David Moyes: Louis van Gaal needs more time at Manchester United Former Manchester United manager David Moyes believes the Premier League club should stand by under-pressure manager Louis van Gaal. The Dutchman, 64, has faced weeks of speculation as United slipped to sixth in the Premier League table after limping out of the Champions League in the group phase. Moyes took […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
Bulls scratch Rose vs. Pacers for hamstring issue
Bulls scratch Rose vs. Pacers for hamstring issue 8:44 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares print CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose will not play in the … [Read more...]
Al Jefferson out 6 weeks after tearing meniscus in right knee
Al Jefferson out 6 weeks after tearing meniscus in right knee Al Jefferson's rough season just got worse. Two games after his return from both a left calf strain and a suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy, the Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that the 31-year-old Jefferson will go back on the shelf for approximately six weeks after suffering a right knee injury. … [Read more...]
Funniest Plays of the Year: Bartolo Colon loses hit helmet (No. 3)
Funniest Plays of the Year: Bartolo Colon loses hit helmet (No. 3) Editor's note: This week, Big League Stew is counting down the five funniest plays of 2015. Come back to see who guffaws into the No. 1 spot. Here's No. 3: There are a number of reasons to love New York Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon. After being out of the league in 2010, Colon has experienced a late-career resurgence. He's done … [Read more...]
Dak Prescott leads Mississippi State past NC State in Belk Bowl
Dak Prescott leads Mississippi State past NC State in Belk Bowl In his final collegiate game, Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott showed what has made him a special player for the past few seasons. The Bulldogs senior threw for 380 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for 47 yards in a 51-28 Belk Bowl victory over NC State, outdueling fellow senior Jacoby Brissett. Prescott … [Read more...]
Rose out vs. Pacers with hamstring tendinitis
Rose out vs. Pacers with hamstring tendinitis 7:58 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares print CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose will not play in the Chicago … [Read more...]
Brandon McCarthy jokes about Dodgers left-handed pitching ‘bias’
Brandon McCarthy jokes about Dodgers left-handed pitching 'bias' If you're a right-handed pitcher, there's no room for you in the Los Angeles Dodgers rotation. After reaching a three-year, $48 million agreement with veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir on Wednesday, the Dodgers top five starting options heading into the new year all are left-handed. Of course, three-time Cy Young award winner … [Read more...]
NFL picks against the spread week 17: Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals … – AL.com
NFL picks against the spread week 17: Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals ... - AL.com By Barry Wilner/AP Sports Writer Ah, the Black and Blue Division. We remember it well. So do the Vikings and Packers, who meet at Lambeau Field on Sunday night to determine the champion of the latest incarnation of the Black and Blue, the NFC North. The visitors enter the game with a lot more positives than the … [Read more...]
FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup December 30 – FanSided
FanDuel daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup December 30 - FanSided Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the NHL shield logo before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Check out our daily NHL fantasy hockey advice for Wednesday, December 30th on FanDuel so you can win some money! Be sure to check out the slides … [Read more...]
Alabama DB Tony Brown sent home from Cotton Bowl
Alabama DB Tony Brown sent home from Cotton Bowl A day before the Cotton Bowl, Alabama sent home one of its top special teams contributors. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban announced that defensive back Tony Brown will not play in Thursday’s game. “We have made an internal decision to send Tony Brown home due to a violation of team rules,” Saban said in a statement. No additional details … [Read more...]