Mets no longer looking to bring back Cespedes If Mets fans are still holding out hope they may yet find superstar outfielder Yoenis Cespedes under the tree, they can forget about it. The signing of Alejandro De Aza seemed to pretty well close the door on Cespedes, and sources say the Mets' foray into the Cespedes market was brief. And now it is over. (It may have been over for a while.) The Mets … [Read more...]
NFL Week 16 Predictions: Cardinals will recover without Tyrann Mathieu – FOXSports.com
NFL Week 16 Predictions: Cardinals will recover without Tyrann Mathieu - FOXSports.com It says a lot when an NFL coach, who's built a career working with grown men, calls someone his "favorite" player and no one argues, no one winces, and no one has a problem with it. The Arizona Cardinals lost coach Bruce Arians' favorite player in Tyrann Mathieu Sunday night in the final moments of a blowout … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Dirk flies past Shaq
The Daily Dose: Dose: Dirk flies past Shaq So there’s a crazy, summer-like thunderstorm that’s been going on all night and knocked my power out. And with 13 games and 26 teams in action last night, as well as a full night of playing Santa in front of me, this should be an interesting Dose. If my Interwebs are ever working again, I’ll also be hosting a 1 p.m. Season Pass subscribers-only live chat. … [Read more...]
Nick Saban says he’s staying at Alabama until he retires
Nick Saban says he's staying at Alabama until he retires Almost every year, some new rumor pops up that involves Alabama coach Nick Saban being courted by some other team or franchise, and each year he shoots the rumor down. This year, he apparently wanted to get a jump on the speculation. In an interview with ESPN.com, Saban bluntly said he has no intention of leaving Alabama before he … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 18 Rankings
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 18 Rankings "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..." Well, not where I am standing. Your faithful rankings guru is traveling abroad throughout the holidays, and if 90 degrees Fahrenheit sounds like reindeer weather to you, then I suggest you've had one too many cups of egg nog. Regardless, despite it being 60 degrees away from anything resembling snow, … [Read more...]
Best and worst hockey toys of all-time (Podcast)
Best and worst hockey toys of all-time (Podcast) Christmas is nearly here, which means it’s time to rip through the wrapping paper and … generally feel underwhelmed, but fake it really well to your loved ones. Some of these presents may contain toys. Some of these presents may contain hockey toys! There have been a few phases of hockey toys through the years. We’ve had Startling Lineup … [Read more...]
Jets to have Mo Lewis serve as honorary captain Sunday vs. Patriots
Jets to have Mo Lewis serve as honorary captain Sunday vs. Patriots As any New England Patriots fan worth their salt knows, the fate of the franchise changed on Sept. 23, 2001, the day New York Jets linebacker Mo Lewis drilled quarterback Drew Bledsoe on a sideline tackle. Though he was briefly knocked out on the hit, Bledsoe returned to the game, but after the loss told team trainers of … [Read more...]
Hockey picks up two big victories – La Crosse Tribune
Hockey picks up two big victories - La Crosse Tribune The La Crescent High School hockey team’s offense is rolling. Most opponents, the Lancers have been able to simply outscore this season. But they’ve also had the luxury of a good defense and solid goaltending, and that combination led to a couple more blowout wins last week. Lancers 8, Viroqua 0. The Lancers continued their dominance of Viroqua … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 18
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 18 Louis, Louis. Has he gotta go now…? I like Louis van Gaal. There, I said it. Yes, he’s a bit like that mad uncle who never got married. Yes, he does look out of place in a tracksuit. And yes his head is unnervingly big. But so are his balls. Fronting up the press in the midst of the worst – and perhaps yet, terminal – period of his Man United career showed … [Read more...]
Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 16 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em
Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em: Week 16 Start 'Em or Sit 'Em Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em is geared toward redraft leagues but can also be used for setting DFS lineups, as these are the players I’ll likely have heavy exposure to on Sunday. Thanks for reading along all season, and good luck to those of you in your respective fantasy championships. Also, Merry Christmas to all of you!QUARTERBACKStart of the … [Read more...]