WBC champion Deontay Wilder set to face Johann Duhaupas (The Associated Press) BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will fight Frenchman Johann Duhaupas in the first prime-time heavyweight title bout televised by NBC in 20 years. … [Read more...]
Malmo goalkeeper brands Celtic players as ‘pigs’ following Champions League playoff
Malmo goalkeeper brands Celtic players as ‘pigs’ following Champions League playoff Malmo goalkeeper Johan Wiland branded Celtic players “pigs” following the first leg of their Champions League qualifier. The Swede hit out after his side fell to a 3-2 defeat in the play-off opener at Celtic Park, and reserved special vitriol for Hoops striker Leigh Griffiths. Quoted on the Kvallsposten … [Read more...]
Former pass rusher Simeon Rice wrote, directed new feature film ‘Unsullied’
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...]