Terry Collins sprays Mets fans with victory champagne after NLCS sweep When the New York Mets won the National League division series in Los Angeles, he went down the foul line and celebrated with a group of Mets fans that had gathered in the Dodger Stadium stands. Heck, one of those dudes kissed Collins he was so stoked. [Related: Ten big reasons why the New York Mets are headed to the … [Read more...]
Toronto library gets last laugh in ALCS book battle with Kansas City library
Toronto library gets last laugh in ALCS book battle with Kansas City library As the Toronto Blue Jays won Game 5 of the American League championship series Wednesday and made it clear they weren't ready for their season to end just yet, Toronto's library also took the advantage in its online battle with the Kansas City library. [Related: Close call goes against Royals and apology won't do … [Read more...]
The forgotten story of Manchester United player Adrian Doherty
The forgotten story of Manchester United player Adrian Doherty Adrian Doherty, the forgotten fledgling. A player from Strabane, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland who was seen as the genuine heir apparent to the legendary George Best. However Doherty’s story is a sad one. A tale of just how cruel football can be. READ MORE: Chris Smalling’s transformation from stooge […] Adrian Doherty, the … [Read more...]
Marco Estrada rides changeup to another win facing elimination in Game 5
Marco Estrada rides changeup to another win facing elimination in Game 5 TORONTO – For the second time this postseason the Toronto Blue Jays gave right-hander Marco Estrada the ball in a do-or-die game. And for the second time, Estrada came through. With the Blue Jays on the brink of elimination Wednesday in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Kansas City Royals, Estrada was at his best. He … [Read more...]
Best Week 8 college football bets – ESPN
Best Week 8 college football bets - ESPN Chris Fallica Close ESPN Staff Writer Lead researcher for "College GameDay" since 1996 Voter on ESPN CFB Selection Committee Steve Coughlin Close ESPN Contributor Known as "Stanford Steve" Played college football at Stanford Producer for ESPN Radio and "SVP & Russillo" show 0 Shares print After an impressive 2014 season, "Stanford … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Cam Ward blanks Avs; McDavid scores beauty
NHL Three Stars: Cam Ward blanks Avs; McDavid scores beauty No. 1 Star: Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes Ward made 26 saves, including a lunging paddle stop on Matt Duchene, as the Hurricanes topped the Colorado Avalanche, 1-0. Another key save: Stopping Jarome Iginla in overtime. Victor Rask had the goal in the OT to win it. No. 2 Star: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers Giroux scored a … [Read more...]
Ten big reasons why the New York Mets are headed to the World Series
Ten big reasons why the New York Mets are headed to the World Series After completing a four-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the National League championship series, the New York Mets are headed to the World Series for the first since 2000 and will look to secure their first world championship since 1986. For the Mets, it was anything but a smooth road to success. Despite employing the … [Read more...]
Vidette Sports desk Homecoming predictions – Vidette Online
Vidette Sports desk Homecoming predictions - Vidette Online Following a blowout victory over Missouri State, No. 3 Redbirds return home for a top-25 showdown with No. 20 Western Illinois for first place in the Valley; the Vidette Sports desk makes its predictions.PREDICTIONS It was starting to look a bit shaky for the Redbirds, who were not looking like the elite team their top-5 ranking had them … [Read more...]
Neymar shines for Barcelona amid controversy
Neymar shines for Barcelona amid controversy One of the most popular idioms in the world is “actions speak louder than words.” Neymar has seemed to take the phrase to heart because amidst all the controversy surrounding the 23-year-old, he’s just continued by playing some of the best soccer of his Barcelona career. READ MORE: Luis Enrique […] One of the most popular idioms in the world is … [Read more...]
Cam Ward save of the year candidate vs. Avalanche (Video)
Cam Ward save of the year candidate vs. Avalanche (Video) Sometimes it’s not just how you save the puck, but when you save the puck. Late in the third period on Wednesday night, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Colorado Avalanche were scoreless. The Avs moved in on goalie Cam Ward with an odd-man rush. Matt Duchene made a nice move around two sprawling Hurricanes defenders, moved to Ward’s … [Read more...]