Washington CB Marcus Peters dismissed from program (Update) Update: 11/6 1:45 p.m. ET Washington head coach Chris Petersen confirmed Peters' dismissal after the team's Thursday practice. “It’s never one thing. We’re not going to dismiss a guy because it’s one thing,” Petersen said. “That’s not what we’re in this business (to be) about. But when you feel like it just can’t work, you gotta do … [Read more...]
Martinez next Maddon?
Martinez next Maddon? Dave Martinez (r.) could be the next Joe Maddon for the Rays. (USATSI) Late last month, the Rays lost long-time manager Joe Maddon, who opted out of his contract after the two sides couldn't agree to an extension. A clause in his contract allowed him to opt out if GM Andrew Friedman left, which Friedman did, for the Dodgers. Tampa Bay may reportedly pursue tampering charges … [Read more...]
Weekly Surprises: Week 10 Sleepers
Weekly Surprises: Week 10 Sleepers Thursday, November 06, 2014 Another week with six teams on their bye, and that includes the Texans, Colts, Vikings, Patriots, Chargers, and Redskins. So, there are plenty of lineup holes to be filled Sunday. We still may have a few shootouts on our hands, however, with Vegas projecting CAR at PHI (48), SF at NO (49), DEN at OAK (49), and CHI at GB (53.5) with … [Read more...]
LeBron takes a play out of Aaron Rodgers’ playbook, tells fans to ‘relax’
LeBron takes a play out of Aaron Rodgers' playbook, tells fans to 'relax' Are you a Cavaliers fan? One who probably didn't expect the beginning of the NBA season to play out like this? Well, LeBron James, the very man who was supposed to be Cleveland's sports savior, has a solution to your many worries, and it's one football fans in Green Bay are familiar with. MORE: The Baseline | Bill Simmons … [Read more...]
Will TCU or Kansas State deviate from the turnover trends on Saturday?
Will TCU or Kansas State deviate from the turnover trends on Saturday? It's not a coincidence that the turnovers are strongly correlated with success – just ask Texas Tech, which is 0-14-3 in the turnover battle in its last 17 games. In those 17 games, the Red Raiders are 6-11. TCU and Kansas State, two of the top teams in the Big 12, are at the other end of the turnover spectrum. TCU is … [Read more...]
Rays name eight potential managers, including not-yet-retired Raul Ibanez
Rays name eight potential managers, including not-yet-retired Raul Ibanez The transition from playing pro sports to coaching them has certainly accelerated in recent years. So it's not altogether surprising that veteran MLB star Raul Ibanez is a candidate for the open Tampa Bay Rays managerial job, even though he was an active player just two months ago. What is a bit strange: Ibanez hasn't … [Read more...]
NFL’s First Half in Review: The most spectacular plays
NFL's First Half in Review: The most spectacular plays We're looking back on the first half of the 2014 NFL season and picking our superlatives at the midway point, with Shutdown Corner writers Eric Edholm, Jay Busbee and Frank Schwab weighing in. First Half in Review: Midseason awards | Our MVPs' highlights | Best games | Most controversial plays | Most spectacular plays | Plays that … [Read more...]
AccuScore’s NBA pick of the day – Spurs at Rockets – SportingNews.com
AccuScore's NBA pick of the day – Spurs at Rockets - SportingNews.com Rebounding key to matchup Follow The Linemakers on Twitter Dwight Howard One of the two Thursday night NBA games features a showdown in Texas, as the defending champ Spurs go to Houston to face a Rockets team that has yet to be defeated this season (8:05 p.m. ET, TNT). After performing 10,000 simulations of tonight’s game, … [Read more...]
Ohio State helmet stolen from football building
Ohio State helmet stolen from football building Hey Ohio State fans, keep an eye out for a missing Buckeyes helmet in Columbus. A staff member at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center reported the theft of a chrome game-worn Ohio State football helmet on Sunday night. According to The Lantern, the helmet “has the number 32 on the back and the number 123 written on the inside in marker.” If you’re … [Read more...]
Vonn’s knee on mend, Miller’s back still aching (The Associated Press)
Vonn's knee on mend, Miller's back still aching (The Associated Press) COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) -- Her right knee finally free of pain, Lindsey Vonn is actually considering moving up her return to racing. … [Read more...]