Oklahoma DT Charles Walker out for CFP semi with concussion Oklahoma defensive tackle Charles Walker will not play in Friday’s College Football Playoff semifinal after suffering a concussion during bowl practice. OU DT Charles Walker suffered a concussion in practice on Monday and won't play in Orange Bowl. Might be back for title game if OU wins— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) December … [Read more...]
NFL Awards Watch: The MVP case for Cardinals QB Carson Palmer
NFL Awards Watch: The MVP case for Cardinals QB Carson Palmer Before we start to talk about how great Carson Palmer has been this year, a disclaimer: I still think Cam Newton is the NFL MVP. Newton has done a remarkable job all season, and just because his Carolina Panthers lost one game shouldn’t mean too much. If you thought Newton was the MVP at 14-0, it’s illogical to say he’s not at … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus offered Tiger Woods warm 40th birthday wishes
Jack Nicklaus offered Tiger Woods warm 40th birthday wishes Jack Nicklaus has been steadfast -- at least publicly -- in his belief that Tiger Woods can still someday surpass his major tally of 18. On Woods' 40th birthday on Wednesday, Nicklaus offered his wishes to the 14-time major winner for not only on his special day but also for the remainder of his career. Via Twitter: Happy … [Read more...]
Barcelona want more trophies in 2016, says Messi
Barcelona want more trophies in 2016, says Messi Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona’s rivals that the European champions are determined to match their five-trophy haul from 2015 in the coming year. Messi scored on his 500th appearance for the club as Barca rounded off the year in style with a 4-0 win […] Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has … [Read more...]
Robert Morris vs. Union/Merrimack – USCHO (blog)
Robert Morris vs. Union/Merrimack - USCHO (blog) Last week:Dan: 1-1Chris: 0-2 On the season: Dan: 69-41-9 (.618)Chris: 77-33-9 (.685) This Week’s Picks: Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3Robert Morris at DartmouthRobert Morris vs. Union/MerrimackDan: This is one of those weekends where RMU can’t necessarily gain space in the Pairwise, but they can definitely lose it if they’re not careful. … [Read more...]
Cal QB Jared Goff announces he’s entering the NFL draft
Cal QB Jared Goff announces he's entering the NFL draft Cal quarterback Jared Goff is entering the NFL draft. Goff, a junior, held a press conference Thursday to announce his decision, which came just two days after he led the Bears to a 55-36 win in the Armed Forces Bowl. In that game, Goff completed 25 of 37 passes for 467 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions. The six touchdowns … [Read more...]
Local boy Frank Vatrano excited for Winter Classic opportunity
Local boy Frank Vatrano excited for Winter Classic opportunity FOXBORO – Gillette Stadium is about a 90-minute drive from Frank Vatrano’s hometown of East Longmeadow, Mass. So when the puck drops at 1 p.m. ET on Friday for the 2016 Winter Classic, seven of the 21-year old’s family and friends will be in attendance. “It’s a pretty cool and pretty surreal feeling,” said Vatrano, one of four … [Read more...]
The top 10 things still up for grabs in Week 17 of the NFL season
The top 10 things still up for grabs in Week 17 of the NFL season We've seen a few other Week 17s that have been more wide open as far as playoff scenarios go. This season, most of the playoff spots are spoken for, and mostly we're just left to wonder about is seeding. [Yahoo Daily Fantasy: $10 could win you $20K in our $200K contest for Week 17] But, as usual, there is still plenty on the … [Read more...]
Knicks' Early 'thankful' he avoided serious injury
Knicks' Early 'thankful' he avoided serious injury 2:57 PM ET 0 Shares print GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- A day after he was shot in the knee during a robbery, Knicks forward Cleanthony Early thanked fans for their support and expressed relief for having avoided serious injury. "I got shot but ironically I dodge[d] a bullet," Early wrote on Instagram. "It could have been way … [Read more...]
NBA daily fantasy picks: Five players who could help your lineup for Dec. 31 – Sports Illustrated
NBA daily fantasy picks: Five players who could help your lineup for Dec. 31 - Sports Illustrated The NBA is celebrating the final day of 2015 in style with six games on a night of the week when there are typically only three or four. It’s also putting its best foot forward on New Year’s Eve in terms of the teams in action, with the Warriors, Thunder, Rockets, and Clippers all in action. Throw in … [Read more...]