Johnny Oduya watch ends; signs with Dallas for two years, $7.5M Johnny Oduya is taking his miraculous abdominal section to the Dallas area. Dude, took you long enough! According to War on Ice, the former Blackhawks defenseman signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract to sort of replace Trevor Daley, who was traded by the Stars to Chicago as part of a deal for Patrick Sharp. "Johnny is a … [Read more...]
So why hasn’t Titans QB Marcus Mariota signed his contract yet?
So why hasn't Titans QB Marcus Mariota signed his contract yet? It's two weeks until the Tennessee Titans report to training camp, and Marcus Mariota has yet to sign his deal. This is a storyline of yore, back before the latest CBA was ratified in 2011 and first-rounders often would hold out until the 11th hour to secure as much bonus money as they possibly could. Those days are over. … [Read more...]
Dak Prescott has scar on face from March concert incident
Dak Prescott has scar on face from March concert incident Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott has a scar on his face near his right eye from an attack at a concert in March. Prescott said Tuesday that he hopes other athletes learn from what he went through. “I get to wake up and look in the mirror to that every day and I'm not ashamed of it,” Prescott said via CBS Sports. “I hope … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: The season is half over?
Power Rankings: The season is half over? Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected]. 1. Jimmie Johnson (LW: 1): Johnson keeps the top spot because he finished … [Read more...]
Report: NFLPA will go to court unless Tom Brady suspension reversed
Report: NFLPA will go to court unless Tom Brady suspension reversed Most folks, from the start, felt that the NFL would reduce New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension. The NFL often operates this way — over-punishing and then reducing it, even though that approach makes no sense and makes the league look indecisive. What nobody still seems to know is if Brady will … [Read more...]
Rabbits, St. Andrews, and the most valuable tee time in golf history
Rabbits, St. Andrews, and the most valuable tee time in golf history ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Here’s a tale of how a horde of rabbits brought one family the most valuable prize in golf history. True story, but like most Scottish stories, it starts ages ago and takes a while to get to the point. The courses of St. Andrews have hosted golf for at least five centuries, much of that time as the … [Read more...]
The Latest: Froome in yellow as 11th stage of Tour begins (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Froome in yellow as 11th stage of Tour begins (The Associated Press) CAUTERETS, France (AP) -- The Latest from the 11th Stage of the Tour de France (all times local): … [Read more...]
Alex Tuch of Wild scores sick shootout goal; celebration was sicker (Video)
Alex Tuch of Wild scores sick shootout goal; celebration was sicker (Video) Alex Tuch is a 19-year-old winger who fancies himself as “a big, strong power forward with a heavy shot, very smart instincts.” One of the best tests for hockey instincts is the shootout, where logic and planning frequently take a backseat to reflex and improvisation. Tuch took part in one at Minnesota Wild rookie … [Read more...]
How Jordan Spieth became the world’s hottest golfer
How Jordan Spieth became the world's hottest golfer ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Jordan Spieth lives by a simple rule: Aim small, miss small. It's the maxim of his coach, Cameron McCormick, and it embodies a philosophical outlook that's made Spieth the world's hottest golfer. "Aim small, miss small" means pick the tightest possible target, and even if you miss that target, you're still going to … [Read more...]
United yet to agree Van Persie fee
United yet to agree Van Persie fee Manchester United have still not agreed a fee with Fenerbahce for the transfer of Robin van Persie even though the striker has already been unveiled by the Turkish giants, according to Press Association Sport. Van Persie flew to Turkey on Sunday before completing a medical the following day and then signing a three-year contract. The 31-year-old then appeared at … [Read more...]