Start the campaign now: Houston DE J.J. Watt for NFL MVP It's crazy to start discussing the NFL MVP already, but the task at hand needs to begin now because it's monumental. I want a defensive player to get MVP consideration. Crazy, I know. In the history of this award, two defensive players have gotten it: Minnesota's Alan Page in 1971 and the Giants' Lawrence Taylor in 1986. That's it. In … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Milwaukee Bucks
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Milwaukee Bucks After two decades of mediocrity, winning between 26 and 46 games — save for a trip to the Eastern Conference finals in 2001 — the Bucks finally bottomed out again, submitting the worst ever record for a franchise that’s earned 17 top-10 picks and four No. 1 overall selections in its 47-year history. If not for Cleveland’s good fortune — a … [Read more...]
Losing talented transfer Cameron Biedscheid is a blow to Missouri
Losing talented transfer Cameron Biedscheid is a blow to Missouri Cameron Biedscheid is leaving Missouri without ever actually playing a game for the Tigers. Nine months after the former top 50 recruit transferred from Notre Dame, new Missouri coach Kim Anderson announced in a statement that Biedscheid has decided to leave the school "to attend to personal matters.” Biedscheid, a 6-foot-7 … [Read more...]
Indian boxer faces action after refusing medal (Reuters)
Indian boxer faces action after refusing medal (Reuters) By Julian Linden INCHEON South Korea (Reuters) - Indian boxer L Sarita Devi could face disciplinary action after being reported to Asian Olympic officials for refusing to accept her bronze medal at the Asian Games on Wednesday. Sarita refused to wear the medal when it was presented to her on Wednesday, taking it only in her hand before … [Read more...]
Games-Indian boxer faces action after refusing medal (Reuters)
Games-Indian boxer faces action after refusing medal (Reuters) (Updates with AIBA statement) By Julian Linden INCHEON, South Korea, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Indian boxer L Sarita Devi could face disciplinary action after being reported to Asian Olympic officials for refusing to accept her bronze medal at the Asian Games on Wednesday. Sarita refused to wear the medal when it was presented to her on … [Read more...]
Nishikori beats Dodig to start Japan Open (Yahoo Sports)
Nishikori beats Dodig to start Japan Open (Yahoo Sports) TOKYO (AP) -- In his first match at home since playing in the U.S. Open final, Kei Nishikori gave the sell-out crowd in Ariake Colosseum their money's worth with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Ivan Dodig of Croatia on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
WATCH John Oliver Interviewed By David Letterman On Topic of English Soccer [VIDEO]
WATCH John Oliver Interviewed By David Letterman On Topic of English Soccer [VIDEO] World Soccer Talk’s favorite mainstream pundit and comedian John Oliver was on the Late Show With David Letterman last night to talk about his favorite topic — professional soccer. Oliver, host of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver on HBO, … Continue reading →WATCH John Oliver Interviewed By … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Three drivers, one top spot. Who gets it?
Power Rankings: Three drivers, one top spot. Who gets it? Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected]. 1. Brad Keselowski (LW: 1): We're not going to dump … [Read more...]
Pass or Fail: Stanley Cup Playoffs play-in game, like in MLB
Pass or Fail: Stanley Cup Playoffs play-in game, like in MLB Did you watch the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland A’s in their Major League Baseball wild card game on Tuesday? Pretty exciting stuff, what with the Royals making the playoffs for the first time since the 18th century. Joffrey Lupul of the Toronto Maple Leafs watched the game, and wondered whether that October (eve) magic in … [Read more...]
Royally loud: Fuld and Gomes collide on Hosmer’s key triple in 12th
Royally loud: Fuld and Gomes collide on Hosmer's key triple in 12th KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Arrowhead Stadium receives lots of attention for being the loudest place in sports when the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs play there. As the Oakland Athletics found out Tuesday night in the American League wild-card game, the ballpark across the parking lot at the Truman Sports Complex can get deafening enough … [Read more...]