The Daily Dose: Dose: Granger Time? Tuesday, December 30, 2014 It was another six-game night in the Association and there were plenty of surprises, like Danny Granger, Marvin Williams and Bradley Beal, while Josh Smith, Dwight Howard, Aaron Brooks and C.J. Watson were all disappointments. The other interesting fact about Monday night is that every game was tight, with one going to overtime, … [Read more...]
Texas offense sputters to near-historic levels against Arkansas
Texas offense sputters to near-historic levels against Arkansas Texas just missed setting a record against Arkansas on Monday night in the Advocare Texas Bowl. And no, it's not a bad thing. The Longhorns accured 59 yards of offense as Arkansas won 31-7. It was just nine yards more than the Texas record for fewest yards of offense, which was set in 1943 when the Longhorns lost 14-7 to … [Read more...]
Obama apologizes after golf round moves couples’ wedding venue
Obama apologizes after golf round moves couples' wedding venue Army captains Natalie Heimel and Edward Mallue Jr. got some bad news on Saturday after their wedding rehearsal: Their wedding had to move so President Obama could play golf Obama had a Sunday tee time at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course on the Marine Corps base in Hawaii, where Heimel and Mallue were going to have their ceremony. The … [Read more...]
Newcastle Striker Papiss Cisse Faces 3 Match Ban After Being Charged by FA
Newcastle Striker Papiss Cisse Faces 3 Match Ban After Being Charged by FA Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is facing a three-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for using his elbow on Everton's Seamus Coleman. The FA's video review panel looked at the incident, which happened in Newcastle's … Continue reading → Newcastle … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Keith assists Chicago’s comeback; Ryan’s first hat trick with Ottawa
NHL Three Stars: Keith assists Chicago's comeback; Ryan's first hat trick with Ottawa No. 1. Star: Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks The blueliner’s three assists helped Chicago to a come-from-behind 5-4 shootout win against Central Division rival Nashville. Keith had an assist on Bryan Bickell’s game-tying goal in the final minute of regulation. He played 32:56. No. 2 Star: Bobby Ryan, … [Read more...]
Looking at what went wrong with the New York Jets
Looking at what went wrong with the New York Jets FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Monday brought the end of the "Odd Couple," a New York Jets power relationship that was doomed from the start. With the firing of general manager John Idzik and head coach Rex Ryan on Monday, the Jets are clearly going in a different direction. And for once, it might be the right direction. It has now been four … [Read more...]
Kings possibly tried 4-on-5 cherry-picking idea, failed badly
Kings possibly tried 4-on-5 cherry-picking idea, failed badly Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive earned lots of attention around the NBA this summer when it was reported that he had pitched his coaches a 4-on-5 defense idea in which one player would cherry-pick to get an easy shot at the other end on every possession. It does not appear that head coach Michael Malone ever entertained the … [Read more...]
Beal, Pierce help Wizards hold off Rockets
Beal, Pierce help Wizards hold off Rockets ');ad_counter++}; Wizards stave off Rockets' rally behind Bradley Beal, Paul PierceAssociated PressWizards Hold Off RocketsVIDEO PLAYLIST HOUSTON -- With his team under constant assault down the stretch Monday night, Bradley Beal did what needed to be done: He played with confidence.Beal scored a season-high 33 points, including six free throws in the … [Read more...]
Wizards-Rockets suffers 35-minute delay due to bent rim
Wizards-Rockets suffers 35-minute delay due to bent rim An NBA game is for the most part a finely tuned entertainment spectacle in which arena operators and TV producers know the general form of what they'll be presenting to fans. Sometimes, though, a single thing goes terribly wrong and causes an unfortunate problem that throws off the whole operation. It could be a leak in the roof, a … [Read more...]
Bulls edge Pacers to extend win streak to 7
Bulls edge Pacers to extend win streak to 7 ');ad_counter++}; Jimmy Butler scores 27 as Bulls squeak by Pacers, win 7th straightAssociated PressButler Leads BullsVIDEO PLAYLIST INDIANAPOLIS -- Jimmy Butler is finding ways to show what kind of threat he can be for the Chicago Bulls.And he's finding ways to cause problems for the Indiana Pacers.Butler had 27 points and nine rebounds to lead the … [Read more...]