golfers that the Jimmie Scramble golf tournament, is set for Saturday June 20, 2015. Get your teams together today. Plus, there are many sponsorship opportunities to promote your business. Go to http://www.uj.edu/alumniandfriends/jimmie- scramble-2015 for info.
Emmel to play Jimmie football
Jamestown (CSi) University of Jamestown head men’s football coach Shawn Frank has announced the signing of Blake Emmel of Shiloh Christian High School who will join the Jimmies in the 2015-2016 season. Emmel (Bismarck, ND) was offensively twice named 1st Team All-State, four times All Region and four times All-Western […]
Hicks back with Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Twins are giving center fielder Aaron Hicks another shot at the major leagues. The Twins’ 2008 first-round pick is headed for Detroit for Tuesday’s series opener against the Tigers. The 25-year-old outfielder was summoned from Class AAA Monday night.
Park Board, keep current irrigation pond
Jamestown (CSi) On a 3-1 vote, the Jamestown City Park Board has decided to keep the existing irrigation pond for Hillcrest Municipal Golf Course, with Mark Ukestad opposed. A new irrigation pond project was part of a $486,000 change order the commission approved in October, which included new irrigation pumps […]
Bill Simmons leaving ESPN
NEW YORK (AP) – ESPN says that it is parting ways with Bill Simmons, one of its top personalities who created the Grantland website and was instrumental in the network’s documentary series. Network president John Skipper said Friday that he decided not to renew Simmons’ contract. He said […]
Rose to debut on FS-1 CSi 41
NEW YORK (AP) – Pete Rose is scheduled to make his first appearance for Fox on Monday on Fox Sports 1. Fox said Thursday he will appear on “America’s Pregame” during a segment on the show that starts at 5 p.m. EDT, then will be on “MLB Whiparound” […]
Former Twin Drew Butera dealt to KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Royals have acquired catcher Drew Butera from Los Angeles Angels for minor league infielder Ryan Jackson. Butera, 31, hit .190 (4 for 21) in 10 games with the Angels this season. He batted .188 for the Los Angeles Dodgers last year following […]
Hillcrest golf irrigation under discussions
Jamestown (CSi) The Jamestown City Park Board is still deciding whether to change the irrigation pond project for Hillcrest Municipal Golf Course. At a special meeting to discuss options for an irrigation pond with golf course architect Kevin Norby, the Park Board directed Parks and Rec Director Doug Hogan, Business […]
NFL deflategate – Pats knew
NEW YORK (AP) – An NFL investigation has found that New England Patriots employees likely deflated footballs and that quarterback Tom Brady was “at least generally aware” of the rules violations. The NFL began the investigation after the Patriots won the AFC Championship game in January, when the […]
