Redskins PR guy embarrasses self, team by dragging Colt McCoy off field Look, this might shock you, but the Redskins made yet another public relations gaffe last night. And this one was caught on live TV. The Washington Redskins had just defeated their hated rival Dallas, and everybody in burgundy and gold was feeling a rare moment of exultation. Colt McCoy had achieved the greatest win of … [Read more...]
Here’s a look at Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook’s summer training from HBO’s ‘The Offseason’ (Video)
Here's a look at Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook's summer training from HBO's 'The Offseason' (Video) We shared news three weeks ago that HBO would soon air a "reality special" presenting a behind-the-scenes look at the summertime workouts of reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant. Here's a sneak peek (no @StealthMountain) at a scene from that special — "The Offseason: Kevin … [Read more...]
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Odds, College Football Pick – Bleacher Report
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs: Odds, College Football Pick - Bleacher Report Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press Arkansas is still winless in SEC play under head coach Bret Bielema and has lost 16 straight conference games overall, going 6-10 against the spread. However, the Razorbacks have shown some money-making ability this season, going 6-2 ATS. The Hogs will try again … [Read more...]
Week 9 fantasy football rankings: Defense/special teams
Week 9 fantasy football rankings: Defense/special teams Below are this week's D/ST rankings and tiers based on matchup, overall talent and recent performance. Still have a tough start/sit question? Ask us anytime on Twitter @FantasySourceFB, or stop by our Sunday chats from 11 a.m. ET until kickoff on Facebook! FIVE STAR 1. Seattle Seahawks vs. Oak. There aren't many great defensive matchups this … [Read more...]
Spectator injured by falling mirror at Nebraska’s stadium during Rutgers game
Spectator injured by falling mirror at Nebraska's stadium during Rutgers game A spectator suffered a gash to his head after a mirror fell from a level above at Nebraska's Memorial Stadium on Saturday during the Huskers' 42-24 win over Rutgers. The 4-by-6-inch mirror hit Carlton Clark as he turned around to talk to friends behind him and opened up a 1.5-inch wound on his head. “It sounded … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Breeders’ Cup facts and figures (Reuters)
Horse racing-Breeders' Cup facts and figures (Reuters) Oct 28 (Reuters) - Factbox on the Breeders' Cup meeting, to be run at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California on Friday and Saturday. * Billed as the world championships of thoroughbred racing, the annual Breeders' Cup meeting began in 1984 as a seven-race, one-day event with total prize money of $10 million. * In 2007, the meeting was … [Read more...]
Boxing-South African female boxer dies after two weeks in coma (Reuters)
Boxing-South African female boxer dies after two weeks in coma (Reuters) (Adds reaction) JOHANNESBURG, Oct 28 (Reuters) - A South African female professional boxer has died following a knockout punch two weeks ago that put her in a coma, the sports and recreation department said on Tuesday. Light middleweight Phindile Mwelase, 31, fell into a coma on October 10 after a fight against Liz … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Prime spot for Shared Belief in Classic (Reuters)
Horse racing-Prime spot for Shared Belief in Classic (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LOS ANGELES, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Shared Belief is ideally placed to land Horse of the Year honours after being installed as favourite to win Saturday's Breeders' Cup Classic, the showpiece in the two-day racing carnival at Santa Anita Park. The much vaunted 3-year-old has a perfect career record of seven … [Read more...]
Pete Carroll shoots down reports of discord in Seahawks’ locker room
Pete Carroll shoots down reports of discord in Seahawks' locker room These are not the finest of days for the Seattle Seahawks. The team is 4-3, which compared to last year's dominating run is downright pathetic. The locker room may be a roiling mass of racial dissension, the quarterback may be a teacher's pet, the running back may be pouting, the problematic receiver definitely is gone. At … [Read more...]
The NBA’s offseason is needlessly bleeding over into the regular season
The NBA's offseason is needlessly bleeding over into the regular season Not sure if you’ve heard, but with three days left to go before the two sides can agree on a contract extension, the San Antonio Spurs and Kawhi Leonard aren’t seeing eye to eye on terms (no pun intended) of the potential deal! The same disconnect, weirdly, is also in place in Cleveland, where the Cavs and Tristan … [Read more...]