Our Alex Ovechkin is better than your Wayne Gretzky One of the most pleasant developments in the NHL recently has been the collective decision to finally pull up our pants and stop defecating on the Washington Capitals. It’s as if the majority of hockey culture – save for those who have a rooting interest to see them fail – has decided that seeing the best team in the Eastern Conference … [Read more...]
John Scott on what NHL All-Star spot means to him, his family
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Penn State WR Geno Lewis announces transfer to Oklahoma
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Valbuena’s testimony: Benzema ‘lied’ and ‘scared’ him in sex-tape blackmail scandal
Valbuena’s testimony: Benzema ‘lied’ and ‘scared’ him in sex-tape blackmail scandal Mathieu Valbuena said that France teammate Karim Benzema “lied” and “scared” him over a sex-tape blackmail bid, according to testimony published Monday. The account given by the Lyon midfielder, reported by Le Monde newspaper, highlighted tensions even though Valbuena said Sunday he would be ready to play with … [Read more...]
Twins closer Glen Perkins feels for Vikings kicker Blair Walsh
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2015 Reviews: Stewart-Haas Racing
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