Bills' Sammy Watkins on lack of production: 'You’re making me look bad' Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins wants more passes thrown his way. He also wants to win. Watkins believes the former will lead to the latter. Buffalo News' Ty Dunne caught up on Thursday with Watkins, who spilled out his frustration with his lack of production in the passing game. Watkins didn't hold much back, … [Read more...]
UNC suspends 2 DBs allegedly involved in fight
UNC suspends 2 DBs allegedly involved in fight M.J. Stewart has been suspended indefinitely for his involvement in a legal matter. (USATSI) North Carolina announced indefinite suspensions for two key members of its secondary on Thursday night, apparently a result of an altercation in Chapel Hill earlier this month. Starting cornerback M.J. Stewart and reserve corner Mike Hughes will miss … [Read more...]
4-time Olympic skier skips season to have baby (The Associated Press)
4-time Olympic skier skips season to have baby (The Associated Press) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A four-time Olympian and one of the most decorated American cross-county skiers is taking off this season to have a baby. … [Read more...]
Saints Michael Mauti evokes Steve Gleason with amazing punt-block TD
Saints Michael Mauti evokes Steve Gleason with amazing punt-block TD Of course Steve Gleason was in the Superdome on Thursday. Of course it was the Atlanta Falcons on the other sideline. And of course it was primetime for a New Orleans Saints team needing a lift. With an ALS-crippled Gleason watching, the Saints pulled off an almost identical homage to the most famous play in Saints … [Read more...]
Murphy ties Mets record with Game 5 homer
Murphy ties Mets record with Game 5 homer Daniel Murphy celebrates his go-ahead homer in Game 5. (USATSI) Daniel Murphy is having himself quite a Game 5. The Mets' second baseman doubled home the first run on the game in the first inning. Next time up, he singled, moved to second on a walk and stole third when he caught the Dodgers' defense sleeping (and on a shift). He would score on a sac fly. … [Read more...]
Arsenal chairman defends new £3 million payment to Stan Kroenke
Arsenal chairman defends new £3 million payment to Stan Kroenke Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has defended the second annual £3 million payment to majority shareholder Stan Kroenke. The American businessman has now received the figure twice in the last two years as advisory fees from his Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE) company. SEE MORE: Top 5 must-see games on television […] … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Waking up from Charlotte
Happy Hour: Waking up from Charlotte Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time. Joey Logano is leading the Chase after the first race of the second round and he would be leading the Chase through four races if the total was cumulative. … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Indiana Pacers
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Indiana Pacers How the Pacers finished within two games of a playoff spot without all-everything swingman Paul George last season is a testament to head coach Frank Vogel. With George back in the fold, the hope is that the two of them can pull Indiana from the NBA’s dreaded middle again. Not only did the Pacers lose George for all but six games last year … [Read more...]
The (joking) Rajon Rondo/George Karl ‘feud’ is not Sacramento’s big problem
The (joking) Rajon Rondo/George Karl 'feud' is not Sacramento's big problem It’s probably true that Rajon Rondo was joking when he offered up some rather candid analysis of his relationship with new (for him) coach George Karl. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] If you missed the quotes, here: “It’s not been going too well. We got into a couple … [Read more...]
Roman Gonzalez fully embracing teachings of late, great Alexis Arguello (Yahoo Sports)
Roman Gonzalez fully embracing teachings of late, great Alexis Arguello (Yahoo Sports) Gonzalez faces Brian Viloria on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in a bout for the WBC flyweight title. … [Read more...]