Matt Hendricks gives thumbs up after destroying Aaron Ekblad (Video) Near the end of the second period, Florida Panthers defenseman Eric Gudbranson flattened Taylor Hall in the neutral zone. Naturally, the Edmonton Oilers did not take this lightly. Matt Hendricks and Alex Petrovic threw down just a few minutes later. The anger resonated into the third period. Matt Hendricks found himself as … [Read more...]
NFL Winners and Losers: Marvin Lewis stays, but change is needed
NFL Winners and Losers: Marvin Lewis stays, but change is needed The initial reaction for many on Saturday night was that the Cincinnati Bengals needed to fire coach Marvin Lewis. The moment passed. Firing Lewis didn't make sense and it wasn't realistic. Lewis has taken the Bengals to five straight playoff appearances. Kids, you might not know this but Cincinnati was once the laughingstock … [Read more...]
Late Harry Kane penalty keeps Spurs in FA Cup
Late Harry Kane penalty keeps Spurs in FA Cup Substitute Harry Kane earned Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw at home to Leicester City on Sunday with an 89th-minute penalty that kept his side in the FA Cup. Spurs took an early lead through Christian Eriksen in the third-round tie, before goals from Marcin Wasilewski and half-time substitute Shinji Okazaki […] Photo credit: AFP Substitute Harry … [Read more...]
Alabama vs. Clemson: TV Info, Picks for College Football Championship 2016 – Bleacher Report
Alabama vs. Clemson: TV Info, Picks for College Football Championship 2016 - Bleacher Report Ronald Martinez/Getty Images After a week-and-a-half of hype and hoopla, Clemson and Alabama are just one day away from their duel in the desert. But really, this matchup has been nearly a full season in the making. The top-ranked Tigers have maintained their perch atop the College Football Playoff … [Read more...]
Can Clemson overcome Alabama's savage DL?
Can Clemson overcome Alabama's savage DL? PHOENIX -- The night of Nov. 7, 2015, Lane Kiffin came bounding out of Bryant-Denny Stadium high off a win over LSU. “I've talked to some scouts,” Kiffin told a couple of reporters. “Our defense could be in the middle of the pack of the NFL.” Alabama's unit had just finished limiting Leonard Fournette to 31 yards and LSU to less than 200 yards … [Read more...]
LIVE: Barca, Real join Man City in Sane chase
LIVE: Barca, Real join Man City in Sane chase 8:42 AM GMT The winter window opened Jan. 2, and as always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to all the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Barca, Real Madrid join the race for Sane Leroy Sane won high praise from Pep Guardiola in November for his fine performances at Schalke, with the Catalan … [Read more...]
Ovechkin shows Karlsson what he thinks of his Norris trophies with goal 501 (Video)
Ovechkin shows Karlsson what he thinks of his Norris trophies with goal 501 (Video) The Washington Capitals had the game fully in hand up 6-1 on the Ottawa Senators. With the giant monkey of his 500th goal off his back, Alex Ovechkin could have taken the rest of the night off and let his teammates mop up the rest. Instead, Ovi decides to score goal number 501 that is even more impressive … [Read more...]
Ryan brothers unite! Rex hires brother Rob to join him in Buffalo
Ryan brothers unite! Rex hires brother Rob to join him in Buffalo One Ryan brother wasn't enough to get the Buffalo Bills into the playoffs. Maybe two Ryan brothers will do the trick. Rex and Rob Ryan will be reunited in Buffalo. The Bills announced that they have hired Rob Ryan to the position of assistant head coach/defense. He'll be working alongside his brother Rex, who will be going … [Read more...]
Why underachieving UNLV made the right decision firing Dave Rice
Why underachieving UNLV made the right decision firing Dave Rice One month before the start of a season in which he knew his job was on the line, UNLV coach Dave Rice was as optimistic as ever about his future with the Rebels. He appeared to sincerely believe the roster he recruited had the proper blend of talent, cohesiveness and depth to secure an NCAA tournament bid and restore the faith … [Read more...]
Luke Donald considered quitting golf at low point in 2015
Luke Donald considered quitting golf at low point in 2015 Former world No. 1 Luke Donald almost walked away from professional golf last May. The Englishman, who had last been atop the Official World Golf Ranking in August 2012, had grown so frustrated with his lack of form that he strongly considered giving up the game. He had fallen ouf of the world top 50, the water mark for being in … [Read more...]