NCAA Hockey 101: Are Jerry York's 1,000 wins an unmatchable feat? For a few years now, Boston College head coach Jerry York has been the winningest college hockey coach in history. He passed Ron Mason, the long-time Michigan State coach (at 924) and kept right on rolling. Now he's up to an even 1,000, having demolished UMass 8-0 on the road Friday night, and tied UConn on Saturday. This is a … [Read more...]
The Cavaliers aren’t shopping Kevin Love, which makes sense
The Cavaliers aren't shopping Kevin Love, which makes sense On Dec. 15, Kevin Love became eligible to be traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Five days later, his teammate Kyrie Irving returned from a kneecap break to play his first game of the season with the Cavs. Love and Irving don’t play the same position, they’re hardly rivals, but the Cleveland power forward’s numbers have gone down … [Read more...]
Samaki Walker says Kobe Bryant once sucker-punched him over $100
Samaki Walker says Kobe Bryant once sucker-punched him over $100 Former NBA big man Samaki Walker has been in the news quite a bit over the past month, speaking at length and with multiple outlets about his experiences playing professional ball in Syria after his NBA days ended, amid ongoing civil war in the nation and roiling controversy over the treatment of refugees fleeing the war-torn … [Read more...]
MLB looking to play regular season games in London by 2017
MLB looking to play regular season games in London by 2017 Start booking your tickets to London now, baseball fans, because your favorite team might be playing there soon. Commissioner Rob Manfred said he hopes Major League Baseball will play regular season games in London as soon as 2017, according to the Associated Press. "We are very interested in playing there, and we're working hard on … [Read more...]
Wizards' Beal out with broken nose, concussion
Wizards' Beal out with broken nose, concussion 3:44 PM ET Associated Press print WASHINGTON -- Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal sustained a broken nose and a concussion after getting hit in the face by Boston Celtics forward Marcus Smart and will miss Tuesday night's game at the Toronto Raptors. The team listed Beal as day-to-day. Beal took a forearm to the face from Smart … [Read more...]
Here’s a shocker: John Rocker endorses Donald Trump for president
Here's a shocker: John Rocker endorses Donald Trump for president It's campaign season, so presidential hopefuls are eagerly hoping to snatch up coveted endorsements before the primaries. And Donald Trump, well, he just got endorsed by one of baseball's most well-known bigots. John Rocker, the ex-MLB pitcher infamous for his racist rant against New Yorkers, has given Trump his full … [Read more...]
Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos Super Bowl Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick – Bleacher Report
Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos Super Bowl Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick - Bleacher Report David Zalubowski/Associated Press The two top seeds will meet when the NFC’s Carolina Panthers (17-1) take on the AFC’s Denver Broncos (14-4) in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium on February 7. The Panthers demolished the Arizona Cardinals 49-15 as three-point favorites in the NFC Championship … [Read more...]
Neureuther holds big lead after 1st run of World Cup slalom (The Associated Press)
Neureuther holds big lead after 1st run of World Cup slalom (The Associated Press) Felix Neureuther of Germany showed his old strength in slalom, building a commanding lead in the opening run of a men's World Cup night race on Tuesday. Chasing his first win in more than a year, Neureuther led Stefano Gross of Italy by 0.53 seconds after a near-flawless run on the Planai course. Norway's … [Read more...]
Why the Sharks are much better with a healthy Logan Couture
Why the Sharks are much better with a healthy Logan Couture Logan Couture still has trouble with his ankle after games. Couture suffered a fractured right fibula near the area in the first week of the NHL season, an injury that required surgery that kept him out almost two months. Then when he came back, he suffered a small arterial bleed near his right thigh area two games later, which … [Read more...]
Senior Bowl: Here’s what a scout grilling a prospect sounds like
Senior Bowl: Here's what a scout grilling a prospect sounds like MOBILE, Ala. — This is the epicenter of the NFL for a few days, and the Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel is ground zero for scouts to do much of their work. Oh yes, the practice fields are important. But the interviews, which will go on before and after the daily practice sessions, are equally as huge. Scouts pull players into … [Read more...]