Marlins Man gives up World Series Game 3 seat to 'God Bless America' singer Despite the World Series scene shifting to San Francisco on Friday, the now famous Marlins Man, aka Laurence Leavy, was seated front and almost center for Game 3 at AT&T Park. Leavy was a little more difficult to spot as his bright orange Miami Marlins jacket and Marlins visor blended in with the San Francisco Giants … [Read more...]
Leeds sack Milanic after just six games
Leeds sack Milanic after just six games Darko Milanic failed to win any of his six games in charge at Leeds © Getty Images Leeds' managerial circus returned on Saturday evening as owner Massimo Cellino parted company with Darko Milanic after just 32 days in charge. Milanic six-game reign - the same as predecessor David Hockaday - ended almost immediately after the 2-1 loss to Wolves at Elland … [Read more...]
Arkansas guard Sebastian Tretola throws TD pass against UAB (GIF)
Arkansas guard Sebastian Tretola throws TD pass against UAB (GIF) An offensive lineman getting a touchdown in a goal-to-go situation is always fun. But when an offensive lineman throws a touchdown? That's just bonkers. Against UAB on Saturday, Arkansas offensive guard Sebastian Tretola motioned into the backfield and threw an impressive touchdown pass off his back foot to Alan D'Appollonio … [Read more...]
Murray beats Ferrer to reach Valencia final (Yahoo Sports)
Murray beats Ferrer to reach Valencia final (Yahoo Sports) Andy Murray beat top-seeded David Ferrer 6-4, 7-5 Saturday to reach the final of the Valencia Open. The third-seeded Murray, who won the title here in 2009, bettered Ferrer at his own ground game to win most of their long rallies on the indoor hard court. Murray will face Tommy Robredo in Sunday's final after the Spaniard beat … [Read more...]
Lions ship another player home from London, this time for violating team rules
Lions ship another player home from London, this time for violating team rules The Detroit Lions might as well have hired a shuttle to take their players to London and back. For the second time since the team arrived in England on Monday for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, the Lions sent someone home. The first time, it was practice squad running back William Powell, who was cut. … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Against The Spread Afternoon Games October 25th – Fantasy CPR
College Football Picks Against The Spread Afternoon Games October 25th - Fantasy CPR In case you missed it, here are my previous picks.Thursday and Friday Noon Saturday This will cover the picks for the games that kick off between 3:30 and 6 pm eastern. Georgia Tech at Pittsburgh(-3.5): I don’t buy this. Tech is the better team. Give me the Bees straight up for y lock of the day! Central … [Read more...]
Best of Week 9: Mariota, Abdullah, Gordon start weekend with bang
Best of Week 9: Mariota, Abdullah, Gordon start weekend with bang Week 9 best players Each weekend, we take a look at the best individual performances. East Carolina got the weekend started with a big offensive performance against Connecticut on Thursday and Heisman candidate Marcus Mariota kept it rolling Friday night in Oregon’s win against Cal. This list will grow thoughout the day … [Read more...]
Texas bowl prospects dim with loss to K-State
Texas bowl prospects dim with loss to K-State Charlie Strong has never missed the postseason as a head coach. (USATSI) It seems like Charlie Strong's first season at Texas has been more notable for personnel developments, whether it be injuries or the numerous dismissals and suspensions, than the on-field product. After a 23-0 loss at Kansas State on Saturday, the Longhorns fell to 3-5 and look … [Read more...]
Federer defeats Karlovic to reach hometown final (Yahoo Sports)
Federer defeats Karlovic to reach hometown final (Yahoo Sports) Top-seeded Roger Federer beat big-serving Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (8), 3-6, 6-3 Saturday to reach a ninth consecutive Swiss Indoors final and his 11th overall in his hometown of Basel. Federer, who is looking for his sixth Swiss Indoors title after finishing runner-up in the past two editions, will meet David Goffin after the Belgian … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Look Ahead: Breaking down the Lions’ top-ranked defense
Greg Cosell's Look Ahead: Breaking down the Lions' top-ranked defense The Detroit Lions’ defense, leading the NFL in fewest yards allowed, can be exploited if you work their secondary. The problem with that plan is the line and linebackers are so good, it’s tough to get to the secondary. The Lions might have the best front in the NFL. You can’t consistently throw with functional space … [Read more...]