Coquelin and Gabriel have finally given Arsenal some much needed grit Long gone are the days when iconic Arsenal players such as Tony Adams, Martin Keown, Ray Parlour and Patrick Vieira graced the green pitch at Highbury. Not only were the legendary quartet of Gunners superb players, but they were the type of players that fans absolutely adored because of their […] Long gone are the days … [Read more...]
BDL 25: Will Kevin Love ‘fit in’ better in Year 2 in Cleveland?
BDL 25: Will Kevin Love 'fit in' better in Year 2 in Cleveland? 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...]
Seriously: New Hampshire chooses Curt Schilling for pre-race prayer
Seriously: New Hampshire chooses Curt Schilling for pre-race prayer New Hampshire Motor Speedway has picked a former Boston Red Sox pitcher to deliver the pre-race prayer on Sunday. And not only has the speedway picked a former Red Sox pitcher, it has chosen a controversial one. Curt Schilling. Yes. Really. "It will be a tremendous honor to step onto that stage, in front of a sea of NASCAR … [Read more...]
Russian airline CEO guilty in Lokomotiv plane crash case
Russian airline CEO guilty in Lokomotiv plane crash case The fourth anniversary of one of hockey’s biggest tragedies passed earlier this month: The plane crash that took the lives of 45 people, including all the players from the KHL’s Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team. That list included several athletes and coaches who appeared in the NHL. On Sept. 23, there’s finally been a criminal conviction in … [Read more...]
Week 2: Coaches on the Hot Seat
Week 2: Coaches on the Hot Seat Fortunes change quickly in the NFL. Coaches on the hot seat this week might find themselves sitting pretty if their team puts together a three or four game win streak. But two games into the season, there are certainly some teams that have disappointed, and some head coaches facing tough questions about what is ailing their respective clubs. More than one … [Read more...]
Thunder: Durant OK to play with no restrictions
Thunder: Durant OK to play with no restrictions Associated Press 0 Shares Print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Thunder forward Kevin Durant has been cleared to play without restriction after recovering from a foot injury. General manager Sam Presti made the announcement on Wednesday. Durant, the league MVP and scoring champion in 2013-14, played just 27 games last season because of a broken bone … [Read more...]
Can Anthony Bennett's NBA career be saved after buyout with T-Wolves? – SI.com
Can Anthony Bennett's NBA career be saved after buyout with T-Wolves? - SI.com The Timberwolves’ decision to release Anthony Bennett after reaching a buyout agreement this week was a humbling slap in the face, a warning sign about his future professional prospects, and a necessary step toward a badly needed third chance, all rolled into one. Bennett, the 22-year-old Canadian forward who was … [Read more...]
UMass WR Jalen Williams arrested, says he was mistreated by police
UMass WR Jalen Williams arrested, says he was mistreated by police UMass WR Jalen Williams said he was mistreated by police after he was arrested Sunday morning. According to WWLP.com, Williams was charged with breaking and entering of a vehicle and larceny under $250. The 22News I-Team obtained the court documents which state that Williams and Ruben Encarnacion were pulled over after an … [Read more...]
UCLA LB Myles Jack out for season with knee injury
UCLA LB Myles Jack out for season with knee injury UCLA is going to be without one of its best players for the rest of the season. Coach Jim Mora said Wednesday that linebacker Myles Jack is out for the remainder of 2015 because of a knee injury. Myles Jack had a "significant knee injury," Jim Mora said, and is out for the season.— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) September 23, 2015 Jack had the … [Read more...]
Podcast: Does Jason Day deserve to be PGA Tour Player of the Year?
Podcast: Does Jason Day deserve to be PGA Tour Player of the Year? We dig into the Solheim Cup and the controversy surrounding the conceded putt that wasn't, Suzann Pettersen's reaction and apology, and whether or not it overshadows a great overall match. We also discuss if Jason Day should be PGA Tour Player of the Year with a Tour Championship and FedEx Cup win. Be sure to subscribe to … [Read more...]