Single ladies: Fallon and Timberlake entertain U.S. Open crowd NEW YORK – The stars, they love their Roger Federer. The 17-time Grand Slam champion's quarterfinal win drew a sell-out crowd Wednesday night, including Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon, Bradley Cooper, Andre Agassi, and Alec Baldwin. Federer flew through the match, but not before Fallon and Timberlake managed to entertain the … [Read more...]
Mayweather’s 49th bout could end with a whimper (Reuters)
Mayweather's 49th bout could end with a whimper (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Should Floyd Mayweather Jr. end his boxing career on Saturday as promised with his welterweight title defense against fellow American Andre Berto, he could well sign off with a whimper rather than a bang. In stark contrast to his previous fight, the much hyped megabout with Manny Pacquiao … [Read more...]
The FC Start Movie; an interview with director Tyler Gooden (Part 1)
The FC Start Movie; an interview with director Tyler Gooden (Part 1) Imagine stepping on to a soccer pitch knowing that it could possibly be the last game of your life. Imagine kicking off knowing that you and your teammates are the only beacons of hope in a Nazi-occupied city. Imagine scoring a goal knowing that victory could have potentially tragic consequences. […] Imagine stepping on to … [Read more...]
Yoenis Cespedes shines again as Mets complete sweep of Nationals
Yoenis Cespedes shines again as Mets complete sweep of Nationals General manager Sandy Alderson worked overtime in July adding pieces to the Mets scuffling offense, but realized in the hours leading to the non-waiver trade deadline that the most important part was still missing: The engine. With little time to spare, he found perhaps the most potent engine available on the market, adding … [Read more...]
Football Spread Picks: Steelers-Patriots, LA Tech-WKY Gamblers Picking Favorites – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Football Spread Picks: Steelers-Patriots, LA Tech-WKY Gamblers Picking Favorites - SportsBlog.com (blog) Week 1 of NFL betting picks is here with the Pittsburgh Steelers at the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. Sharp players are also highly intrigued by Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky. As the public is wont to do, bettors prefer the favorite and the over. Las Vegas sportsbooks … [Read more...]
Miguel Angel Jimenez is very interested in making the 2016 Olympics
Miguel Angel Jimenez is very interested in making the 2016 Olympics There are just a little over 10 months until the two 60-player fields are decided for the 2016 Olympic golf tournaments. However, were the cutoff today, Miguel Angel Jimenez would make the field, representing Spain along with Sergio Garcia. The 51-year-old would be one of the oldest players in either the men's or women's … [Read more...]
Boxing-Mayweather’s 49th bout could end with a whimper (Reuters)
Boxing-Mayweather's 49th bout could end with a whimper (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes LAS VEGAS, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Should Floyd Mayweather Jr. end his boxing career on Saturday as promised with his welterweight title defence against fellow American Andre Berto, he could well sign off with a whimper rather than a bang. In stark contrast to his previous fight, the much hyped megabout with … [Read more...]
Did the window for USMNT coaching change already pass?
Did the window for USMNT coaching change already pass? After sputtering out of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup in dreadful fashion, the calls for Jurgen Klinsmann’s firing as Head Coach further intensified. A Jeckyl and Hyde performance against Peru and the shellacking at the hands of Brazil in suburban Boston only tossed kerosene on the flames. A large contingent […] After sputtering out of the … [Read more...]
Bettman: NHL will watch Kane 'process play out'
Bettman: NHL will watch Kane 'process play out' With NHL training camps opening in just over a week and no resolution in the ongoing investigation into rape allegations against Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane, the clock is ticking for Kane, the Blackhawks and the NHL to come to a decision on whether Kane can or should participate. The allegations against Kane surfaced more than a … [Read more...]
Rajon Rondo has an innovative new plan for saving his career
Rajon Rondo has an innovative new plan for saving his career Four-time NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo faces a make-or-break season in 2015-16. After seeing his production dip and undergoing a shameful end to his partial season with the Dallas Mavericks, Rondo inked a one-year deal with the rudderless Sacramento Kings in the hopes of rebuilding his reputation. It remains to be seen if he manages to … [Read more...]