Jaromir Jagr fans turn his ‘blackmail selfie’ into Instagram meme As we told you over the weekend, a selfie taken by an 18-year-old model in bed with NHL legend Jaromir Jagr was used in an attempt to blackmail the Florida Panthers winger. It ended up being perhaps the least effective extortion plot since “Burn After Reading,” as Jagr literally said told the blackmailer “I don’t care” and to … [Read more...]
Another QB down? Drew Brees reportedly could miss some games
Another QB down? Drew Brees reportedly could miss some games What we saw from Drew Brees on Sunday was so out of line with what we've seen from him the rest of his New Orleans Saints career, it was clear something was wrong. And there was a good reason his passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had no zip and he had trouble getting the ball downfield. Brees had a shoulder injury, we … [Read more...]
Al Jefferson lost 20 pounds by deciding not to eat fried chicken anymore
Al Jefferson lost 20 pounds by deciding not to eat fried chicken anymore This time last year, Al Jefferson and the Charlotte Hornets had their sights set on a second straight postseason trip, the top spot in the Southeast Division and ascending to Eastern Conference contention. But after a season to forget headlined by a historically dismal campaign for Lance Stephenson, the Hornets finds … [Read more...]
BDL 25: Is Dwight Howard still a superstar?
BDL 25: Is Dwight Howard still a superstar? The NBA offseason has brought many changes to rosters, coaching staffs, and the list of championship contenders. As we draw closer to opening night, it's time to move our focus from the potential impact of each offseason event and onto the broader issues that figure to define this season. The BDL 25 takes stock of, uh, 25 key storylines to get you … [Read more...]
NYC radio jock says Matt Harvey is now more like Cinderella than Dark Knight
NYC radio jock says Matt Harvey is now more like Cinderella than Dark Knight The Matt Harvey drama continues, because of course it does. You knew the aftermath of Sunday night's game — in which the New York Mets collapsed and lost to the Yankees after Harvey was pulled to preserve his innings for the postseason — would have people in the Big Apple fuming. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for … [Read more...]
Week 4 college football odds, lines: Bruins, Trojans Pac-12 road favorites – CBSSports.com
Week 4 college football odds, lines: Bruins, Trojans Pac-12 road favorites - CBSSports.com Welcome to Monday Morning Oddsmaker, the Eye on College Football's weekly first look at the coming weekend's college football lines. While Week 4 doesn't shape up to be quite as heavy on must-see-TV as a blockbuster Week 3, there's still several intriguing games, particularly out in Pac-12 country. Here's … [Read more...]
Bad weekend for Fresno State QBs: Virgil out for year, Greenlee arrested
Bad weekend for Fresno State QBs: Virgil out for year, Greenlee arrested It was not a good weekend to be a Fresno State quarterback. According to the Fresno Bee, freshman Chason Virgil is out for the season due to a broken clavicle. To make matters worse for the Bulldogs, sophomore Zack Greenlee was arrested for public drunkenness early Sunday morning. Greenlee, who started the first two … [Read more...]
Boxer Jermain Taylor released from jail after judge OKs bail (The Associated Press)
Boxer Jermain Taylor released from jail after judge OKs bail (The Associated Press) LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Boxer Jermain Taylor has been released from jail after a judge set bail and gave him permission to travel to Florida for a training camp. … [Read more...]
This Jonathan Schoop foul ball ruined a perfectly good buffet
This Jonathan Schoop foul ball ruined a perfectly good buffet As Michael Caine said in The Dark Knight, "some men just want to watch the world burn." We don't think Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop is one of those people, but this foul ball from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays was particularly devious. [ On this week's StewPod: Andrew McCutchen on Pirates' World … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Believe the Hype
Offseason Beat: Believe the Hype It’s September 21 and that means fantasy hoops drafts are going to start happening in the very near future. And if you own DeMarco Murray, Eddie Lacy, Tony Romo, Jimmy Graham or C.J. Anderson, or played against Larry Fitzgerald or DeAngelo Williams in football, it probably can’t get here fast enough. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here! There’s not much going … [Read more...]