Jeremy Mincey: Would be tough for Cowboys to bring back Greg Hardy The Dallas Cowboys went to great lengths to explain their thinking on the controversial signing of Greg Hardy and how they didn't expect problems to arise in the locker room. Two things happened this season, other than the team losing eight fewer games than it did the season prior: One, the Cowboys stopped making excuses for … [Read more...]
The plays that helped Alabama win a national title
The plays that helped Alabama win a national title GLENDALE, Arizona – Alabama scored four touchdowns of over 50 yards in its 45-40 College Football Playoff National Championship Game win over Clemson on Monday night. The Tide scored 31 second-half points in the game after the score was tied 14-14 at halftime. Here are the key plays from that second half as Alabama won its fourth national … [Read more...]
NASL team in Chicago wants to start at Soldier Field, says Peter Wilt
NASL team in Chicago wants to start at Soldier Field, says Peter Wilt Midwest native Peter Wilt has targeted Soldier Field as the temporary home field for a new NASL team that plans to play in downtown Chicago, according to an interview on Soccer Morning. Wilt has taken on the role as senior advisor for CLUB 9 SPORTS, a sports consulting group that […] Midwest native Peter Wilt has targeted … [Read more...]
Here’s the field for the 2016 Sprint Unlimited
Here's the field for the 2016 Sprint Unlimited NASCAR revealed the 2016 Sprint Unlimited field on Monday. Drivers eligible for the pre-Daytona 500 exhibition race run on Saturday, Feb. 13 are 2015 pole winners, all 2015 Chase drivers, former Daytona 500 pole winners and drivers who have won the Sprint Unlimited and the highest remaining drivers in points to fill the 25 car field. Got all … [Read more...]
Travis Hamonic expected to miss 2-3 weeks with lower-body injury
Travis Hamonic expected to miss 2-3 weeks with lower-body injury Travis Hamonic of the New York Islanders blocked a shot with his skate during their 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals last Thursday and the injury he sustained will likely keep him out through the All-Star break. After missing Saturday’s loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, Hamonic is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with a lower body, … [Read more...]
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman set to return vs. Kansas City
Patriots receiver Julian Edelman set to return vs. Kansas City The New England Patriots' offense could get a big boost on Saturday, as receiver Julian Edelman is set to make his return from a broken foot. Edelman suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot early in the Patriots' game against the New York Giants on Nov. 15. It is the same injury that sidelined the Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant … [Read more...]
LeBron James credits a damning but accurate tweet for his hot play
LeBron James credits a damning but accurate tweet for his hot play On Sunday, in a surprisingly close win over the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James tied his season high with 37 points. His Cavaliers have won six consecutive games, and not only has James hit for 43 percent of his three-pointers during that spell, he’s hit for nearly 58 percent from the floor while making over half of his … [Read more...]
Jake Coker puts ugly first half behind him to throw for 335 yards
Jake Coker puts ugly first half behind him to throw for 335 yards GLENDALE, Arizona – The first half of national championship game was not going well for Jake Coker. The Alabama quarterback was sacked four times as the teams were tied 14-14 at halftime. Coach Nick Saban was not happy. "The quarterback has to get rid of the ball," Saban said at halftime. "You can't hold the ball and try to … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome signs contract extension with Team Sky (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome signs contract extension with Team Sky (Reuters) By Martyn Herman ALCUDIA, Mallorca, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Tour de France champion Chris Froome has extended his contract with Team Sky until 2018, the British outfit said on Tuesday at their pre-season training camp in Mallorca. Team leader Froome, 30, won the Tour de France with Sky in 2013 having helped team mate Bradley … [Read more...]
Premier League mid-week preview: Arsenal resume title pursuit at ravaged Liverpool
Premier League mid-week preview: Arsenal resume title pursuit at ravaged Liverpool Two teams coping very differently with English soccer’s high-intensity mid-season fixture program meet on Wednesday when Premier League leaders Arsenal resume their pursuit of the title at injury-ravaged Liverpool. While Arsenal could afford to make five changes as they breezed past Sunderland in the FA Cup on … [Read more...]