Arizona State beats Utah to take control in the Pac-12 South The Pac-12 South is now Arizona State’s to lose. The Sun Devils defeated Utah 19-16 in overtime thanks to a 36-yard field goal by kick Zane Gonzalez, his first-ever game-winner. The win puts the Sun Devils in the driver’s seat in the Pac-12 South with just three Pac-12 games remaining. Gonzalez kicked the winner after Utah’s … [Read more...]
Van Gaal: City cannot match United stature
Van Gaal: City cannot match United stature Louis van Gaal said Manchester City have a long way to go to match the likes of Manchester United and Bayern Munich © PA Photos Louis van Gaal says Manchester City are a long way from ever reaching Manchester United in the eyes of the world. City are the defending Premier League champions, while United are currently without Champions League football … [Read more...]
UCLA takes down Arizona 17-7
UCLA takes down Arizona 17-7 If you're looking for order in the Pac-12 South, UCLA's win over Arizona Saturday night didn't help your quest. Brett Hundley passed for 189 yards and ran for 131 more as the Bruins stifled Arizona and moved into a four-way tie in the loss column for second-place in the division, joining the Wildcats, USC and the loser of the game between Utah and Arizona State. … [Read more...]
Royals decline $12.5 million option on Billy Butler, but he’s not ready to leave
Royals decline $12.5 million option on Billy Butler, but he's not ready to leave As the sting of losing a World Series Game 7 wears off, it's back to business for Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore. On Saturday, that meant making the decision to decline the $12.5 million option on designated hitter Billy Butler, making the eight-year veteran a free agent for the first time in … [Read more...]
NFL Picks Against the Spread 2014: Week 9 – Bleeding Green Nation
NFL Picks Against the Spread 2014: Week 9 - Bleeding Green Nation Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Here are my suggestions when trying to beat Las Vegas. Before Week 9 of the 2014 NFL season kicks off, I thought we would have some fun by taking a look at the spreads for this week's round of games. (Click here for NFL Week 9 picks without regard to the spread.) Here are my suggestions when … [Read more...]
The Sabres are terrible — and terribly fascinating
The Sabres are terrible — and terribly fascinating PITTSBURGH — So far, the 2014-15 season as played at Consol Energy Center has been pretty boring. The home team is good, but a string of playoff meltdowns has turned October through March into an 82-game preseason. There's an undercurrent of "none of this matters" that flows throughout the building, and it's not an invalid sentiment to hold. MORE: … [Read more...]