Super Bowl 50: Sports Illustrated Dishes out Winner Predictions - Niner Noise The San Francisco 49ers won’t be in Super Bowl 50. But the Niners still have their stamp on the upcoming feature with the game being played at Levi’s Stadium on February 7. Sports Illustrated recently announced its predictions for the winner. Super Bowl 50 is right around the corner. And even though the San Francisco … [Read more...]
Nick Saban confirms Chip Kelly visited Alabama this week
Nick Saban confirms Chip Kelly visited Alabama this week Leading up to its College Football Playoff National Championship matchup with Clemson, Alabama welcomed a recently fired NFL head coach to campus. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban confirmed a report that former Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly paid a visit to Tuscaloosa this week. Saban, of course, did not divulge whether Kelly … [Read more...]
La Verdad wins Aqueduct’s Interborough Stakes (The Associated Press)
La Verdad wins Aqueduct's Interborough Stakes (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- La Verdad kicked off the 2016 campaign with her 16th career win, beating five outclassed rivals Saturday in the $100,000 Interborough Stakes for fillies and mares at Aqueduct. … [Read more...]
Wenger still dazzled by FA Cup’s allure
Wenger still dazzled by FA Cup’s allure Arsene Wenger insists the allure of the FA Cup remains strong despite fresh claims that the famous old competition has lost its appeal. Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce has been infuriated by the Premier League’s decision to put a round of fixtures in midweek following the third round and suggested the […] Photo credit: AFP Arsene Wenger insists the … [Read more...]
Hey, fans, don’t touch Timofey Mozgov’s butt
Hey, fans, don't touch Timofey Mozgov's butt There Timofey Mozgov was, just minding his own business and waiting to inbound the basketball during the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers' Friday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, when all of a sudden ... [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Yep, you just saw what you think you saw: … [Read more...]
Clemson DE Shaq Lawson says there is ‘very good chance’ he plays
Clemson DE Shaq Lawson says there is 'very good chance' he plays Clemson All-American defensive end Shaq Lawson is optimistic he’ll play in Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship against Alabama, but it’s not a sure thing. Lawson suffered a sprained MCL in his left knee in the Tigers’ CFP semifinal win over Oklahoma on Dec. 31. Despite the injury, he told reporters Saturday … [Read more...]
Boris Diaw seriously does have an espresso machine in his locker
Boris Diaw seriously does have an espresso machine in his locker After the San Antonio Spurs' Wednesday night blowout of the Utah Jazz, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News offered a pitch-perfect dispatch from the winners' home locker room: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] You're gonna think I'm making this up. I assure you I am not. Boris … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 9 – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 9 - FanSided Dec 8, 2015; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) against the Calgary Flames during the warmup period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Check out our DraftKings daily picks for fantasy hockey for January 9. As you research and plan … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Crosby to continue surge as Penguins top Canadiens – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Crosby to continue surge as Penguins top Canadiens - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their picks for all of the day's games. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. ET The good news for the Penguins is they are starting to play better hockey under new coach Mike Sullivan. The bad news is it isn't always … [Read more...]
San Jose Sharks look to ease home woes against Maple Leafs
San Jose Sharks look to ease home woes against Maple Leafs The San Jose Sharks home woes turned from frustration to anger recently. In a 2-1 Thursday defeat at SAP Center to the Detroit Red Wings, Joe Thornton physically vented on Red Wings forward Luke Glendening at the end of the game. He received a double-minor for roughing Glendening and a game misconduct. San Jose fell to 5-12-0 at home … [Read more...]