Junior Seau book excerpt reinforces grim painting of NFL's injury treatment A recent excerpt of Jim Trotter's book, "JUNIOR SEAU: The Life and Death of a Football Icon," published on ESPN.com, reinforces the grim nature of the NFL's treatment of injuries during the Hall of Famer's era. After the author explains how doctors never diagnosed Seau with a concussion during his 20-year career … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Not Noel's November
Roundball Stew: Not Noel's November Earlier this week I sat down at a roundtable (figuratively speaking) with the rest of the Rotoworld NBA crew to discuss our sell-high recommendations.From there, I’ve made an incredible intellectual leap to the topic at hand in this week’s Stew: some players who are off to frustrating starts, and why I think it’s wise to stay patient with them. Here are … [Read more...]
Roger Clemens wants to wear a Red Sox hat if he’s inducted into Hall of Fame
Roger Clemens wants to wear a Red Sox hat if he's inducted into Hall of Fame Roger Clemens might never get into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown because of suspected use of performance enhancing drugs during the latter stages of his career, but if he does see that magical day come, he says he will go into the hall in a Boston Red Sox uniform. Clemens played for four different teams during a … [Read more...]
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum Crystal Ball Predictions – FOXSports.com
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Gastelum Crystal Ball Predictions - FOXSports.com Saturday the UFC heads South of the border, once more, to put on an exciting event in Mexico. This time, the UFC's warriors will do battle in Monterrey. In the main event, welterweight contenders Neil Magny and Kelvin Gastelum collide to see who will move up the rankings. Top featherweight Ricardo Lamas will also welcom … [Read more...]
Fury ready to shake up boxing world by beating Klitschko (The Associated Press)
Fury ready to shake up boxing world by beating Klitschko (The Associated Press) As Tyson Fury prowled the practice ring, stopping regularly for some shadow-boxing and imagining Wladimir Klitschko on the end of his punches, his father looked on with pride. ''They wrote him off, saying he wouldn't live,'' said John Fury, recalling the day - 27 years ago - when the second of his six sons was … [Read more...]
Andy Sullivan leads Euro Tour finale, McIlroy maintains edge in Race to Dubai
Andy Sullivan leads Euro Tour finale, McIlroy maintains edge in Race to Dubai Rory McIlroy doesn't lead the European Tour's season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, but he's two ahead of Danny Willett, his nearest challenger for the tour's season-long Race to Dubai points title. McIlroy shot a second consecutive 4-under 68 on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates to trail … [Read more...]
Here comes Mark Sanchez to save the Philadelphia Eagles’ season
Here comes Mark Sanchez to save the Philadelphia Eagles' season Sam Bradford missed practice again on Friday, according to Philly.com, and it seems clear that he won't be playing this week when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Which means it's Mark Sanchez time in Philadelphia. The Eagles are 4-5 and teetering on the edge of losing their season — though, the NFC East … [Read more...]
Turkish federation develops an action plan after fans disrupt Paris silence
Turkish federation develops an action plan after fans disrupt Paris silence Turkey’s soccer authorities on Thursday adopted an action plan on fan behavior to prevent a repeat of the whistling and shouting during a minute of silence for the Paris attacks victims that shocked observers. Some Turkish fans shouted “God is great” and booed the opposing Greek team during a minute’s silence for […] … [Read more...]
Ben Simmons’ seven most impressive opening-week highlights
Ben Simmons' seven most impressive opening-week highlights Some of the most jaw-dropping moments of the opening week of the college basketball season have come when Ben Simmons had the ball in his hands in the open floor. The 6-foot-9 LSU freshman makes plays other players his size can't even fathom attempting, from no-look bounce passes, to behind-the-back dribbles, to pin-point lobs. In … [Read more...]
Carey Price expected to return from injury Friday at Islanders
Carey Price expected to return from injury Friday at Islanders Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is expected return to action Friday when the team takes on the New York Islanders. The Habs announced the news on their official Twitter feed Thursday after a 3-2 regulation home loss to the Arizona Coyotes. Price, the reigning league MVP and Vezina Trophy winner, has been out since Oct. … [Read more...]