The departures of Ozil and Di Maria prove Florentino Perez sometimes gets it right When Real Madrid President, calls a meeting about transfers heads usually turn as to who will be shown the back door next at the Bernabeu in exchange for a large check. Perez, who first became Real’s President in 2000, is of course infamous for creating the so called ‘Galactico’s’, buying a […] When Real … [Read more...]
Saints WR apologizes for impersonating Marques Colston, signing autographs
Saints WR apologizes for impersonating Marques Colston, signing autographs Ever pretend to be someone you're not? Ever get confused for a famous person? Well, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman took that to a new level: He signed autographs while wearing a Colston jersey and Colston's helmet. This occured Sunday after Saints practice in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Apparently … [Read more...]
Brian Kenny is ready to televise the sabermetric revolution … again
Brian Kenny is ready to televise the sabermetric revolution ... again Brian Kenny is a man on a mission. Since joining MLB Network in 2011, that mission has been to introduce advanced baseball statistics to a mainstream audience. Through his two shows, "Clubhouse Confidential" and "MLB Now," Kenny has given a much larger voice to the advanced stats community. Now, he wants to take things a … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: The top 3 finished in the top 3 at the Glen
Power Rankings: The top 3 finished in the top 3 at the Glen 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): It's hard to dislodge a driver from … [Read more...]
Michigan bans selfie sticks from the Big House
Michigan bans selfie sticks from the Big House In the interest of public safety and public decency, Michigan has banned selfie sticks from games. (USATSI) This week, the University of Michigan may have made the best decision for its football program since hiring Jim Harbaugh as its head coach. In the interest of public safety, the school officially added selfie sticks to the list of banned items … [Read more...]
Colangelo on Rose's absence: 'I respect that'
Colangelo on Rose's absence: 'I respect that' Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print LAS VEGAS -- Team USA director Jerry Colangelo … [Read more...]
Melo: Knicks did 'great' with offseason pickups
Melo: Knicks did 'great' with offseason pickups 0 Shares Print Carmelo Anthony set the record straight regarding his opinion of Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks' first-round draft pick, and the team's acquisitions in free agency. "Honestly, I thought we did a great job just as far as putting the pieces that we need to put together," Anthony said Tuesday in Las Vegas at … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey thinks she can beat Floyd Mayweather in a no-rules fight
Ronda Rousey thinks she can beat Floyd Mayweather in a no-rules fight During a recent “Ask Me Anything” session on the Internet forum Reddit, UFC superwoman Ronda Rousey was asked (again) about fighting boxer Floyd Mayweather. Rousey and Mayweather have been linked together — for better or worse — over the past couple of years as Rousey’s meteoric rise to cultural powerhouse has taken form. … [Read more...]
Showtime to chronicle Notre Dame’s season in weekly series
Showtime to chronicle Notre Dame's season in weekly series Notre Dame has agreed to allow Showtime Sports chronicle its 2015 season in a series the cable television channel is calling “A Season With Notre Dame Football.” The series will premier Sept. 8 at 10 p.m. The weekly 30-minute episodes will run the duration of the season. Production for the series has already begun and cameras will be … [Read more...]
Stoichkov: Louis van Gaal will ‘destroy’ Pedro at Manchester United
Stoichkov: Louis van Gaal will ‘destroy’ Pedro at Manchester United Hristo Stoichkov has warned Pedro he must not join Manchester United because Louis van Gaal is a "mediocre" manager who will "destroy" him. United want to sign Barcelona forward Pedro as a replacement for Angel di Maria, who joined Paris St Germain for £44.3million last week. The 28-year-old is regarded […] Hristo Stoichkov … [Read more...]