NFL Power Rankings: A change at the top? Nope, not necessary I've never been a big fan of the notion that, when it comes to rankings, when you lose matters so much. We've all seen it before. Team A loses in Week 3. Team B loses in Week 10. Team A goes higher in the Week 11 rankings because Team B's loss was more recent. It doesn't make any logical sense. Neither does the idea that when the … [Read more...]
Van Gundy: Pistons PG Jennngs 'ready to go'
Van Gundy: Pistons PG Jennngs 'ready to go' 5:12 AM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Detroit Pistons point guard Brandon Jennings, who hasn't played in an NBA game since rupturing his left Achilles nearly 11 months ago, is "ready to go," coach Stan Van Gundy said Monday. "I think he's ready," Van Gundy told reporters Monday. "Our decision now -- Steve (Blake) has … [Read more...]
Hiddink still concerned about relegation
Hiddink still concerned about relegation 9:41 PM GMT Richard Jolly 0 Shares print MANCHESTER -- Guus Hiddink admitted he is still concerned about the prospect of relegation as he warned his Chelsea charges that they are playing for their futures. The Blues are yet to win under the Dutchman after a stalemate at Manchester United leaves him with draws in both games of his second spell in … [Read more...]
Karl-Anthony Towns defends play while holding Andrew Wiggins’ shoe
Karl-Anthony Towns defends play while holding Andrew Wiggins' shoe The NBA recently witnessed a controversial act of shoe-throwing when Denver Nuggets wing Will Barton discarded the lost sneaker of Houston Rockets counterpart Trevor Ariza in an attempt to get a leg up on the competition. Barton received a technical foul, but his resourcefulness will live on forever. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie … [Read more...]
Brock Osweiler just keeps playing, oblivious to Broncos’ QB drama
Brock Osweiler just keeps playing, oblivious to Broncos' QB drama DENVER — By leading the Denver Broncos to a huge overtime win Monday night, Brock Osweiler got his team closer to a bye week in the playoffs ... which gives Peyton Manning another week to get healthy. Oh, the irony. Ah, yes, the Broncos' quarterback issue. It's impossible to spend any time in Denver and not hear about it. But … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Warriors improve to 29-1
The Daily Dose: Dose: Warriors improve to 29-1 Twenty-two teams were in action on Monday night and the news was plentiful. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here! Here we go. Pacers 93, Hawks 87 – C.J. Miles was out for Indy with a sore back so Lavoy Allen started and didn’t do much. Paul George was awful (3-of-14, 9 points), yet the Pacers still won the game. Monta Ellis hit four 3-pointers on … [Read more...]
Can Texas Tech slow Leonard Fournette in the Texas Bowl?
Can Texas Tech slow Leonard Fournette in the Texas Bowl? AdvoCare V100 Texas BowlTexas Tech (7-5) vs. LSU (8-3)HoustonDec. 29, 2015 LSU running back Leonard Fournette is good. Really good. Texas Tech is not so good at stopping the run. Tuesday's Texas Bowl is going to be a big mismatch, right? Possibly. The Red Raiders are 125th in the country in rushing defense. Tech has allowed nearly 272 … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving’s late buzzer-beating 3 helps push Cavs past Suns
Kyrie Irving's late buzzer-beating 3 helps push Cavs past Suns In his first three games after returning from a fractured left kneecap, Kyrie Irving at times showed brief flashes of his All-Star form, but mostly — and quite understandably — looked like someone shaking the rust off after some 6 1/2 months on the shelf and trying to find his shooting and playmaking rhythm after missing the … [Read more...]
Cousins ejected in act of frustration, Warriors sprint by Kings
Cousins ejected in act of frustration, Warriors sprint by Kings Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins is widely known as a ultra-talented player prone to bouts of frustration and impulsiveness. Projecting the 25-year-old's future is an ongoing struggle between trusting his undeniable ability on the court and lamenting his penchant for making rash decisions that take him out of the game … [Read more...]
DC United home jersey for 2016 leaked online [PHOTOS]
DC United home jersey for 2016 leaked online [PHOTOS] An artist’s rendition of the DC United home jersey for the 2016 MLS season has been released on the Internet. The design, courtesy of FootyHeadlines, features black and charcoal hoops down the front of the shirt, as well as a red and trim on the cuffs and the back of the neck. […] An artist’s rendition of the DC United home jersey for … [Read more...]