FIS has 'no doubt' Olympic venue can host test event in 2016 (The Associated Press) The international ski federation has ''no doubt'' that the downhill venue for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics will be ready in time to host a test event in February next year despite massive construction delays. Men's race director Markus Waldner says ''the concrete is there, they are working 24 hours, seven … [Read more...]
Poulter in contention in emergency start in Hong Kong Open
Poulter in contention in emergency start in Hong Kong Open Ian Poulter flew to the other side of the world at the last minute to save his European Tour membership and keep alive his hopes of playing in the 2016 Ryder Cup. He didn't even have to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open. He just had to play a couple of rounds and hop on a jet back home. But, since he stressed so much about getting … [Read more...]
Putting Jets DT Sheldon Richardson’s supposed guarantee in proper context
Putting Jets DT Sheldon Richardson's supposed guarantee in proper context The New York Jets have made a concerted effort under coach Todd Bowles to avoid the sort of bravado that became the norm in locker rooms led by ex-coach Rex Ryan, so it must have come as a surprise to the organization when the following quote was attributed to Sheldon Richardson in Metro New York. "This is going to be … [Read more...]
Arsenal vs. Everton predicted lineups and team news
Arsenal vs. Everton predicted lineups and team news Arsenal will be in very high spirits when they play Everton at the Emirates on Saturday (12:30pm ET kickoff, live on the NBC network in the United States). The Gunners have won their last three matches since losing at home to Olympiacos 3-2 in the UEFA Champions League including convincing […] Arsenal will be in very high spirits when they … [Read more...]
Flames dress as The Avengers in Alberta Children’s Hospital visit (Photos)
Flames dress as The Avengers in Alberta Children's Hospital visit (Photos) Halloween is one of the best times for hockey players to make charitable appearances while wearing creative looking costumes. Last year we saw the Boston Bruins dress as characters from the movie “Frozen” in a trip to the Boston Children’s Hospital. There was Zdeno Chara as a giant pink rabbit on a similar voyage a … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Philadelphia 76ers
BDL's 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Philadelphia 76ers The contemporary NBA is full of rebuilding teams, but none have taken that approach to the extremes of the Philadelphia 76ers. Whereas the likes of the Orlando Magic have attempted to build a long-term core and assess the resullts simultaneously, the Sixers and general manager Sam Hinkie have allowed their process to play out on the … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Just how crazy do you think Talladega will be?
Happy Hour: Just how crazy do you think Talladega will be? 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. Stunningly, Joey Logano maintained his points lead in the old Chase with his win at Kansas. Here's how the Chase standings would look … [Read more...]
5 talking points ahead of Sunderland vs. Newcastle United derby
5 talking points ahead of Sunderland vs. Newcastle United derby Sunderland and Newcastle resume derby hostilities on Sunday with the Black Cats desperate to finally claim their first Barclays Premier League victory of the season. Here, Press Association Sport looks at some of the facts and figures surrounding a fixture which matters on Wearside and Tyneside. THE JOY OF SIX? […] Sunderland … [Read more...]
Keith Yandle scores against Coyotes friends, survives Doan puck pranks
Keith Yandle scores against Coyotes friends, survives Doan puck pranks NEW YORK – Keith Yandle stood on the ice for his pregame television interview, talking about his first battle against the Arizona Coyotes since last season’s trade that made him a New York Ranger. One puck flew by him. Then another. Then another and another, courtesy of his old teammates, warming up across the ice. “A … [Read more...]
Best XI: PL Predictions GW 10
Best XI: PL Predictions GW 10 What a difference a week makes. If you’re Steve McClaren – which you are almost certainly not, by the way – this weekend’s 15-mile trip to Sunderland will look a lot less daunting than it did before Newcastle’s six-goal drubbing of Norwich. If you’re one of the PL.com managers that played your Triple Points Captain card on Georginio Wijnaldum, your League Ranking … [Read more...]