Jose Mourinho’s Mind Games Backfire As Chelsea’s 8-Point Lead Is Erased Imparting a culture of victimization in his players is an old Jose Mourinho trick. An equally old trick of The Special One is to use the media to his advantage planting statements that give his side in an edge in … Continue reading → Imparting a culture of victimization in his players is an old Jose Mourinho … [Read more...]
NFL Draft Watch: Top 3 needs for every non-playoff team
NFL Draft Watch: Top 3 needs for every non-playoff team The new year brings hope and promise for change in 2015. For the teams not in the postseason — and the ones not currently searching for head coaches and general managers — draft preparation is heating up, with teams identifying their primary needs and the players who might fill those voids. [Join FanDuel's $1.75M Wild Card fantasy … [Read more...]
College Football Championship 2015: Schedule and Predictions for Playoff Games – Bleacher Report
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Internet explodes with memes poking fun at Jameis Winston
Internet explodes with memes poking fun at Jameis Winston Florida State got blown out 59-20 by Oregon in the first College Football Playoff semifinal. When it looked like the Seminoles still had a chance, Jameis Winston had an embarrassing fumble that led to an Oregon defensive score. The loss snapped Florida State’s 29-game winning streak and the Internet sure had a lot of fun with the … [Read more...]
Oregon ends Noles’ streak, rolls into title game
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Frank Lampard Is Better Off at Manchester City Than New York, Says Pellegrini
Frank Lampard Is Better Off at Manchester City Than New York, Says Pellegrini Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini claimed he could understand the frustration of New York City supporters after his victory in the fight for Frank Lampard's services. City are set to keep the former England midfielder until the end of the … Continue reading → Manchester City manager Manuel … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Byrd’s The Word
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Blackhawks not happy with bad call, frustrating loss in Winter Classic
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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...]