'The Simpsons' made fun of the 76ers because of Kristaps Porzingis The Philadelphia 76ers have been a bit less of a joke lately, going 4-8 with a bottom-10 point differential over the past 3 1/2 weeks since trading for MVP candidate Ish Smith, as opposed to 1-30 with the league's worst net rating on Christmas. But even when you're just a garden-variety bad team in line to be the worst team … [Read more...]
Forget the future: Justin Upton makes the Tigers contenders now
Forget the future: Justin Upton makes the Tigers contenders now The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason in a difficult situation. The club finished last in the American League Central, winning just 74 games. On top of that, the team's core was starting to look old, and moves made at the deadline seemed to indicate a rebuild was looming. That was not the case. The first indication that the … [Read more...]
WhatIfSports NFL Conference Championship predictions – FOXSports.com
WhatIfSports NFL Conference Championship predictions - FOXSports.com Each Tuesday, WhatIfSports.com's NFL simulation engine generates predictions and box scores for every NFL game for the coming week. Our highly sophisticated algorithms simulate every play of every game to produce each team's likelihood to win. Each matchup is simulated 501 times. To account for injuries and roster moves announced … [Read more...]
Matthews tops scouting list; RNH out 6-8 weeks; Toronto’s rooftop rink (Puck Headlines)
Matthews tops scouting list; RNH out 6-8 weeks; Toronto's rooftop rink (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Today In 1931: The Iron Horse On Ice ~ Lou Gehrig skates for … [Read more...]
Why Manny Pacquiao decided to fight Timothy Bradley for a third time (Yahoo Sports)
Why Manny Pacquiao decided to fight Timothy Bradley for a third time (Yahoo Sports) Pacquiao's retirement fight opponent isn't a popular one, but he doesn't seem to care much. … [Read more...]
Ashley Williams lifts Swansea out of drop zone as Guidolin looks on; Match highlights
Ashley Williams lifts Swansea out of drop zone as Guidolin looks on; Match highlights Swansea gave new head coach Francesco Guidolin the perfect welcome present as they beat Watford 1-0 to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone on Monday. Guidolin was announced as Swansea head coach, to work alongside interim manager Alan Curtis, just hours before kick-off at the Liberty Stadium. The … [Read more...]
If Antwaan Randle El could go back, he wouldn’t play football
If Antwaan Randle El could go back, he wouldn't play football Antwaan Randle El had the type of football career that almost anyone would envy. He was a star at Indiana, finishing sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 2001. A college quarterback, Randle El transitioned into a fine NFL career as a receiver, playing nine seasons with 4,467 yards and 15 touchdowns. He won a Super Bowl ring with … [Read more...]
LaMarcus Aldridge’s stats are down, but ask him if he cares
LaMarcus Aldridge's stats are down, but ask him if he cares By just about any measure, LaMarcus Aldridge is in the middle of the worst statistical year since a rookie season spent mostly coming off the bench. His points are down, to 16.3 per game. His rebounds per game are back in the single digits. Yes, the Spurs have him playing under 30 minutes a game, but his per-minute production is as … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 19 – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 19 - FanSided Jan 15, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) warms up before playing against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports FanSided has provided some top NHL targets to help with tonight’s DraftKings daily picks. Tuesday brings a fairly … [Read more...]
Shorts could becoming to European Tour practice rounds
Shorts could becoming to European Tour practice rounds You might be seeing some more leg on the European Tour, with players on the verge of getting the green light to wear shorts during practice rounds and pro-ams. Euro Tour chief executive Keith Pelley set a precedent last week in the Malaysian heat last week at the EurAsia Cup when he allowed players in the Ryder Cup-styled event to wear … [Read more...]