College Football Podcast: Previews, picks for biggest games of Week 10 - Sports Illustrated It’s crunch time in college football now that the playoff selection committee’s rankings are out. And Week 10 turns up the heat on the chase for a spot in the top four with several marquee matchups. Quarterback performance will undoubtedly play a critical role in determining who makes the playoff, and … [Read more...]
Andre Ward pulls out of scheduled Nov. 21 fight in Las Vegas (The Associated Press)
Andre Ward pulls out of scheduled Nov. 21 fight in Las Vegas (The Associated Press) Two-time world champion Andre Ward pulled out of his scheduled Nov. 21 fight in Las Vegas on Wednesday because of inflammation and pain in his right knee. ''I'm extremely disappointed that I'm missing this opportunity on Nov. 21, but at the same time, I'm encouraged,'' Ward said in a statement released by … [Read more...]
LeBron James tears open sleeves on jersey in frustration during Cavs-Knicks
LeBron James tears open sleeves on jersey in frustration during Cavs-Knicks From the moment the NBA and Adidas introduced short-sleeved jerseys during the 2013-14 season, LeBron James was not a fan. It seems he hasn't warmed to them very much in the years since. He said as much prior to the Christmas 2013 showcase game during which he and his then-Miami Heat teammates were set to wear them, … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant wants Laker fans to ‘freak out,’ which seems reasonable
Kobe Bryant wants Laker fans to 'freak out,' which seems reasonable The 2015-16 Los Angeles Lakers were never supposed to contend for a playoff berth, but they weren’t supposed to tank either. Unlike last season, this team was built to at least compete in the day-to-day hellscape that is the Western Conference, adding competent rotation players like Lou Williams, Roy Hibbert, and Brandon … [Read more...]
Brett Lawrie crushes egg with sweet swing while riding a Phunkee Duck
Brett Lawrie crushes egg with sweet swing while riding a Phunkee Duck What's Brett Lawrie of the Oakland Athletics up to during his offseason? He's just riding around on his PhunkeeDuck and practicing his swing by crushing eggs all over his neighborhood, that's all. Or at least that's the impression we got from the video he posted to Instagram on Wednesday. Don't worry, Lawrie's not out … [Read more...]
Former Notre Dame RB Greg Bryant commits to UAB
Former Notre Dame RB Greg Bryant commits to UAB Former Notre Dame running back Greg Bryant announced via Instagram that he has committed to UAB. Bryant, who would have been a redshirt sophomore for the Irish this season, was ruled academically ineligible before fall camp. He also was facing a four-game suspension for a violation of team rules. Bryant left Notre Dame and enrolled at ASA … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger: ‘Extremely poor’ Arsenal defense ‘made things quite easy’ for Bayern Munich
Arsene Wenger: ‘Extremely poor’ Arsenal defense ‘made things quite easy’ for Bayern Munich Arsene Wenger was left berating an “extremely poor” defensive display as Bayern Munich thrashed his Arsenal side to leave their Champions League hopes dangling by a thread. Having beaten Bayern at the Emirates Stadium a fortnight ago, the Gunners brought a decent record to Germany only to be blown […] … [Read more...]
Royals outfielder Alex Gordon declines option, will become a free agent
Royals outfielder Alex Gordon declines option, will become a free agent For the first time in days, the glee and glory of the Kansas City Royals World Series championship faded into the background briefly among the fanbase. Outfielder Alex Gordon declined his 2016 option, meaning he'll become a free-agent. Alex Gordon turned down his option. He can become a free agent later this week.— Andy … [Read more...]
Kellenberger: Week 10 college football picks – Jackson Clarion Ledger
Kellenberger: Week 10 college football picks - Jackson Clarion Ledger [unable to retrieve full-text content]Jackson Clarion LedgerKellenberger: Week 10 college football picksJackson Clarion LedgerYou really have to feel for the Missouri defense. After all, they're trying. The Tigers have given up 12.5 points per game this season under first-year defensive coordinator Barry Odom. That's … [Read more...]
President Barack Obama sent Scottie Pippen a handwritten 50th birthday card
President Barack Obama sent Scottie Pippen a handwritten 50th birthday card Have we mentioned yet that President Barack Obama is a big fan of the Chicago Bulls? Because he is. Like, he really, really is. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] The president's latest display of Bulls-backing bona fides? Sending a personalized handwritten note to Bulls … [Read more...]