Power Rankings: Did Kyle Busch's stay at No. 1 run out of gas? 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. Kyle Busch (LW: 1): Two miles of fuel would have … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy Power Rankings: Signing old guys; advanced stats; buyouts
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Hall of Fame profile: Rams-Steelers running back Jerome Bettis
Hall of Fame profile: Rams-Steelers running back Jerome Bettis The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2015 gets inducted on Saturday. Shutdown Corner will profile the eight new Hall of Famers, looking at each of their careers and their impact on the game. Jerome BettisLos Angeles Rams 1993-95Pittsburgh Steelers 1996-2005Running back Greatest moment Leaving with a Super Bowl championship … [Read more...]
Blue Jays’ deadline deals creating huge buzz in Toronto and across Canada
Blue Jays' deadline deals creating huge buzz in Toronto and across Canada Can you blame Toronto Blue Jays fans for being charged up at the moment? Last week the team added Troy Tulowitzki and David Price and are now being talked about as a legitimate World Series contender in the American League. It shouldn't come as any surprise that the buzz around the Blue Jays has fans buying in. [Yahoo … [Read more...]
Jets 2015 Preview: Complete New York Guide for Preseason, Season – Bleacher Report
Jets 2015 Preview: Complete New York Guide for Preseason, Season - Bleacher Report Adam Hunger/Associated PressJets head coach Todd Bowles (left) and owner Woody Johnson are hoping for a quick turnaround in 2015. The New York Jets created a sonic boom with their high-speed, all-in approach to the 2015 offseason. With all the trades, free-agent signings and draft picks, the Jets completely … [Read more...]
Utah fan’s GoFundMe page meets goal while joking about BYU
Utah fan's GoFundMe page meets goal while joking about BYU A fan's page to fundraise for signage at Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium has met its goal. And it made fun of some of the Utes' rivals in the process. A GoFundMe started by Utah fan Mark Sargent wanted to get "UTAH" painted atop Nielsen Fieldhouse behind one of the end zones at the stadium. After starting his page on August 3, Sargent met … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy posts workout video, and who knows if he’s playing the PGA
Rory McIlroy posts workout video, and who knows if he's playing the PGA That sound you hear? That's Rory McIlroy on the comeback trail. And the techno music in the background. On Wednesday, Rory McIlroy took to Instagram to post a workout video, perhaps teasing a return at next week's PGA Championship. "Working hard every day to come back stronger #dontmindthegrind," read the caption. The … [Read more...]
The long-drive contest is coming back to the PGA Championship
The long-drive contest is coming back to the PGA Championship After its successful resurrection a year ago at Valhalla, the PGA Championship long-drive contest is back in 2015. The 593-yard, par-5 second hole at Whistling Straits will serve as the Tuesday host ot the contest brought back by then-PGA of America president Ted Bishop and CEO Pete Bevacqua. The winner will get a money clip … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The Calgary Flames from A to Zed
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Calgary Flames from A to Zed (Ed. Note: August is known to be a very quiet month in the hockey world. As we wait for September to arrive and training camps to begin, let’s learn a little history about all 30 teams. Behold, our summer A-Z(ed) series, in which we ask fans of all 30 teams to drop some knowledge on us! Add your own choices in the comments!) By: T. … [Read more...]
Random NBA Players: Tom Gugliotta
Random NBA Players: Tom Gugliotta The internet is filled with hundreds of thousands of nostalgic tales, but that’s to be expected. As a wise man once said, “Nostalgia is a mild form of depression,” and everyone can get a little blue when thinking back to 1997. With the summer sun shining, however, we’re in a cheery mood. And with the NBA having settled down after a busy first few weeks of … [Read more...]