Amazing Alec Burks dunk excites everyone but his coach Sometimes garbage time yields treasures. Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks gave us one such highlight late in the fourth quarter of his team's 110-89 blowout of the Phoenix Suns. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] With 2:11 remaining in regulation and the result clearly decided, Burks drove to his left and … [Read more...]
NFL Picks Week 16: Chiefs, Steelers roll; Saints lose home finale – NOLA.com
NFL Picks Week 16: Chiefs, Steelers roll; Saints lose home finale - NOLA.com Looking at the Week 15 schedule, it seemed as if it could be the easiest of the season to pick. Judging by our weekly contest – and the fact I had a great week (we know how often that happens) – it certainly was. Now, looking at Week 16, it could be the opposite. Right off, four of my top six picks straight up are road … [Read more...]
Pedro backs Cesc Fabregas to win back Chelsea fans’ support
Pedro backs Cesc Fabregas to win back Chelsea fans’ support Spain forward Pedro has backed his club and international teammate Cesc Fabregas to overcome hostility from some Chelsea fans and come good for the west Londoners. Midfielder Fabregas was jeered by some sections of the Stamford Bridge crowd during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Sunderland as part of protests against the […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Purcell powers Oilers; Niemi to rescue
NHL Three Stars: Purcell powers Oilers; Niemi to rescue No. 1 Star: Teddy Purcell, Edmonton Oilers Purcell had two goals in the first period just 1:44 apart and then assisted on Justin Schultz’s goal as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1. No. 2 Star: Antti Niemi, Dallas Stars Kari Lehtonen started for the Stars, and gave up two goals on four shots in 8:16. Niemi came on and … [Read more...]
KD, Russ best CP3 in wild finish to Thunder-Clippers
KD, Russ best CP3 in wild finish to Thunder-Clippers Despite reasonably impressive records, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers have both proven somewhat disappointing this season for looking more like collections of excellent players than well constructed, cohesive teams. Monday night's matchup at Staples Center did nothing to change any such opinion, but it was a fascinating … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Lillard's run ends
The Daily Dose: Dose: Lillard's run ends Eighteen teams were in action on Monday night and there was plenty of news. Tim Frazier played well for the Blazers, Joakim Noah got hurt, Paul George and Eric Bledsoe stunk, and Danny Green may have hit an all-time low. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here! Hawks 106, Blazers 97 – The Hawks won despite poor performances from Paul Millsap (he tweaked … [Read more...]
Former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has announced his retirement
Former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has announced his retirement Former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff announced his retirement on Monday. Duff came through the youth ranks at Blackburn before moving onto Chelsea, Newcastle and then Fulham. The 36-year-old won two Premier League titles and the League Cup with Chelsea, lifted the League Cup with Blackburn … [Read more...]
Dalton Prout has cross-check tantrum on Plotnikov’s head (Video)
Dalton Prout has cross-check tantrum on Plotnikov’s head (Video) The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-2, on Monday night. This defeat was manifested in the actions of Dalton Prout, the Jackets defenseman who earlier was victimized on a 2-on-1 for a Phil Kessel goal. Prout decided to respond to a legal hit with as many cross-checks as he could administer to the head, … [Read more...]
Joakim Noah leaves Bulls’ loss to Nets with left shoulder sprain
Joakim Noah leaves Bulls' loss to Nets with left shoulder sprain The hits just keep on coming for the Chicago Bulls. After back-to-back losses and some eyebrow-raising comments about first-year head coach Fred Hoiberg from All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler, Chicago suffered another blow on Monday, losing center Joakim Noah to a left shoulder sprain late in the third quarter of their … [Read more...]
Gregg Popovich goofs on ex-Spur George Hill’s dyed-blond hair
Gregg Popovich goofs on ex-Spur George Hill's dyed-blond hair San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is widely acknowledged as one of the funniest men in the NBA. While his media interviews get most of the attention, it's arguable that Pop's on-court goofs are some of his finest moments. Who could ever forget the time he had his team intentionally foul Shaquille O'Neal five seconds into … [Read more...]