76ers earn C- in one publication's offseason grades - FOXSports.com Updated Sep 18, 2015 at 11:35a ET The rebuilding 76ers aren't yet in a position to lure stars to the team in free agency, and they aren't in position to make blockbuster trades that will dramatically improve the roster. Still, the fact that they didn't do much this summer earned them a C- grade from the folks at Sports … [Read more...]
You’re hired! AHL team wants Donald Trump as coach (Video)
You're hired! AHL team wants Donald Trump as coach (Video) Ever want to see Donald Trump coach a hockey team? The Syracuse Crunch would like for this to happen, which is why team chief financial officer Vance Lederman challenged the Republican Presidential hopeful to coach the Crunch. Check out the above video of Lederman using his Brooklyn background to woo ‘The Donald.’ Lederman doesn’t … [Read more...]
Witches Shane Battier and Daryl Morey belt out ‘Wicked’ duet at karaoke for charity
Witches Shane Battier and Daryl Morey belt out 'Wicked' duet at karaoke for charity Shane Battier's love of karaoke has long since been established. The retired NBA player-turned-broadcaster has, for quite a few years, hosted a karaoke event called "Battioke" aimed at using his love of song and willingness to get silly to raise money for his Take Charge Foundation, which works to help … [Read more...]
Athletics minor leaguer shot in the head in drive-by shooting
Athletics minor leaguer shot in the head in drive-by shooting Oakland Athletics minor-league pitcher Mike Nolan is in serious condition after being shot in the head in a drive-by shooting early Friday morning, according to NBC 4 New York. Nolan was reportedly standing outside his car at a Burger King when the suspect drove up and fired five or six shots at him and his friends. Nolan was shot … [Read more...]
What to Watch, Week 3: Let the SEC West carnage begin
What to Watch, Week 3: Let the SEC West carnage begin Two weeks into the college season it’s becoming increasingly difficult to separate the contenders from the pretenders. But this week should help. On Saturday, there are four matchups between Top 25 teams and two of those matchups are within the SEC conference. Here’s what to what heading into Week 3: Game of the weekNo. 15 Ole Miss at … [Read more...]
Kompany out versus West Ham, Aguero fit
Kompany out versus West Ham, Aguero fit Richard Jolly MANCHESTER -- Vincent Kompany faces a race against time to be fit for Manchester City's trip to Tottenham after being ruled out of their next two games with a calf injury, although Manuel Pellegrini has said Sergio Aguero is now "100 percent" fit. Kompany will sit out Saturday's home game against West Ham and Tuesday's Capital One Cup trip … [Read more...]
NFL draft: Connor Cook, Cody Kessler rated as top senior QBs in 2016
NFL draft: Connor Cook, Cody Kessler rated as top senior QBs in 2016 One of the two primary scouting services employed by NFL teams rates Michigan State’s Connor Cook and USC’s Cody Kessler as its top two senior quarterbacks, the Shutdown Corner has learned. Cook is not a surprise given his class- QB stature — 6-4 and 222 pounds, with a hose for am arm. He might have been a first-round pick … [Read more...]
The Mets got called out on Twitter for supporting the Marlins
The Mets got called out on Twitter for supporting the Marlins Scoreboard watching happens all the time in baseball. Players will admit to taking a peek at the score during games, and teams celebrate in the locker room when their rival loses a big game. With that in mind, it shouldn't come as a surprise that scoreboard watching extends far beyond the players. The New York Mets may not have … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Crunch Time
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Crunch Time With the season winding down and only two weeks remaining, we've reached the point in the fantasy baseball calendar where every decision looms large for those still competing. Picking the right two-start pitchers and streamers to plug into your lineup can be the difference between championship and consolation. Fortunately, the coming week features tons of … [Read more...]
3 Ashley Madisons would like you to have ‘a love affair’ with the Hawks
3 Ashley Madisons would like you to have 'a love affair' with the Hawks If you haven't found rooting for your hometown team particularly satisfying over the past few years, and have wondered once — or maybe more than once — what it might feel like to step outside the bonds of the commitment you made to the local squad lo those many years ago, the Atlanta Hawks have a message for you: They're … [Read more...]