NFL Picks Week 12: Packers, Cardinals roll; Saints upset Texans - NOLA.com Tired of those bye weeks and want to get more out of your Red Zone channel or Sunday Ticket subscription? Well, wait no more. It's back to the 16-game schedule. And that leads to my next question: What is more exciting? 16 games in one week or 16 games with a Thanksgiving buffet and its leftovers? Tough choice, I know, … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Holtby blanks Oilers, Flyers get offensive
NHL Three Stars: Holtby blanks Oilers, Flyers get offensive No. 1 Star: Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals Holtby was brilliant in making 33 saves, outdueling Ander Nilsson in the Capitals’ 1-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Dmitry Orlov scored in the third period for the game’s lone goal. No. 2 Star: Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers Shayne Gostisbehere scored on the power play in … [Read more...]
Officiating mistakes hurt Patriots early, Bills at the end
Officiating mistakes hurt Patriots early, Bills at the end What would a Monday night NFL game, or a New England Patriots game for that matter, be without a little officiating controversy? There were plenty of head-scratching moments on Monday night from the officials, which seems to be the norm this season. The Patriots got a potential touchdown taken away in the third quarter on a weird … [Read more...]
The NBA Replay Center enjoyed ‘Animal House’ during an official review
The NBA Replay Center enjoyed 'Animal House' during an official review Watch any NBA telecast and you're likely to see at least one shot of various employees and referees working at the league's Secaucus-based replay center. While the center has been fairly successful overall, these cutaways largely seem like a clever bit of public relations intended to convince the viewing public that the … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant returns to Thunder lineup, stars in blowout of Jazz
Kevin Durant returns to Thunder lineup, stars in blowout of Jazz Kevin Durant missed more than the 7-to-10-day estimate that accompanied initial reports of his left hamstring strain. The time off appears to have had no adverse effects on his production. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] Playing his first game since missing the second half of the … [Read more...]
Illinois needs buzzer beater to avoid a fourth early loss
Illinois needs buzzer beater to avoid a fourth early loss As Illinois players spilled onto the court in celebration of Jalen Coleman-Lands game-winning 3-pointer on Monday night, embattled Illini coach John Groce could only muster a relieved smile. Groce knew the Illini never should have needed last-second heroics to eke out an 82-79 victory over lowly Chicago State. The shrewdly designed, … [Read more...]
Will Premier Boxing Champions survive? (Yahoo Sports)
Will Premier Boxing Champions survive? (Yahoo Sports) The PBC has spent a fortune in its first eight months, but with declining interest, it may have been for nothing. … [Read more...]
Kings force OT in dramatic fashion, still blow big lead to Hornets
Kings force OT in dramatic fashion, still blow big lead to Hornets The Sacramento Kings nearly escaped Time Warner Cable Arena without having turned a big second-half lead into a loss. Instead, they proved yet again just how much they depend on a healthy DeMarcus Cousins. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] Up 22 with 2:24 remaining in the third … [Read more...]