Spread Options: Dr. Saturday's Week 3 picks against the spread After a week at 7-2-1 we squeaked out another week above .500 at 5-4-1. Our season record is now 12-6-2. Thankfully that doesn't count the picks at the bottom. Those have been a disaster. Let's see what Week 3 has in store. Florida State (-7.5) at Boston College, 8 p.m. ET FRIDAY: Was Saturday's game against USF a true indicator … [Read more...]
Dabo Swinney dancing after Clemson’s win is the best thing you’ll see this week
Dabo Swinney dancing after Clemson's win is the best thing you'll see this week Clemson’s 20-17 win against Louisville might not have been pretty, but when playing on the road on Thursday night, any win is a good win. Apparently Clemson coach Dabo Swinney agreed. Following the contest, Swinney became the center of Clemson’s locker room celebration as he tried to whip (whip) and nae, nae … [Read more...]
UCI president Brian Cookson remains in cycling’s crosshairs (The Associated Press)
UCI president Brian Cookson remains in cycling's crosshairs (The Associated Press) Perhaps it was fitting the election that delivered Brian Cookson the presidency of cycling's global governing body was embroiled in controversy, considering that's been the hallmark of the sport for decades. In the nearly two years since he ousted Pat McQuaid, the head of the UCI has done something many had … [Read more...]
Mamadou Sakho signs new long-term contract with Liverpool
Mamadou Sakho signs new long-term contract with Liverpool Liverpool have announced that defender Mamadou Sakho has signed a new long-term contract with the club. Sakho moved to Anfield from Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 and wore the captain’s armband for the first time in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League draw in Bordeaux. SEE MORE: Liverpool youth earn result in France. […] Liverpool have … [Read more...]
The New Orleans Pelicans brought back their very festive Mardi Gras uniforms
The New Orleans Pelicans brought back their very festive Mardi Gras uniforms Way back in the long, long ago of 2009, the New Orleans Hornets wore green, gold and purple special Mardi Gras uniforms for select midseason matchups to pay tribute their hometown's legendary annual Carnival celebration. The team wore them for three seasons, before the franchise went through the identity overhaul … [Read more...]
Max Pacioretty, who is not P.K. Subban, named Canadiens captain
Max Pacioretty, who is not P.K. Subban, named Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty is going to be a terrific captain for the Montreal Canadiens. He plays the game with intensity, he says the right things and there are still sonnets being sung in praise of his battles back from injury. The biggest problem with Pacioretty, who was named the 29th captain in Canadiens history on Friday by his … [Read more...]
Kris Bryant goes undercover as a Lyft driver in Chicago and nobody notices
Kris Bryant goes undercover as a Lyft driver in Chicago and nobody notices Kris Bryant is one of the best rookies in MLB this season, helping the Chicago Cubs back to the playoffs and lining himself up to probably be named Rookie of the Year. But as the video above proves, if you put some sunglasses on him and put him behind the wheel, he's apparently just another bro driving for Lyft. … [Read more...]
Oklahoma-Tulsa preview and predictions – FOXSports.com
Oklahoma-Tulsa preview and predictions - FOXSports.com Updated Sep 18, 2015 at 2:32p ET There's been no trash talk, no river excursions planned, no talk about this conference or that conference, crowds and crowd noise. Too bad Oklahoma can't play Tennessee every week. Hey, who's fired up for Tulsa? 1. You're not. And here are 24 other predictions as the Sooners play their last non-conference … [Read more...]
Controversial? Yep. But is Terrell Owens a first-ballot hall of famer? No doubt
Controversial? Yep. But is Terrell Owens a first-ballot hall of famer? No doubt The blind resume test is undeniable. He has 1,078 receptions, and only five players in NFL history have more. Only Jerry Rice has more than his 15,934 yards. Only two players have more than his 153 receiving touchdowns, and only four players overall have more than his 156 touchdowns. Of the eight players behind … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger focusing on soccer instead of Mourinho mind games ahead of Chelsea game
Arsene Wenger focusing on soccer instead of Mourinho mind games ahead of Chelsea game Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has no interest in reopening a war of words with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge. The rival coaches squared up in the dugout last season during the Blues' 2-0 win and then following Arsenal's victory in … [Read more...]