New Zealand gain revenge on Australia to win Four Nations New Zealand claimed the Four Nations title on home soil © Getty Images Shaun Johnson showed his class as New Zealand avenged their World Cup final defeat with a thrilling 22-18 victory over Australia to lift the 2014 Four Nations title. The Kiwis, champions in 2005 and 2010, were forced to defend desperately to hold out a late … [Read more...]
Nebraska coach Tim Miles plays it coy on tattoo bet with star player
Nebraska coach Tim Miles plays it coy on tattoo bet with star player Terran Petteway was chatting with Tim Miles one day earlier this month when the Nebraska coach said something his star player wasn't expecting. Miles insisted he would get star tattoos matching the ones Petteway has on both shoulders if the Huskers reach the Sweet 16 this March. "I thought he was just joking around at … [Read more...]
Dynasty Rankings: Updated Dynasty Rookie Ranks
Dynasty Rankings: Updated Dynasty Rookie Ranks The initial version of my 2014 Dynasty Rookie Rankings was published on May 13 and can be read here. These are my revised rankings just after the halfway point of the 2014 season.QuarterbacksSheer upside is what I foremost seek in a Dynasty rookie quarterback, because opportunity is limited. There are only 32 starters in the league, and teams don't … [Read more...]
With record extension on deck, Giancarlo Stanton cheers on ‘The U’
With record extension on deck, Giancarlo Stanton cheers on 'The U' About that record 13-year, $325 million contract the Miami Marlins are offering Giancarlo Stanton? Chances are he's going to sign it really, really soon, but not before he takes in a little college football action at Sun Life Stadium. The runner-up in the 2014 NL MVP balloting was spotted on the Miami Hurricanes sideline … [Read more...]
NFL Week 11 Picks: Latest Odds and Best Predictions Against the Spread – Bleacher Report
NFL Week 11 Picks: Latest Odds and Best Predictions Against the Spread - Bleacher Report USA TODAY Sports The midway point of the season has passed, and the focus has shifted to positioning for the playoffs for many of the NFL's top teams as we enter Week 11. As so many weekend slates do at this time of year, the schedule doesn't disappoint and features a handful of matchups between the … [Read more...]
Alabama beats Mississippi State 25-20
Alabama beats Mississippi State 25-20 There will be a new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday. No. 5 Alabama beat No. 1 Mississippi State 25-20 on Saturday in Tuscaloosa in a win that undoubtedly moves the Crimson Tide into the College Football Playoff top four and into first place in the SEC West. Two years ago in Tuscaloosa, then-Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel … [Read more...]
Dominant Klitschko knocks out Pulev to retain IBF crown (Reuters)
Dominant Klitschko knocks out Pulev to retain IBF crown (Reuters) HAMBURG (Reuters) - World heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko knocked out Bulgarian challenger Kubrat Pulev with a fierce left hook in the fifth round on Saturday to retain his IBF title and end his opponent's unbeaten record. The 38-year-old Klitschko, who also holds the WBO, IBO and WBA titles, knocked down the … [Read more...]
Who’s in line for baseball’s next mega-contract?
Who's in line for baseball's next mega-contract? With Giancarlo Stanton set to ink a record-breaking 13-year, $325 million contract extension with the Miami Marlins, it's only logical to wonder two things. 1. Can Stanton ultimately live up to the deal? 2. Who's in line for baseball's next mega, perhaps even recording-breaking, contract? The first question will take many years to answer. … [Read more...]
Georgia Tech RB Broderick Snoddy suffers an apparent broken leg (Graphic Video)
Georgia Tech RB Broderick Snoddy suffers an apparent broken leg (Graphic Video) Georgia Tech running back Broderick Snoddy suffered what appeared to be a broken leg during the first half of the Yellow Jackets’ game against Clemson. Snoddy suffered the injury after taking the option pitch from quarterback Justin Thomas moving to his left. The running back started to accelerate downfield when … [Read more...]
Divine Fortune wins Colonial Cup steeplechase (The Associated Press)
Divine Fortune wins Colonial Cup steeplechase (The Associated Press) CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) -- Defending steeplechase Eclipse Award winner Divine Fortune took a six-length lead at the start and remained out front the rest way for a nine-length victory over Barnstorming in the $100,000 Colonial Cup on Saturday. … [Read more...]