Blackhawks not happy with bad call, frustrating loss in Winter Classic WASHINGTON, DC – The Chicago Blackhawks had their chances. Too many, one might say, because that’s how hockey works: If one team has the benefit of the preponderance of the power plays, one assumes the other team’s getting a break at some point from the officials. “It runs through your head,” said Washington Capitals … [Read more...]
Alamo Bowl: Kansas State and UCLA want to end on good note after tough losses
Alamo Bowl: Kansas State and UCLA want to end on good note after tough losses Valero Alamo Bowl Kansas State (9-3) vs. UCLA (9-3) San Antonio, Texas Jan. 2, 2015 Two teams that ended their regular seasons in disappointing fashion get a chance at redemption in the Alamo Bowl. Both Kansas State and UCLA had the opportunity to win their respective conference crowns, but came up short. Kansas … [Read more...]
Lutine Belle rallies to win Blue Norther at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Lutine Belle rallies to win Blue Norther at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Lutine Belle rallied to win the $75,000 Blue Norther Stakes for 3-year-old fillies by 1 1/4 lengths Thursday at Santa Anita, giving Hall of Fame jockey Alex Solis his 5,000th victory. … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Complains That Ref Phil Dowd Was Too Slow
Jose Mourinho Complains That Ref Phil Dowd Was Too Slow A seething Jose Mourinho invited scrutiny on the performance of referee Phil Dowd after witnessing his Chelsea side lose 5-3 at Tottenham in a result which wiped out their lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League. Harry Kane … Continue reading → A seething Jose Mourinho invited scrutiny on the performance of referee … [Read more...]
Keith Aulie suspended two games for Matt Stajan head shot
Keith Aulie suspended two games for Matt Stajan head shot Keith Aulie, welcome to being a repeat offender in the eyes of the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. Make sure to be on the lookout … after you serve a two-game suspension. On Wednesday night against the Calgary Flames, Aulie blasted Matt Stajan in the ‘Battle of Alberta’ – a 4-3 Flames overtime win. Happy New Year! The Gif (s/t … [Read more...]
Matchups: Silva’s Week 18 Matchups
Matchups: Silva's Week 18 Matchups Saturday Football4:35PM ET GameArizona @ CarolinaAt 38 points, the Vegas total on Cardinals-Panthers is easily the lowest of the Wild Card Round. Carolina is a 6.5-point favorite, setting Arizona's team total at under 16 points. The Panthers are the best defensive play of Week 18 and priced accordingly on daily-league sites. Over its final four regular season … [Read more...]
Cavaliers expect LeBron to miss two weeks
Cavaliers expect LeBron to miss two weeks Updated: January 1, 2015, 7:14 PM ET ESPN.com news services The struggling Cleveland Cavaliers won't be able to lean on LeBron James in the near future. James is expected to miss two weeks after tests revealed injuries to the superstar's left knee and lower back. The Cavaliers announced in a release Thursday that multiple examinations, … [Read more...]
College Football Playoff Semifinal Projections from Analytics Guru Ed Feng – Bleacher Report
College Football Playoff Semifinal Projections from Analytics Guru Ed Feng - Bleacher Report [embedded content] You want to know which teams will win the semifinal games for the first College Football Playoff? Can Ohio State stay hot and beat Alabama? Will Florida State shake off a season of close calls and beat Oregon? I have run the numbers through my algorithm (based heavily on the … [Read more...]
Insider’s Vegas NFL wiseguy picks every game against the spread – ESPN
Insider's Vegas NFL wiseguy picks every game against the spread - ESPN Insider's Vegas NFL wiseguy picks every game against the spread Originally Published: January 1, 2015 By Dave Tuley | ESPN Insider AP Photo/Britta PedersenThe opening weekend of the NFL playoffs includes four intriguing matchups. LAS VEGAS -- Happy New Year! And happy NFL playoffs, which is also known as "the … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Durant Kicks the New Year Off
The Daily Dose: Durant Kicks the New Year Off Thursday, January 01, 2015 Okay folks, the first Rotoworld column of 2015 is here! We’re going to keep it short and sweet because I’m on the road, but next week look for a full slate of writing including a much-needed Bruski Breakdown. If you’re reading this Wednesday night be safe, call a cab, and get your money’s worth. For real-time NBA … [Read more...]