Bears legend William 'Refrigerator' Perry hospitalized in Chicago Not even a leg infection that has since hospitalized William "Refrigerator" Perry could keep the legendariy Bears defensive tackle from attending his first game in Chicago in years, according to WLS-TV. The 53-year-old checked into Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Friday for medication relating to his diabetes and other … [Read more...]
NBA daily fantasy picks: Five players who could help your lineup for Jan. 6 – Sports Illustrated
NBA daily fantasy picks: Five players who could help your lineup for Jan. 6 - Sports Illustrated Wednesday greets us with a healthy 11-game slate that features just two five-figure players in Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis. At press time, Kevin Durant is considered a game-time decision because of his toe injury. You know the drill if he is out. Westbrook is an auto-play in that scenario, … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Wild Card NFL Odds Preview – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Wild Card NFL Odds Preview - SportsBlog.com (blog) The Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals play at 8:15 ET. The official handicapping preview of Chiefs vs. Texans has been posted. Now to the sports handicapper picks preview of the nightcap. The Vegas and offshore point spread is Pittsburgh -3 and +100 or -2.5 and -117, so it is imperative to shop … [Read more...]
Florida State K Roberto Aguayo declares for draft
Florida State K Roberto Aguayo declares for draft The most accurate kicker in NCAA history is headed to the NFL. Florida State redshirt junior Roberto Aguayo announced Wednesday that he will forgo his final season of eligibility to head to the pros. “After giving this decision careful thought and meeting with my family and Coach Fisher, I have decided to enter the NFL Draft,” Aguayo said in … [Read more...]
Ryder Cup hero Christy O’Connor Jr. has died at 67
Ryder Cup hero Christy O'Connor Jr. has died at 67 Irish golfer Christy O'Connor Jr., considered the European hero of the 1989 Ryder Cup, died on Tuesday in Spain. He was 67. O'Connor is probably best remembered for the 2-iron he hit to just a few feet at The Belfry against Fred Couples in a Sunday singles match. The resulting point allowed Europe to retain the Ryder Cup. He was also a … [Read more...]
Swiss skier Suter out with torn muscle, misses Zauchensee (The Associated Press)
Swiss skier Suter out with torn muscle, misses Zauchensee (The Associated Press) ALTENMARKT-ZAUCHENSEE, Austria (AP) -- Swiss skier Fabienne Suter will miss the women's World Cup speed races this weekend after tearing a muscle just above her left knee in a training run. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Former Dutch rider Boogerd handed two year ban for doping (Reuters)
Cycling-Former Dutch rider Boogerd handed two year ban for doping (Reuters) Dutch former rider Michael Boogerd has been banned for two years for anti-doping violations during his career, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Wednesday. "The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announces today that Michael Boogerd has been sanctioned with a two years' ineligibility for the anti-doping … [Read more...]
Hirscher beats Kristoffersen to win World Cup slalom (The Associated Press)
Hirscher beats Kristoffersen to win World Cup slalom (The Associated Press) Marcel Hirscher earned his 36th career win on the World Cup circuit Wednesday, edging Norwegian rival Henrik Kristoffersen by 0.21 seconds in a men's slalom. It was the third time in three slaloms this season that Hirscher and Kristoffersen shared the top-two spots - though the first time with the Austrian on top. … [Read more...]
Raptors' Carroll has arthroscopic surgery on knee
Raptors' Carroll has arthroscopic surgery on knee 11:56 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Toronto Raptors small forward DeMarre Carroll had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday morning, the team announced. The Raptors did not give a timetable for Carroll's return, noting that his status will be updated as appropriate. Carroll's absence will be significant for a … [Read more...]
Roy Halladay doesn’t want Bonds or Clemens in Hall of Fame
Roy Halladay doesn't want Bonds or Clemens in Hall of Fame While it appears Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are making progress when it comes to their chances to get into the Hall of Fame, one of their contemporaries sure isn't campaigning for their induction. Two-time Cy Young award winner Roy Halladay doesn't think Bonds and Clemens are deserving of a plaque in Cooperstown and his reason is … [Read more...]