Sports Break: College football's title-hungry teams like Auburn, Texas A&M cough up big coin for coordinators

 

National sports stories & blog updates The Dodgers lead the NL West, but Clayton Kershaw suggests it may be time to panic By Barry Svrluga Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw suggested that approach following a sweep in Houston. The race with the Giants is on.  Read full article » Johnny Manziel puts himself back into the Browns’ QB conversation By Mark Maske Decision-time approaches for NFL teams in search of their starting QB. Where do the competitions stand?  Read full article » From Ohio State to Oregon, title contenders still sorting out starters at quarterback By Chuck Culpepper From Columbus to Tuscaloosa to Eugene and back over to Athens and Tallahassee, the fans of playoff-hopeful programs remain uncertain as to a vital question: Who'll play quarterback?  Read full article » David Wright returned to the Mets with a bang. Is it sustainable? By Barry Svrluga New York's captain and star third baseman has returned from his back injury, though there's no way to say how he'll contribute.  Read full article » College football’s title-hungry teams like Auburn, Texas A&M cough up big coin for coordinators By Chuck Culpepper It used to be a college football assistant did well to make six figures, but in the upward spiral of competition and pressure, even the assistants barge into two-comma salaries  Read full article » EARLY LEAD Curt Schilling compares Muslim extremists to Nazis in deleted tweet By Cindy Boren ESPN removes analyst from Little League World Series coverage "pending further consideration."  Read full article » Ohio football team is ‘feline’ the heat over tiger cub mascot By Sarah Larimer "We're happy to work with them but the law does put into place a few requirements that they need to meet," Ohio Department of Agriculture spokeswoman Erica Hawkins said Tuesday.  Read full article » Rutgers football coach could be in hot water over e-mail to player’s professor By Matt Bonesteel It's unclear what was in the e-mail, but the mere fact that Kyle Flood sent it has led to an investigation at the school.  Read full article » Rafael Nadal shows a few new sides in risque underwear ad By Marissa Payne David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo have a new competitor for most athletic underwear model.   Read full article » NFLPA says Tom Brady should have been fined, not suspended over DeflateGate By Matt Bonesteel Jeffrey Kessler also writes that suspension is violation of collective bargaining agreement.  Read full article » As more prominent voices question Roger Goodell, his power may be slipping By Cindy Boren Though it's unlikely we'll see him replaced entirely.  Read full article » Sting, 56, to compete for first WWE title against Seth Rollins at ‘Night of Champions’ By Marissa Payne The six -time WCW champion returned to the WWE ring on Monday to remind the world he's still got it.  Read full article » USC Coach Steve Sarkisian blames drunken pep-rally comments on mix of alcohol, medication By Matt Bonesteel He also says he doesn't think he has a problem, though he'll seek treatment.  Read full article » Michael Vick to meet with Steelers, who need a backup quarterback By Cindy Boren Bruce Gradkowski is out with a dislocated finger.  Read full article » Sorry, sports gambling still illegal in New Jersey after court ruling By Matt Bonesteel In 2 to 1 ruling, U.S. appeals court rules that state's repeal of sports gambling prohibition is illegal under federal law.  Read full article »   The Post recommends: Lean & Fit Stay on top of the hottest fitness and healthy eating trends with this weekly newsletter. Sign me up   FANCY STATS Fantasy Football 2015: Beginner’s Guide – The best draft picks you can make in Rounds 1-3 By Neil Greenberg An updated look at the best bets for every pick during the first three rounds.  Read full article » Yankees and Rangers on track to capture AL wild-card spots By Neil Greenberg Five teams were within five games of the American League's final wild-card spot.  Read full article » Fantasy Football 2015: These two Packers’ WRs are now more valuable in fantasy football By Neil Greenberg Your fantasy draft board just lost a potential first-round pick. Now what?  Read full article » The O-line isn’t all to blame for RGIII’s historically bad sack rate By Bryan Frye Griffin took six hits and three sacks in second preseason game against Detroit.  Read full article »               You received this e-mail because you signed up for the Sports Break newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this e-mail has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive e-mail from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2015 The Washington Post  |  1150 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20071