Jake Coker puts ugly first half behind him to throw for 335 yards GLENDALE, Arizona – The first half of national championship game was not going well for Jake Coker. The Alabama quarterback was sacked four times as the teams were tied 14-14 at halftime. Coach Nick Saban was not happy. "The quarterback has to get rid of the ball," Saban said at halftime. "You can't hold the ball and try to … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome signs contract extension with Team Sky (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome signs contract extension with Team Sky (Reuters) By Martyn Herman ALCUDIA, Mallorca, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Tour de France champion Chris Froome has extended his contract with Team Sky until 2018, the British outfit said on Tuesday at their pre-season training camp in Mallorca. Team leader Froome, 30, won the Tour de France with Sky in 2013 having helped team mate Bradley … [Read more...]
Premier League mid-week preview: Arsenal resume title pursuit at ravaged Liverpool
Premier League mid-week preview: Arsenal resume title pursuit at ravaged Liverpool Two teams coping very differently with English soccer’s high-intensity mid-season fixture program meet on Wednesday when Premier League leaders Arsenal resume their pursuit of the title at injury-ravaged Liverpool. While Arsenal could afford to make five changes as they breezed past Sunderland in the FA Cup on … [Read more...]
Wizards G Wall to have precautionary knee MRI
Wizards G Wall to have precautionary knee MRI 9:47 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall will undergo a precautionary MRI on his sore left knee Tuesday. Wall told the Washington Post that the exam will be on the vastus medialis obliquus muscle located just above his knee. He also told the Post that he doesn't expect to miss any games because … [Read more...]
O.J. Howard becomes Alabama’s star player at the perfect time
O.J. Howard becomes Alabama's star player at the perfect time GLENDALE, Arizona — Alabama tight end O.J. Howard put his head down as coach Nick Saban began to apologize for not using him in the Tide’s offense more throughout the season. Howard had just completed a career night in the Tide’s 45-40 win against Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. He had five … [Read more...]
Around the League: Overvalued Players: NL East
Around the League: Overvalued Players: NL East We recently finished hitting the fantasy risers for each division, players whose arrows are pointed up heading into 2016. Now we turn our attention to those players who may provide more sizzle than steak for fantasy owners in the upcoming season. We start in the National League East. We're getting closer to pitchers and catchers reporting to spring … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Kopitar’s 4-point night; Canucks snap Florida’s streak
NHL Three Stars: Kopitar's 4-point night; Canucks snap Florida's streak No. 1 Star: Anze Kopitar, Los Angeles Kings Kopitar scored his 12th of the year and assisted on three others as the Kings doubled up the Detroit Red Wings 4-2. Drew Doughty and Milan Lucic each recorded two points as the Kings now have 15 points in their last nine games. No. 2 Star: Daniel Sedin, Vancouver Canucks … [Read more...]
Naples, Maradona abuzz as Napoli title talk hits fever pitch
Naples, Maradona abuzz as Napoli title talk hits fever pitch ‘Winter champion’ pizzas are on the menu and Naples’ favorite son, Diego Maradona, has promised to arrive by helicopter if Napoli fulfill their promise of winning the league title. But for coach Maurizio Sarri, who has steered Napoli to top spot at the halfway point for the first time in […] Photo credit: AFP. ‘Winter champion’ … [Read more...]
Canucks end Panthers’ win streak; teams nearly brawl postgame (Video)
Canucks end Panthers’ win streak; teams nearly brawl postgame (Video) All good things must come to an end, and for the Florida Panthers their 12-game winning streak ended at the hands of the Vancouver Canucks Monday night. The game started as well as the Panthers could have planned with Jussi Jokinen netting his eighth of the season 80 seconds into the game. Florida doubled their lead with … [Read more...]
Panthers' win streak ends with near brawl
Panthers' win streak ends with near brawl The Florida Panthers were less than three minutes away from extending their winning streak to 13 games. But a goal from Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen with 2:38 to play in regulation sent the game to overtime where a Daniel Sedin power play goal gave the them a 3-2 win, ending the Panthers' winning streak. But it's what happened after the … [Read more...]