Hansdotter edges Holdener to win women's World Cup slalom (The Associated Press) Frida Hansdotter held on to her first-run lead to win a women's World Cup slalom on Tuesday, making her the main candidate to take over the discipline title from the injured Mikaela Shiffrin. The Swede's third career win helped extend her lead in the discipline standings to 100 points over Petra Vlhova of … [Read more...]
Tim Howard’s position at Everton has become farcical and he must be dropped
Tim Howard’s position at Everton has become farcical and he must be dropped Ironic cheers from supporters form a key part of the soundtrack to modern day soccer, but it’s rare to hear home fans direct these jibes in the direction of their own players. Tim Howard and Everton fans are a special case at the moment, though. Applause and whoops rung out […] Ironic cheers from supporters form a … [Read more...]
Will Bengals have a healthy, viable quarterback for Week 17?
Will Bengals have a healthy, viable quarterback for Week 17? Adding injury to insult has been the Cincinnati Bengals' way of life for some time now, but this time it's really crippling. A.J. McCarron played a mostly strong game Monday night but lost a fumble on the final snap of overtime, allowing the Denver Broncos to beat the Bengals in a crucial game for AFC playoff seeding. Moreover, … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: Dray Day
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The 10-man rotation, starring why the NBA’s anti-gun PSA matters
The 10-man rotation, starring why the NBA's anti-gun PSA matters 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: Salon. Nathaniel Friedman on the NBA's partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety, kicked off by the public … [Read more...]
Heyman: Why my HOF ballot includes Bonds
Heyman: Why my HOF ballot includes Bonds I believe Barry Bonds' steroids story, even if it technically isn't the story he is telling. Bonds, for the record, doesn't say much at all about steroids, and when he was under oath he said he didn't knowingly take steroids. So no, I don't really believe that story. But I do believe the story that's out there that Bonds was one of the greatest clean … [Read more...]
New York Rangers vs. the snowball effect
New York Rangers vs. the snowball effect The New York Rangers (44 points) are in a 4-10-2 plummet after Monday night’s loss to the Nashville Predators. If they squint hard enough, they can see the Washington Capitals waving goodbye as they run away with the Metropolitan Division. Over their collective shoulders are the New York Islanders (43 points) in third place, with the New Jersey … [Read more...]
Pau Gasol got it all wrong about ‘Chicago-style pizza’
Pau Gasol got it all wrong about 'Chicago-style pizza' Pau Gasol chose to come to the Chicago in the summer of 2014 because the city’s diverse culture appealed to him. He turned down more money from other franchises. He turned down more palatable offers from potentially better teams – though it could be argued that a healthy, well-coached and engaged Bulls squad was as good as any … [Read more...]
Alabama vs. Michigan State: Cotton Bowl preview – Sports Illustrated
Alabama vs. Michigan State: Cotton Bowl preview - Sports Illustrated DALLAS — As one Nick Saban assistant (Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart) prepares to leave the nest and take over his own program, another former Saban assistant will try to become the first branch off the Alabama coach’s tree to beat the trunk. Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio worked for Saban in East Lansing from … [Read more...]
NFL Week 17 Picks: Cardinals clip Seahawks, Vikings stun Packers – CBSSports.com
NFL Week 17 Picks: Cardinals clip Seahawks, Vikings stun Packers - CBSSports.com I have some bad news. We've reached the end of the regular season, which means no more picks after this week. Actually, hold on a second, I'm reading the fine print in my contract, and apparently I have to make playoffs picks, too. So I guess this isn't the last week. Also, now that I'm looking at it, I probably … [Read more...]