Akeson to have hearing; women's hockey talks; meet real Ogie Ogilthorpe (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Leafs goalie coach Steve Briere using a mannequin in training … [Read more...]
LeBron James’ son Bryce delights dad with pitch-perfect ‘Silencer’ celebration
LeBron James' son Bryce delights dad with pitch-perfect 'Silencer' celebration We know that LeBron James Jr. has some of his father's moves on the court. From the looks of LeBron James' Instagram account, though, it's his younger son Bryce who's got Daddy's penchant for celebrating down pat. Check out 8-year-old Bryce's rendition of his old man's "Silencer" move, which it looks like he's … [Read more...]
The Blue Jays are the current favorite to win the World Series
The Blue Jays are the current favorite to win the World Series If you're a Toronto Blue Jays fan, you're feeling pretty good right about now. The Jays are coming off a big win Wednesday night against the second-place New York Yankees. Marcus Stroman pitched a gem, which makes their pitching rotation even better headed into the postseason. Their lead in the AL East is 3.5 and their magic … [Read more...]
College Football Picks: Week 4 Predictions for Every Game – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks: Week 4 Predictions for Every Game - Bleacher Report Gus Ruelas/Associated Press There are still more than two months until the College Football Playoff selection committee announces its choices for the semifinals, and more than a month until the committee reveals its first set of rankings. But after last week's tension-filled slate of games, it feels like every game … [Read more...]
Nathan Peterman is now Pitt’s starting quarterback
Nathan Peterman is now Pitt's starting quarterback Add Pitt to the list of teams making a change at quarterback. Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi said Wednesday on the ACC coaches teleconference that Nathan Peterman will start for the Panthers when ACC play begins on Oct. 3 at Virginia Tech. Chad Voytik started the first two games of the season, but Peterman – a Tennessee transfer – was … [Read more...]
Scathing criticism from prominent ex-players is hurting UCLA
Scathing criticism from prominent ex-players is hurting UCLA Gaining the support of a notoriously hard-to-please fan base is no longer the greatest challenge facing a UCLA basketball coach. Bruins fans seem reasonable compared to some of the school's most prominent former players. In the final two years of Ben Howland's tenure in Westwood, Bill Walton used his national TV platform to call … [Read more...]
Brendan Rodgers under pressure at Liverpool
Brendan Rodgers under pressure at Liverpool Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is coming under increasing scrutiny having gone six matches without a win in 90 minutes. Scraping past League Two Carlisle on penalties in the Capital One Cup has not eased the pressure and Press Association Sport looks at the issues facing the Reds boss. Here are […] Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is coming … [Read more...]
Sources: Warriors, Gordon near deal for camp
Sources: Warriors, Gordon near deal for camp Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print Former NBA Sixth Man Award winner Ben Gordon is finalizing a contract to join the Golden State Warriors for training camp, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com … [Read more...]
Marcus Stroman already providing boost to Blue Jays postseason hopes
Marcus Stroman already providing boost to Blue Jays postseason hopes It might be fair to say that Marcus Stroman has already been better than expected for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015. The 24-year-old pitcher is exceeding expectations on the mound just six months after surgery to repair a torn ACL, and the Blue Jays are reaping the rewards. On Wednesday night, Stroman had one of the best … [Read more...]
MLB playoff races: Royals can clinch AL Central
MLB playoff races: Royals can clinch AL Central The 2015 Major League Baseball season has just 11 days remaining before the real fun begins for 10 fortunate teams -- unless we get some one-game playoff games to determine the official playoff teams, which is incredible fun in and of itself. As such, let's go through each race and take a look at where it stands. The playoff chances are via … [Read more...]