Ben Simmons passes instead of shooting in waning moments of LSU's first loss Ben Simmons turned in another head-shaking stat line Monday night. His passing skills dazzled, his defense frustrated and his offense delighted, particularly a running overhead shot that gave LSU its first lead in the final minute. What the nation's best freshman didn't do in his first 20-20 game was knock down the … [Read more...]
Tom Brady has some fun, uses ‘Rex Ryan!’ as a pre-snap call
Tom Brady has some fun, uses 'Rex Ryan!' as a pre-snap call It wasn't quite Aaron Rodgers using "New York Bozo" as a pre-snap check when he knew Chris Christie would be at Lambeau Field, but Tom Brady had his own fun on Monday night. Playing against the Buffalo Bills and their outspoken coach Rex Ryan, a division rival of the Patriots for many years, Brady had a special signal before a play … [Read more...]
Byron Scott says Kobe has ‘privilege’ to take all the bad shots he wants
Byron Scott says Kobe has 'privilege' to take all the bad shots he wants Byron Scott and the Los Angeles Lakers continue to be the worst-matched team and coach in the NBA. As Kobe Bryant nears retirement and several young players with potential attempt to establish themselves as long-term fixtures, Scott has doubled down on winning as many games as possible this season even when the Lakers' … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger again insists UEFA needs to enact tougher drug testing standards
Arsene Wenger again insists UEFA needs to enact tougher drug testing standards Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has demanded UEFA change their rules on doping because he claims the current regulations don’t do enough to discourage drug cheats. Wenger has been outspoken against doping and questioned why UEFA’s rulings mean there is no way of disqualifying a team from continental competition unless … [Read more...]
Indiana’s defensive issues resurface in alarming upset loss
Indiana's defensive issues resurface in alarming upset loss Any improvement Indiana showed defensively in its first three games may have been a mirage. The Hoosiers suffered a surprising 82-78 loss in the Maui Invitational quarterfinals on Monday because they couldn't come up with stops when they needed them. A rebuilding Wake Forest team playing without last season's leading scorer … [Read more...]
NY Gaming Commission proposes new race horse drug rules (The Associated Press)
NY Gaming Commission proposes new race horse drug rules (The Associated Press) New York regulators have fined one of horse racing's winningest trainers and say they're pursuing new equine drug regulations after a probe into abuse allegations by an animal-rights group. The New York State Gaming Commission said Monday its investigation sustained 14 allegations made by People for the Ethical … [Read more...]
Brad Marchand hits home run, scores goal vs. Maple Leafs (Video)
Brad Marchand hits home run, scores goal vs. Maple Leafs (Video) Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins is generously listed at 5 foot 9, a stature that comes in handy when he’s trying to swat a puck out of the air while keeping his stick under the crossbar. Like, for example, the shorthanded goal he scored against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. With Brett Connolly in the box for … [Read more...]
Former Pennsylvania governor reacts to Eagles loss with bag on his head
Former Pennsylvania governor reacts to Eagles loss with bag on his head Your browser does not support iframes. Ed Rendell, tell us how you really feel. The Philadelphia Eagles were an embarrassment on Sunday, losing 45-17 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was their third loss in four games. It is so bad that not even Philadelphia's former mayor has any brotherly love for a team that is the … [Read more...]
The two biggest winners of the offseason are Yoan Moncada’s biceps
The two biggest winners of the offseason are Yoan Moncada's biceps The offseason just started, but we're already getting our usual smattering of fun and ridiculous stories. Jose Fernandez is reportedly a problem in the clubhouse, Clayton Kershaw hates Yasiel Puig and Robinson Cano is tired of Seattle. Those are the types of things you hear in November. Are they true? It's tough to say. Do … [Read more...]
Steven Gerrard set to put on Liverpool kit in upcoming legends match in Australia
Steven Gerrard set to put on Liverpool kit in upcoming legends match in Australia Former Liverpool star Steven Gerrard will pull on the famous Reds’ shirt once again after agreeing to play for the club’s ‘Legends’ side in Australia next year. Gerrard is currently on a post-season break from his LA Galaxy commitments after joining the Major League Soccer club from Liverpool earlier this […] … [Read more...]