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Embed from Getty Images So two more major names are hopping the Amtrak and exiting Bristol. On Monday, John Ourand of Sports Business Periodical broke the news that Mike Tirico will be leaving ESPN. The longtime play-by-play announcer for NBA, golf, and other events as well as the lead announcer for Monday Night Football will be taking his…

http://gty.im/511396044 Far away from the comforts of home, namely at the La Thuile resort in Italy this weekend, American downhill skier Lindsey Vonn created a little bit of history on Saturday in winning her 8th Downhill World Cup title and a record-breaking 20th World Cup globe in all events.…

http://gty.im/471414652 The 2014-2015 PGA season was one that saw a variety of storylines that captivated golf fans across the globe. The wild finishes at the four majors, the rise of young golfers, the fall of a potential legend, and one golfer’s comeback from of personal demons were just a few of countless stories that were going out throughout…

http://gty.im/493966318 Two weeks ago after Ben Crane completed his round at the Shriners Open in Las Vegas, he had himself disqualified after his club had accidentally touched a rock while he was out looking for his ball that he hit out of play. While this is probably one of those rules that can be filed under the “absurd” list, Ben did the right…