Study finds that Premier League TV viewers are only interested in the big teams Often we’re told as football fans that the Premier League is the best league in the world. Based on the performances of English teams in Europe, that’s not true. What is true is that the Premier League is the most … Continue reading → Often we’re told as football fans that the Premier League is the best league … [Read more...]
Mob informant: NY Rangers ‘left the Stanley Cup’ at strip club
Mob informant: NY Rangers ‘left the Stanley Cup’ at strip club Tales of the Stanley Cup’s odd journeys are plentiful, but we’ll probably never know how deep into debauchery the Holy Grail has descended during its travels. But we do know Mark Messier took the Cup to a strip club. At least twice. In 1987 with the Edmonton Oilers, Messier allegedly brought the chalice to The Forum Inn in … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: LeBron Delivers for Cavs
The Daily Dose: Dose: LeBron Delivers for Cavs Monday, May 11, 2015 The Cavaliers squeaked by the Bulls in Game 4 on Sunday thanks to a LeBron James buzzer-beater, while DeAndre Jordan camped out on the foul line and helped the Clippers pummel the Rockets. I’ll break down all of Sunday’s action in this version of the Daily Dose! For fantasy advice and news, click here to follow me on Twitter. … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Pineda the Ace
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Pineda the Ace Monday, May 11, 2015 Michael Pineda had the start of the season on Sunday, allowing one run on six hits in seven innings against the Orioles while fanning 16 batters. The performance improved his record to 5-0 with a 2.72 ERA. Most impressively, Pineda has a gaudy 54/3 K/BB ratio in 46 innings. With his performance to this point, fantasy owners … [Read more...]
Fowler celebrates Players win with passionate kiss
Fowler celebrates Players win with passionate kiss Rickie Fowler was pretty jazzed after he won The Players in a playoff on Sunday for his biggest win. He should have been. After all, he played the last six holes of regulation in 6 under par. He played the last 10 holes, including four playoff holes, in 8 under par. He birdied the island-green par-3 17th three times on the day. So when he … [Read more...]
Comprehensive overview of Arsenal’s squad ahead of summer transfer window
Comprehensive overview of Arsenal’s squad ahead of summer transfer window As Arsenal look to finish their 2014/15 campaign on a strong note (a second consecutive FA Cup triumph and Premier League runners-up will surely make Gooners happy), summer transfer business is already beginning to heat up. Manchester United’s £25 million … Continue reading → As Arsenal look to finish their 2014/15 … [Read more...]
An American travels to see Championship playoff between Brentford and Middlesbrough
An American travels to see Championship playoff between Brentford and Middlesbrough Last weekend I wrote about the joys of promotion to the Premier League and the raucous celebrations at Vicarage Road when Watford were promoted after a 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday. This week, however, I was in for quite a … Continue reading → Last weekend I wrote about the joys of promotion to the … [Read more...]
Rangers force Game 7 with breakout on offense
Rangers force Game 7 with breakout on offense The New York Rangers forced a Game 7 with their won on Sunday night. (USATSI) Every night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eye On Hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters will bring you up to speed everything you need to know about all of the action around the NHL. Here's what you need to know about Rangers vs. Capitals Game 6 New York Rangers vs. … [Read more...]