Does hitting lead to winning in the NHL? (Puck Momalytics) (Jen Lute Costella is our new analytics writer, breaking down the fanciest of stats for you each week. She's a mom. She's writing for Puck Daddy. Hence, Puck Momalytics) Hockey fans have always loved hits for their entertainment value. Coaches and analysts spend tons of time during the season talking about the need for physicality. … [Read more...]
Josh Reddick says A’s clearly in ‘rebuilding mode’ after trading Josh Donaldson
Josh Reddick says A's clearly in 'rebuilding mode' after trading Josh Donaldson Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane got us again on Friday, pulling the trigger on a major trade that seemingly developed out of nowhere. One minute, the MLB trade winds were calm as Black Friday drew to a close. Twenty minutes later, we were digesting Beane sending arguably his best all-around player, … [Read more...]
Germany takes opener at Nordic Combined World Cup (The Associated Press)
Germany takes opener at Nordic Combined World Cup (The Associated Press) KUUSAMO, Finland (AP) -- Johannes Rydzek of Germany was the strongest in a seven-man group to win the opening event Saturday at the Nordic Combined World Cup. … [Read more...]
Free Sports Picks 11/29/14 – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Free Sports Picks 11/29/14 - SportsBlog.com (blog) Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Today I like the 76'ers to cover the spread against Dallas. Most sites are listing them at +12.5 and while they are winless this year they are starting to gel more and each of the their last three games have been lost by 10 or less. This should be some easy money. As always these picks are free and I am happy to … [Read more...]
Frank Kaminsky’s big second half powers unbeaten Wisconsin
Frank Kaminsky's big second half powers unbeaten Wisconsin The most obvious sign Oklahoma was in trouble in Friday's Battle 4 Atlantis title game was the score as the teams jogged off the floor at halftime. All-American candidate Frank Kaminsky barely played for Wisconsin as a result of two early fouls, yet the Sooners still trailed by a point. Sure enough, Kaminsky's second-half return … [Read more...]
Anaheim Ducks slowed down by mumps, push onward
Anaheim Ducks slowed down by mumps, push onward ANAHEIM The Ducks locker room had nothing super duper special going on after a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Players rushed to get undressed to catch an afternoon flight to San Jose for the next day’s game. There was nobody in decontamination outfits, or anything that would make anyone think or know that the mumps have been a … [Read more...]
Texas tells prospect to stay in DR after accident
Texas tells prospect to stay in DR after accident Blue Jays 3B Donaldson expecting more homers in 2015by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com (11:31 am ET) New Blue Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson has predicted a power surge in 2015, greatly as a result to the move to a new home ballpark. "(There were) 14 balls I hit in Oakland this year I thought would go out for homers but didn't," he told … [Read more...]
Team News: Team News – Week 13
Team News: Team News - Week 13 Friday, November 28, 2014 Early Saturday Kickoff West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal West Bromwich Albion XI: Foster, Wisdom, Lescott, Dawson, Pocognoli, Gardner, Mulumbu, Brunt, Dorrans, Sessegnon, Berahino Substitutes: Myhill, McAuley, Gamboa, Baird, Anichebe, Ideye, Samaras Changes: Pocognoli and Mulumbu in for Baird and Yacob Arsenal XI: Martinez, Chambers, … [Read more...]
Lewis Hamilton seals Formula 1 title with win at Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton seals Formula 1 title with win at Abu Dhabi Lewis Hamilton got his 11th win of the season Sunday at Abu Dhabi and clinched the 2014 Formula 1 championship. The points leader entering the race, Hamilton needed to finish second if teammate Nico Rosberg won the race to clinch the title. But as the race unfolded, Rosberg faded from the front and Hamilton would have been the … [Read more...]
Derek Dorsett accidentally rejoins Blue Jackets bench (Video)
Derek Dorsett accidentally rejoins Blue Jackets bench (Video) Derek Dorsett spent five seasons in Columbus. We’re sure he misses some of the boys. How nice of him, then, to pay a visit to the Blue Jackets bench on Friday night. Only we’re pretty sure it wasn’t intentional. In the first period of the Vancouver Canucks’ game at the Jackets, Dorsett had Brian Gibbons lined up for a big hit, … [Read more...]