NFL preview week: 10 bold predictions for the 2015 season - Yahoo Sports (blog) The Shutdown Corner NFL predictions are up. They're fun. But come on, those aren't bold. Maybe someone got a little crazy and picked Ben Roethlisberger over Andrew Luck for MVP. Or picked the Green Bay Packers and not the Seattle Seahawks to take the NFC. Ooooohhhhh, way to be out on that limb fellas! You … [Read more...]
Report: Marcell Dareus earns $60M guaranteed with new extension
Report: Marcell Dareus earns $60M guaranteed with new extension The man who said this summer he felt the Buffalo Bills didn't want him should feel a bit more loved. First reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus signed a six-year contract extension for $100 million that includes a whopping $60 million guaranteed — that's the most guaranteed money given to a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 18 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 18 (Reuters) Sept 10 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 18 on Thursday 1. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha) 116 2. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) 114 3. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 108 4. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 105 5. Nicolas Roche (Ireland / Team Sky) 97 6. Fabio … [Read more...]
Denny Hamlin tears right ACL, won’t miss final 11 races of 2015
Denny Hamlin tears right ACL, won't miss final 11 races of 2015 Denny Hamlin will be driving with a torn ACL again. The driver of the No. 11 tore his right ACL on Tuesday. According to a statement from Joe Gibbs Racing, Hamlin has been cleared by doctors to drive at Richmond on Saturday and in the Chase. He tore it playing basketball. "Hamlin had a MRI this morning to confirm the diagnosis … [Read more...]
NHL stars reveal dream 3-on-3 overtime squads; what’s yours? (Video)
NHL stars reveal dream 3-on-3 overtime squads; what’s yours? (Video) TORONTO – The NHL has revamped its overtime format for the 2015-16 season, dumping the 4-on-4 session for five minutes of 3-on-3 firewagon crazy-pants hockey in which one missed shot can lead to several odd-man rushes on silently weeping goaltenders. We’re might see some epic three-man squads this season around the … [Read more...]
Ruben Amaro Jr. out as Phillies general manager
Ruben Amaro Jr. out as Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr., the long-embattled general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies had to know this day was coming. We wouldn't be surprised if he started packing his office once the calendar hit September. Amaro is out as the Phillies' GM and senior vice president, the club announced Thursday. It's a not-at-all shocking move, considering the … [Read more...]
Manchester United vs. Liverpool Free Pick and Betting Odds
Manchester United vs. Liverpool Free Pick and Betting Odds. Manchester United play’s host to the Liverpool squad on Saturday, Sept 12, 2015 on the grass of Old Tafford in Manchester, England. Kick off is scheduled for 1:30PM ET. Betting Odds Match Odds: Manchester United -118 / Liverpool +350 / Draw +250 Over/Under: 2.5 goals Last Match: Manchester United lost to Swansea 2-1 and … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Free Pick and Betting Lines
Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Free Pick and Betting Lines. Atletico Madrid plays host to the Barcelona squad Saturday Sept 12, 2015 in Stadion Vicente Calderon, in Madrid Spain. Kick off is scheduled for 5:30PM ET. Betting Odds Match Odds: Atletico Madrid +230 / Barcelona +130 / Draw +220 Over/Under: 2.5 goals Last Match: Atletico Madrid beat Sevilla 3-0 and Barcelona beat Malaga 1-0. … [Read more...]
The Dr. Saturday Podcast: Between Week 1 and Week 2
The Dr. Saturday Podcast: Between Week 1 and Week 2 Welcome back to the Dr. Saturday Podcast! Once again, Graham Watson and Nick Bromberg are talking weekly about whatever's happening in college football. Join us for our second edition of the 2015 season, where we discuss: • Ohio State. They're good. • Is Cardale Jones starting for QB the right decision? • Buy or sell: FCS teams going bye … [Read more...]
Chris Bosh talks blood clots and ‘the talk,’ swats staff on ‘Late Late Show’
Chris Bosh talks blood clots and 'the talk,' swats staff on 'Late Late Show' After being forced to the sidelines in February by blood clots that proved, thankfully, to be only season-ending rather than life-threatening, Chris Bosh continues to work toward his return to the court for the Miami Heat this fall. During an appearance on CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" on Wednesday, … [Read more...]