Tim Tebow might just have locked up spot on Eagles' 53-man roster Playing too little or too much in the fourth preseason game can be a bad sign for a player trying to make an NFL roster. But in the case of Tim Tebow, a strong effort Thursday night against the New York Jets might mean that Tebow could make the Philadelphia Eagles' Week 1 roster. All signs and reports had pointed toward Chip … [Read more...]
BDL 25: Can the Golden State Warriors be that perfect again?
BDL 25: Can the Golden State Warriors be that perfect again? 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 … [Read more...]
Pick Six: Breaking down Week 1 college football odds, best bets – SI.com
Pick Six: Breaking down Week 1 college football odds, best bets - SI.com “Pick Six” is your weekly college football column that breaks down the upcoming weekend’s six best bets and takes a look at news and notes around the sports betting industry. Wisconsin vs. Alabama (-12) Week One’s slate is highlighted by this matchup at Jerry World in Arlington, Texas. Alabama’s giving between 10 and 11 … [Read more...]
United squad is third-costliest in Europe
United squad is third-costliest in Europe Richard Jolly Manchester United's summer spending has given them the third most expensive squad in Europe, behind only neighbours Manchester City and Real Madrid. United spent £389.1 million compiling Louis van Gaal's squad, with their newest signing, Anthony Martial, arriving for a fee that could rise to €80m. According to the CIES Football … [Read more...]
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy out 2-3 months after surgery for blood clots
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy out 2-3 months after surgery for blood clots The Tampa Bay Lightning will be without goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy for 2-3 months after he underwent surgery to remove a blood clot near his left collarbone and needed treatment for a type of vascular thoracic outlet syndrome. According to Vascular Web, thoracic outlet syndrome is caused due to “pressure … [Read more...]
Dunk History: Dwyane Wade welcomes Anderson Varejao to his ‘Kodak moment’
Dunk History: Dwyane Wade welcomes Anderson Varejao to his ‘Kodak moment’ As the summer wears on, with training camps and preseason play still off in (what feels like) the distant future, we turn our attention to the past. Join us as we while away a few late-summer moments recalling some of the most scintillating slams of yesteryear, the most thunderous throwdowns ever to sear themselves … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick and Betting Lines Sept 4, 2015
Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 86-47 St. Louis Cardinals play host to the 79-53 Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in MLB action on the grass of Busch Stadium, Sept 4, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:15PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Pirates at +139 /Cardinals -149 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup J.A. Happ (L) W/L 3-1 WHIP 1.24 ERA 1.98 (NL … [Read more...]
Controversial call on neighborhood play prompts Dodgers collapse
Controversial call on neighborhood play prompts Dodgers collapse As if the beleaguered Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen didn’t have enough problems, seemingly routine defensive plays are now conspiring against them. Despite a rough start from Mat Latos, the Dodgers entered the sixth inning Thursday night leading 7-4. That’s when the wheels fell off. The San Diego Padres rallied for a 10-7 win, … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines Sept 4, 2015
Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 55-77 Cincinnati Reds play host to the 58-75 Milwaukee Brewers tonight in MLB action on the grass of Great American Ball Park, Sept 4, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM ET Betting Odds Moneyline: Milwaukee +105/Reds -115 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Matt Garza (R) W/L 6-14 WHIP 1.54 ERA 5.56 Keyvius … [Read more...]
College Football • USA Today Sports – USA TODAY
College Football • USA Today Sports - USA TODAY SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE ON TWITTERTWEET SHARE ON SMSSMS SHARE ON WHATSAPPWHATSAPP (Andrew Weber, USA TODAY Sports) College football is back. Unfortunately, the schedule isn’t so welcoming for the first weekend. Just one matchup of ranked opponents is on the schedule when No. 3 Alabama plays No. 20 Wisconsin in Arlington, Texas. … [Read more...]