Matchups: Divisional Round Matchups Saturday FootballKansas City @ New EnglandThe Divisional Round opener has a lowly 42-point total with host New England favored by 4.5. At just over 23 points, the Patriots' team total seems (overly?) aggressive against a shutdown Kansas City defense that's held its last five opponents to offensive point totals of 0, 10, 13, 14, and 3. The Chiefs haven't yielded … [Read more...]
Iowa rolls again, and this time Michigan State has no excuse
Iowa rolls again, and this time Michigan State has no excuse In its 16 games against opponents other than Iowa this season, fourth-ranked Michigan State has won every game by an average of 21.2 points. That's what makes it so impressive how bad the Hawkeyes keep making the Spartans look. Peter Jok erupted for 23 points on Thursday night as sixteenth-ranked Iowa halted an 18-game losing … [Read more...]
Hay Dude wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Hay Dude wins turf feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Hay Dude won the $65,000 Leroidesanimaux Purse for older horses by 5 1/2 lengths Thursday at Santa Anita. … [Read more...]
Nerlens Noel left the opening tip for a bathroom break
Nerlens Noel left the opening tip for a bathroom break Imagine, if you will, that an NBA game is like a very long meeting at your own office. Despite its long length, there are still opportunities for employees to take care of their personal business, whether in the restroom or responding to a family issue. Most employers won't freak out about such matters, because they come up during the … [Read more...]
Rays get permission to look for new stadium sites outside St. Pete
Rays get permission to look for new stadium sites outside St. Pete After years at odds, the Tampa Bay Rays and the St. Petersburg City Council found common ground Thursday, which appears to be a solid step in keeping the team in the Tampa area for the foreseeable future. The Rays, eager to leave Tropicana Field, have pushed for years to wiggle out of their lease and explore other nearby … [Read more...]
Washington Capitals celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s 500th NHL goal with ceremony (Video)
Washington Capitals celebrate Alex Ovechkin's 500th NHL goal with ceremony (Video) The Washington Capitals honored captain Alexander Ovechkin for scoring career NHL goals with a tribute before their game against the Vancouver Canucks at Verizon Center on Thursday. The festivities included a video featuring several hockey legends, along with a golden stick presentation for Ovechkin in front … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: The Orioles made an offer for Yoenis Cespedes
Hot Stove Digest: The Orioles made an offer for Yoenis Cespedes 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. SHIFTING GEARS: The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly made an offer to free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes. [@masnRoch] … [Read more...]
Serie A midterm report: Juventus recovery throws holders into wide open title race
Serie A midterm report: Juventus recovery throws holders into wide open title race Napoli were crowned Serie A’s winter champions on Sunday following their 5-1 demolition of relegation fighters Frosinone. Despite Napoli’s current form under first-year coach Maurizio Sarri, the Partenopei are looking over their shoulders at arch-rivals and reigning Scudetto holders Juventus as they close in. The … [Read more...]
NFL Divisional Round Predictions: Seattle Seahawks will best the Carolina Panthers – FOXSports.com
NFL Divisional Round Predictions: Seattle Seahawks will best the Carolina Panthers - FOXSports.com As the clock bled to 0:26 in the fourth quarter of Sunday's Wild Card matchup, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman made his way up and down the sideline nodding his head. I was down there on the field as FOX's reporter with postgame interview duties, and was watching with keen interest as to … [Read more...]
The Latest: 911 call released in ex-Olympian’s assault case (The Associated Press)
The Latest: 911 call released in ex-Olympian's assault case (The Associated Press) A 911 call recording reveals Olympic gold-medalist skier Picabo Street told police that her father attacked her during the Utah fight that led authorities to charge her with domestic violence and assault. Picabo Street can be heard in the recording released Thursday saying her dad Roland Street pulled her … [Read more...]