Strong run games of Northwestern, Tennessee meet in Outback Bowl Outback BowlNorthwestern (10-2) vs. Tennessee (8-4)Tampa, FloridaJan. 1, 2016 The Outback Bowl is a battle of two teams riding five-game winning streaks: Northwestern and Tennessee. Northwestern bounced back from back-to-back blowout losses to Michigan (38-0) and Iowa (40-10) to reel off its last five over mediocre Big Ten … [Read more...]
Arsenal vs. Newcastle predicted lineups and team news
Arsenal vs. Newcastle predicted lineups and team news Arsenal host Newcastle United at the Emirates on Saturday in what is an important game for both sides for very different reasons. The hosts are top of the league (on goal difference) and they will be looking to consolidate that lead by beating Newcastle United and hoping Leicester City drop […] Arsenal host Newcastle United at the … [Read more...]
Hockey, in memoriam: Al Arbour, Steve Montador and who we lost in 2015
Hockey, in memoriam: Al Arbour, Steve Montador and who we lost in 2015 (Ed. Note: At the end of each year, Jen Conway, a.k.a. @NHLHistoryGirl on Twitter, publishes a remembrance for those we lost in the hockey world. We’re proud to host the 2015 edition, looking back on legendary names and those we lost too soon.) By Jen Conway As we say goodbye to 2015, we solemnly look back at those in the … [Read more...]
Deshaun Watson leads Clemson past Oklahoma, into CFP title game
Deshaun Watson leads Clemson past Oklahoma, into CFP title game Clemson’s undefeated season lives on. Behind a standout performance from Heisman finalist quarterback Deshaun Watson and the efforts of a swarming front seven on defense, the top-ranked Tigers overcame a halftime deficit to knock off No. 4 Oklahoma 37-17 in the Orange Bowl and move on to the College Football Playoff National … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 20 Rankings
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 20 Rankings Should all bad transfers be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should all bad transfers be forgot, And auld lang syne? Happy New Year fantasy managers. To answer the question posed in the classic tune above - YES. By all means, yes. With a new year comes a chance to make resolutions, to acknowledge mistakes from days gone by and wipe the slate clean. … [Read more...]
A quick look ahead to the Clemson-Alabama national championship
A quick look ahead to the Clemson-Alabama national championship The College Football National Championship Game is officially set and Clemson will take on Alabama at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Jan. 11. These two programs have met 15 times, but not since 2008. Clemson has lost the last 12 meetings and the games haven’t been close. In fact, in seven of those last 12 … [Read more...]
Darren Cooper on HS sports: Predictions to ring in 2016 – NorthJersey.com
Darren Cooper on HS sports: Predictions to ring in 2016 - NorthJersey.com December 31, 2015, 10:52 PM Last updated: Thursday, December 31, 2015, 10:52 PM FILE PHOTO BY DANIELLE PARHIZKARAN/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Rashan Gary of Paramus Catholic will play in Saturday’s Under Armour All-America Game. He soon will announce his college decision. Time to put the Christmas tree on the curb and pull out … [Read more...]
Hawks' Toews scores NHL-high fourth OT goal
Hawks' Toews scores NHL-high fourth OT goal Going to overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks is generally a bad idea with the NHL's new 3-on-3 format. They have won seven of their 11 games that ended in overtime and only one additional game ever required a shootout. They won that, too. Chicago has quite a few players that can be sent over the boards who are likely to end a game in OT, but no … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Middleton is raking!
The Daily Dose: Dose: Middleton is raking! Unfortunately, for some of us, New Year’s Eve featured six NBA games, some of them starting late enough that we were actually working when the ball dropped. It’s a part of the job, so I’m not really complaining, but it would be nice if the NBA would adopt afternoon start times for these games. I’m sure the players, coaches and family would appreciate it … [Read more...]
Iowa vs. Stanford: Rose Bowl Preview – Sports Illustrated
Iowa vs. Stanford: Rose Bowl Preview - Sports Illustrated Do you love old-school, hard-nosed, smashmouth football? Do you long for the days of three yards and a cloud of dust? Then this is the non-playoff bowl for you. (And how fitting that it’s the oldest bowl game of them all!) Two programs known for defense—Hawkeyes cornerback Desmond King, an All-America, has picked off eight passes this … [Read more...]