2015 College Football Predictions: Pac-12 - ChicagoNow (blog) Yesterday we sized-up the SEC ahead of the beginning of the 2015 season, and today we'll head across the country and discuss the Pac-12.And where do we begin with the West Coast's conference of champions? Oregon received good news at the end of last week when Vernon Adams passed a math class and became eligible to transfer in from … [Read more...]
Shaq picks Jordan over James – but 'Dr. J was best' – Yahoo Sports
Shaq picks Jordan over James - but 'Dr. J was best' - Yahoo Sports Hong Kong (AFP) - Shaquille O’Neal weighed into basketball's great debate on Tuesday when he backed a young Michael Jordan to beat LeBron James one-on-one -- but added that both were outshone by the legendary Dr. J.O'Neal, visiting Hong Kong to promote an energy drink, faced both Jordan and James in their prime … [Read more...]
Manchester United gear up for money matches beginning with Tuesday’s Brugge game
Manchester United gear up for money matches beginning with Tuesday’s Brugge game Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits he is under intense pressure to qualify for the Champions League – and when you look at the financial figures involved, it is easy to see why. Should Van Gaal lead United to victory in their two-legged play-off against Club Brugge, they will […] Manchester United … [Read more...]
Bogut powers Australia to win, into Rio Games
Bogut powers Australia to win, into Rio Games Associated Press 0 Shares Print WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut and his Australia teammates have qualified for next year's Olympic basketball tournament. Bogut scored 10 points, pulled down 11 rebounds and had two blocks as Australia beat New Zealand 89-79 Tuesday in an Oceania qualifying game to earn … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Battered Birds
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Battered Birds Follow @RyanPBoyer and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The Cardinals have been able to compile the league’s best record despite a number of significant injuries this season, as Adam Wainwright, Matt Adams, Matt Holliday, Jaime Garcia, Jon Jay and Jordan Walden have all missed ample time. They’re now going to have to do without at least one more integral … [Read more...]
Berlusconi backs Ibra for AC Milan return
Berlusconi backs Ibra for AC Milan return Ben Gladwell Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be welcomed back at AC Milan "with open arms," according to honorary club president Silvio Berlusconi. Ibrahimovic, 33, continues to be linked with the Rossoneri with his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expiring at the end of this season although the player himself has insisted he is happy at the club. PSG will … [Read more...]
Five-year-old throws first pitch at Orioles game with her amazing robotic hand
Five-year-old throws first pitch at Orioles game with her amazing robotic hand Hailey Dawson stood a few feet in front of her favorite baseball player, Manny Machado, and underhanded the ceremonial first pitch in his direction before Monday's Baltimore Orioles game. It took a hop before reaching Machado, but that's OK in this instance, because this was no ordinary first pitch and Dawson is … [Read more...]
Guy holding a toddler reaches over rail to grab a baseball and nearly finds disaster instead
Guy holding a toddler reaches over rail to grab a baseball and nearly finds disaster instead As parents, we often make decisions we regret. Like introducing our kids to "Caillou" or letting them find out that Chuck E. Cheese's exists. Next time you do something you regret, moms and dads, find some solace in the fact that you're not the dude in the video above. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest … [Read more...]
Rangers win on walk-off walk, continue to climb AL West standings
Rangers win on walk-off walk, continue to climb AL West standings Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. It's not the most exciting way in baseball to secure a walk-off win, but it counts just the same. So the Texas Rangers are … [Read more...]
Seattle Seahawks Offensive Line Could Be Fatal Flaw for Super Bowl Bid – Bleacher Report
Seattle Seahawks Offensive Line Could Be Fatal Flaw for Super Bowl Bid - Bleacher Report Elaine Thompson/Associated Press In re-signing Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner, after acquiring Jimmy Graham through trade, the Seattle Seahawks have defied the odds. The franchise has retained control of all of its key defensive pieces and re-signed its starting quarterback to a huge contract extension. … [Read more...]