fearless sports predictions for 2016 - Fort Worth Star Telegram (blog) It was a dark and stormy night. Honest. I was stuck in Chicago with snow and sleet blanketing O’Hare Airport, and there was no way that I was going to be able to get home in time to finish prognosticating the entire 2016 sports year before our New Year’s morning newspaper hit your doorstep. What? You think I just make this … [Read more...]
FIFA investigators are seeking a nine-year ban for ex-secretary general Jerome Valcke
FIFA investigators are seeking a nine-year ban for ex-secretary general Jerome Valcke FIFA investigators on Tuesday requested a nine-year ban against the body’s suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke, who was provisionally suspended from soccer in October for 90 days over corruption allegations. The investigatory chamber of FIFA’s ethics committee, world soccer’s in-house prosecutor, also … [Read more...]
Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn benched in ‘embarrassing’ Dallas loss
Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn benched in ‘embarrassing’ Dallas loss NEW YORK - Before their game against the New York Rangers, coach Lindy Ruff said he needed his best players to lead the slumping Dallas Stars out of their misery. Instead, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn didn’t see the ice for the last 12 minutes and 10 seconds of the Stars’ 6-2 loss on Tuesday night. “We really totally embarrassed … [Read more...]
Kris Dunn can’t save Providence from a surprising home loss
Kris Dunn can't save Providence from a surprising home loss The highest ranking Providence has enjoyed in 39 years will prove to be short-lived. The eighth-ranked Friars squandered an eight-point lead in the final seven minutes Tuesday night en route to a surprising 65-64 home loss against Marquette. After Duane Wilson scored a driving layup in traffic with 31 seconds left to give the Golden … [Read more...]
Justin Thomas says he’d rather win a Ryder Cup than a major in ’16
Justin Thomas says he'd rather win a Ryder Cup than a major in '16 After getting his breakthrough PGA Tour win in November at the CIMB Classic in Malaysia, Justin Thomas is on the short list of golfers expected to carve out a spot in golf's highest echelon in 2016. Thomas, who makes a lot of birdies and eagles and has prodigious length with his astounding club speed, is a name getting some … [Read more...]
New dad Jason Day is a little rusty coming into ’16 PGA Tour opener
New dad Jason Day is a little rusty coming into '16 PGA Tour opener Jason Day became a dad for the second time in November, when wife Ellie gave birth to the couple's daughter, Lucy. In preparation for the delivery, Day took off most of the fall portion of the 2015-16 PGA Tour schedule, only playing in the Presidents Cup in October. In other words, he's a little rusty. How much rust does he … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Ian Desmond is talking to the Padres
Hot Stove Digest: Ian Desmond is talking to the Padres Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. JUST TALKING: Ian Desmond's representatives will talk to the San Diego Padres this week, but nothing is imminent. [@JonHeyman] MOVE … [Read more...]
Mikko Koivu taken to hospital after hard fall into boards
Mikko Koivu taken to hospital after hard fall into boards Minnesota Wild captain Mikko Koivu was taken to the hospital after he crashed into the boards in a Tuesday game at the Columbus Blue Jackets. Koivu fell going for a loose puck with Columbus defenseman David Savard in the Blue Jackets’ zone in Nationwide Arena. According to the below gif, Koivu slid into the boards, back and neck … [Read more...]
Ken Griffey Jr. will make the Hall of Fame, but not unanimously
Ken Griffey Jr. will make the Hall of Fame, but not unanimously No player has ever been unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame. Babe Ruth received 95.13 percent of votes, Hank Aaron received 97.83 percent of votes and Nolan Ryan received 98.79 percent of votes. Those three players are legends. Ruth's prodigious pop changed the game, and his larger than life personality led to some … [Read more...]
Zac Rinaldo rocks Tom Wilson with huge check (Video)
Zac Rinaldo rocks Tom Wilson with huge check (Video) Zac Rinaldo of the Boston Bruins is known for his big hits. Some of them are legal. Many of them are illegal. But this one, delivered on Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson along the boards? No penalty, and one of the strongest checks of the season. (The Capitals were subsequently penalized for the retaliation.) In … [Read more...]