Jose Mourinho denies rift with brooding Diego Costa Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho denied any rift with Diego Costa despite the striker’s unhappy reaction to being dropped to the bench for the scoreless draw at Tottenham Hotspur. Mourinho admitted the pair had argued at half-time during the mid-week Champions League victory away to Maccabi Tel Aviv and Costa’s mood […] Chelsea manager Jose … [Read more...]
Brock Osweiler and Broncos knock off Patriots, as AFC race opens up
Brock Osweiler and Broncos knock off Patriots, as AFC race opens up DENVER — Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler looked at the New England Patriots' defensive alignment on third-and-1 in overtime and changed the play. He was making his second career start, and you better be right in that situation. He was. A few moments later, C.J. Anderson was running down the snowy sideline, his … [Read more...]
Kobe: OK that 'I don't want to do this anymore'
Kobe: OK that 'I don't want to do this anymore' 0 Shares print LOS ANGELES -- During meditation, Kobe Bryant said his mind has "always, always" drifted toward basketball. But recently, that began to change for the longtime Los Angeles Lakers superstar. His mind wandered to the game only sometimes, not all the time. "To me, that was the first indicator that this game is … [Read more...]
Oregon vs. Fresno State – 11/30/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Oregon vs. Fresno State - 11/30/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Fresno State Bulldogs (5-0) at Oregon Ducks (5-0) College Basketball: Monday, November 30, 2015 at 8:00 pm (Matthew Knight Arena) The Line: Oregon Ducks -11.5 -- Over/Under: 148.5 See the Latest Odds TV: PAC 12 Networks The Fresno State Bulldogs will travel to Matthew Knight Arena to take on … [Read more...]
NFL Winners and Losers: Is Matt Ryan still a franchise quarterback?
NFL Winners and Losers: Is Matt Ryan still a franchise quarterback? The Atlanta Falcons are in a tricky place with quarterback Matt Ryan. Ryan isn’t bad. A lot of teams would trade their quarterback for Ryan without thinking twice. Is that list 15 teams long? Twenty? Clearly, Ryan isn’t terrible. But is he good? Ryan was really good at one point; that can’t be debated. He had 4,719 yards, … [Read more...]
Michigan State’s supporting cast shows it can carry the load
Michigan State's supporting cast shows it can carry the load ANAHEIM, Calif. — Bryn Forbes sank jump shots. Deyonta Davis scored efficiently around the rim. Eron Harris made his first meaningful contributions of the season. On a night when Denzel Valentine finally looked mortal, his supporting cast showed Michigan State doesn't need its national player of the year candidate to be superhuman … [Read more...]
Columbus Crew book berth in MLS final against Portland Timbers
Columbus Crew book berth in MLS final against Portland Timbers The Columbus Crew dropped a 1-0 decision to the New York Red Bulls but won on aggregate 2-1, advancing to the MLS Cup final where they will face the Portland Timbers. New York won the second leg 1-0 on Sunday at Red Bull Arena on a header from forward Anatole […] Photo credit: AFP The Columbus Crew dropped a 1-0 decision to the … [Read more...]
Premier League review show GW14; World Soccer Talk Podcast
Premier League review show GW14; World Soccer Talk Podcast Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast featuring Richard Farley and Laurence McKenna as they dissect all of the major story lines from the 9 games during Premier League gameweek 14. This week, Kartik Krishnaiyer is in Germany on assignment. Listen to the show via the player above or via […] Listen to the World Soccer Talk Podcast … [Read more...]
Seahawks’ Jimmy Graham has season-ending patellar tendon injury
Seahawks' Jimmy Graham has season-ending patellar tendon injury A tough season for Jimmy Graham is coming to an end. The Seattle Seahawks tight end fell awkwardly in the end zone early in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers as Russell Wilson threw a pass his direction. The ball fell incomplete, and Graham's right knee bent under his own weight. Graham remained down as … [Read more...]
Kobe: ‘I had to accept the fact I don’t want to do this anymore’
Kobe: 'I had to accept the fact I don't want to do this anymore' Kobe Bryant's announcement that he will retire at the end of this NBA season captured the basketball world's attention, if not its surprise, on Sunday afternoon. His post-game press conference after the night's 107-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers served as a reminder that the Los Angeles Lakers icon's eccentricities and focus … [Read more...]