Luis Suarez banned for two Copa del Rey matches; Barcelona plan to appeal Barcelona striker Luis Suarez was on Friday banned for two Copa del Rey matches after being cited in the referee’s report for calling Espanyol players “a waste of space” at the end of a heated Catalan derby. Barcelona said they would appeal the ban, arguing that it was not Suarez […] Photo credit: AFP. Barcelona … [Read more...]
Toronto goaltending strengthens as Reimer returns to form
Toronto goaltending strengthens as Reimer returns to form LOS ANGELES – James Reimer believes his groin will feel some soreness Friday morning. On Thursday, the Maple Leafs goaltender, who hadn't started a game since Dec. 3 because of a groin issue, was tested to a large degree by the Los Angeles Kings in a 2-1 loss. Reimer stopped 39 of 41 Kings shots on goal in his first start in over a … [Read more...]
More bad news, Rams fans: Reggie Bush sues St. Louis over injury
More bad news, Rams fans: Reggie Bush sues St. Louis over injury After suffering a season-ending ACL injury when slipping on concrete surrounding the field at Edward Jones Stadium in a Week 8 loss to the Rams and hiring an attorney shortly thereafter, San Francisco 49ers running back Reggie Bush has officially filed a lawsuit against the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission. [Yahoo … [Read more...]
Tulane QB Tanner Lee opts to transfer after coaching change
Tulane QB Tanner Lee opts to transfer after coaching change Tulane starting quarterback Tanner Lee has been granted a release from the program. New Tulane football coach Willie Fritz will bring his option-style from Georgia Southern and that doesn’t fit Lee’s skillset. Roll Wave! pic.twitter.com/SniGbH25y1 — Tanner Lee (@tannerlee12) January 7, 2016 Lee has been Tulane’s starter for the … [Read more...]
Spanish prosecutors want Neymar tried for fraud over his transfer to Barcelona
Spanish prosecutors want Neymar tried for fraud over his transfer to Barcelona Spanish prosecutors have requested that legal action be taken against Brazilian superstar Neymar over alleged fraud surrounding his transfer to Barcelona. “The prosecutor… considers it appropriate for him to appear as accused,” the public prosecutors at the National Court, which specializes in financial affairs and … [Read more...]
Report: Former Cards employee to plead guilty in hacking scandal
Report: Former Cards employee to plead guilty in hacking scandal Former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa is expected to plead guilty to charges of hacking the Houston Astros computer network. Correa, who will be indicted Friday, is expected to enter a guilty plea on at least five of 12 charges, according to the Wall Street Journal. In June, the New York Times reported that … [Read more...]
Watch awesome stick knob save by Stanislav Galimov of KHL (Video)
Watch awesome stick knob save by Stanislav Galimov of KHL (Video) Ask a goalie about an awesome save with the knob of his stick, and he’ll tell you it was all about his mechanics and positioning. Ask a shooter about the same save, and he’ll tell you all of that is [expletive] and what should have been a goal was instead a lucky desperation deflection. One imagines those were the reactions … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Wild Card Predictions
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Wild Card Predictions Jesse Pantuosco (@JessePantuosco): After a two-week hiatus, the Roundtable is back and so are the playoffs. Let’s dig right in and throw out some predictions. For the two Saturday games, I’m going with Kansas City over Houston and Pittsburgh over Cincinnati. The Texans were lucky to make it and should be one-and-done against a Chiefs squad that … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Stew: Otto Appreciation
Roundball Stew: Stew: Otto Appreciation J.R. Smith is not the subject of this week’s column. However, his latest bout of statistical craziness is, in fact, the launching point. To review:During a six-game, 10-day stretch from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2, Smith averaged 8.7 ppg on 33.3 percent shooting. Granted, he did post 1.5 spg and 2.0 3s during that run, but when you consider that the six-game streak … [Read more...]
Spieth, Reed developing intriguing frival relationship
Spieth, Reed developing intriguing frival relationship Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed seem to bring out the best in one another. Whether it's as an unlikely-yet-lethal Ryder Cup duo or playing alongside each other at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions on Thursday, the pairing just works. Thanks to their opening rounds at Kapalua's Plantation Course, they'll get to do it again on Friday. … [Read more...]