Report: Byung-Ho Park traveling to U.S., deal expected with Twins In a sign that Korean slugger Byung-Ho Park is deal with the Minnesota Twins, reports say the two-time Korea Baseball Organization MVP is headed to the United States. Citing a report by a South Korean news agency, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press says that Park will travel to the U.S. on Sunday, making a quick stop … [Read more...]
Are we numb to FIFA scandals? A review of ‘The Ugly Game’ book
Are we numb to FIFA scandals? A review of ‘The Ugly Game’ book Rarely in the book world does a tome come around that fundamentally alters the way we look at the subject for the better or worse. One such book is The Ugly Game by Heidi Blake and Jonathan Calvert, two members of The Sunday Times Insight Team. In the most important soccer […] Rarely in the book world does a tome come around … [Read more...]
2015 NFL picks against the spread: Week 12 has some duds and Pats/Broncos – Revenge of the Birds
2015 NFL picks against the spread: Week 12 has some duds and Pats/Broncos - Revenge of the Birds Weekly picks against the Vegas spread. We are three games into the Week 12 slate of games this week, as Thanksgiving brought us a full day of football. I started the week 2-1, although I should have known better than to think the Cowboys were seriously going to threaten the Panthers. Oh well. Last … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Do Lakers have a shot against Blazers? – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Do Lakers have a shot against Blazers? - CBSSports.com Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Saturday, November 28, 2015 from James Herbert, Ananth Pandian and Matt Moore. First we'll share our best bets for Saturday, then below, we'll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games. For SportsLine picks, click here. For more CBS Sports Expert … [Read more...]
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Aspen, CO women’s slalom results (Reuters)
Alpine Skiing-World Cup Aspen, CO women's slalom results (Reuters) Nov 28 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup Aspen, CO Women's Slalom after run 2 on Saturday Run 1 Run 2 Overall 1. Mikaela Shiffrin (U.S.) 48.01 51.80 1:39.81 2. Veronika Velez Zuzulova (Slovakia) 49.39 53.49 1:42.88 3. Frida Hansdotter (Sweden) 49.83 53.24 1:43.07 4. Sarka Strachova (Czech Republic) 50.02 53.67 … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Tippett wins 500th NHL game; OT and shootouts for everyone
NHL Three Stars: Tippett wins 500th NHL game; OT and shootouts for everyone Shootouts!!!!! pic.twitter.com/YTD01nTcWm— Strombone (@strombone1) November 28, 2015 No. 1 Star: Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks Seabrook provided three assists in the Blackhawks regulation comeback and eventual overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks. Down 0-2 with 1:41 to go in the game, Marian Hossa scored a … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Kings won't be able to slow down Blackhawks' offense – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Kings won't be able to slow down Blackhawks' offense - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings, 10:30 p.m. ET For the first 10 games of the 2015-16 season the Chicago Blackhawks did not look like the Chicago Blackhawks. At least not … [Read more...]
Neymar wants to extend Barcelona deal
Neymar wants to extend Barcelona deal Dermot Corrigan 0 Shares print Neymar said he wants to extend his Barcelona contract after scoring more in Saturday's 4-0 La Liga win against Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou. La Liga leaders Barca strolled to victory against the Basque side -- with Neymar and Luis Suarez scoring in the first half, and the Brazilian netting his second after the break … [Read more...]
Report: Gun pulled on 76ers’ Jahlil Okafor in October incident in Philadelphia
Report: Gun pulled on 76ers' Jahlil Okafor in October incident in Philadelphia The apparent altercation between Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor and a heckler outside a Boston nightclub early Thursday was evidently not the only such recent incident involving the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. According to multiple reports, a similar public confrontation — one that could … [Read more...]
Report: Jimbo Fisher tells FSU administration he has no desire to leave
Report: Jimbo Fisher tells FSU administration he has no desire to leave The Jimbo Fisher-to-LSU link may not be as strong as many LSU boosters think it is. According to the Palm Beach Post, the Florida State coach has told FSU president John Thrasher he doesn't have a desire to leave the school. Fisher has been mentioned as a possible successor to Les Miles if LSU cuts ties with its longtime … [Read more...]