NFL Winners and Losers: Aaron Rodgers far from his MVP level Before trying to figure out what has happened to the Aaron Rodgers we are used to seeing, let's acknowledge that the following excuses do have some validity: Rodgers lost No. 1 receiver Jordy Nelson to a knee injury in the preseason. Randall Cobb has been strangely quiet all season, perhaps because of a preseason shoulder injury. … [Read more...]
Vikings demolish Giants on Sunday night, clinch playoff berth
Vikings demolish Giants on Sunday night, clinch playoff berth The Minnesota Vikings had a playoff berth dangling in front of them. The New York Giants were missing their best player and were 120 game minutes, give or take an overtime, from a much-needed offseason. One guess who won their matchup on Sunday night. Look, there's no way to paint this garbage gold: unless you're a Vikings fan, … [Read more...]
Tyler Myers preserves shutout by blocking shots with his face (Video)
Tyler Myers preserves shutout by blocking shots with his face (Video) Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tyler Myers deserves a lot of credit for his team’s 1-0 shutout over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night. Myers stopped a flurry of Pittsburgh activity in front of his own net with his face in the final minute of play at MTS Centre. The above video shows the 6-foot-8 Myers using every inch of … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Bledsoe
The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Bledsoe Some major news broke on Sunday, and unfortunately it was of the injury variety. Eric Bledsoe was diagnosed with a meniscus tear in his left knee and will undergo surgery on Tuesday, and Alec Burks was diagnosed with a fractured left ankle and he will be sidelined for at least the next six weeks. Injuries suck, but they also translate to increased … [Read more...]
Packers vs. Vikings for NFC North crown is Week 17’s final game
Packers vs. Vikings for NFC North crown is Week 17's final game The Minnesota Vikings will be back on "Sunday Night Football" for a second straight week. There weren't many games available for NBC that directly impact the playoff race, considering 10 of 12 playoff spots are already claimed and the Houston Texans are on the verge of being the 11th, because they're an overwhelming favorite to … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Flames pick up 11th straight home win; Perry shines in big Anaheim victory
NHL Three Stars: Flames pick up 11th straight home win; Perry shines in big Anaheim victory No. 1 Star: Mark Giordano, Calgary Flames Calgary’s captain fired two goals to help his team pick up a franchise record 11th straight home win, a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The Flames are 8-2-0 in their last 10 games and just one point out of the final playoff spot in the Pacific Division. … [Read more...]
Sources: Suns to keep Hornacek, shake up staff
Sources: Suns to keep Hornacek, shake up staff 12:51 AM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares print The Phoenix Suns, after a series of staff meetings Sunday, have decided to shake-up their coaching staff as opposed to ousting head coach and former veteran … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Offseason Dose: Murphy Town
Baseball Daily Dose: Offseason Dose: Murphy Town Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. As expected, there was very little baseball news in the days leading up to and following Christmas. Daniel Murphy provided the lone transaction-related headline, as he inked a three-year, $37.5 million deal with the Nationals on Christmas Eve. The Nationals had reportedly agreed to a trade with the … [Read more...]
Florida Panthers surge to Atlantic Division lead with sixth straight win
Florida Panthers surge to Atlantic Division lead with sixth straight win The streaking Florida Panthers took over first place in the Atlantic Division on Sunday night with a 3-2 home win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Florida has won six straight games and has 44 points in 36 games – ahead of the Montreal Canadiens with 43 points in 37 games and Detroit Red Wings with 43 points in 35 games. … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 19 Rankings
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 19 Rankings "I'm late, I'm late, I'm late for an important date." Ahh, seems likes only yesterday when I last checked in on how my gameweek went. Oh, that's right...it was. We are in the midst of a quick 48 hour turnaround between Premier League rounds, which means I have as little time to get some rankings out and you do to read and digest them, so this week's … [Read more...]