Erik Karlsson grows tired of ‘doesn’t play defense’ critics TORONTO – Entering his seventh NHL season, Erik Karlsson already has two Norris trophies to this credit, including last season’s award for being the NHL’s best defenseman. He’s inspected them thoroughly for any strings attached or caveats, and has yet to find one, despite some critics continuing to claim he has gaping holes in his … [Read more...]
Report: Alabama WR Robert Foster out for season
Report: Alabama WR Robert Foster out for season Alabama will reportedly be without an offensive starter for the rest of the season. According to Al.com, wide receiver Robert Foster won’t play again in 2015 after suffering a torn rotator cuff in Saturday night’s loss to Ole Miss. The injury reportedly occurred “late in the first half” when Foster landed awkwardly “while competing with a … [Read more...]
10 things we learned from gameweek 29 of MLS
10 things we learned from gameweek 29 of MLS Here are the 10 things we learned from week 29 of the MLS season. 1. Frank Yallop sacked Chicago’s nightmare is finally over. The Fire sacked Frank Yallop on Sunday morning, in the aftermath of another dispiriting, sparsely attended home loss — this time to lowly Orlando City. This move […] Here are the 10 things we learned from week 29 of the … [Read more...]
Cardinals lose Yadier Molina to slight torn ligament in thumb
Cardinals lose Yadier Molina to slight torn ligament in thumb A September swoon has left the St. Louis Cardinals in a dangerous position with just 13 games left to play. The team has gone through a bit of a slump lately, allowing both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs to gain ground during the final month of the regular season. Though the Cardinals still have the upper hand, … [Read more...]
Jaromir Jagr fans turn his ‘blackmail selfie’ into Instagram meme
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...]