NHL goalies ready for ‘nightmare’ of 3-on-3 overtime TORONTO – Steven Stamkos was practically salivating while discussing the NHL’s new overtime format. “I wasn’t a fan of shootouts myself. Mostly because I wasn’t any good at them,” he said, with a laugh. “I’d much, much rather have the 3-on-3.” Six skaters, five minutes and complete chaos. That’s the recipe for the latest variation of … [Read more...]
Cubs win fifth straight, close in on top wild card
Cubs win fifth straight, close in on top wild card The Cubs won their fifth straight game Saturday afternoon, holding on to beat the Cardinals despite a scary ninth inning (CHC 5, STL 4). St. Louis scored three in the ninth and had the tying run at the plate when the game ended. Kris Bryant was the star on offense, going 2 for 3 with a run-scoring double, a solo home run and a walk. He and Jorge … [Read more...]
Nevada WR Hasaan Henderson hauls in amazing one-handed TD catch (Video)
Nevada WR Hasaan Henderson hauls in amazing one-handed TD catch (Video) Nevada isn’t going to beat Texas A&M, but it did have one of the best highlights of the game. With Nevada down 38-13, receiver Hasaan Henderson, who was being tackled in the end zone, managed to reach around his defender and pull in a touchdown catch with one hand. The ball appeared to roll down Henderson’s forearm … [Read more...]
American Phinney to lead BMC Racing in world title defense (The Associated Press)
American Phinney to lead BMC Racing in world title defense (The Associated Press) The jagged scars running up Taylor Phinney's left calf and across his knee read like a road map of what he's overcome since a devastating crash threatened his cycling career. Reclining in a chair just off Broad Street, where Phinney will compete in each of the three main races in this year's world … [Read more...]
Titans’ Jurrell Casey says Manziel hasn’t earned ‘Johnny Football’ nickname
Titans' Jurrell Casey says Manziel hasn't earned 'Johnny Football' nickname Just call him "Jurell Football.” Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Jurrell Casey refuses to call Johnny Manziel by anything other than his legal name, even though most of the sports world loves to call the Cleveland Browns quarterback by his "Johnny Football" nickname. Casey's Titans play Manziel's Browns on … [Read more...]
Justin Verlander asks fans to stop booing after questionable pitching change
Justin Verlander asks fans to stop booing after questionable pitching change Friday night was a strange night for manager-pitcher dealings around Major League Baseball. In Washington, Max Scherzer emphatically and colorfully dismissed any thought Matt Williams had about removing him from their win against Miami. That paid off as Scherzer finished the inning unscathed. [Play a Daily Fantasy … [Read more...]
Edmonton Oilers: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview
Edmonton Oilers: Puck Daddy's 2015-16 NHL Season Preview (The 2015-16 NHL season is nearly upon us! Why bother watching this team? What will make or break the season? Find out as we preview all 30 teams as camps begin!) Last Season 24-44-14, for 62 points. Sixth in the Pacific Division. 2014-15 Season, In One Tweet Did They Get Better, Worse Or Are They About The Same? Better. There’s … [Read more...]
End of the Road 2015: Arizona Diamondbacks
End of the Road 2015: Arizona Diamondbacks As a direct result of the Cubs victory against St. Louis on Friday afternoon, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been mathematically eliminated from the MLB postseason, meaning that they've effectively come to the end of the road in their 2015 season. As we'll do with each eliminated team this season, let's give them a send-off that would make Boyz II … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Look Ahead: Looking at why Seattle’s defense struggled
Greg Cosell's Look Ahead: Looking at why Seattle's defense struggled It's easy to assume the Seattle Seahawks defense giving up a lot of passing yards to the St. Louis Rams was a function of holdout safety Kam Chancellor's absence, but it was more than that. The Seahawks' pass defense was not as tight as it has been. There were a lot of completions in open areas by Rams quarterback Nick … [Read more...]
Prospect Watch: Reviewing 2015 first-rounders
Prospect Watch: Reviewing 2015 first-rounders Andrew Benintendi dominated in pro ball after being the seventh-overall pick in the 2015 draft. (USATSI) The 2015 minor-league regular season is over -- the postseason will be over very soon as well -- so this is as good a time as any to look back at the 2015 First Year Player Draft and see how the first-round picks have performed. Here are our … [Read more...]