Nail Yakupov injured in bizarre incident with linesman (Video) Nail Yakupov of the Edmonton Oilers hasn’t scored a goal since Oct. 18, and had one point in his last 10 games heading into Wednesday night’s contest at the Carolina Hurricanes. So things were going pretty poorly for Yakupov. And then a linesman fell on him, injuring him and ending his night in the second period. [Play Yahoo … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Thanksgiving News/Notes
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Thanksgiving News/Notes As we’re heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s a bit of an odd week for fantasy purposes. With a three game, mid-week slate it can be bit tricky to keep up with everything going on – so, before the Thursday slate of games, check out Evan Silva’s Matchups column and Pat Daughtery’s Week 12 Ranks for start/sit decisions on the short week. … [Read more...]
Bucks coach Jason Kidd ejected for slapping ball out of ref’s hands
Bucks coach Jason Kidd ejected for slapping ball out of ref's hands NBA referees do not like to have their personal space invaded by coaches and players. That became perfectly obvious earlier this week, when the National Basketball Referee's Association criticized the NBA for punishing Atlanta Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer with a $25,000 fine but no suspension for making contact with an … [Read more...]
Matt Jones interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (11.25.15)
Matt Jones interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (11.25.15) Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Everton writer Matt Jones. In the interview with Matt, the Everton reporter discusses what the expectations are for the Toffees this season, whether Tim Howard has turned a corner in his performances for the Goodison Park […] Listen to the latest … [Read more...]
Hornets score 25 straight, hold Wizards to 6 fourth-quarter points in big win
Hornets score 25 straight, hold Wizards to 6 fourth-quarter points in big win Steve Clifford probably isn't too thrilled that his Charlotte Hornets have turned in flat third quarters in their last three games. They're doing a damn fine job of cranking it up in the fourth, though. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] For the third straight game, the … [Read more...]
Ken Johnson dies at 82, was only pitcher to throw nine-inning no-hitter and lose
Ken Johnson dies at 82, was only pitcher to throw nine-inning no-hitter and lose Ken Johsnon, the pitcher behind one of baseball's most notable anomolies, has died at age 82. Johnson's son, Kenneth Jr., confirmed the news to the New York Times on Wednesday, stating his father had battled Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases in his later years and ultimately died from a kidney infection on … [Read more...]