FIFA investigating Beckenbauer and Villar Associated Press FIFA has confirmed that Germany great Franz Beckenbauer and senior vice president Angel Maria Villar have been investigated for wrongdoing and their cases have been passed to the adjudicatory chamber for a verdict by the ethics judge. Details of the case were not provided at the time of the statement. Although both Beckenbauer and … [Read more...]
NHL Players Poll: Who is the best referee in the league?
NHL Players Poll: Who is the best referee in the league? (Ed. Note: While attending the NHL Players Media Tour in September, we polled 27 skaters and goalies about a few topics in the League. Their answers are anonymous to encourage candor.) In general, fans generally know who the worst referees in the NHL are. We groan when they’re announced, and then anticipate when – not if – they will … [Read more...]
John Tortorella hired by Blue Jackets; let the healing (and screaming) begin!
John Tortorella hired by Blue Jackets; let the healing (and screaming) begin! Oh, if only we could climb inside the head of Brandon Dubinsky on Wednesday morning, as news breaks that his Columbus Blue Jackets have fired head coach Todd Richards and hired John Tortorella, who coached Dubinsky with the New York Rangers. The same Tortorella whose relationship with Dubinsky “fell apart” in New … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods expects ‘tedious and long’ recovery from second back surgery
Tiger Woods expects 'tedious and long' recovery from second back surgery Tiger Woods doesn't know when he's going to play competitive golf again, but his message on Tuesday was clear: Don't hold your breath. Woods, who surprisingly announced Sept. 18 that he had undergone a second microdiscectomy surgery on his back in 18 months, said he will soon begin rehab. However, he doesn't have any … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: On The Brink
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: On The Brink Death, taxes and Daniel Murphy homering. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Those are the only certainties this October, and they've helped the Mets close in on their first World Series appearance since 2000 after Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Cubs. The Mets now hold a commanding 3-0 series lead heading into Wednesday's Game 4. Murphy … [Read more...]
Heyman: Cubs' Epstein: 'We can (bleeping) do it'
Heyman: Cubs' Epstein: 'We can (bleeping) do it' CHICAGO -- These Cubs are a young, great and determined group, and their future looks as bright as anyone's. That's their long-term future, anyway. As for the next four game days, that's going to be tough, maybe as tough as scaling the John Hancock building in the dead of a Chicago winter after falling behind 3-0 in games to the Mets. … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers Point Spread Pick and Betting Odds Oct 25, 2015
Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers Point Spread Pick and Betting Odds. With week six of the 2015 NFL season over, week seven sees the 3-3 Philadelphia Eagles take on the 5-0 Carolina Panthers at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Set to kickoff at 20:30 ET on Sunday, 25th October, BetOnline is currently favouring the home town guys in Carolina, with a -2½ point start … [Read more...]
New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts Point Spread Pick and Betting Odds Oct 25, 2015
New Orleans Saints at Indianapolis Colts Point Spread Pick and Betting Odds. The 3-3 Indianapolis Colts are set to host the 2-4 New Orleans Saints at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sunday, 25th October. The kick-off time is scheduled for 13:00 ET and currently favoured by BetOnline is the home town team, the Colts, with -5 starting points. Odds currently stand at -110 and points on the … [Read more...]
Here’s what Chase Elliott’s No. 24 will look like in 2016
Here's what Chase Elliott's No. 24 will look like in 2016 We now know what the forst post-Jeff Gordon No. 24 car will look like. Hendrick Motorsports unveiled Chase Elliott's 2016 NAPA car on Monday. Elliott, the son of former Sprint Cup Series champion Bill Elliott, is replacing Gordon in the No. 24 next season. Gordon is moving to the broadcast booth for Fox. Feast your 👀 on … [Read more...]
Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins Point Spread Pick and Betting Odds Oct 25, 2015
Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins Point Spread Pick and Betting Odds. At 13:00 ET on Sunday, 25th October, the 2-4 Miami Dolphins will play host to the 2-3 Houston Texans at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami. This 2015 regular season NFL match up has BetOnline favouring the Dolphins, with a -4½ point start at odds of -110. Total lines on the odds are currently offered at 43. Betting Odds Point … [Read more...]