NFL Winners and Losers: Injuries, QB not only reasons for Cowboys' woes Jason Garrett said after Sunday's game that he would consider making a change at quarterback next week, swapping out Brandon Weeden for Matt Cassel. That's all well and good, but it's too simple to scapegoat Weeden for everything that has gone wrong for the Cowboys during their three-game losing streak. Where is the … [Read more...]
DN Sports Desk: Nebraska v. Minnesota score predictions – Daily Nebraskan
DN Sports Desk: Nebraska v. Minnesota score predictions - Daily Nebraskan Josh Kelly, Senior Sports Editor - Minnesota 27, Nebraska 23 Heading into the season, no one would’ve been able to guess that a 2-4 Nebraska team would be visiting a 4-2 Minnesota team. No one would’ve guessed that the Gophers would be tied for third in the Big Ten West with Wisconsin and Illinois, either. But that’s just … [Read more...]
Earth’s rotation helped Bengals win, says Neil deGrasse Tyson
Earth's rotation helped Bengals win, says Neil deGrasse Tyson The Cincinnati Bengals won on an overtime field goal by Mike Nugent that banked off the left upright and, unlike most bank shots, went through anyway. It was dramatic all on its own, but what if we told you it was the result of SCIENCE? Cue America's most famous purveyor of scientific truth, one Neil deGrasse Tyson: Today's … [Read more...]
MLB suspends Dodgers' Utley for two games
MLB suspends Dodgers' Utley for two games Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley was suspended for two games by Major League Baseball for a slide the broke the leg of Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada in Game 2 of the NLDS on Saturday night. MLB announced in a press release Sunday night that the suspension, handed down as the result of an "illegal slide," would have covered Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS, … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: MLB Suspends Utley
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: MLB Suspends Utley Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Dodgers reserve second baseman Chase Utley has been suspended for Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS for his “illegal” takeout slide during Game 2, which caused Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada to suffer a broken fibula. The Dodgers would play a man short in Games 3 and 4, but Utley plans to appeal the … [Read more...]
Harold Reynolds says Canadians can’t catch, feels the country’s wrath
Harold Reynolds says Canadians can't catch, feels the country's wrath The next time Fox broadcaster Harold Reynolds visits Canada he probably shouldn't expect a warm welcome. In the fourth inning of the Toronto Blue Jays' 5-1 Game 3 win in the ALDS over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, Jose Bautista drilled a ball into the stands just above the Rangers' dugout. Fortunately no fans were injured. … [Read more...]
Odell Beckham Jr. injures self while celebrating, Giants win anyway
Odell Beckham Jr. injures self while celebrating, Giants win anyway In a game that was uglier than a school lunch from every angle, you've got to do something special to stand out. Odell Beckham Jr. did exactly that, injuring himself while — this is true — celebrating a touchdown. Ah, the NFL. The New York Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers 30-27 in a game that exhibited both teams' … [Read more...]
Man hospitalized after shooting outside Cowboys’ stadium
Man hospitalized after shooting outside Cowboys' stadium A fight outside AT&T Stadium following Sunday's Cowboys-Patriots game has resulted in a shooting that has left one man hospitalized, per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The fight broke out shortly after the end of the game, and one man is in the hospital in serious condition. The suspect in the shooting was injured going over a retaining … [Read more...]
Top 5 must-see plays from Week 5 in the NFL (Video)
Top 5 must-see plays from Week 5 in the NFL (Video) Did you miss any of the Week 5 action in the NFL? We've got you covered. Here are five plays you shouldn't miss from Sunday's games: Mighty mite You legitimately could ask the question: Would the New England Patriots be as good if they didn't have Dion Lewis? Although he had been out of the NFL for a couple of seasons, Lewis has never … [Read more...]
Window for rookie-deal extensions moved back
Window for rookie-deal extensions moved back Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print The window to sign former first-round picks to contract extensions entering the fourth and final year of their rookie contracts will be two days longer than normal this … [Read more...]