Baker Mayfield 'expected to play' against Oklahoma State Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield will play against Oklahoma State on Saturday barring a health setback, according to the university. Mayfield has passed all tests and will do some exertion work today and team stuff. If he continues w/ no issues, he's expected to play. — Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) November 23, 2015 Mayfield … [Read more...]
Jakub Voracek dropped from Philadelphia Flyers’ top line
Jakub Voracek dropped from Philadelphia Flyers’ top line Jakub Voracek has one goal in 20 games. Let that sink in for a second. Jakub Voracek, who had 86 goals in 290 games with the Philadelphia Flyers heading into this season. Jakub Voracek, whose longest stretch without a goal last season was 10 games, having gone his first 16 games without a tally this season. Jakub Voracek, of the … [Read more...]
As the 76ers approach a record for futility, one scout laments their ‘D-League roster’
As the 76ers approach a record for futility, one scout laments their 'D-League roster' It’s hard to fully comprehend just how the Philadelphia 76ers took an 18-win team, added a Rookie of the Year candidate that roared out of the gates with averages of 18 points and nearly eight rebounds, and somehow turned out this bad to begin things.Yet, here they are at 0-13. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on … [Read more...]
Pat Riley sees 'dynastic' potential in Warriors
Pat Riley sees 'dynastic' potential in Warriors Associated Press 0 Shares print MIAMI -- Pat Riley played alongside Jerry West and Gail Goodrich, the guards whose exploits from the early 1970s still have the Miami Heat president saying they were the best backcourt he ever saw. The Golden State Warriors' 15-0 start can be attributed to the fact that they are the "most … [Read more...]
Robinson Cano is reportedly not happy playing in Seattle
Robinson Cano is reportedly not happy playing in Seattle Well, this ought to be fun. Robinson Cano, the man who signed a 10-year, $240 million deal with the Seattle Mariners just two years ago, is reportedly "not happy in Seattle." That quote comes from an article by John Harper of the New York Daily News. The piece mostly focuses on former Mariners third base coach Rich Donnelly supporting … [Read more...]
Dodgers name Dave Roberts as next manager
Dodgers name Dave Roberts as next manager The Dodgers have named Dave Roberts as their new manager. The club made the announcement Monday morning in Los Angeles. Roberts had been a finalist for the job along with Dodgers Director of Player Development Gabe Kapler. Roberts, 43 and a UCLA product, spent parts of the 10 seasons as an outfielder in the major leagues. He spent 2003 and part of 2004 … [Read more...]
Arsenal lose Francis Coquelin for two months due to knee injury
Arsenal lose Francis Coquelin for two months due to knee injury Arsenal have been dealt a blow with the news that midfielder Francis Coquelin will be out for at least two months with a knee injury. Manager Arsene Wenger announced that the 24-year-old Frenchman suffered knee ligament damage in Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at West Bromwich Albion. Coquelin will now […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
Sources: Durant to return to Thunder this week
Sources: Durant to return to Thunder this week Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares print Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant is on course to return to the lineup this week, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com that Durant, after missing … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 13: Top 25 Predictions for Upcoming Schedule – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 13: Top 25 Predictions for Upcoming Schedule - Bleacher Report Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press With a number of highly ranked teams playing each other and rivalry games throughout the schedule, Week 13 is undoubtedly shaping up to be the most important slate of contests in the 2015 college football season thus far. The College Football Playoff picture remains … [Read more...]
NBA picks against the spread: Nets vs. Celtics: Battle for The Pick Part II – Friendly Bounce
NBA picks against the spread: Nets vs. Celtics: Battle for The Pick Part II - Friendly Bounce Oct 19, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Evan Turner (11), guard Marcus Smart (36), forward Amir Johnson (90), guard Terry Rozier (12) and forward Jared Sullinger (back) speak during the second half of a game against the Brooklyn Nets at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY … [Read more...]