Mourinho revels in ‘fantastic feeling’ after being lauded by ‘unbelievable’ Chelsea crowd Jose Mourinho reveled in “my moment” after Chelsea’s fans made their support for their embattled manager clear in a potentially crucial Champions League victory over Dynamo Kiev. The adulation poured down from the stands on the self-proclaimed Special One, whose position appears perilous, and his Chelsea … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant calls Russell Westbrook Thunder’s ‘best player’ after loss to Raptors
Kevin Durant calls Russell Westbrook Thunder's 'best player' after loss to Raptors Heading into the 2015-16 NBA season, one of the most fascinating subplots in the league centered on how an Oklahoma City Thunder club already facing the significant adjustment from deposed head coach Scott Brooks to the newly hired Billy Donovan managed the healthy return of former NBA Most Valuable Player … [Read more...]
Aramis Ramirez retires after stellar 18-year career
Aramis Ramirez retires after stellar 18-year career As expected, Aramis Ramirez has played his last game in MLB. After hinting all season that 2015 would be his final year in the majors, Ramirez announced his retirement on a talk show in his native Dominican Republic, but left the door open to suit up for his hometown Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Winter League. Over 18 major-league … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: John Tavares' return will lift Islanders over Canadiens – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: John Tavares' return will lift Islanders over Canadiens - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their picks for all of the day's games. New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. ET After missing the past three games due to a mystery illness, New York Islanders captain John Tavares will be back in the lineup on … [Read more...]
With rumors swirling, Mark Richt says Jeremy Pruitt is still UGA’s DC
With rumors swirling, Mark Richt says Jeremy Pruitt is still UGA's DC Jeremy Pruitt is still Georgia’s defensive coordinator. Multiple reports have surfaced over the past few days indicating that there is growing friction between Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt and Pruitt. And after rumors swirled Thursday morning that Pruitt was fired, Richt sent out a tweet to let the world know that Pruitt … [Read more...]
Boo Weekley thinks the PGA Tour’s wraparound schedule ‘sucks’
Boo Weekley thinks the PGA Tour's wraparound schedule 'sucks' Boo Weekley is playing golf in this week's Sanderson Farms Championship, but he'd much rather be doing something else. So, why isn't he? If he doesn't play in the fall portion of the PGA Tour's wraparound schedule, he'll fall behind and find himself at a big disadvantage in the FedEx Cup points standings heading into calendar … [Read more...]
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Thursday’s bargains and players to fade
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Thursday's bargains and players to fade By Andrew FiorentinoRotoWire Hockey Writer Thursday brings us nine games of NHL action, with several strong offenses in prime position to beat on some of the league's defensively disadvantaged franchises. I'm looking for values on the Bolts as they head to Buffalo, the Kings as they play host to the Jackets and the Flyers … [Read more...]
Labor day? Wife of Steelers’ Cam Heyward due on Sunday, with Pittsburgh set to host Oakland
Labor day? Wife of Steelers' Cam Heyward due on Sunday, with Pittsburgh set to host Oakland As any parent will tell you, there's no way to predict when a baby will make its arrival. Sure, you're given a due date, but relatively few women give birth on that actual day. Steelers' defensive end Cam Heyward is hoping his wife Allie is not in that minority. Heyward, Pittsburgh's young star, and … [Read more...]
College football Week 10 expert predictions and picks for 'Bama-LSU, more – FOXSports.com
College football Week 10 expert predictions and picks for 'Bama-LSU, more - FOXSports.com LSU vs. Alabama. Clemson vs. FSU. TCU vs. Oklahoma State. Hey, nobody said reaching the College Football Playoff was easy . . . Each Thursday, Stewart Mandel, Bruce Feldman, Joel Klatt and Jim Ross will make the calls on who'll win the weekend's most intriguing matchups. And there's no shortage of those … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho loses appeal of fine, suspended stadium ban
Jose Mourinho loses appeal of fine, suspended stadium ban Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has failed in his appeal against a suspended stadium ban, England’s Football Association has announced. Mourinho was given the suspended ban, along with a £50,000 fine, for comments about the referee after his side’s defeat to Southampton on Oct. 3. An FA statement read: “An Appeal Board has dismissed […] … [Read more...]