Which quarterback would benefit the most from a Super Bowl win? For a quarterback, Super Bowl wins are an absolute necessity when it comes to legacy. It's not necessarily fair or right, because so many factors outside a quarterback's control come into play. I wrote about 10 men who have shaped Tom Brady and Peyton Manning's legacy, and could have listed 100. But the fact is: Super Bowl wins … [Read more...]
Dan Haren’s retirement is everything we dreamed of as a kid
Dan Haren's retirement is everything we dreamed of as a kid Dan Haren's doing retirement right. Even before he ended his 13-year MLB career, Haren was one of the best Twitter follows in baseball, but retirement has made him even better. Remember his recent exercise-bike confessional in which he opened up (hilariously, at times) about his own insecurities in the twilight of his career? That … [Read more...]
Poised to break downhill record, Vonn leads Cortina training (The Associated Press)
Poised to break downhill record, Vonn leads Cortina training (The Associated Press) CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) -- Poised to break the record for career downhill wins, Lindsey Vonn comfortably led the opening training session for a World Cup race in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Thursday. … [Read more...]
NYCFC boss Patrick Vieira draws inspiration from Mourinho and Wenger
NYCFC boss Patrick Vieira draws inspiration from Mourinho and Wenger Patrick Vieira plans to draw on lessons learned under Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger as he launches his management career with New York City FC — but says he is determined to forge his own identity. The list of Vieira’s coaches during a glittering playing career reads like a who’s […] Photo credit: AFP Patrick Vieira plans … [Read more...]
Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Tempering those Jonathan Drouin expectations
Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Tempering those Jonathan Drouin expectations Dobber launched his fantasy hockey website DobberHockey back in 2005 and has been Puck Daddy's resident fantasy hockey 'expert' since 2009. In September Jonathan Drouin was drafted on average 169th in 30-percent of Yahoo Leagues. Today he’s still owned in 17-percent of leagues as fantasy owners cling to hope. And right now … [Read more...]
Report: Jason Kidd to return to the Milwaukee Bucks sideline
Report: Jason Kidd to return to the Milwaukee Bucks sideline Jason Kidd is apparently readying his return to the Milwaukee Bucks. The MKE head coach has been out of commission since the third week of December following hip surgery. Bucks assistant Joe Prunty has gone 8-7 in his time leading the team, a sharp improvement upon Kidd’s 11-18 start. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best … [Read more...]
Panther women's hockey picks up two non-league victories at home – Addison County Independent
Panther women's hockey picks up two non-league victories at home - Addison County Independent Posted on January 21, 2016 | By Addison IndependentMIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury College women’s hockey team picked up a pair of non-league wins at home this past weekend to improve to 7-3-3. The Panthers, ranked No. 7 in NCAA Division III, return to action at Kenyon Arena this weekend, when they host … [Read more...]
Sources: Bucks' Kidd set to return next week
Sources: Bucks' Kidd set to return next week 11:55 AM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print Milwaukee Bucks coach Jason Kidd is returning to the bench to resume his coaching duties next week, league sources told ESPN on Thursday. Kidd, who underwent hip … [Read more...]
Dunk of the year nominee: Donovan Mitchell’s put-back slam
Dunk of the year nominee: Donovan Mitchell's put-back slam Malik Beasley never saw Donovan Mitchell coming. As the Florida State freshman prepared to gather the rebound of Damion Lee's missed left-wing 3-pointer on Wednesday night, Mitchell crashed hard from the opposite wing. The Louisville guard soared right over the top of Beasley, caught the rebound with two hands and stuffed it with … [Read more...]
McIlroy opens 2016 with strong 66 in Abu Dhabi
McIlroy opens 2016 with strong 66 in Abu Dhabi Rory McIlroy is looking to start his 2016 the same way he ended 2015: with a win in the United Arab Emirates. McIlroy kicked off his year on Thursday with a 6-under 66 in the first round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, leaving him two shots behind reigning U.S. Amateur champion Bryson DeChambeau. The world No. 3 was pleased to get off … [Read more...]