Franco Vazquez is progressing following breakout 2014-15 campaign Palermo’s Franco Vazquez is a bit of a late bloomer. The Argentina-born midfielder was loaned out to La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano within his first year in Italy (2012). During his 2012-13 campaign in Spain, Vazquez failed to impress and returned to Palermo after Rayo rejected the chance to sign […] Palermo’s Franco Vazquez … [Read more...]
Sidney Crosby scores goal, so cancel that candlelight vigil (Video)
Sidney Crosby scores goal, so cancel that candlelight vigil (Video) It took six games and several think-pieces, but Sidney Crosby has his first goal and first point of the season! The Pittsburgh Penguins captain finally broke through against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night, ending the worst opening-season slump of Sid's career. And it was on the power play, no less, which snapped a … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Price red hot; Crosby on the scoreboard; Ovechkin hits milestone
NHL Three Stars: Price red hot; Crosby on the scoreboard; Ovechkin hits milestone No. 1 Star: Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens Price continued to stake his claim as best goalie on the planet with a sterling 38 save shutout performance over the St. Louis Blues. Price improved to 6-0-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and .966 save percentage. The Canadiens won their seventh-straight to start … [Read more...]
Wisconsin fans are still booing Tyus Jones six months later
Wisconsin fans are still booing Tyus Jones six months later Even though more than six months have passed since Tyus Jones ripped their hearts out in the national title game last April, Wisconsin fans made it clear the damage is still fresh. The Kohl Center crowd booed the Minnesota Timberwolves rookie vociferously every time he touched the ball Tuesday night during an exhibition game played … [Read more...]
Van Gaal: Champions League travel gives City the advantage ahead of Sunday’s Manchester Derby
Van Gaal: Champions League travel gives City the advantage ahead of Sunday’s Manchester Derby The Manchester derby may be five days away, but City already have an advantage over United according to Louis van Gaal. United and City meet for the first time this season on Sunday at Old Trafford. Much more than pride is at stake. If Arsenal drop points against Everton and United […] The … [Read more...]
Winless Blue Jackets drop seventh straight in loss to Islanders
Winless Blue Jackets drop seventh straight in loss to Islanders The dreadful Columbus Blue Jackets start to the regular season got even worse. The New York Islanders beat the Blue Jackets 4-0 at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night to drop Columbus to 0-7-0. The Blue Jackets are the first team since the 1997-98 Chicago Blackhawks to start the year with such a low marker. That Blackhawks team … [Read more...]
Chris Webber will teach in Wake Forest’s new ‘sports storytelling’ program
Chris Webber will teach in Wake Forest's new 'sports storytelling' program One of the NBA's most culturally aware retired stars and most visible announcers is about to take on a new role — college professor. Wake Forest University revealed Monday that five-time All-Star and current Turner Sports announcer Chris Webber will teach a class in the school's new "sports storytelling" master's … [Read more...]
Colangelo says next USAB coach likely from NBA
Colangelo says next USAB coach likely from NBA Associated Press 0 Shares print An NBA coach will likely follow Mike Krzyzewski as U.S. Olympic basketball coach. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said Tuesday during an interview with SiriusXM NBA Radio that the "odds are that it will be a professional coach." Krzyzewski was hired as U.S. coach in 2005 when Colangelo began the … [Read more...]
NLCS Game 3: Mets move to brink of World Series with 5-2 win in Chicago
NLCS Game 3: Mets move to brink of World Series with 5-2 win in Chicago The New York Mets took a commanding 3-0 lead in the National League Championship Series, defeating the Chicago Cubs 5-2 in Game 3 at Wrigley Field. The Mets were paced by another gritty effort from starter Jacob deGrom, who continues to impress on the national stage. Offensively, New York was able to chip away at Cubs … [Read more...]