Reports: Maryland hires former Syracuse coach Scott Shafer as DC It didn’t take long for Scott Shafer to find a new job. Less than two weeks after his final game as Syracuse head coach, Shafer has reportedly agreed to join D.J. Durkin’s staff at Maryland. According to Sports Illustrated and the Washington Post, Shafer will serve as the Terrapins’ defensive coordinator. Shafer was fired on … [Read more...]
Ian Joy interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (12.07.15)
Ian Joy interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (12.07.15) Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring an interview with FOX Sports presenter Ian Joy. In the interview with Ian Joy, he shares his excitement about his Portland Timbers team winning the 2015 MLS Cup, as well as sharing his opinions about many of the talking […] Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk … [Read more...]
NFL picks vs. the spread, Week 14: Browns, Saints continue free falls – NOLA.com
NFL picks vs. the spread, Week 14: Browns, Saints continue free falls - NOLA.com You have to feel for Cleveland Browns fans. They rank among the most loyal in professional sports yet they continue to be tormented by their dysfunctional football team. In the wake of their worst loss since 1995, the Browns have lost seven games in a row and been outscored 215-98. Cleveland is assured of their … [Read more...]
Boxing champ Tyson Fury reported for ‘hate crime’ to police (The Associated Press)
Boxing champ Tyson Fury reported for 'hate crime' to police (The Associated Press) New world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was the subject of a police investigation on Tuesday following the outspoken boxer's comments about homosexuality that have been heavily criticized in Britain. Greater Manchester Police said they have received a report of a ''hate crime'' regarding Fury's comments, … [Read more...]
Boxing-Shortlisted for BBC award, Tyson provokes fury with words (Reuters)
Boxing-Shortlisted for BBC award, Tyson provokes fury with words (Reuters) By Ian Chadband LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - With a name like his, Tyson Fury was not destined to be a shy and retiring wallflower. Since becoming world heavyweight champion, the 27-year-old British boxer has been living up to his name, provoking fury well beyond the ring with his pronouncements on homosexuality, … [Read more...]
Controversial no-call on travel, small-ball dominance help Wizards beat Heat
Controversial no-call on travel, small-ball dominance help Wizards beat Heat As I've discussed before, people sometimes get mad that I don't get typically get super worked up about uncalled traveling violations in the NBA. (In fact, many seem upset this very day that I helped highlight 7-foot-3 San Antonio Spurs center Boban Marjanovic's delightful double ball-fake of Philadelphia 76ers … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Sun Shine City
NBA Fantasy Trends: Sun Shine City Devin Booker is shining, you guys. He’s made 71.4 percent from 3 on the season! That’s 15-of-21 attempts. Not like 3-of-4 or something like that. That's not a terrible sample size. Here’s what his shot chart looks like: Follow me on Twitter @MikeSGallagher. Say what? He’s better on above-the-break 3s (80 percent) than Andre Drummond (37.1 percent) and DeAndre … [Read more...]
Chinese students make great Kobe Bryant tribute portrait on snow-covered court
Chinese students make great Kobe Bryant tribute portrait on snow-covered court With all due respect to framed jerseys, video packages and sneakers in glass cases, my favorite tribute thus far on Kobe Bryant's farewell tour comes from a place the "Black Mamba" has yet to visit since announcing his plan to retire after the end of this season, thus lighting the fuse on his Viking funeral: … [Read more...]
Dusty Baker defends Aroldis Chapman: ‘He’s a heck of a guy’
Dusty Baker defends Aroldis Chapman: 'He's a heck of a guy' NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dusty Baker is the manager of the Washington Nationals now, but it wasn't too long ago that he held the same position with the Cincinnati Reds and spent a lot of time with relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman. As such, Baker defended Chapman on Tuesday at the Winter Meetings, amid a controversy surrounding the closer. … [Read more...]
NFL Week 14 Picks: Bengals take down Steelers, Texans stun Patriots – CBSSports.com
NFL Week 14 Picks: Bengals take down Steelers, Texans stun Patriots - CBSSports.com "Mommy, what is that man doing to the goal post?" If moms were upset with the way Cam Newton was dancing, they probably had a heart attack when Antonio Brown got to the end zone against the Colts. Let's be honest though, Brown did America a favor on Sunday by opening the door for parents to finally have the "birds … [Read more...]