Bold sports predictions for 2016 - Ontario Argus Observer 2015 is nearly in the books, and what a year it was. With 2016 just around the corner, I thought now would be the perfect time for me to play the role of Nostradamus and tell you all what to expect in the world of sports for 2016. Here are my 10 bold predictions for the new year. 1. Kansas City wins the Super Bowl. With nine … [Read more...]
Arsenal need to toughen up for a difficult 2016
Arsenal need to toughen up for a difficult 2016 The last time Arsenal held the pole position in the Premier League (2013/14), the manner in which they blew their title became a story tough to describe and hard to digest. The Gunners were on course for their fourth Premier League title and were table toppers until February, when fourth-placed […] The last time Arsenal held the pole position … [Read more...]
Suns' Hornacek mistakenly calls out Dellavedova
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A&M QB Jake Hubenak has a big opportunity in Music City Bowl
A&M QB Jake Hubenak has a big opportunity in Music City Bowl Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl Texas A&M (8-4) vs. Louisville (7-5) Nashville Dec. 30, 2015 For the second consecutive season, Texas A&M is dragging itself into a bowl game. After starting the year 5-0, the Aggies won three of their next eight games and finished 4-4 in conference play. It wasn’t the type of season many … [Read more...]
Brad Marchand flips Mark Borowiecki with low hit (Video)
Brad Marchand flips Mark Borowiecki with low hit (Video) Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand flipped Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki with a low check in their Tuesday game at TD Garden in Boston. A video of the play is above. Marchand was not penalized on the first period play and Borowiecki did not miss any time, returning soon after, though reportedly stretching his left leg. … [Read more...]
Which team needs to sign Yoenis Cespedes the most?
Which team needs to sign Yoenis Cespedes the most? The market for Yoenis Cespedes is starting to heat up. After weeks of silence, rumors are starting to surface that teams are making a push for the 30-year-old outfielder. Though the calendar has nearly turned to January, a fair amount of talent remains on the market, particularly in the outfield. Depending on what methods you prefer when … [Read more...]
Ex-FIFA VP received $50,000 a month in bribes from sports marketing companies
Ex-FIFA VP received $50,000 a month in bribes from sports marketing companies Fallen FIFA vice president Eugenio Figueredo received $50,000 a month in “improper payments” from sports marketing companies, authorities in his native Uruguay alleged Tuesday in an indictment. The 83-year-old ex-soccer boss, one of seven top FIFA officials arrested at a Zurich luxury hotel in May, received “hefty … [Read more...]
Curry (leg) game-time decision vs. Mavericks
Curry (leg) game-time decision vs. Mavericks 8:56 PM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Warriors guard Stephen Curry will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Mavericks because of a left leg injury, interim coach Luke Walton said Tuesday. Curry did not practice Tuesday, one day after he recorded his sixth career triple-double in Golden State's 122-103 … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: The market for Yoenis Cespedes is heating up
Hot Stove Digest: The market for Yoenis Cespedes is heating up Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. HEATING UP: The market for Yoenis Cespedes is starting to heat up and both the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles are … [Read more...]
Experiment over: Philadelphia Eagles fire coach Chip Kelly
Experiment over: Philadelphia Eagles fire coach Chip Kelly Less than a year after giving Chip Kelly full personnel control in addition to his head coaching duties, the Philadelphia Eagles announced they've fired their head coach. And with that, one of the NFL's biggest experiments is over, before Kelly even completed his third season. Kelly came from the University of Oregon and was a bold … [Read more...]