Yardbarker: Rumors and Gossip

Harbaugh to drive Indy 500 pace car

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:57 -0400

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has been selected as driver of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car at this weekend's Indy 500.

Dez Bryant: 'I've found myself'

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:32:34 -0400

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Byrant believes that all his trouble off the field could be in the past and credits the turnaround with being "comfortable with my life."

Urlacher announces his retirement

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:49:16 -0400

Longtime Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement on Wednesday, writing, "I leave with no regrets."

Harper ripped by teammate after loss

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:52:15 -0400

Nationals reliever Rafael Soriano questioned Bryce Harper's defensive positioning on a game-tying triple that tied the game in the ninth inning that ultimately led to a loss.

Namath unhappy with Jets again

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:48:32 -0400

Jets legend Joe Namath is back at it, again criticizing his former team. This time, he's saying that the team wasted a draft pick on Geno Smith.

L.A. Kings tweet off-color joke

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:31:54 -0400

The usually enjoyable Twitter account of the L.A. Kings handed over the reigns to a radio host, and the results were rather unfortunate.

Cavs looking to trade the #1 pick?

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:43:00 -0400

For the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Draft Lottery, but now, with no clear choice available, the team is keeping all its options open.

Report: Tiger's ex approves of Vonn

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:00 -0400

Tiger Woods can breathe easy—his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, reportedly approves of his girlfriend, World Cup skier Lindsey Vonn.

HS pitcher throws perfect game

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:23:53 -0400

St. Francis pitcher Michael Strem of Mountain View, Calif. threw a perfect game this past Wednesday, but even more impressive is the efficiency he demonstrated in doing so.

Cavs win NBA Draft lottery

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:27:03 -0400

For the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers will pick first in this year's upcoming draft. Check out the rest of the lottery's results.

Garcia's offensive remarks to Tiger

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:05:55 -0400

The recent feud between Sergio Garcia and Tiger Woods went somewhere it shouldn't have, with Garcia making comments that were both offensive and racist.

Parker received in-game death threat

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:28 -0400

According to KSAT.com, the Spurs point guard received a death threat near the end of Game 1 vs. the Grizzlies.

Clippers, Del Negro part ways

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:14:28 -0400

The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly have decided to part ways with team's head coach, firing Vinny Del Negro after just three seasons.

Blank wants Ryan extension ASAP

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:49:14 -0400

Falcons owner Arthur Blank would prefer negotiations not to drag out and have quarterback Matt Ryan signed to a contract extension "as soon as possible.”

Durant donates $1M for tornado relief

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:18:28 -0400

Thunder star Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to the Red Cross for the organization's relief efforts following Monday's tragic tornado in Oklahoma.