LSU falls to Ole Miss 38-17 for third straight loss Will the rumors about LSU coach Les Miles' job status start intensifying? Miles' Tigers lost 38-17 to Ole Miss on Saturday. It was the Tigers' third-straight loss and came days after the Baton Rouge Advocate wrote that there were indications Miles would be coaching to keep his job as LSU's coach against the Rebels and Texas A&M. If those … [Read more...]
Bob Foster, former light heavyweight champion, dies at 76 (The Associated Press)
Bob Foster, former light heavyweight champion, dies at 76 (The Associated Press) Bob Foster, the former light heavyweight champion who fought Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali and went on to become a sheriff's deputy, died Saturday. New Mexico state Rep. Antonio Maestas said in a statement that Foster died at Presbyterian hospital in Albuquerque with wife Rose and his family at his side. ''His … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread, Week 11: Looking for a bounceback week in the … – SB Nation
NFL picks against the spread, Week 11: Looking for a bounceback week in the ... - SB Nation I'm taking part in the 2015 SuperContest with the folks at OddsShark, so it is time to take you along for the ride. Here are my Week 11 picks against the spread. Welcome back for Week 11 of the 2015 NFL season. The return of the NFL means gambling is back in our lives. The NFL might frown upon it, but … [Read more...]
Boxing-Alvarez beats Cotto to win WBC middleweight title (Reuters)
Boxing-Alvarez beats Cotto to win WBC middleweight title (Reuters) (Reuters) - Mexico's Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez beat Miguel Cotto on a unanimous points decision to win the WBC world middleweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday. Alvarez, the pre-fight favourite, lived up to his billing with a powerful display at the Mandalay Bay Events Center as the 25-year-old improved his career record to … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Nash gets hatty in OT; Stamkos downs Ducks; shutouts for everyone
NHL Three Stars: Nash gets hatty in OT; Stamkos downs Ducks; shutouts for everyone No. 1 Star: Rick Nash, New York Rangers Nash and teammate Mats Zuccarello picked up 3 points each in the Rangers overtime win against the Florida Panthers. The Cats made a 2 goal comeback in the final three minutes of the third period to force overtime. It would be Nash who played the hero. He scored the OT … [Read more...]
Who will win, Eagles or Buccaneers? Predictions from ESPN, Sports Illustrated … – NJ.com
Who will win, Eagles or Buccaneers? Predictions from ESPN, Sports Illustrated ... - NJ.com Did Eagles head coach Chip Kelly make the right call this offseason, bringing in Sam Bradford instead of trusting backup Mark Sanchez? We are about to start getting the answer to that question on Sunday, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers come to Lincoln Financial Field for a Week 11 matchup with the Eagles. The … [Read more...]
Kentucky DL Cory Johnson hauls in awesome INT (GIF)
Kentucky DL Cory Johnson hauls in awesome INT (GIF) Kentucky defensive lineman Cory “Poop” Johnson is a human highlight reel! The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Johnson returned a fumble 77 yards for a touchdown earlier in the season, and on Saturday night, he made another awesome play. With the Wildcats already up big over Charlotte late in the third quarter, Johnson made a crazy interception as 49ers … [Read more...]
NFL Picks Against the Spread 2015: Week 11 – Bleeding Green Nation
NFL Picks Against the Spread 2015: Week 11 - Bleeding Green Nation Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports Here are my suggestions when trying to beat the odds. Before Week 11 of the 2015 NFL season schedule kicks off, I thought we would have some fun by taking a look at the spreads for this week's round of games. (Click here for NFL Week 11 picks without regard to the spread.) Here are my suggestions … [Read more...]
Oklahoma escapes TCU after Horned Frogs miss 2-point conversion
Oklahoma escapes TCU after Horned Frogs miss 2-point conversion TCU coach Gary Patterson's aggressiveness didn't pay off. After his team scored a touchdown with 55 seconds left to pull within a point of Oklahoma on Saturday, TCU didn't go for the tie. And as Bram Kohlhausen was flushed from the pocket, his pass to the end zone was batted down by Oklahoma's Steven Parker. Oklahoma survived … [Read more...]
Baylor ruins Oklahoma State’s undefeated season with 45-35 win
Baylor ruins Oklahoma State's undefeated season with 45-35 win Baylor’s chances for a spot in the College Football Playoff aren’t dead yet. The Bears redeemed last week’s loss to Oklahoma by going into Stillwater and defeating previously undefeated Oklahoma State 45-35. It was the Bears' first win in Stillwater since 1939. The win also was payback for the last time Baylor was in Stillwater. … [Read more...]