NFL Power Rankings: Steelers could beat any playoff team ... if they get in If you ask any AFC playoff hopeful, or each of those teams' fan bases in an honest moment, they'd admit to rooting hard for the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets to get the wild-card spots. Because that would mean the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't make the playoffs. The Steelers are an interesting case. We saw on … [Read more...]
Dirk Nowitzki manages to get a smile out of Kristaps Porzingis, before they battle (Video)
Dirk Nowitzki manages to get a smile out of Kristaps Porzingis, before they battle (Video) Amid a nasty political climate, winter’s impending doom and gloom, the reification of the league’s first Hedge Fund Basketball Team, and the sadness behind one of the NBA’s all-time greats shooting less than 30 percent in the months before his retirement, it’s nice to get something like this. [Follow … [Read more...]
Chapman police report leads to MLB probe
Chapman police report leads to MLB probe Major League Baseball will investigate the possible incident of domestic assault involving Reds All-Star closer Aroldis Chapman, CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman reports. As Tim Brown and Jeff Passan of Yahoo! reported on Monday, police were called to Chapman's Florida apartment in October after Chapman allegedly fired a gun multiple times in his garage … [Read more...]
Done Deals: Cardinals acquire Jedd Gyorko in trade with Padres
Done Deals: Cardinals acquire Jedd Gyorko in trade with Padres This is The Stew's running list of trades and signings that happen during baseball's Winter Meetings. We'll update this post as news happens. For up-to-the-second chatter and rumors, be sure to check out our Winter Meeting tracker. TUESDAYCardinals acquire Jedd Gyorko in trade with Padres for Jon JayThe San Diego Padres unloaded … [Read more...]
The Yahoo Sports MLB Winter Meeting tracker: Day 2
The Yahoo Sports MLB Winter Meeting tracker: Day 2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Howdy from the MLB Winter Meetings, where deals should be aplenty this week. The meetings, running through Thursday, are baseball's annual meeting of executives and agents where a number of trades and free-agent signings go down. [Elsewhere: Jeff Passan's ranks and tracks every MLB free agent] To help you keep tabs on all … [Read more...]
Rhode Island vs. Houston – 12/8/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Rhode Island vs. Houston - 12/8/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Houston Cougars (5-0) at Rhode Island Rams (5-3) College Basketball: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:00 pm (Thomas M. Ryan Center) The Line: Rhode Island Rams -7.5 -- Over/Under: 144.5 See the Latest Odds TV: The Rhode Island Rams and the Houston Cougars face off on Tuesday in college basketball … [Read more...]
Gianluigi Buffon believes Juventus is still a match for any team in Europe
Gianluigi Buffon believes Juventus is still a match for any team in Europe Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon believes his side have the qualities to reach the Champions League final once more this season as they look to seal their place in the last 16 as group winners against Sevilla on Tuesday. A point at the Sanchez Pizjuan will be enough to ensure the […] Photo credit: AFP. Juventus … [Read more...]
Manchester United intent on proving they can score goals against Wolfsburg
Manchester United intent on proving they can score goals against Wolfsburg Manchester United’s Louis van Gaal says the Red Devils must prove they are good enough to reach the Champions League’s knockout stages by breaking their goal drought against Wolfsburg on Tuesday. United have scored just one goal in drawing their their last three games, including a goalless draw at home […] Photo … [Read more...]
NFL Picks Week 14: Panthers, Chiefs roll; Saints nip Bucs – NOLA.com
NFL Picks Week 14: Panthers, Chiefs roll; Saints nip Bucs - NOLA.com It wasn't very long ago when I said things get easier to pick this time of year. Everyone but me, that is. My roller-coaster season of prognosticating continues as I had trouble finding winning picks with a Gold Sheet. Anyway, we're ready to jump right back on the horse, and I'm ready to guarantee my top three picks. That's a … [Read more...]
Benitez holds Bale, Modric, Navas out of Real Madrid’s trip to Malmo
Benitez holds Bale, Modric, Navas out of Real Madrid’s trip to Malmo Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez has left Gareth Bale and Luka Modric out of his squad for the visit of Swedish champions Malmo on Tuesday with the Spanish giants already assured of their place in the last 16 of the Champions League. Madrid’s better head-to-head record against Paris Saint-Germain means […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]