Eulogy: Remembering the 2014-15 Pittsburgh Penguins (Ed. Note: As the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, we're bound to lose some friends along the journey. We've asked for these losers, gone but not forgotten, to be eulogized by the people who knew the teams best: The bloggers and fans who hate them the most. Here are the self-loathing geniuses from THE PENSBLOG, fondly recalling their 2014-15 … [Read more...]
2015 NFL Rookie Predictions: Green-Beckham is Josh Gordon revisited, hopefully sans baggage
2015 NFL Rookie Predictions: Green-Beckham is Josh Gordon revisited, hopefully sans baggage Poked, prodded, pricked -- pro prospects have been thoroughly examined by franchises leading up to this month's NFL Draft. However, fantasy owners are just now dissecting their Year 1 potential. Over the next several weeks, we'll attempt to channel our inner Mayock determining whether Rookie X will … [Read more...]
Filipino boxers try to follow Pacquiao’s path out of poverty (The Associated Press)
Filipino boxers try to follow Pacquiao's path out of poverty (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao's rise from crushing poverty to global fame and fortune has inspired a whole generation of Filipino fighters, who look up to his legend as their dream and boxing as a ticket out of harsh lives and uncertainties. The young remain hopeful, despite the long odds, thousands of body blows and … [Read more...]
NFL Draft Preview: NFL Draft Cheatsheet: WRs
NFL Draft Preview: NFL Draft Cheatsheet: WRs NFL draft season is an exciting time filled with Draft Breakdown cut-ups, egocentric twitter wars, and ridiculous anonymous “scout” quotes. There are very few things I love more. Despite the glory that is draft season, it is difficult at times to wade through the oceans of scouting reports to find the pearls of useful fantasy information. To that end, … [Read more...]
Alabama CB Cyrus Jones arrested on domestic violence charges
Alabama CB Cyrus Jones arrested on domestic violence charges Alabama CB Cyrus Jones was arrested Wednesday morning on two charges of third degree domestic violence. From TideSports.com: Jones was booked into Tuscaloosa County Jail early Wednesday morning on one count of domestic violence/harassment and one count of domestic violence/criminal mischief. Each count carries a $500 bond. As of … [Read more...]
United eyeing Lloris – sources
United eyeing Lloris - sources Hugo Lloris is a vital member of Tottenham's squad. Hugo Lloris is on "stand-by" with Manchester United, if David De Gea does indeed go to Real Madrid this summer, sources have told ESPN FC.The Tottenham Hotspur No. 1 is now 28 and at the point where he wants regular Champions League football, and there has been an initial contact with United. Lloris is open to the … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Spurs/Clips Trade Blows
The Daily Dose: Dose: Spurs/Clips Trade Blows Wednesday, April 29, 2015 We’re at the point of the playoffs where the field is cutting itself down and removing the pretenders. And we’ve all lamented the unfortunate placement of the Clips-Spurs series, which is the only interesting thing going on in the first round. If you want to get sense of each playoff series my most recent podcast has you … [Read more...]
Franklin and Sarkisian throw out first pitches Tuesday night
Franklin and Sarkisian throw out first pitches Tuesday night It's time for our brand-new and sure to be irregular feature at Dr. Saturday titled "Coaches throwing the first pitches at baseball games." Our inaugural participants are Penn State coach James Franklin and USC coach Steve Sarkisian, who threw out the first pitches at MLB games Tuesday night. Franklin did so at the New York Yankees … [Read more...]
Buster Posey plays the hero during excellent Bumgarner/Kershaw duel
Buster Posey plays the hero during excellent Bumgarner/Kershaw duel Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner and Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw may have pitched well … [Read more...]
Arsenal can win a title next season with Olivier Giroud up front
Arsenal can win a title next season with Olivier Giroud up front Arsenal’s minuscule chances of winning the Premier League title burned out on Sunday, as the Gunners played Chelsea, the inevitable league champions, to a goalless draw at the Emirates. With just five matches left for both London clubs, the Blues … Continue reading → Arsenal’s minuscule chances of winning the Premier League … [Read more...]