Former pass rusher Simeon Rice wrote, directed new feature film 'Unsullied' Former NFL pass rusher Simeon Rice, who is 17th on the league's all-time sack list with 122, has transitioned quite nicely to his post-playing career. In fact, he's now a movie director, and his first feature-length film, "Unsullied," for which Rice also co-wrote the script, opens nationwide on August 28. Here's the … [Read more...]
LeBron James throws down monster dunks during mentoring visit to Philippines
LeBron James throws down monster dunks during mentoring visit to Philippines LeBron James didn't dunk as often last season as he has in years past. The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player threw down just 88 dunks in 69 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2014-15 campaign, down from 134 in 77 games for the Miami Heat in … [Read more...]
Jason Bourgeois forgot how the infield fly rule works and it was costly for Reds
Jason Bourgeois forgot how the infield fly rule works and it was costly for Reds The Cincinnati Reds had a bases loaded with one out in the fifth inning Wednesday night in their game with the Kansas City Royals. The Reds were trailing by one run and had Jay Bruce at the plate. This, folks, is what's known as an opportunity. What happened next, however, wasn't opportune. [Play a Daily Fantasy … [Read more...]
W. Michigan uses onside kick to deliver a scholarship (Video)
W. Michigan uses onside kick to deliver a scholarship (Video) Western Michigan and coach P.J. Fleck deserve a ton of points for creativity on this one. The Broncos used an onside kick to give walk-on Trevor Sweeney a scholarship. How so? Watch the video: [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league today!] It's a damn good thing that Sweeney got to the ball on the second … [Read more...]
No. 6 Auburn: Can Jeremy Johnson, Will Muschamp D bring the Tigers back to SEC glory?
No. 6 Auburn: Can Jeremy Johnson, Will Muschamp D bring the Tigers back to SEC glory? Dr. Saturday will unveil its preseason Top 25 team-by-team during the next 25 days. This list is based on returning starters, schedule and prospects. However, we all know that once the games begin, things can change very quickly. Still, we thought we’d give our best guess heading into the 2015 season. No. 6 … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The New York Rangers from A to Z
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The New York Rangers from A to Z (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 series, in which we ask fans of all 30 teams to drop some knowledge on us! Add your own choices in the comments!) By: Beth … [Read more...]
Chelsea confirm £21 million Pedro signing
Chelsea confirm £21 million Pedro signing Chelsea have completed the signing of Barcelona forward Pedro in a deal believed to be worth £21million. The Premier League champions stepped in to sign the Spain international after Manchester United withdrew their interest. Chelsea announced the deal on their website, but gave no information regarding the transfer or the […] Chelsea have completed … [Read more...]
Patriots point out ESPN apologized to them, but not over deflate-gate report
Patriots point out ESPN apologized to them, but not over deflate-gate report We're inching closer to the New England Patriots pretty much operating as a rogue operation, acting in contempt of the NFL offices and the 31 other teams. The latest DGAD move ("don't give a darn," for this is a family site) was to tweet NFL broadcast partner ESPN's apology for twice referencing a report about Super … [Read more...]
Philadelphia newspaper calls Chase Utley ‘most beloved Phillie in history’
Philadelphia newspaper calls Chase Utley 'most beloved Phillie in history' Now that his trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers is official, tributes are rolling in for longtime Philadelphia Phillies star Chase Utley. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Daily News went so far as to call him the "most beloved Phillie in history" on it back-page sports front: Thursday back page #PhillyDNSports: … [Read more...]
Dale Purinton, former NHL brawler, arrested for burglary
Dale Purinton, former NHL brawler, arrested for burglary Hey, remember Dale Purinton? Former New York Rangers defenseman from 2000-2004? The man who had 578 penalty minutes in 181 NHL games? Wonder what happened to that guy? Wonder no more: Purinton was arrested by Oneida County police on Wednesday for Burglary 1st Degree, a Class-B Felony. From the police: According to Oneida County … [Read more...]