Internet produces some good laughs from Bryce Harper's memes mistake If we could give Washington Nationals slugger and newly crowned National League MVP Bryce Harper one piece of advice going forward, it might be something like this. Have some fun. You've earned it. [Nationals MVP Bryce Harper to the haters: "I enjoy getting booed"] Harper missed a chance to take that approach Thursday … [Read more...]
Weekend predictions: Vulnerable Duke loses again – ESPN (blog)
Weekend predictions: Vulnerable Duke loses again - ESPN (blog) Myron Medcalf, ESPN Staff Writer Close Covers college basketball Joined ESPN.com in 2011 Graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato 0 Shares print Well, the Brown-Medcalf battle for predictions supremacy began with limited surprise. I finished 2-0 (the Gonzaga-Pitt game was canceled after halftime) in the first … [Read more...]
Kansas suspends key reserve Brannen Greene for six games
Kansas suspends key reserve Brannen Greene for six games When Kansas boards its flight to Maui on Friday, an ineligible player will be part of the Jayhawks' traveling party and an eligible one will remain at home. Joining the rest of the team will be highly touted freshman center Cheick Diallo, who the NCAA has cleared to travel with Kansas but not yet to play for the Jayhawks. Staying in … [Read more...]
Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial are out for Manchester United’s trip to Watford
Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial are out for Manchester United’s trip to Watford Manchester United are facing a striking crisis with Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial ruled out of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Watford. Manager Louis van Gaal confirmed on Friday that Rooney, Martial and Marouane Fellaini will all be absent at Vicarage Road for the lunch-time kickoff in which a win for […] … [Read more...]
Cory Schneider spits hot truth on his goalie peers’ gargantuan gear
Cory Schneider spits hot truth on his goalie peers’ gargantuan gear If you want more goals, then shrink the goalies. That seems to be the most agreed-upon first step in attempting to “fix” the NHL’s “problem” with goals scored, a debate that’s now in its “third decade” of existence. (These are all sarcastic air quotes.) And since restrictions on how tall goalies can be is straight up height … [Read more...]
Is this Brock Osweiler’s inauguration? It was for Colin Kaepernick in 2012
Is this Brock Osweiler’s inauguration? It was for Colin Kaepernick in 2012 Gary Kubiak has been forced into an awkward situation. His starting quarterback’s waning skills and injury status have forced him to go to a backup quarterback with 54 career regular-season pass attempts. The Denver Broncos are a contender with a 7-3 record, a comfy lead in the division for a home playoff game and a … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant: ‘If something doesn’t change, this is it for me’
Kobe Bryant: 'If something doesn't change, this is it for me' Kobe Bryant has yet to confirm his retirement plans. He, genuinely, may not have any retirement plans, even though the Lakers have had to keep him out of back to back games, and even though his presence is likely hindering the development of several of the team’s young players. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams … [Read more...]
Interim Texas AD: Charlie Strong has support ‘without question’
Interim Texas AD: Charlie Strong has support 'without question' Texas won't be making a coaching change of its own volition according to interim athletic director Mike Perrin. Perrin was on 104.9 FM in Austin on Friday morning and said Strong had his support. Miami is looking for a coach after firing Al Golden and Strong has been mentioned as a candidate. Reports have surfaced that Miami … [Read more...]
Transparency watchdog slams national associations for compounding risk of corruption
Transparency watchdog slams national associations for compounding risk of corruption Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International (TI) on Thursday blasted scandal-plagued FIFA’s member national football associations for compounding the risk of corruption through a lack of transparency. The Berlin-based non-governmental organization said the various FAs’ reluctance to publish financial … [Read more...]
NHL All-Star 3-on-3 roster projections: Central Division is nuts (Trending Topics)
NHL All-Star 3-on-3 roster projections: Central Division is nuts (Trending Topics) The new All-Star Game format is an exciting one, and it's actually a case of the NHL listening to its fans. The long-held opinion and correct opinion on the Game itself, from basically all corners, was that it sucked. Games ending in scores that rival defensive struggles on the football field aren't … [Read more...]