Michigan State tops Iowa in dramatic fashion to win Big Ten, seal playoff spot Michigan State running back L.J. Scott would not be denied. With the Big Ten title and a College Football Playoff berth on the line, the Spartans called the true freshman’s number and he delivered. Using a second and third effort, the 233-pound Scott powered his way into the end zone on a third-and-goal play from … [Read more...]
Ferguson congratulates Klopp on start
Ferguson congratulates Klopp on start 0 Shares print Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been congratulated by Sir Alex Ferguson for his dramatic impact at Anfield, the Liverpool Echo has reported. Klopp, who team have lost only one game since his arrival, was given the LG Performance of the Week award by the League Managers Association after a 6-1 win at Southampton in the Capital One Cup. … [Read more...]
Tampa’s Ben Bishop takes stick through his mask (Video)
Tampa's Ben Bishop takes stick through his mask (Video) Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop took a stick to the face in the third period of Tampa Bay’s Saturday game at the San Jose Sharks and exited immediately. It appeared the stick of Sharks forward Tomas Hertl inadvertently found its way through the wire cage surrounding Bishop’s face. The Tampa goaltender fell to the ice in pain … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread, Week 13: Looking to avoid SuperContest letdown – SB Nation
NFL picks against the spread, Week 13: Looking to avoid SuperContest letdown - SB Nation I'm taking part in the 2015 SuperContest with the folks at OddsShark, so it is time to take you along for the ride. Here are my Week 13 picks against the spread. Welcome back for Week 13 of the 2015 NFL season. The return of the NFL means gambling is back in our lives. The NFL might frown upon it, but gambling … [Read more...]
Brandon Prust spears Brad Marchand in the groin area (Video)
Brandon Prust spears Brad Marchand in the groin area (Video) Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Prust received a 10-minute misconduct for spearing Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand in the groin area in their Saturday night game at Rogers Arena. Above is the video of the play, which occurred in the final two minutes of the Bruins’ 4-0 win over the Canucks. The spear was a precursor to … [Read more...]
Who will win, Eagles or Patriots? Predictions from ESPN, Sports Illustrated … – NJ.com
Who will win, Eagles or Patriots? Predictions from ESPN, Sports Illustrated ... - NJ.com David vs. Goliath. Rocky vs. Apollo Creed. Tom Brady vs. Billy Davis. Eagles vs. Patriots. No, not many think the Eagles will beat the New England Patriots on Sunday, as head coach Chip Kelly's crew started the week at 13 point-underdogs -- although an injury to tight end Rob Gronkowski has shrunk that to … [Read more...]
Clemson, Alabama lead ESPN experts' College Football Playoff picks – ESPN
Clemson, Alabama lead ESPN experts' College Football Playoff picks - ESPN 0 Shares print The games have been played. Which four teams deserve spots in the College Football Playoff? Our experts make their picks: This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at … [Read more...]
Winners and Losers: The playoff field is predictable, the season wasn’t
Winners and Losers: The playoff field is predictable, the season wasn't An unpredictable 2015 college football season ended with an anomaly. Conference championship Saturday had drama: Michigan State scored a late second-effort touchdown to take the Big Ten title over Iowa and Clemson benefitted from a phantom offsides call on a late North Carolina onside kick to win the ACC championship. … [Read more...]
Canucks' Prust spears B's Marchand in groin
Canucks' Prust spears B's Marchand in groin The Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins don't play all that often, but ever since their Stanley Cup Final meeting back in 2011 their games always seem to find a way to turn a little nasty. It happened again on Saturday night during the Bruins' 4-0 win. It all started just two minutes into the game when Derek Dorsett and Zac Rinaldo took part in … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top NBA Pickups Week 7
Waiver Wired: Wired: Top NBA Pickups Week 7 Games Played Week 7 4 Games – BOS, CHA, CHI, DET, LAC, LAL, MEM, MIA, MIL, MIN, NYK, OKC, PHI, PHX, POR, SAS, TOR, UTA, WAS 3 Games – ATL, BRK, DAL, GSW, HOU, IND, NOP, ORL 2 Games – CLE, DEN, SAC With LeBron, Love, Faried, Gallinari, Cousins and Gay playing just two games, owners in weekly lineup leagues have some tough lineup decisions to make. … [Read more...]