Copa del Rey draw: Barcelona get Athletic Bilbao rematch in quarterfinals Holders Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey after Friday’s draw threw up a repeat of last season’s final. Barca beat Athletic 3-1 with Lionel Messi scoring twice in a final played at the Camp Nou, before the Basque side gained a measure of […] Photo credit: AFP. Holders … [Read more...]
NFL Divisional Playoffs — our official picks for who wins this weekend – Business Insider
NFL Divisional Playoffs — our official picks for who wins this weekend - Business Insider Wild Card Weekend saw all four home teams bounced from the playoffs, so it's only fitting that all four home teams this weekend are favored. Does Wild Card Weekend ever disappoint? We had a cold weather game, a dirty game, a vintage Aaron Rodgers performance, one of the most heartbreaking missed field goals … [Read more...]
Weekend ratings predictions: NFL Divisional Round, Warriors-Cavaliers – Sporting News
Weekend ratings predictions: NFL Divisional Round, Warriors-Cavaliers - Sporting News First, the results of last week's predictions: — NFC wild-card game, Green Bay-Washington. Prediction: 22.1; final rating: 21.8. — NFC wild-card game, Seahawks-Vikings. Prediction: 17.5; final rating: 21.0. — AFC wild-card game, Steelers-Bengals. Prediction: 16.3; final rating: 17.5. — AFC wild-card game, … [Read more...]
UTSA hires LSU RB coach Frank Wilson as its new head coach
UTSA hires LSU RB coach Frank Wilson as its new head coach LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson has been named the new head coach at UT-San Antonio. Wilson replaces Larry Coker, who resigned earlier this month. The school will officially announce Wilson in a press conference Friday afternoon. Wilson spent the last six seasons at LSU and is regarded as one of the nation’s top recruiters. … [Read more...]
American Pharoah’s Triple Crown year to lead Eclipse Awards (The Associated Press)
American Pharoah's Triple Crown year to lead Eclipse Awards (The Associated Press) Even though American Pharoah's racing career is over, a couple of more accolades almost certainly await. Last year's Triple Crown winner is the overwhelming favorite for horse of the year and 3-year-old male honors when the Eclipse Awards are handed out Saturday night at Gulfstream Park. American Pharoah … [Read more...]
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW22
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW22 We keep waiting for the Leicester City bubble to burst but the Foxes continue to surprise and entertain: “It’s not normal what we are doing. It’s unbelievable. It’s fantastic and our fans are dreaming,” said Claudio Ranieri. "We don't have the quality to keep possession of the ball. But we have the players who can open the door.” With Arsenal facing a tricky game … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Stew: Boogie Bonanza
Roundball Stew: Stew: Boogie Bonanza As you know if you’re a regular reader of this column, it normally ends with a paragraph or two of random (and sometimes coherent) basketball-related thoughts. This week, in the absence of any sort of focus from yours truly, we bring you Roundball Stew at its most scatterbrained (but hopefully still helpful), with an oversized edition of Random Thoughts, broken … [Read more...]
Maury Wills says he can turn around Yasiel Puig in spring training
Maury Wills says he can turn around Yasiel Puig in spring training Maury Wills’ love for baseball is as strong as ever at 83. His passion for the game will take him off the golf course next month to spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team he played for throughout most of his career. Wills is hoping to help his friend, new Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, improve the team’s … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Lightning stay hot vs. Pens, Blackhawks push streak to 10 – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Lightning stay hot vs. Pens, Blackhawks push streak to 10 - CBSSports.com Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz make their predictions for all of the day's games. Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:30 p.m. ET The Tampa Bay Lightning have a chance to get back into one of the top three spots in the Atlantic Division, but to do it, … [Read more...]
Finland honors World Junior champions with stamp (Photo)
Finland honors World Junior champions with stamp (Photo) As is tradition in Finland, if you do something great on the international stage you’re going to get yourself a postage stamp. Recall Mikael Granlund’s lacrosse-style goal during the semifinals of the 2011 World Championships received the honor and promptly sold out of supplies. On Friday, the Finnish Post announced that the Young … [Read more...]