Who will win, Eagles or Dallas Cowboys? Predictions from ESPN, Sports ... - NJ.com After so much preseason hype that the parade down Broad street was close to being planned, the Eagles laid an egg in Week 1, losing to the Atlanta Falcons 26-24. Now they get a chance to make a better impression, but this test will come against a better opponent, as the NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys come to town. … [Read more...]
Ryan Whitney retires at 32, cites ‘nursing home ankles’
Ryan Whitney retires at 32, cites ‘nursing home ankles’ Ryan Whitney last played in the NHL during the 2013-14 season, with a seven-game stint on the Florida Panthers. He was 30 years old, splitting time between the Cats and the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. His days as a nearly 60-point defenseman with the Pittsburgh Penguins seemed like ancient history. Whitney knew he’d never be that … [Read more...]
Carolina Panthers hope Steph Curry’s hot hand rubs off on them
Carolina Panthers hope Steph Curry's hot hand rubs off on them The Carolina Panthers are trying to squeeze as much good luck from Steph Curry as they can. The Golden State Warriors superstar — and former Charlotte-area college hoops legend — has been connecting quite a bit with the Panthers and made an appearance at their game against the Houston Texans on Sunday. #KeepPounding … [Read more...]
Velocio-SRAM captures women’s team time trial world title (The Associated Press)
Velocio-SRAM captures women's team time trial world title (The Associated Press) RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Velocio-SRAM confirmed its dominance in the women's team trial, rallying over the final few miles Sunday to upstage Boels-Dolmans and win its fourth straight world championship. … [Read more...]
Fan walks on track during Singapore F1 race (Video)
Fan walks on track during Singapore F1 race (Video) Don't ever be as stupid as this person. Sunday's Formula 1 race had to go under caution on lap 37 after a fan had walked out on to the track. Your browser does not support iframes. Eventual race-winner Sebastian Vettel was heard on his in-car radio telling his team that there was a fan on the track. There was momentary confusion as to why … [Read more...]
Jaromir Jagr blackmailed with scandalous model selfie, doesn’t care: Report
Jaromir Jagr blackmailed with scandalous model selfie, doesn’t care: Report At this point in his life, 43-year-old Jaromir Jagr isn’t just marching to his own drummer, but basically his own drum corps. He’ll play as long as he wants. He play wherever he feels like it (i.e. places with a lack of personal income tax). He’s Jaromir Friggin’ Jagr, and you’re not. So maybe you think you’re … [Read more...]
2015 NFL picks against the spread, Week 2: 49ers, Jets poised for upsets – SB Nation
2015 NFL picks against the spread, Week 2: 49ers, Jets poised for upsets - SB Nation It's the second week of the season, and the picks are as tough as they were last week. Better get some handy betting advice ... for entertainment purposes only, of course. I missed on six of my picks last week, so, hey, 9-6 ... that's almost 9-7. It probably would have been 9-7 if I included the Thursday night … [Read more...]
Ole Miss scores TD off play with bobbled snap and tipped pass (GIF)
Ole Miss scores TD off play with bobbled snap and tipped pass (GIF) Sometimes there are plays that you can't adequately describe. Ole Miss' third touchdown against Alabama on Saturday night may be one of those plays. The snap to quarterback Chad Kelly was high. He tipped it into the air and corraled it as a rusher was closing in. Kelly then flung the ball towards wide receiver Laquon … [Read more...]
Motivated by controversy, U.S. Solheim Cup team wins with biggest-ever comeback
Motivated by controversy, U.S. Solheim Cup team wins with biggest-ever comeback Call it karma. Call it righting a wrong. Use whatever cosmic terms you want, but the U.S. Solheim Cup team completed the biggest comeback in the history of the biennial matches, rallying from a 10-6 deficit to defeat the European team for a 14.5-13.5 victory at Golf Club St. Leon-Rot in Germany. There's no doubt … [Read more...]
Tottenham 1-0 Crystal Palace: Son shines
Tottenham 1-0 Crystal Palace: Son shines Tottenham earned their first home win of the Premier League season with a convincing 1-0 defeat of Crystal Palace. Endearing himself to the fans on his home league debut, Son Heung-min, signed from Bayer Leverkusen towards the end of the summer transfer window for a reported fee of £22million, scored the 68th-minute winning goal that his fine performance … [Read more...]