After woeful first two months, LSU gets well at Kentucky's expense When LSU concluded non-conference play with five losses against suspect competition, it was clear that the Tigers were going to have to accomplish something special in the SEC to shed their underachiever label and avoid missing the NCAA tournament. They took a big step toward that goal on Tuesday night in Baton Rouge when … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Hyundai Tournament of Champions
Power rankings: Hyundai Tournament of Champions The PGA Tour returns this week, picking up the 2016 portion of its wraparound schedule at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. Patrick Reed is defending champion at the PGA Tour's winners-only event, reserved for players who have hoisted a trophy since and including the last TOC in January 2015. The 32-player field is the best in a decade at … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth doesn’t see a new year as hitting the Reset button
Jordan Spieth doesn't see a new year as hitting the Reset button Five wins, two majors, a FedEx Cup, $22 million in total on-course earnings. There's good reason why Jordan Spieth was a little melancholy on New Year's Eve. Would rather this year not end...— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) January 1, 2016 Since Spieth is not yet Superman and can't reverse the earth's rotation, the calendar … [Read more...]
John Fay's picks for the MLB Hall of Fame 2016 roster – WCPO
John Fay's picks for the MLB Hall of Fame 2016 roster - WCPO CINCINNATI - Voting for the Hall of Fame for me means spending a day on Baseball-Reference.com . I study the numbers — from the old standards (home runs, RBI and average) to new age ones (WAR, OPS+, ERA+). You compare with players already in the Hall of Fame. I did that with everyone I voted for and didn’t vote for, except Ken … [Read more...]
LIVE: Real, Chelsea plot Bale-Hazard swap?
LIVE: Real, Chelsea plot Bale-Hazard swap? 7:56 PM GMT The winter window opened on Jan. 2, and, as always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to all the latest rumours and gossip. See all the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Chelsea, Real plotting Bale, Hazard swap? With Gareth Bale reported to be "intensely disappointed" at Rafa Benitez's Real Madrid sacking, the most expensive … [Read more...]
Shutdown Corner’s 2015 NFL All-Pro team: Panthers dominate again
Shutdown Corner's 2015 NFL All-Pro team: Panthers dominate again Big surprise: Cam Newton is the quarterback on Shutdown Corner's NFL All-Pro team for the 2015 season. [ALSO CHECK OUT SHUTDOWN CORNER'S NFL AWARDS] Newton has done it all this year, leading the Carolina Panthers to a 15-1 season while likely securing an NFL MVP trophy. If he does win MVP, he'll be the first quarterback (and … [Read more...]
DeMarre Carroll has knee surgery, as Raptors play the long game
DeMarre Carroll has knee surgery, as Raptors play the long game Toronto Raptors forward underwent arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome right knee on Wednesday morning, a procedure aimed at correcting an issue that has limited both his ability to get on the court and his effectiveness when he's made it there in his first season north of the border. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Another blowout for the Spurs? – CBS sports.com (blog)
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Another blowout for the Spurs? - CBS sports.com (blog) Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from Matt Moore, Ananth Pandian and James Herbert. First we'll share our best bets, then below, we'll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games. For SportsLine picks, click here. For more CBS Sports Expert Picks, click … [Read more...]
Adam McQuaid taken out by big Zach Sill check (Video)
Adam McQuaid taken out by big Zach Sill check (Video) Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid left his team’s Tuesday game against the Washington Capitals early in the second period after taking a big hit from forward Zach Sill. In the above video, it appears McQuaid, 29, had his back turned to Sill, before the hit. On the check, McQuaid’s head also looked to hit the glass. McQuaid stayed … [Read more...]
Feeling blamed for SMU postseason ban, Keith Frazier leaves team
Feeling blamed for SMU postseason ban, Keith Frazier leaves team The player at the center of the NCAA infractions case that led to SMU being ruled ineligible for postseason play this season has left the program. Keith Frazier, a junior from nearby Kimbal High School, chose to leave the team because he felt blamed for the postseason ban and a nine-game suspension imposed this season on head … [Read more...]