Share this: Jim Harbaugh was unhappy with the officiating in Michigan’s loss to rival Ohio State, and it ended up getting him in trouble. After the Buckeyes beat Michigan 30-27 in double overtime Saturday, the Wolverines coach said he was “bitterly disppointed” in what he thought were “outrageous calls,” including a controversial spot on fourth down in the fourth quarter that gave Ohio State a first down and started a 10-0 run to force overtime. But the Big Ten was not too happy with Harbaugh’s comments and announced Tuesday in a public reprimand that Michigan would be fined $10,000. “The Big Ten determined that Harbaugh’s postgame comments regarding officials were in violation of Big Ten Conference Agreement 10.01, which states in part that ‘The Big
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Brock Holt Nominated For Roberto Clemente Award, Will Be Honored At Fenway Park
Share this: Brock Holt is getting some recognition for his charity off the field. The Boston Red Sox super utility man is the club’s nominee for the 2016 Roberto Clemente Award, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. The league nominates a player from each of the 30 teams for the award, which goes to the player who best represents baseball through sportsmanship and community involvement. The Red Sox also will honor Holt with a pregame ceremony at Fenway Park on Sept. 15 for the 15th annual Roberto Clemente Day. Holt has been involved with the Jimmy Fund since joining the Red Sox in 2013 and has been a spokesperson for the charity for the past two years. The 28-year-old became a Jimmy Fund co-captain in 2015
Of sportsmanship and misfortune
Marquez may have ran away with yet another victory in Austin, but the race will be remembered for very different reasons by Matthew Birt.