Mats Zuccarello out indefinitely after taking puck to the head If the Rangers make it to Mount Doom err … the Stanley Cup Final, they may have to do so without forward Mats Zuccarello. The team announced Monday that the Norwegian Hobbit Wizard is out indefinitely after taking a Ryan McDonagh slap shot to the head in Friday’s Game 5 clincher against Pittsburgh. The team called it an upper … [Read more...]
A decision on Ilkay Gundogan’s future will be made soon, says Dortmund official
A decision on Ilkay Gundogan’s future will be made soon, says Dortmund official Borussia Dortmund Sporting Director Michael Zorc confirmed the Bundesliga club will have to make a decision on midfielder Ilkay Gundogan’s future “soon.” On Friday, it was reported Gundogan was on the verge of reaching an agreement with Manchester United. However, the following day … Continue reading → Borussia … [Read more...]
Shea Weber injured with ‘subluxed kneecap’ against Blackhawks
Shea Weber injured with 'subluxed kneecap' against Blackhawks The Nashville Predators announced defenseman Shea Weber suffered a subluxed kneecap in Game 2 against Chicago and is out 4-6 weeks. Alas, the Predators lost to Chicago in Game 6, so really, the injury timetable means little because it happened in the playoffs. Above is a photo of Weber meeting the Nashville media Monday on … [Read more...]
NY bans harness trainer Luis Pena for drug violations (The Associated Press)
NY bans harness trainer Luis Pena for drug violations (The Associated Press) ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York State Gaming Commission has fined harness trainer Luis Pena and banned him three years for illegally drugging horses. … [Read more...]
Kelly Olynyk on Kevin Love’s ‘bush league’ accusation: ‘That’s ridiculous’
Kelly Olynyk on Kevin Love's 'bush league' accusation: 'That's ridiculous' When Kelly Olynyk grabbed Kevin Love's left arm and yanked the All-Star's shoulder from its socket on Sunday, it most certainly wasn't a clean play for the loose ball, resulting in a foul on the Celtics center. But was it a dirty play? That has been the subject of much debate in NBA circles since the Cavaliers … [Read more...]
UCLA student rep candidate gets tackled by Myles Jack (Video)
UCLA student rep candidate gets tackled by Myles Jack (Video) If you've ever wondered what would happen if a football player tackled someone running for office, here's your chance to have the question answer. Danny Siegel is running for student representative at UCLA. And as part of a new campaign video, he went out on the football field and took a hit over the middle from UCLA linebacker … [Read more...]
MLS attendances for gameweek 8 of the 2015 season
MLS attendances for gameweek 8 of the 2015 season Despite having the lowest average attendance in Major League Soccer this season, Chicago Fire had a surprising turnout of more than 19,000 for its Friday night win against New York City FC in Bridgeview, Illinois. Meanwhile, Seattle Sounders have climbed … Continue reading → Despite having the lowest average attendance in Major League Soccer … [Read more...]
Paul Pierce celebrated sweeping the Raptors with so many Internet jokes
Paul Pierce celebrated sweeping the Raptors with so many Internet jokes There are plenty of reasons why the Washington Wizards swept the Toronto Raptors out of the 2015 postseason. Some of them have to do with the Raptors' own failings, especially on the defensive end, as they plummeted from the top of the East to a dispiriting four-game defeat and into a summer that could feature … [Read more...]
Billups: Knicks must add vocal leaders, because ‘Melo is ‘not that guy’
Billups: Knicks must add vocal leaders, because 'Melo is 'not that guy' After a disappointing campaign that saw them post the worst record in their 69-year history, the New York Knicks face a summer likely to be chock full of change, as Phil Jackson begins rebuilding the roster he spent most of this misbegotten season tearing down. He'll look to land a cornerstone with a top-five pick in … [Read more...]
Is Vikings’ latest Adrian Peterson threat legitimate or a leverage ploy?
Is Vikings' latest Adrian Peterson threat legitimate or a leverage ploy? Of all the players who will be talked about this week of the NFL draft, the one who might get the most attention could be a 30-year-old running back. Realistically, the Adrian Peterson saga has to be resolved this week. The Minnesota Vikings' only reason to trade him now would be for a nice draft haul. Once the draft … [Read more...]