Manny Pacquiao disappoints with opponent choice (Yahoo Sports) No one is clamoring for a third Pacquiao-Bradley fight, but that's what the public is going to get. … [Read more...]
Concerned rims oppose sending CP3, Blake, DeAndre to All-Star Game
Concerned rims oppose sending CP3, Blake, DeAndre to All-Star Game In this era of elaborate "for your consideration" campaigns for award recognition, there's something refreshing about just making a faux political campaign commercial with a decent goof at its heart. Sure, the Los Angeles Clippers had some help from Blake Griffin's old connections at Funny or Die, but still: this call to … [Read more...]
Matchday Wrap Up: Monday Morning Manager – WK20
Matchday Wrap Up: Monday Morning Manager - WK20 So much has happened since we last talked. The fixtures came so fast and furious and there were some holidays in there too and that’s meant that there hasn’t been time for a Monday Morning Manager for a while. There’s so much to catch up on that I’m not entirely sure where to start. I’ll give it a go anyway with some focus on the fact that it’s … [Read more...]
The Specialists: New Year, New Specialists
The Specialists: New Year, New Specialists New year: Back to the old me me. That’s not quite the phrase so many people seemingly utter annually when January 1 rolls around, but it certainly applies for the new (old) look of this column. Instead of going into a trifold tier system that broke down three categories, we’re going to Throw It In Reverse for Thirst and move back to a five-man bracket … [Read more...]
Dan Haren reflects on his career during hilarious Twitter rant
Dan Haren reflects on his career during hilarious Twitter rant Most of us will never know what it's like to be a major-league pitcher. We'll never know what it's like step out on the mound in front of thousands of people, strike out a major-league hitter or face Albert Pujols with the game on the line. Thankfully, former big league pitcher and three-time All-Star Dan Haren has our backs. … [Read more...]
NBA daily fantasy picks: Five players who could help your lineup for Jan. 4 – Sports Illustrated
NBA daily fantasy picks: Five players who could help your lineup for Jan. 4 - Sports Illustrated We’ve got a star-studded, 10-game Monday slate, with Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Draymond Green, DeMarcus Cousins and Andre Drummond all in action. Of course, there’s no guarantee that Curry is able to go on Monday. After missing two games, he returned … [Read more...]
O.J. Mayo, Marcus Morris, Paul George fined for Saturday outbursts
O.J. Mayo, Marcus Morris, Paul George fined for Saturday outbursts Things got a little hairy in the Association on Saturday night, with tempers flaring in a couple of games in the Midwest, and the NBA's disciplinarians decided Monday to hand out some five-figure punishments as post-pop-off correctives. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] First up: … [Read more...]
Famed ex-WWE announcer Jim Ross wants to call Pirates games
Famed ex-WWE announcer Jim Ross wants to call Pirates games Imagine Andrew McCutchen smacking a homer deep into parts unknown at PNC Park and the ensuing call going something like: "Good God almighty, he broke that ball in two, BAH GAWD!" [Elsewhere: Strongman Mike Trout pushes tractor tire full of weights] That's baseball mixed with a little bit of pro wrestling-like commentary in the … [Read more...]
Real Madrid deserve credit not critics, claims Benitez
Real Madrid deserve credit not critics, claims Benitez Under fire Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez claimed his side deserved more credit after holding on for a 2-2 draw with 10 men away to Valencia on Sunday. Benitez was badly in need of a win on his return to Valencia, where he won two La Liga titles in three […] Photo credit: AFP Under fire Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez claimed his side … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh restaurant sending sandwiches to Bills as a ‘thank you’
Pittsburgh restaurant sending sandwiches to Bills as a 'thank you' As a thank you for sending their Steelers to the playoffs, Pittsburgh lunch institution Primanti Brothers is sending some sandwiches to front office members of the Buffalo Bills, whose victory over the New York Jets on Sunday helped Ben Roethlisberger & Co. reach the postseason for the second consecutive year. There goes Rex … [Read more...]