Report: Iowa State hires Toledo's Matt Campbell Toledo coach Matt Campbell is reportedly heading to Iowa State. Per the Toledo Blade, Campbell accepted an offer to be the Cyclones' new head coach late Saturday night. Campbell would succeed Paul Rhoads as Iowa State's coach. Rhoads coached his final game with the Cyclones on Saturday in a loss to West Virginia. Toledo had offered to make … [Read more...]
Tyson Fury ends Wladimir Klitschko’s heavyweight reign (The Associated Press)
Tyson Fury ends Wladimir Klitschko's heavyweight reign (The Associated Press) Tyson Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision Saturday to end the Ukrainian's 9 1/2-year reign as heavyweight champion and fulfill his father's prophesy from the day he was born. Born three months early and weighing just one pound (.45 kg), Fury wasn't given much chance to live, but John Fury told … [Read more...]
Briton Fury crowned world champion after beating Klitschko (Reuters)
Briton Fury crowned world champion after beating Klitschko (Reuters) Underdog Tyson Fury caused a huge boxing upset on Saturday, stunning Wladimir Klitschko with a points victory to snatch the champion's four titles and become the first Briton to hold a world heavyweight crown since 2011. "He's been a great champion, but every good dog has its day," challenger Fury told a 50,000 crowd at … [Read more...]
Patrick Kane sets NHL record with points in 19 straight games
Patrick Kane sets NHL record with points in 19 straight games Patrick Kane’s torrid start to the 2015-16 season is now a record-breaking start. Kane scored 11:10 into the first period at the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night, tallying on the power play for the Chicago Blackhawks. The goal gave Kane a point in his 19th straight game, setting a record for points in consecutive games by an … [Read more...]
Victor Valdes set to leave Man United
Victor Valdes set to leave Man United Peter O'Rourke 0 Shares print Victor Valdes is set to end his ill-fated spell at Manchester United with the goalkeeper close to cancelling his contract at Old Trafford, sources have told ESPN FC. Valdes has been frozen out of the first-team picture at United after a falling out with van Gaal earlier in the summer, with the Dutchman claiming it was … [Read more...]
Winners and Losers: There are six teams left vying for four CFP spots
Winners and Losers: There are six teams left vying for four CFP spots And then there were six. We think. Thanks to Week 13 losses from Baylor and Notre Dame, it looks like the College Football Committee will be able to whittle its focus down to six contenders for the four-team playoff: Clemson, Alabama, Oklahoma, Iowa, Michigan State and Stanford. For now. The committee’s top four teams from … [Read more...]
Sunday Daily Dose: Dose: Green Day In The Bay
Sunday Daily Dose: Dose: Green Day In The Bay What’s the proper response to those who still don’t want to give Draymond Green his superstar credentials? Let’s ask James Harden what he thinks. Anthony Davis shook off what looked like an awful knee injury to bounce back with a monster line, LeBron James again put the Cavs on his back, Kawhi Leonard is automatic and the 18-0 Golden State Warriors … [Read more...]
NFL Picks Against the Spread 2015: Week 12 – Bleeding Green Nation
NFL Picks Against the Spread 2015: Week 12 - Bleeding Green Nation Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports Here are my suggestions when trying to beat the odds. Before Week 12 of the 2015 NFL season schedule kicks off, I thought we would have some fun by taking a look at the spreads for this week's round of games. (Click here for NFL Week 12 picks without regard to the spread.) Here are my suggestions when … [Read more...]
Evgeni Malkin scores ridiculous spinning goal vs. Oilers (Video)
Evgeni Malkin scores ridiculous spinning goal vs. Oilers (Video) Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins is basically a human highlight reel lately. Following this fabulous deke against the Minnesota Wild last week, Malkin scored one of the nastiest goals of the season against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Malkin potted his 10th goal of the season on this steal-and-snipe against … [Read more...]
Stanford shocks Notre Dame on last-second field goal
Stanford shocks Notre Dame on last-second field goal As Notre Dame milked away the clock while it looked to take a lead over Stanford in the final minute, Cardinal head coach David Shaw curiously decided not to use his timeouts to give his offense more time. The decision paid off. After the Irish took a 36-35 lead with 30 seconds to go, Kevin Hogan and the Stanford offense quickly marched … [Read more...]