Steph Curry erupts for 38 points, 11 dimes as Warriors beat Kings The Golden State Warriors have continued to steamroll the competition over the past couple of weeks, staying in their league-leading offensive flow and keeping up the historic pace necessary to both hold off the similarly unreal San Antonio Spurs for the top spot in the Western Conference and give themselves a real shot at … [Read more...]
Tennessee hires Bob Shoop as defensive coordinator
Tennessee hires Bob Shoop as defensive coordinator Penn State's Bob Shoop is moving to Tennessee. The Volunteers announced Saturday that Shoop would be the team's new defensive coordinator. Shoop has been Penn State's defensive coordinator since 2013. "We are very excited about the addition of Bob Shoop to our coaching staff," Tennessee coach Butch Jones said in a statement. "Bob has … [Read more...]
Sunday Daily Dose: Dose: Point Guard Rotation
Sunday Daily Dose: Dose: Point Guard Rotation Paul Millsap and Al Horford need to be given more attention when discussing the NBA’s most talented frontcourts, and there is nothing boring about pairing the two in reality or fantasy. Jimmy Butler’s playing like a man on fire, Ish Smith—who has played for nearly a third of the NBA—has found a home in Philadelphia, Kyle Lowry can be argued as the … [Read more...]
Big Ben, Antonio Brown banged up as Steelers survive and advance
Big Ben, Antonio Brown banged up as Steelers survive and advance The Pittsburgh Steelers' two most indispensable players, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown, suffered injuries in the team's thrilling, ugly 18-16 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Brown suffered a concussion after a massive hit in the waning moments by Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict … [Read more...]
Arnold Schwarzenegger tries to pump up JJ Watt after loss
Arnold Schwarzenegger tries to pump up JJ Watt after loss The Houston Texans got whipped on Saturday, no two ways about it. The Kansas City Chiefs outplayed them every possible way, and Texans defensive end/replacement quarterback J.J. Watt took it as hard as anyone: I am sorry. Thank you for your support all year.— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 10, 2016 But when you're J.J. Watt, you've got … [Read more...]
High-flying USC edges No. 7 Arizona in four-overtime classic
High-flying USC edges No. 7 Arizona in four-overtime classic USC hired coach Andy Enfield away from Florida Gulf Coast three years ago to rebuild its basketball program and make the Trojans relevant on the hardwood on the other side of the country in the Pac-12 Conference. The Trojans earned their most memorable and possibly most significant win in that rebuilding process to date on … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth nearly closes Saturday at Kapalua with albatross
Jordan Spieth nearly closes Saturday at Kapalua with albatross Jordan Spieth carries a five-shot lead into the final round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. However, the lead was almost six, thanks to a near albatross on the final hole in Saturday's third round. Spieth hit a 3-iron from 253 yards to the par-5 18th at Kapalua Resort's Plantation Course. The ball landed short of the … [Read more...]
Spieth shoots 65 at Kapalua, marches to five-shot TOC lead
Spieth shoots 65 at Kapalua, marches to five-shot TOC lead New year, same Spieth. Jordan Spieth controls the Hyundai Tournament of Champions by five shots heading into Sunday's final round, riding a 4-under run in the final five holes to take a commanding lead over Brooks Koepka. The lead was almost six. On the par-5 18th at Kapalua's Plantation Course on Maui, Spieth swung his 3-iron … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: NL team making push to acquire R.A. Dickey
Hot Stove Digest: NL team making push to acquire R.A. Dickey Welcome to The Stew's Hot Stove Digest, our daily rundown of MLB news, rumors and gossip for Hot Stove season. Here you'll find a recap of all the day's action and other fun stuff from around the Internet. INTEREST IN R.A.: Though nothing appears imminent, at least one NL team has serious interest in acquiring former Cy Young … [Read more...]
Some hits and whiffs on 2015 predictions – The Register-Guard
Some hits and whiffs on 2015 predictions - The Register-Guard In sports, the scoreboard reigns supreme. Coaches and athletes are beholden to it. Success and failure are defined by it. Winners bask in its glow, while losers rue its verdict. From time to time, it’s nice to know that the people playing the games aren’t the only ones keeping score. If a coach carries his win-loss record wherever he … [Read more...]