Redskins cite list of ridiculously offensive trademarks in team's court appeal And you thought naming a team the Washington Redskins was offensive. Wait until you get a load of the trademarks protected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that the team's lawyers are citing in their appeal of last year's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ruling — and a federal judge's subsequent upholding … [Read more...]
Can the Warriors prove Klay Thompson right and win 70 games?
Can the Warriors prove Klay Thompson right and win 70 games? NBA players have a habit of believing themselves capable of any and all accomplishments, to the point that it's usually not sensible to rate their statements by any sort of external logic. It takes a lot to succeed in the best sports leagues in the world, and unrealistic confidence is usually a factor. It was therefore not … [Read more...]
Fournette auction for South Carolina flood victims to begin November 7
Fournette auction for South Carolina flood victims to begin November 7 Starting Saturday, you can bid on LSU running back Leonard Fournette's jersey to benefit South Carolina flood victims. An auction including Fournette's jersey, a South Carolina helmet signed by former coach Steve Spurrier and an LSU helmet signed by LSU coach Les Miles begins at 7 a.m. CT Saturday. The package, according … [Read more...]
Joel Campbell earns Arsene Wenger’s praise after four-year wait for first-team soccer
Joel Campbell earns Arsene Wenger’s praise after four-year wait for first-team soccer Over four years after signing for Arsenal, Joel Campbell finally made his first Premier League start last Saturday. The Costa Rica international was forced an appearance in the starting XI due to yet another injury bug for the Gunners. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott were both forced off of the […] … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy gives away old driver to Facebook fan on a whim
Rory McIlroy gives away old driver to Facebook fan on a whim You never know who reads what you write. That's something I was taught a long time ago, and it's a lesson one of Rory McIlroy's fans learned earlier this week on Facebook. One of McIlroy's Facebook fans, Barry Edwards, offered a comment to one of the world No. 3's posts, suggesting he needed a new driver and joking that would be … [Read more...]
Jake Allen makes gorgeous glove save on Anze Kopitar (Video)
Jake Allen makes gorgeous glove save on Anze Kopitar (Video) Los Angeles Kings forward Anze Kopitar probably thought he had a sure goal on St. Louis Blues goaltender Jake Allen. The net was wide open and Kopitar flicked his wrist as Allen scampered to his left and stuck out his glove as a last-ditch effort to catch the puck. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your … [Read more...]
Sam Bradford apparently turned down a four-year, $72 million deal this summer
Sam Bradford apparently turned down a four-year, $72 million deal this summer Good news, Eagles fans: Sam Bradford reportedly turned down a four-year, $72 million deal this summer. The bad news: Bradford remains the starting quarterback in Philadelphia, at least for the time being. [Yahoo Daily Fantasy Football: First place wins $100K in our $500K contest for Week 9] Let's go live to Eagles … [Read more...]
College Football Pick'em Week 10 (Thursday NFL Pick) – FakeTeams
College Football Pick'em Week 10 (Thursday NFL Pick) - FakeTeams Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports College Football picks on top 25 games with the Thursday NFL game. Picks on straight and spread. The Thursday NFL game is at the very bottom as the remainder of the NFL picks won't be posted until the weekend. Week 9 Straight: 16/17 94% (arrrrrgh it could have been 100% if Duke won!)Spread: … [Read more...]
Toledo’s undefeated season disappears in 32-27 loss to NIU
Toledo's undefeated season disappears in 32-27 loss to NIU Hours after Toledo was ranked in the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, the Rockets' undefeated season went away. The Rockets fell 32-27 to Northern Illinois on Tuesday night at home. Its the Rockets' sixth-straight loss to NIU. And it couldn't have come at a worse possible time. Toledo was ranked No. 24 and … [Read more...]
Antoine Roussel slew-foots Zac Rinaldo (Video)
Antoine Roussel slew-foots Zac Rinaldo (Video) In his Tuesday game against the Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars forward Antoine Roussel took his leg and lifted up Zac Rinaldo’s foot. Roussel was given a minor penalty for tripping, but this looked a bit like a slew-foot. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] Check out the video of the play. Rinaldo then … [Read more...]