Strongman Mike Trout pushes tractor tire full of weights Like the rest of us, Mike Trout has seen the videos posted by other major league players showing off their incredible strength and remarkable athleticism. However, unlike the rest of us, Mike Trout is not impressed. That's because none of those others guys were pushing around a 650 pound tractor tire filled with several heavy weights. … [Read more...]
Patrik Berglund set to return for Blues vs. Maple Leafs
Patrik Berglund set to return for Blues vs. Maple Leafs Patrik Berglund will return to the St. Louis’ Blues lineup on Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. It’s been nearly nine months since Berglund last played for the Blues, last taking the ice during their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild in April. The 27-year old forward reinjured his shoulder during an … [Read more...]
LSU WR John Diarse will transfer
LSU WR John Diarse will transfer John Diarse is moving on from LSU. The program confirmed that Diarse, a redshirt sophomore wide receiver, will transfer from the Tigers program. Diarse previously announced the news in an Instagram post. “For every new year there comes bigger dreams to chase and even bigger challenges to overcome. The last 3 years of my life have flown by but I am very … [Read more...]
Pogba says Manchester United was vacation compared to Juventus
Pogba says Manchester United was vacation compared to Juventus French star Paul Pogba says his time at Manchester United was like being on holiday in comparison to the work he has to do at Juventus. Pogba, who has helped Juve win three consecutive league titles since controversially quitting United in 2012, made the remark in a wide-ranging interview with […] French star Paul Pogba says his … [Read more...]
John Scott and NHL All-Star Game vote: So now what?
John Scott and NHL All-Star Game vote: So now what? On January 1, the National Hockey League published a link on its homepage to the NHL All-Star Game fan voting. This was notable because it was the last day of voting for the four divisional team captains at the event in Nashville later this month; it was also notable because the NHL has been summarily ignoring the fan vote since noted goon … [Read more...]
Arkansas looks for eight-win season with Liberty Bowl victory
Arkansas looks for eight-win season with Liberty Bowl victory AutoZone Liberty Bowl Kansas State (6-6) vs. Arkansas (7-5)Memphis Jan. 2, 2016 Both Kansas State and Arkansas had to rally to get to this game. Arkansas started the season 2-4 and went 5-1 in the final half of the season to finish with seven wins for the second consecutive year. Kansas State won its final three games of the … [Read more...]
Bournemouth take Juan Iturbe on loan from Roma
Bournemouth take Juan Iturbe on loan from Roma Bournemouth have signed Roma winger Juan Iturbe on loan for the rest of the season, the Premier League club announced on Friday. Argentina Under-20 international Iturbe will officially complete his switch to Eddie Howe’s team subject to endorsement from the Football Association and a European work permit. Bournemouth also have […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
Greg Cosell’s Film Review: The problems with the Packers offense
Greg Cosell's Film Review: The problems with the Packers offense The Green Bay Packers are a bad offensive team right now. The offense was out of sync too often against the Arizona Cardinals, and there hasn’t been much rhythm to the Packers' passing game for a while. There’s almost no structure to the passing game. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers was sacked eight times last week, for a variety of … [Read more...]
Dodgers hoping that depth gives them edge in loaded NL West
Dodgers hoping that depth gives them edge in loaded NL West After a very slow start to the offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers ended 2015 with consecutive signings that will upgrade their rotation depth behind ace Clayton Kershaw. On Wednesday, Los Angeles signed veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir to a three-year, $48 million deal. On Thursday, the Dodgers followed up by reaching an agreement … [Read more...]
The Alamo Bowl lost some luster with Trevone Boykin’s arrest
The Alamo Bowl lost some luster with Trevone Boykin's arrest Valero Alamo BowlTCU (10-2) vs. Oregon (9-3)San Antonio, TexasJan. 2, 2016 Well, this game may not be as fun as we all expected. Saturday's Alamo Bowl between TCU and Oregon was shaping up to possibly be the best matchup of bowl season to date. And on Thursday morning, that likelihood diminished when Boykin was arrested after a … [Read more...]