College Football Picks for Week 8: B/R Experts' Predictions for the Top 5 Games - Bleacher Report Rainier Ehrhardt/Associated Press Oh, what a difference a week makes. While Week 7 of the college football season offered up some great games—and one of the most unlikely endings ever—this week's slate of action leaves a little something to be desired. There is only one matchup between … [Read more...]
Major League Soccer finally got it right with simultaneous kickoffs on ‘Decision Day’
Major League Soccer finally got it right with simultaneous kickoffs on ‘Decision Day’ A few years ago I read a great book, Personal Velocity. It’s a story that probably sounds familiar, about a young person who stumbles around a bit through early adulthood but eventually finds her feet and strides forward successfully. When she finally gets her act together, her proud father announces […] A … [Read more...]
Jackets ax coach Todd Richards, hire Tortorella
Jackets ax coach Todd Richards, hire Tortorella Todd Richards is out as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.. John Tortorella, former head coach of the New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks and Tampa Bay Lightning has been hired to replace him. “None of us saw our season unfolding the way it has and every one of us from management to coaches to players bears responsibility," said GM Jarmo … [Read more...]
Fredette waived as run with Spurs short-lived
Fredette waived as run with Spurs short-lived Michael C. Wright, ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M 0 Shares print SAN ANTONIO -- The Spurs have waived former No. 10 overall pick Jimmer Fredette ahead of their regular-season opener next week, the team announced Wednesday. Signed in July to … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Oct. 21 – NHL.com
DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Oct. 21 - NHL.com Each day during the 2015-16 season, NHL.com's fantasy staff will identify one player at each position worth owning in DraftKings daily fantasy hockey contests. Based on factors including but not limited to matchups, line combinations, power-play usage, statistical coverage and recent production, we'll provide you with lower-priced options … [Read more...]
Report: Texas agrees to lucrative 15-year deal with Nike
Report: Texas agrees to lucrative 15-year deal with Nike The University of Texas has reached an agreement for Nike to be the Longhorns apparel outfitter for the next 15 years. The deal, according to the Austin American-Statesman, did not have a public monetary value yet, but it’s expected to be the most lucrative apparel deal in college sports. One source told the paper that the deal would … [Read more...]
Jeremy Guthrie wore Nike Air Mags in celebration of ‘Back to the Future’ Day
Jeremy Guthrie wore Nike Air Mags in celebration of 'Back to the Future' Day While the hoverboard is the most talked about futuristic toy we saw in "Back to the Future II," let's not forget that Marty McFly showed us another technological advance that sneakerheads have gushed about for years: Nike's self-lacing shoes. They're called Air Mags and Nike actually put out replica pairs in 2011. … [Read more...]
Introduction to online sports betting
Introduction to online sports betting Any avid sports fan will say that his favorite sport brings a whole new aspect to his life. The excitement, the drama, it’s all part of the fun. That excitement factor can be taken to the next level when there’s more than your emotions at stake. As you guessed by […] Any avid sports fan will say that his favorite sport brings a whole new aspect to his … [Read more...]
Jackets fire coach Richards, hire Tortorella
Jackets fire coach Richards, hire Tortorella Todd Richards is out as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets.. John Tortorella, former head coach of the New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks and Tampa Bay Lightning has been hired to replace him. “None of us saw our season unfolding the way it has and every one of us from management to coaches to players bears responsibility," said GM Jarmo … [Read more...]
Fisher indicates Porzingis to start Knicks' opener
Fisher indicates Porzingis to start Knicks' opener 0 Shares print GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher indicated Wednesday that rookie Kristaps Porzingis will be in the starting lineup on opening night. Porzingis will start alongside Jose Calderon, Arron Afflalo, Carmelo Anthony and Robin Lopez in the Knicks' preseason finale against Boston on Thursday. Knicks … [Read more...]