Five consequences of Atletico and Real Madrid’s transfer bans Spanish giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid were banned from registering new players for a year by FIFA on Thursday for their dealings in signing under-age players. Here we look at the potential consequences for both sides at being unable to strengthen their squads for 12 months once the transfer […] Photo credit: AFP. Spanish … [Read more...]
Jonathan Drouin could be traded within the next day: Report
Jonathan Drouin could be traded within the next day: Report The Tampa Bay Lightning could trade young forward Jonathan Drouin within the next day. According to a report from TVA’s Renaud Lavoie, Drouin could be traded within the next 24 hours. The report – which is in French – lists the St. Louis Blues as the likeliest landing spot for Drouin. The young forward had requested a trade in … [Read more...]
Against the Spread: Divisional Round Picks
Against the Spread: Divisional Round Picks Jeff went 3-2 in the Wild Card round as he had winners on the Bengals, Packers and under Texans/Chiefs. Jeff fell short with the Seahawks and Texans. Jeff finished the week at plus 20 units. Jeremy dropped his selections with the Steelers, Texans, Redskins, Seahawks and over Seahawks/Vikings. Jeremy finished the week at minus 220 units. Jeff … [Read more...]
Freshman’s 3-pointer, senior’s two blocks help BYU upset Gonzaga
Freshman's 3-pointer, senior's two blocks help BYU upset Gonzaga No. 25 Gonzaga has lost only twice on its home court in West Coast Conference play in the past five years with both losses coming against BYU. The second loss occured Thursday night with the Cougars stealing a victory 69-68 thanks to a 3-pointer from freshman Nick Emery, his only field goal of the game, and two big blocks in … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 22 Rankings
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 22 Rankings The stars look very different today. We have a quick turnaround for Week 22, so between that short amount of time and the weather that I am firmly under at the moment, this edition of the Player Rankings will be short and sweet, much like the version for Week 19 which took place 48 hours after the Boxing Day round. What can I say about Week 21? For me, … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Jimmy Butler was Bonkers
The Daily Dose: Dose: Jimmy Butler was Bonkers There were six great NBA games on Thursday, with the Magic winning a thriller behind Victor Oladipo in London, the Sixers taking the Bulls to OT in Philly, the Spurs beating the Cavs in a playoff atmosphere, and the Warriors extending their home winning streak to 37 games. Amazingly, the first five games were all thrillers and they were decided by a … [Read more...]
Rudy Gay’s winner saves Kings from Jazz comeback
Rudy Gay's winner saves Kings from Jazz comeback The Sacramento Kings have made a habit of living on the edge late in games this season. The league's most unpredictable team seemingly struggles enough to frustrate head coach George Karl or flirts with an awful collapse several times per week. They're a team only neutrals can love. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
Paul Gaustad boards Andrew Ladd with big hit
Paul Gaustad boards Andrew Ladd with big hit Nashville Predators forward Paul Gaustad received a two-minute minor for boarding Andrew Ladd of the Winnipeg Jets in a game Thursday night at MTS Centre. Gaustad boarding penalty at the end of the 2nd period pic.twitter.com/p0bPq4chug— Stephanie (@myregularface) January 15, 2016 The play happened at the end of the second period and a gif of the … [Read more...]
Adam Pelech takes skate to face from Derek Stepan (Video)
Adam Pelech takes skate to face from Derek Stepan (Video) New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech took a skate to the face in Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers. Pelech did not appear to be injured and returned to action shortly, but the play looked scary when it happened. A video is above. After a turnover in his own zone, Pelech tried to chase down Rangers forward Derek Stepan … [Read more...]
West Virginia hires Joe Wickline as offensive coordinator
West Virginia hires Joe Wickline as offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and Joe Wickline are reuniting. Holgorsen announced Thursday that he has added Wickline to his West Virginia staff as offensive coordinator. Wickline spent the last two seasons as co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Texas and previously worked with Holgorsen at Oklahoma State. Wickline was fired by … [Read more...]