Report: Marshawn Lynch could retire, or follow Tom Cable elsewhere Marshawn Lynch could save the Seattle Seahawks a few dollars. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport is reporting that people with a direct knowledge of Lynch's thinking said that the 28-year-old running back could opt to retire this offseason. [Join FanDuel.com's $1.75M Week 13 fantasy league: $25 to enter; top 14,530 teams paid] Why? Back … [Read more...]
Godolphin’s 2013 Irish Derby winner Trading Leather dies (Reuters)
Godolphin's 2013 Irish Derby winner Trading Leather dies (Reuters) DUBAI (Reuters) - Godolphin's 2013 Irish Derby winner Trading Leather died after suffering a serious fracture while running in the Group One Japan Cup on Sunday, the racing stable owned by Dubai's ruler said. The four-year old colt, Godolphin had hoped would help the stable land its first victory in Japan's most prestigious … [Read more...]
Norway wins team sprint event (The Associated Press)
Norway wins team sprint event (The Associated Press) KUUSAMO, Finland (AP) -- Norway won the Nordic Combined team sprint event on Sunday as Haavard Klemetsen and Jorgen Graabak used a solid lead from the jump portion to easily ski to victory, negotiating 7.5 kilometers each. … [Read more...]
Gerrard: No rift with Rodgers at Liverpool
Gerrard: No rift with Rodgers at Liverpool Steven Gerrard started on the bench at Anfield on Saturday © Getty Images Steven Gerrard has dismissed suggestions he has fallen out with Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers after he was left out of the starting line-up for Saturday's 1-0 win over Stoke. Gerrard, 34, was named among the substitutes for the match, and Rodgers said after the game that he … [Read more...]
Wisconsin heads to Big Ten Championship with win over Minnesota
Wisconsin heads to Big Ten Championship with win over Minnesota Wisconsin fell behind early, but stuck to its gameplan. It paid off, and now the No. 14 Badgers are headed to the Big Ten Championship Game following a 34-24 home win over No. 18 Minnesota. A Wisconsin muffed punt and the strong ground game of senior running back David Cobb allowed the Gophers to jump out to an early 17-3 lead, … [Read more...]
NFL Picks Against the Spread 2014: Week 13 – Bleeding Green Nation
NFL Picks Against the Spread 2014: Week 13 - Bleeding Green Nation Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports Here are my suggestions when trying to beat Las Vegas. Before Week 13 of the 2014 NFL season kicks off, I thought we would have some fun by taking a look at the spreads for this week's round of games. (Click here for NFL Week 13 picks without regard to the spread.) Here are my suggestions when … [Read more...]
Mourinho defends Costa approach
Mourinho defends Costa approach Diego Costa appeared to kick out at John O'Shea © Getty Images Jose Mourinho has leapt to the defence of Diego Costa after the Chelsea striker was involved in skirmishes with Sunderland defenders John O'Shea and Wes Brown. Costa failed to add to his 11 goals for the season at the Stadium of Light as Chelsea drew a blank for the first time this season in a 0-0 … [Read more...]
Maple Leafs honor fallen former coach Pat Quinn with a video and ’23’ salute
Maple Leafs honor fallen former coach Pat Quinn with a video and '23' salute Want to hear something kinda cool, yet weird and strange and sad all at the same time? The Maple Leafs honored former coach Pat Quinn who passed away last Sunday with a video at their home game against Washington. It was Toronto's first home game since Quinn, who coached in Toronto for seven seasons, passed away … [Read more...]
Caesar’s Week 13 picks: Rams win, but not by a lot – STLtoday.com
Caesar's Week 13 picks: Rams win, but not by a lot - STLtoday.com PATRIOTS AT PACKERS Time • 3:25 p.m. Line • Packers by 3 New England averages 32.5 points per game, No. 1 in the NFL, just 0.3 ahead of No. 2 Green Bay. The Patriots have the better defense, so that is an advantage. However, the Packers have won their last four home games by an average of 31.8 points and outscored their foes 128-9 … [Read more...]
Kansas State got an interception after a Kansas player kicked the ball (Video)
Kansas State got an interception after a Kansas player kicked the ball (Video) While Kansas' football futility has become predictable, the ways in which that futility is achieved have not become predictable. Saturday, the Jayhawks were blown out by in-state rival Kansas State 51-13. But Kansas at least provided us some entertainment with this Kansas State interception. Quarterback Michael … [Read more...]