Alex Ovechkin given a real live sheep as 30th birthday gift (Video) What do you get for the man who has (almost) everything? For Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, you get him some livestock. Talking to reporters on Friday as Capitals camp opened, Ovechkin was asked what presents he received for his 30th birthday this week. You can watch the video here. “What did you do for your … [Read more...]
How one fan’s crusade got the Mets to stop their homophobic Kiss Cam gag
How one fan's crusade got the Mets to stop their homophobic Kiss Cam gag The New York Mets have announced that they'll halt their practice of showing opposing players on their Kiss Cam during games. Their decision comes after one fan's season-long crusade to get the Mets to stop what he sees as cheap gag that reinforces homophobia. In announcing their decision, the Mets said in a statement: … [Read more...]
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3 – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3 - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 3Las Vegas Sun (blog)Perhaps that can change in week 3, which provides easily college football's most compelling slate of games so far this season. Talking Points is here to break them all down with picks. … [Read more...]
Spread Options: Dr. Saturday’s Week 3 picks against the spread
Spread Options: Dr. Saturday's Week 3 picks against the spread After a week at 7-2-1 we squeaked out another week above .500 at 5-4-1. Our season record is now 12-6-2. Thankfully that doesn't count the picks at the bottom. Those have been a disaster. Let's see what Week 3 has in store. Florida State (-7.5) at Boston College, 8 p.m. ET FRIDAY: Was Saturday's game against USF a true indicator … [Read more...]
Dabo Swinney dancing after Clemson’s win is the best thing you’ll see this week
Dabo Swinney dancing after Clemson's win is the best thing you'll see this week Clemson’s 20-17 win against Louisville might not have been pretty, but when playing on the road on Thursday night, any win is a good win. Apparently Clemson coach Dabo Swinney agreed. Following the contest, Swinney became the center of Clemson’s locker room celebration as he tried to whip (whip) and nae, nae … [Read more...]
UCI president Brian Cookson remains in cycling’s crosshairs (The Associated Press)
UCI president Brian Cookson remains in cycling's crosshairs (The Associated Press) Perhaps it was fitting the election that delivered Brian Cookson the presidency of cycling's global governing body was embroiled in controversy, considering that's been the hallmark of the sport for decades. In the nearly two years since he ousted Pat McQuaid, the head of the UCI has done something many had … [Read more...]
Mamadou Sakho signs new long-term contract with Liverpool
Mamadou Sakho signs new long-term contract with Liverpool Liverpool have announced that defender Mamadou Sakho has signed a new long-term contract with the club. Sakho moved to Anfield from Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 and wore the captain’s armband for the first time in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League draw in Bordeaux. SEE MORE: Liverpool youth earn result in France. […] Liverpool have … [Read more...]
The New Orleans Pelicans brought back their very festive Mardi Gras uniforms
The New Orleans Pelicans brought back their very festive Mardi Gras uniforms Way back in the long, long ago of 2009, the New Orleans Hornets wore green, gold and purple special Mardi Gras uniforms for select midseason matchups to pay tribute their hometown's legendary annual Carnival celebration. The team wore them for three seasons, before the franchise went through the identity overhaul … [Read more...]
Max Pacioretty, who is not P.K. Subban, named Canadiens captain
Max Pacioretty, who is not P.K. Subban, named Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty is going to be a terrific captain for the Montreal Canadiens. He plays the game with intensity, he says the right things and there are still sonnets being sung in praise of his battles back from injury. The biggest problem with Pacioretty, who was named the 29th captain in Canadiens history on Friday by his … [Read more...]
Kris Bryant goes undercover as a Lyft driver in Chicago and nobody notices
Kris Bryant goes undercover as a Lyft driver in Chicago and nobody notices Kris Bryant is one of the best rookies in MLB this season, helping the Chicago Cubs back to the playoffs and lining himself up to probably be named Rookie of the Year. But as the video above proves, if you put some sunglasses on him and put him behind the wheel, he's apparently just another bro driving for Lyft. … [Read more...]