NHL Picks: Blackhawks top Predators, extend winning streak to eight - 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. Nashville Predators at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m. ET The Chicago Blackhawks have the longest active winning streak in the NHL after the Florida Panthers had their 12-game run … [Read more...]
Alabama beats Clemson 45-40 for national title
Alabama beats Clemson 45-40 for national title GLENDALE, Arizona – Alabama's four touchdowns of 50 yards or more keyed a 45-40 win over Clemson in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. The biggest of the big plays came after Clemson had pulled within four at 31-27. Alabama running back Kenyan Drake broke a 95-yard kickoff return around the edge of Clemson's kick … [Read more...]
Seth Jones getting green light to shine from John Tortorella
Seth Jones getting green light to shine from John Tortorella BROOKLYN, NY – John Tortorella had been inside Barclays Center before to watch the New York Islanders play, but Tuesday night is his first visit as an opposing coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets. "It looks like a beautiful building,” he said, glancing around the even level. “[But] it's a pain in the ass to get here." The Blue … [Read more...]
50 Most Memorable Super Bowl Moments, No. 19: Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction
50 Most Memorable Super Bowl Moments, No. 19: Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction As the NFL approaches its highly anticipated golden anniversary Super Bowl, Yahoo Sports takes a look back at some of the most memorable moments in the game's history. In our rankings, the moments go beyond the great scores and plays. We also take a look at entertainment performances, scandals/controversies … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose and Damian Lillard want to retire as Bulls, Blazers
Derrick Rose and Damian Lillard want to retire as Bulls, Blazers Derrick Rose has not had a good season for the Chicago Bulls in 2015-16. There have been a few good games here and there, and he has improved since losing the facemask he wore following an orbital bone fracture suffered in the first practice of his team’s season back in the first week of October, but by and large he’s been a … [Read more...]
Froome extends deal with Team Sky (The Associated Press)
Froome extends deal with Team Sky (The Associated Press) MALLORCA, Spain (AP) -- Two-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome has signed a new contract with Team Sky until the end of 2018. … [Read more...]
Does soccer in the US need mainstream media coverage to be successful?
Does soccer in the US need mainstream media coverage to be successful? Depending on who you ask, soccer needs coverage from the mainstream media in the United States in order to be successful. Or, does it? It’s one of those topics that certainly splits opinions. There are some that think that soccer can’t get the mass appeal if the daily newspapers and […] Depending on who you ask, soccer … [Read more...]
Ovechkin, Melo take chance at Powerball score
Ovechkin, Melo take chance at Powerball score 3:30 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Even though Alex Ovechkin makes $10 million a year playing for the Washington Capitals, he can't pass up the chance to try to win the $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. Ignore all the current league stipulations and anything of that nature, and think about which NHL team you would want to own if you … [Read more...]
New MLB rule will require teams have full-time Spanish translators
New MLB rule will require teams have full-time Spanish translators Major League Baseball will require teams to employ a full-time Spanish translator next season. The league recently sent out memos to clubs outlining the new policy, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. The initiative, which is called the Spanish-language translator program, is a joint effort by the league and the Players … [Read more...]
Fantasy Awards: Tyson Barrie blows up, but which goalie was MVP?
Fantasy Awards: Tyson Barrie blows up, but which goalie was MVP? Tyson Barrie had a strong week. So did Alex Ovechkin and, by proxy, Nicklas Backstrom. But none of them were the most valuable fantasy player of the week. Who was? Watch and learn. (Hint: It was not Taylor Hall because ... yuck.) Yahoo Sports' Greg Wyshynski takes a look at the week that was in fantasy puck, with trends and … [Read more...]