Leicester striker Jamie Vardy set for spell on sidelines, says report Leicester City’s leading scorer Jamie Vardy is set to have minor groin surgery that will keep him out for up to two weeks, the BBC reported on Sunday. Vardy is therefore set to miss a double-header of games away to Tottenham Hotspur, one in the FA Cup third round and […] Photo credit: AFP Leicester City’s leading scorer … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning gets in, Broncos come back to clinch AFC’s top seed
Peyton Manning gets in, Broncos come back to clinch AFC's top seed We hadn't seen the last of Peyton Manning on an NFL field, after all. After Sunday, it's possible we haven't seen his last playoff start either. A lot changed on Sunday afternoon in Denver, as the Broncos came back in the fourth quarter to beat the San Diego Chargers 27-20 and win the AFC West. Denver gets a bye and the No. … [Read more...]
Report: Browns ‘so done’ with Manziel, so what’s next for him?
Report: Browns 'so done' with Manziel, so what's next for him? The MMQB's Peter King is reporting that the Cleveland Browns will move on from quarterback Johnny Manziel. Whatever Cleveland Browns are remaining standing, that is. After all, the team razed head coach Mike Pettine and GM Ray Farmer after Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. So we assume this directive comes straight from … [Read more...]
Bobby Hurley’s anger boils over after ejection against Arizona
Bobby Hurley's anger boils over after ejection against Arizona Arizona State fell short of upsetting rival Arizona in Tempe for a third straight season, but new coach Bobby Hurley still managed to endear himself to Sun Devils fans. Hurley displayed his trademark energy and passion Sunday afternoon after getting ejected late in his team's 94-82 loss. When Arizona State forward Savon Goodman … [Read more...]
Butler one-ups Jordan with 40 in second half
Butler one-ups Jordan with 40 in second half 8:52 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares print TORONTO -- Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler set a … [Read more...]
5 talking points from Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Newcastle
5 talking points from Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Newcastle Playing badly and winning is often said to be the mark of champions. So, if Arsenal go on to win their fourth Premier League title this season, then we may be looking back at Saturday’s 1-0 result as an example of an ugly but crucial victory against a stubborn Newcastle […] Playing badly and winning is often said to be the mark of … [Read more...]
Jaromir Jagr’s two goals help Panthers to 9th straight win (Video)
Jaromir Jagr's two goals help Panthers to 9th straight win (Video) The Jaromir Jagrs, also known as the Florida Panthers, continued their red-hot run on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild, extending their win streak to nine games. The 43-year old soon-to-be mulleted wonder opened the scoring 27 seconds into the game with a gorgeous backhand that beat Wild netminder Devan … [Read more...]
Browns cleaning house again, fire Mike Pettine, GM Ray Farmer
Browns cleaning house again, fire Mike Pettine, GM Ray Farmer In the 16 seasons the New England Patriots have employed Bill Belichick, the Cleveland Browns have run through eight coaches (including two Belichick disciples) and will soon hire a ninth. That’s because Mike Pettine has been fired by the team after only two seasons, both with losing records, at the helm. Pettine was informed of … [Read more...]
Fan apparently brings cat to NFL game, questions abound
Fan apparently brings cat to NFL game, questions abound The Kansas City Chiefs wear an awful lot of red and make an awful lot of noise in Arrowhead Stadium, yet one fan has found his quiet place: That's sweet. But so many questions: • Is this a Photoshop? (We have to ask this with every cool photo these days, which is sad.) • Why is this gentleman wearing Green Bay colors in Kansas City? • … [Read more...]
Butler one-ups Jordan's best with 40 after half
Butler one-ups Jordan's best with 40 after half 7:56 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares print TORONTO -- Chicago Bulls swingman Jimmy Butler … [Read more...]