Podcast: Is Tiger Woods the greatest golfer of all-time? In a Tuesday news conference at the Hero World Challenge, Tiger Woods sounded like a man who knew the end was near. We talk about why that made us sad and reflect on why we care so much when our sports heroes start to fade away. We also talk about Woods' legacy compared to that of Nicklaus, Hogan and Snead. Finally, we wonder if Woods … [Read more...]
Thursday picks: Habs won't slow down Capitals
Thursday picks: Habs won't slow down Capitals Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. ET There isn't a better matchup in the NHL on Thursday night than the one in Montreal that features the two top teams in the Eastern Conference facing off for the first … [Read more...]
Brandt Snedeker opens Aussie PGA with stunning 84
Brandt Snedeker opens Aussie PGA with stunning 84 Brandt Snedeker did not get off to a good start on Thursday in the Australian PGA Championship. Snedeker, the highest-ranked player in the field at No. 38 in the latest Official World Golf Ranking, opened with a 12-over 84 at Royal Links that has him 17 shots behind the lead. The Tennessean got off to an awful start, playing the first five … [Read more...]
All-Star uniforms pay homage to 1st NBA game
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College Football Picks: Week 14 Predictions for Every Game – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks: Week 14 Predictions for Every Game - Bleacher Report Gerald Herbert/Associated Press Wasn't it just the beginning of September a week ago? Where did the 2015 college football season go? It's hard to believe we're already at the end of the regular season, with just 16 games left over the next two weekends before the bowl games get going. Three-fourths of the FBS teams … [Read more...]
Only drama in Duke’s rout of Indiana came during halftime
Only drama in Duke's rout of Indiana came during halftime With Duke leading Indiana by 23 points late in the second half on Wednesday night, the Cameron Crazies hit the Hoosiers with a three-letter punch to the gut. "N-I-T, N-I-T," they chanted. Worst of all for Indiana is that missing the NCAA tournament no longer seems all that far-fetched after the Hoosiers' latest defensive meltdown. … [Read more...]
Arlington Spurs supporters group interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (12.02.15)
Arlington Spurs supporters group interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (12.02.15) Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with Gary Brooks from Arlington Spurs, the Tottenham supporters club based in Arlington, Virginia. In the interview, Gary talks about the current form of Spurs, what changes have resulted in this unbeaten run, which players have stepped […] … [Read more...]
Anaheim Ducks feel The Force on ‘Star Wars Night’ at Honda Center (Photos)
Anaheim Ducks feel The Force on 'Star Wars Night' at Honda Center (Photos) ANAHEIM – Honda Center had a space-like feel to it Wednesday night when the Anaheim Ducks hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning. Fans dressed in costumes from the "Star Wars" series as the Ducks paid homage to the popular franchise with their own “Star Wars Night.” This came just a few weeks before the opening of "Star Wars: … [Read more...]
Coach K defends 76ers' Okafor: He's a great kid
Coach K defends 76ers' Okafor: He's a great kid Dana O'Neil, ESPN Senior Writer Close College basketball reporter. Joined ESPN in 2007. Graduate of Penn State University. 0 Shares print DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski defended his former player Jahlil Okafor, who was suspended two games by the Philadelphia 76ers following two separate incidents in Boston. … [Read more...]
Islanders beat Rangers in 1st rivalry night in Brooklyn
Islanders beat Rangers in 1st rivalry night in Brooklyn BROOKLYN, NY – The first time the New York Islanders invited their neighbors the New York Rangers for a housewarming party was on Oct. 21, 1972. The expansion Islanders were in a state-of-the-art arena called the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Rangers, who lost in the Stanley Cup Final to Boston in the previous season, played … [Read more...]