NFL Picks Week 14: Patriots rebound at San Diego; Eagles defeat Seahawks - NOLA.com Yes, I get it. So what? Well, that's going a bit too far - NFL picks by pumpkin pie and turkey stuffing are not superior to mine. At least my picks are better than Rex Ryan's coaching. (And I have a much better chance at keeping my job. ... I think.) C'mon though, you had to appreciate how I built in the excuse … [Read more...]
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 35 Alex Bowman
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 35 Alex Bowman After doing exit interviews for Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2013, we're turning the tables. We want the drivers to sell themselves. So here are the resumés for all full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2014. Then, at the end, we'll provide a summation of the driver's season in 150 words or less. Name: Alex Bowman NASCAR Experience: 39 Nationwide … [Read more...]
Brett Lawrie blames Toronto turf for his rough injury history
Brett Lawrie blames Toronto turf for his rough injury history There's at least one thing Brett Lawrie won't miss about playing in Toronto — the artificial turf in the Rogers Centre. Lawrie was acquired by the Oakland Athletics on Friday in the swap that sent Josh Donaldson to the Blue Jays. It was a sell-high, buy-low move for the A's, who, in true Billy Beane fashion, got four players for … [Read more...]
Longtime MLB umpire Dale Scott comes out as gay
Longtime MLB umpire Dale Scott comes out as gay Dale Scott, a Major League Baseball umpire for 29 seasons, has come out as gay, making him the first active male official to do so in the U.S.'s four major sports. In contrast to the high-profile coming out stories of Michael Sam and Jason Collins, Scott's decision happened quietly. In fact, he technically came out two months ago, in a … [Read more...]
Jon Lester free-agency decision looms as Braves don’t make offer
Jon Lester free-agency decision looms as Braves don't make offer Jon Lester continues to make his way through free agency and he has one less offer to consider before making his decision. The Braves were expected to be in the hunt for his signature, hoping that Lester making his offseason home near Atlanta might help their courtship. But according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta … [Read more...]
Scott first active MLB umpire to come out as gay
Scott first active MLB umpire to come out as gay Dale Scott discusses a call with former Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire. (USATSI) For the first time in Major League Baseball -- or in any major professional sport, actually -- a game official has come out as gay. It's veteran MLB umpire Dale Scott. Outsports.com has a lengthy feature on Scott, so definitely hop over there if interested in the … [Read more...]
Nick Markakis return to Orioles becoming increasingly uncertain
Nick Markakis return to Orioles becoming increasingly uncertain On the same day the Orioles lost Nelson Cruz to the Mariners, it looks like an unwilligness to guarantee long-term security to outfielder Nick Markakis might lead to his departure from Baltimore. Cruz signed a reported four-year, $57 million deal with Seattle on Monday and Dan Connolly of The Baltimore Sun writes that Markakis' … [Read more...]
Jon Lester free agency decision looms as Braves don’t make offer
Jon Lester free agency decision looms as Braves don't make offer Jon Lester continues to make his way through free agency and he has one less offer to consider before making his decision. The Braves were expected to be in the hunt for his signature, hoping that Lester making his offseason home near Atlanta might help their courtship. But according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta … [Read more...]
MLB players were given 2,500 additional drug tests last season
MLB players were given 2,500 additional drug tests last season Baseball isn't in the "Steroid Era" anymore, but there are many fans who still want to believe any player who hits a lot of home runs or shows a big improvement year over year is juicing. Such is the nature of sports. In Major League Baseball this past season, though, drug tests reached a new high — as the league administered … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 15: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 15: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule - Bleacher Report Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images There is a new No. 1 in college football heading into Week 15, which is chock-full of conference championship tilts with huge implications for the College Football Playoff. Alabama takes the top spot in the Associated Press poll after beating rival Auburn 55-44 in the … [Read more...]