Canucks' Burrows: Didn't cross line with Tootoo Sunday's game between the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils was heated, filled with penalties and ultimately, ended with a Devils overtime win. Despite the victory Devils forward Jordin Tootoo remained upset over comments apparently made to him in the penalty box by Canucks forward Alex Burrows during the game. Tootoo alleged that … [Read more...]
Who is NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year? Bengals, Cardinals lead way
Who is NFL's Comeback Player of the Year? Bengals, Cardinals lead way Watching Jay Cutler lead the Chicago Bears to victory served as notice for just how good a season he is having. He won't be found among the league leaders in passing yards (he's ranked 24th) or touchdown passes (tied for 19th) but — with part of that tied to missing parts of two games — but has done everything that could … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant wants to play in the 2016 Olympics. Should he?
Kobe Bryant wants to play in the 2016 Olympics. Should he? The idea of Kobe Bryant, who could retire this spring, joining the Team USA Men’s Basketball team this summer in the Rio Olympics is a charming one. Bryant, who acted as a go-to force in 2008 and a leadership-type in 2012 on his way to gold, seemingly wouldn’t be there to lead the team in scoring, but to be a part of a team concept … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper takes shot at Matt Williams, says Nats ‘finally have an All-Star staff’
Bryce Harper takes shot at Matt Williams, says Nats 'finally have an All-Star staff' We know there's no love lost between Bryce Harper and ex-Washington Nationals manager Matt Williams. The MVP-to-be and his skipper butted heads on a few occasions during Williams' two-year stint as manager and Williams turned a scheduled off-day for Harper into punishment after the infamous dugout fight with … [Read more...]
Man Utd target Mahrez, Anderson, Mane
Man Utd target Mahrez, Anderson, Mane The winter window gets closer with each passing day and the transfer rumour mill is starting to pick up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has the latest and greatest. See all the summer deals here. Louis' need for speed Manchester United may be sitting fourth in the Premier League table and just one win away from being first place outright, but Louis van Gaal is … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Kyle Busch at No. 1
Power Rankings: Kyle Busch at No. 1 1. Kyle Busch (LW: 3): Joey Logano keeps the top spot no more. Busch gets it because he finished fourth on Sunday and is poised to make the final round of the Chase barring a disaster at Phoenix. Busch has been pretty good at Phoenix since the repave; he has four top 10-finishes. But the three other races he's finished 36th, 23rd and 34th. Anything in the … [Read more...]
Stephen Curry inbounds ball off unsuspecting Draymond Green as Warriors beat Pistons
Stephen Curry inbounds ball off unsuspecting Draymond Green as Warriors beat Pistons The Golden State Warriors rank fourth in the NBA in possessions per 48 minutes this season after leading the league in pace last year on their way to the NBA championship. They don't like to wait around; they prefer to push the ball, even off opponents' makes. And, evidently, even if the inbounder doesn't … [Read more...]
Baseball world reacts to Tommy Hanson’s death with tributes
Baseball world reacts to Tommy Hanson's death with tributes The sudden death of former MLB pitcher Tommy Hanson hit close to home for many people with a connection to baseball. Hanson died of catastrophic organ failure Monday night in Atlanta at the age of 29. Earlier Monday it was reported he had slipped into a coma. Hanson made his major-league debut with the Braves in 2009 and played … [Read more...]
Giants fan allegedly fails to burn giant Bucs flag, takes glorious mugshot instead
Giants fan allegedly fails to burn giant Bucs flag, takes glorious mugshot instead Only in Florida. Except, this Florida man was a New York Giants fan, which maybe makes twice as much sense now? Anyhow, one Giants fan was apparently so fired up after his team sunk the Bucs on Sunday that he allegedly tried to burn an 80-by-50 foot Buccaneers flag that hangs from a 15-foot pole outside the … [Read more...]
Russian IOC delegate sees no ban for Russia over doping scandal RIA (Reuters)
Russian IOC delegate sees no ban for Russia over doping scandal RIA (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday the Russian Athletics Federation would not be disqualified due to a doping scandal surrounding the sport. "The situation is very complicated," RIA news agency cited former Olympic swimming champion and IOC member … [Read more...]