Swedish league goalie celebrates win by ice fishing, taking ride on ice resurfacing machine (Video) Orebro goaltender Julius Hudacek loves to celebrates victories. Whether it’s just straight up dancing or paddling on the ice like he's in a boat or leap-frogging with goaltending partner Henrik Lundberg, the 26-year old Slovakia native knows how to have a good time. After Friday’s 2-1 win … [Read more...]
Saints, Panthers fight; Williams ejected for punches
Saints, Panthers fight; Williams ejected for punches The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers are embroiled in a heated playoff race here. No joke. Those emotions boiled over on the field as the Panthers took a shocking 17-0 first-quarter lead over the Saints on Sunday. Panthers quarterback Cam Newton scored a touchdown run to make the score 16-0 prior to the extra point, and Newton … [Read more...]
Report: Kings’ Cousins has viral meningitis
Report: Kings' Cousins has viral meningitis Updated: December 7, 2014, 4:12 PM ET ESPN.com news services Kings center DeMarcus Cousins continues to recover slowly from a case of viral meningitis, according to a USA Today Sports report. According to the report, Cousins has missed the past five games due to meningitis and is expected to miss at least another seven to 10 days. The Kings … [Read more...]
Cubs push for Lester; Red Sox, others still in it
Cubs push for Lester; Red Sox, others still in it SAN DIEGO -- Word is, the Cubs are making a run at trying to win the Jon Lester derby but the competition is ongoing, with the Red Sox, Giants and Dodgers still believed in the hunt for the star left-hander. The Cubs' offer may be at or over $140 million for six years, though it is believed multiple teams are at more than $130 million. The Red Sox … [Read more...]
Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum coming to Milwaukee
Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum coming to Milwaukee Bobblehead dolls, especially those connected to Major League Baseball, have come a long way over the years. Far enough, in fact, that bobblehead enthusiast Phil Sklar is looking for a location in Milwaukee, Wisc to build the country's first hall of fame and museum dedicated solely to these tiny, unique and increasingly popular … [Read more...]
Rockies GM listens, but how available is Tulo?
Rockies GM listens, but how available is Tulo? SAN DIEGO – New Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said he will continue to listen to trade inquiries regarding superstar shortstop Troy Tulowitzki at the Winter Meetings here. However, it's been six weeks of listening, and Bridich conceded nothing "serious" has developed. And there's ample reason to wonder whether anything will develop this winter … [Read more...]
Kevin Cash’s baseball history covered in cool infographics
Kevin Cash's baseball history covered in cool infographics The Tampa Bay Rays ended their month long search for a manager on Friday, naming 37-year-old Kevin Cash the fifth skipper in franchise history. In doing so, the Rays not only have the youngest current manger in MLB, they also became the latest franchise to hand over the keys to a newcomer in the managerial game. It's a trend that has … [Read more...]
College bowl picks: What you need to know ahead of Sunday’s announcement – PennLive.com
College bowl picks: What you need to know ahead of Sunday's announcement - PennLive.com For the first time, Selection Sunday will be held in December. The inaugural College Football Playoff participants will be announced Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on ESPN. The four participants that will make up the semifinal round, plus the game locations, will be announced during the show. It can also be seen … [Read more...]
Phinsider NFL Week 14 picks against the spread – The Phinsider
Phinsider NFL Week 14 picks against the spread - The Phinsider Our Week 14 picks against the spread. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, we missed last week's picks against the spread. We return with them this week, however, and a look back at my picks from Week 12. Two weeks ago, I went 6-8 for the week, making me 43-49-1 on the year. I continue to hover right between 45-percent and 50-percent … [Read more...]
Baylor’s 38-27 win over Kansas State could still leave Bears short of playoff
Baylor's 38-27 win over Kansas State could still leave Bears short of playoff We're about to find out if Baylor's win over TCU is enough to get the Bears into the College Football Playoff. But given what happened in Indianapolis, it may not even matter at all. Baylor, sitting at No. 6 in the rankings for the playoff, beat No. 9 Kansas State 38-27 on Saturday in Waco, Texas. The win gives the … [Read more...]