Noah praises Davis: 'He's a hell of a talent' Updated: December 27, 2014, 12:58 PM ET By Nick Friedell | ESPNChicago.com CHICAGO -- All-Star center Joakim Noah has high praise for New Orleans Pelicans All-Star big man Anthony Davis. "He's a freak," Noah said after Saturday morning's shootaround, in advance of Saturday night's game between Pelicans and the Chicago Bulls. "He can shoot the … [Read more...]
And now ‘Sweet Caroline’ is awkward for Rory McIlroy forever
And now 'Sweet Caroline' is awkward for Rory McIlroy forever I guess Rory McIlroy can't go to a Boston Red Sox game anymore, lest he be within earshot of a Neil Diamond song in public. The world No. 1 was in attendance at an Ulster-Connacht rugby game in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Friday. At halftime, McIlroy was interviewed by the BBC. Whoever controls the music inside the stadium had … [Read more...]
WCup downhill training canceled due to snowfall (The Associated Press)
WCup downhill training canceled due to snowfall (The Associated Press) SANTA CATERINA, Italy (AP) -- Snowfall causing poor visibility forced officials to call off the second and final training session for a men's World Cup downhill on the Deborah Compagnoni course on Saturday. … [Read more...]
Decision On Barcelona Transfer Ban Appeal Delayed By Court Of Arbitration For Sport
Decision On Barcelona Transfer Ban Appeal Delayed By Court Of Arbitration For Sport According to the Spanish publication AS, an announcement from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Barcelona’s appeal of their FIFA-imposed transfer ban has been delayed after the court requested further documentation from the Catalan club. It was believed … Continue reading → … [Read more...]
NJ Devils name Adam Oates, Scott Stevens as sorta head coaches
NJ Devils name Adam Oates, Scott Stevens as sorta head coaches It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention. In that case, Lou Lamoriello has historically been hockey’s Thomas Edison ... if Thomas Edison occasionally invented crap like Hair In A Can. The New Jersey Devils general manager fired Coach Peter DeBoer on Dec. 26; one day later, he revealed his short-term plan for replacing … [Read more...]
Rockets Top Grizzlies In OT
Rockets Top Grizzlies In OT Rockets Top Grizzlies In OT ');ad_counter++}; Publish Date: Today, 12:01 AM ETDuration: 02:24This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. … [Read more...]
Shared Belief wins Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Shared Belief wins Malibu Stakes at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Shared Belief won the $300,000 Malibu Stakes for 3-year-olds by a neck Friday on opening day of Santa Anita's winter meet. … [Read more...]
Best XI: Best XI: Week 18
Best XI: Best XI: Week 18 Friday, December 26, 2014 I hope everyone had a great time over the holidays. I had a fantastic time being back home for Christmas and I’m happy to start getting you ready for Week 19. Before I get to the Best XI this week I’d like to take a minute and look at a few of the injuries that happened in today’s matches. There is very little time from now until the next … [Read more...]
Paul MacLean close to Devils head coaching deal: Report
Paul MacLean close to Devils head coaching deal: Report You’re Paul MacLean. You want to go to a better situation than you had in Ottawa. And you end up in New Jersey. This feels like a face palm moment for all parties … Newark is potentially the spot for the former Senators coach per Rich Chere of NJ.com. With teams set to resume play after the NHL's Christmas break, speculation among … [Read more...]
Weekend Weather: Weather: Week 17 Forecasts
Weekend Weather: Weather: Week 17 Forecasts Saturday, December 27, 2014 Week 17 has finally arrived, which means the NFL regular season is drawing to an end. Fantasy footballers have been fortunate this season in terms of weather impact on NFL games, as very few contests were disturbed by Mother Nature over the course of the 2014 season. Week 17 brings more mild weather, with just a few spots … [Read more...]