Pack's Micah Hyde nabs one of the best interceptions of the year The scene: less than seven minutes left in the third quarter, Green Bay down 10 points to Minnesota in the battle for the NFC North. The Vikings were driving, and appeared to be building inexorable momentum when Teddy Bridgewater made a curious decision: to switch hands and throw a left-handed pass. It didn't go well: Hang on, … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Return of the Manimal
The Daily Dose: Dose: Return of the Manimal The injuries are piling up across the NBA, and Sunday we learned that Jarrett Jack will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee. It’s a tough break for Jack and the Nets, but they will now move forward with Shane Larkin as their starting point guard and he should be picked up in all leagues. However, we did get a … [Read more...]
Arsenal and Manchester City turning Premier League title chase into 2 horse race
Arsenal and Manchester City turning Premier League title chase into 2 horse race With 20 games played in the English Premier League, we are starting to see the real contenders for the title this season. And as the English have a way of putting it, there seems to be a two horse race developing. Arsenal is in the lead with 42 points and is […] With 20 games played in the English Premier … [Read more...]
NWHL’s Whale, Riveters brawl following goalie collision (Video)
NWHL's Whale, Riveters brawl following goalie collision (Video) Shiann Darkangelo’s hat trick helped the Connecticut Whale improve to 9-1-0 after a 6-1 win over the New York Riveters in NWHL action Sunday night. With the game 5-0 in the third period, things got quite heated after Whale forward Danielle Ward collided with Riveters netminder Jenny Scrivens. New York captain Ashley Johnston … [Read more...]
Vikings knock off Packers, claim NFC North crown
Vikings knock off Packers, claim NFC North crown Aaron Rodgers' Hail Mary flew high and deep into the Green Bay night, giving the Packers one last chance for a miracle rally. They'd been here before, of course, knocking off the Detroit Lions with a play that was almost literally unbelievable. But this time, with more at stake, Rodgers' pass bounced harmlessly to the near-frozen tundra of … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Maeda in L.A.
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Maeda in L.A. Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. On New Year’s Eve on Thursday, Christopher Meola reported on Twitter that the Dodgers signed Japanese right-hander Kenta Maeda to a contract. Details trickled out slowly and were confirmed by Joel Sherman of the New York Post on Saturday: the contract is eight years in length with a guarantee of $25 million, … [Read more...]
Panthers become sixth-ever 15-1 team, clinch top NFC seed
Panthers become sixth-ever 15-1 team, clinch top NFC seed The Carolina Panthers might have come up short in their quest for a perfect season, but things have turned out quite nicely nonetheless. With their 38-10 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17, the Panthers became only the seventh NFL team to finish 15-1 or better, and they'll be at Bank of America Stadium for the remainder of … [Read more...]
Prize Exhibit wins Monrovia Stakes by nose at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Prize Exhibit wins Monrovia Stakes by nose at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Prize Exhibit held off Shrinking Violet by a nose to win the $200,000 Monrovia Stakes for older fillies and mares on Sunday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]