Bruins' Marchand has hearing, may miss Classic Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for his low-bridge hit on Ottawa Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki during Tuesday night's game. It is extremely rare for a player to come out of a hearing without a suspension, making it likely that the Bruins agitator will miss the 2016 NHL … [Read more...]
Dodgers add Kazmir
Dodgers add Kazmir The Dodgers have signed left-hander Scott Kazmir to a three-year contract, the team announced. CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman has the financial details: kazmir gets 48M for 3 years. opt out after 1st year. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 30, 2015 At this point Kazmir essentially replaces Zack Greinke for the Dodgers after Greinke signed with the Diamondbacks a few … [Read more...]
College Football Playoff picks: Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, national title game – Sports Illustrated
College Football Playoff picks: Orange Bowl, Cotton Bowl, national title game - Sports Illustrated They’re finally almost here. More than three weeks after the selection committee revealed its final rankings, the College Football Playoff semifinals are upon us. So who will advance in the Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl to reach the national championship game? Will Clemson remain undefeated or will … [Read more...]
BenFred: Six predictions for 2016 – STLtoday.com
BenFred: Six predictions for 2016 - STLtoday.com You've probably heard by now that the Cubs are among the favorites to win the next World Series. Vegas Insider's current projections give them and the Giants 6/1 odds, or a 14.29 percent chance, of earning a parade. The Cardinals are way back at 16/1, or 5.88 percent. But the Cards' track record suggests it would be unwise to write them off. Their … [Read more...]
Boxing-Pacquiao to fight Bradley in April 9 bout (Reuters)
Boxing-Pacquiao to fight Bradley in April 9 bout (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes Dec 30 (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring for a possible swan song next April to take on American Timothy Bradley for a third time, the Filipino's promoter told Reuters on Wednesday. Pacquiao, 37, and Bradley, 32, will meet on April 9 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, the venue for their … [Read more...]
Dodgers sign lefty Scott Kazmir to strengthen starting rotation
Dodgers sign lefty Scott Kazmir to strengthen starting rotation After whiffing twice in their offseason efforts to strengthen their starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday announced that they've agreed to terms with lefty starter Scott Kazmir on a three-year contract that will, at the very least, give pause to the talk that the Dodgers aren't doing enough to compete in the … [Read more...]
4 West Virginia players ruled ineligible for Cactus Bowl
4 West Virginia players ruled ineligible for Cactus Bowl Four West Virginia players will miss the team’s bowl game due to academics. Mountaineers head coach Dana Holgorsen announced Tuesday that junior cornerback Daryl Worley, senior defensive end Eric Kinsey, freshman wideout Jovon Durante and freshman safety Kevin Williams will all be unavailable for the Jan. 2 Cactus Bowl against Arizona … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring where the Timberwolves go from here
The 10-man rotation, starring where the Timberwolves go from here A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: NBA.com. Steve Aschburner looks at how the Minnesota Timberwolves organization, from the owner's suite to the … [Read more...]
Kris Bryant got engaged and Anthony Rizzo mourned their bromance
Kris Bryant got engaged and Anthony Rizzo mourned their bromance It's going to be tough to argue anyone had a better 2015 than Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant. The 23-year-old not only reached the majors, but performed well enough to get elected to the All-Star Game and win the Rookie of the Year award. On top of that, he also helped lead the Cubs to the NLCS. Those accomplishments alone … [Read more...]
Funniest Plays of the Year: Adrian Beltre kicks ball foul (No. 4)
Funniest Plays of the Year: Adrian Beltre kicks ball foul (No. 4) 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. 4: This is far from the first time Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre has been involved in a strange play on a baseball field. Beltre has been known to go after other … [Read more...]