Donald Trump: 'Football has become soft, like our country' Donald Trump may be the only person in America, outside of the residents of Cincinnati and Minneapolis, who has watched these NFL playoffs and doesn't like what he sees. “Football has become soft like our country has become soft,” the GOP presidential frontrunner told a campaign rally in Reno, Nevada on Sunday. "We're going soft, … [Read more...]
Ovechkin scores No. 500
Ovechkin scores No. 500 Alex Ovechkin's status among the greatest goal scorers of his or any generation in the NHL was never in question, but now the Great 8 has achieved one of the iconic milestones in the game. The Washington Capitals captain scored his 500th NHL goal Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. It came like so many others before it. Ovechkin set himself up inside the left faceoff circle … [Read more...]
How are Vikings fans dealing with playoff disappointment? Not well
How are Vikings fans dealing with playoff disappointment? Not well The Minnesota Vikings lost a football game they controlled for the first 3 1/2 quarters and were in a position to finish off with a chip-shot field goal by Blair Walsh. By now you likely know how that went. In case you don't here's the depressing radio call from play-by-play announcer Paul Allen and color analyst Pete … [Read more...]
Is the Premier League slipping?; World Soccer Talk Podcast
Is the Premier League slipping?; World Soccer Talk Podcast This weekend’s edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast touches on the FA Cup’s third round action before diving into a topic that’s only been address in passing throughout the first four months of this season’s show. Has the Premier League declined? Your answer may depend on how you view […] This weekend’s edition of the World … [Read more...]
The Packers like that! Green Bay beats Washington to advance
The Packers like that! Green Bay beats Washington to advance The confident, efficient Green Bay Packers offense, which hasn't been seen too often since late October, suddenly reappeared at the right time on Sunday. The wild-card game against the Washington Redskins didn't start that way. The Packers' offensive line wasn't protecting, the receivers weren't getting open, and Aaron Rodgers … [Read more...]
The full NFL divisional round playoffs schedule with kickoff times
The full NFL divisional round playoffs schedule with kickoff times After four road teams won in the divisional round, the first time that has happened in the current NFL playoff format that dates back to 1990, there are great matchups across the board for the divisional round. Among the final eight teams in the NFL playoffs are both of last year's Super Bowl participants and three of the … [Read more...]
Kompany unharmed after plane incident
Kompany unharmed after plane incident 10:55 PM GMT Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany was on board a plane which came off the runway at Norwich Airport on Saturday. Sources tell Press Association Sport that City's injured captain had been watching his side beat Norwich 3-0 in the FA Cup before a charter plane was due to take him home. The plane suffered problems as it tried to take off but … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Rockets slight favorites over Pacers – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Rockets slight favorites over Pacers - CBSSports.com Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Sunday, January 10, 2016 from Matt Moore, Ananth Pandian and Zach Harper. 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 here. … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Korean star Seung-hwan Oh lands with Cardinals
Hot Stove Digest: Korean star Seung-hwan Oh lands with Cardinals 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. OH, YES: Korean reliever Seung-hwan Oh has one of the best nickname's in sports, and he's reportedly on his way to the St. … [Read more...]
Canucks announce they’re trading Chris Higgins at some point
Canucks announce they’re trading Chris Higgins at some point Chris Higgins has had a fairly terrible season for the Vancouver Canucks. In 25 games, he had two goals and one assist, skating to a minus-12 – statistically his worst season in the NHL. His 45.7 percent Corsi rating at even strength is one of the worst on the team and a reversal of last season (50.6). If you were wondering … [Read more...]