Ex-Northwestern RB Xavier Menifield facing weapons charges Former Northwestern running back Xavier Menifield is facing charges after weapons were found in his vehicle and ammunition was found in his dorm room. According to the Chicago Tribune, Menifield, who is no longer with the program, was charged March 16 with felony “aggravated unlawful use of a weapon” for having an unloaded rifle in … [Read more...]
9 things we learned from MLS gameweek 8
9 things we learned from MLS gameweek 8 Here are the 10 things we learned from week eight of the MLS season. 1. Univision’s MLS English-language broadcasts are a disaster With MLS’ new TV deal, Univision was pushed into the spotlight with an exclusive Friday night game each … Continue reading → Here are the 10 things we learned from week eight of the MLS season. 1. Univision’s MLS … [Read more...]
Why do St. Louis Blues fail in playoffs? It’s entirely predictable (Trending Topics)
Why do St. Louis Blues fail in playoffs? It’s entirely predictable (Trending Topics) Ken Hitchcock is getting a lot of criticism these days. Three straight first-round exits! All in just six games! What a bad job he has done! Now, there are some people who would argue that losing in six games to Los Angeles, Chicago and a molten Minnesota team isn't that bad. Six games is one short of … [Read more...]
San Antonio Spurs Los Angeles Clippers Free Pick and Betting Lines
San Antonio Spurs Los Angeles Clippers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 56-26 Clippers will host the 55-27 Spurs tonight in Game 5 at the Staples Center April 28, 2015. Tip-off time is scheduled for 10:30PM EST. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Clippers -2 O/U Total: 203.5 The Spurs will be looking to head back to San Antonio in the drivers’ seat after falling to the Clippers 114-105 at home in … [Read more...]
Meyer: Miller seems ‘extremely happy and excited’ for 2015
Meyer: Miller seems 'extremely happy and excited' for 2015 Your browser does not support iframes. Urban Meyer isn't expecting quarterback Braxton Miller to leave Ohio State. Here's what the Buckeyes coach said on the Dan Patrick Show on Tuesday when he was asked about the transfer speculation surrounding his senior quarterback. Miller could be eligible to play immediately at another school … [Read more...]
Ringside tickets bound for the recognizable, rich, lucky (The Associated Press)
Ringside tickets bound for the recognizable, rich, lucky (The Associated Press) Tickets are at such a premium to see Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao's long-awaited matchup that all of those seated at ringside will be the recognizable, the rich - and the very lucky. TV cameras will likely find Mayweather's sidekick Justin Bieber, actor Jamie Foxx, who will sing the national anthem, … [Read more...]
The Boston Celtics? Gone till November.
The Boston Celtics? Gone till November. Things are so cutthroat, so cynical in the modern NBA that we’re left to worry even over what should be the most warming and potential-laden of situations. The Boston Celtics manage to be both, currently, surprising many with its all-out team play down the stretch of what was supposed to be another lost season, earning a playoff berth while still … [Read more...]
Derby entrant Itsaknockout touts Mayweather-Pacquiao fight (The Associated Press)
Derby entrant Itsaknockout touts Mayweather-Pacquiao fight (The Associated Press) The estranged worlds of horse racing and boxing will cross paths at the Kentucky Derby. The race and Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao welterweight championship fight are on Saturday, and owners of Derby entry Itsaknockout are capitalizing on a cross-promotion opportunity. Starlight Racing has agreed to a … [Read more...]
O's Camden Yards game Wed. closed to public
O's Camden Yards game Wed. closed to public Violence stemming from the protests in Baltimore has compelled Major League Baseball to make some highly unusual scheduling decisions regarding the Orioles. After postponing the first two games of their series against the White Sox at Camden Yards, the Orioles announced that the series finale would start at 2:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday (instead of 7:05 … [Read more...]
Mayweather will be a step ahead on his way to Pacquiao win (The Associated Press)
Mayweather will be a step ahead on his way to Pacquiao win (The Associated Press) Floyd Mayweather Jr. is the bigger man. Those are qualities that win fights, and those are advantages Mayweather brings into Saturday's welterweight title showdown with Manny Pacquiao. Yes, Pacquiao could easily be the toughest test of his career so far. The Filipino poses problems for Mayweather not only … [Read more...]