Manny Pacquiao insists he'll retire after Bradley rematch (The Associated Press) With a beatific politician's smile on his face, Manny Pacquiao calmly insisted he'll step out of a boxing ring for the final time on April 9 after his third fight with Timothy Bradley. ''I'm so happy hanging up my gloves after this fight,'' Pacquiao said Tuesday. ''I will not promote it as Manny's last … [Read more...]
Graham Hunter interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.19.16)
Graham Hunter interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.19.16) The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with renowned soccer journalist and author Graham Hunter. During the interview, Graham shares some of the most memorable moments from his interviews with many of the biggest names in soccer including Jamie Redknapp and Michael Carrick, how he’s able […] The latest … [Read more...]
Hot Stove Digest: Who is going to sign Yoenis Cespedes?
Hot Stove Digest: Who is going to sign Yoenis Cespedes? 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. WHO'S NEXT? The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros may turn their attention to Yoenis Cespedes now that Justin Upton is off the … [Read more...]
Pellegrini says he won't take open Chile job
Pellegrini says he won't take open Chile job 8:47 PM GMT Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini said that returning to coach Chile is not in his plans, despite Jorge Sampaoli reaching an agreement to quit on Tuesday. Sampaoli, who led Chile to the 2015 Copa America title, had been at odds with the Chile federation over compensation for several weeks, and the two sides finally came to an … [Read more...]
‘The Simpsons’ made fun of the 76ers because of Kristaps Porzingis
'The Simpsons' made fun of the 76ers because of Kristaps Porzingis The Philadelphia 76ers have been a bit less of a joke lately, going 4-8 with a bottom-10 point differential over the past 3 1/2 weeks since trading for MVP candidate Ish Smith, as opposed to 1-30 with the league's worst net rating on Christmas. But even when you're just a garden-variety bad team in line to be the worst team … [Read more...]
Forget the future: Justin Upton makes the Tigers contenders now
Forget the future: Justin Upton makes the Tigers contenders now The Detroit Tigers entered the offseason in a difficult situation. The club finished last in the American League Central, winning just 74 games. On top of that, the team's core was starting to look old, and moves made at the deadline seemed to indicate a rebuild was looming. That was not the case. The first indication that the … [Read more...]
WhatIfSports NFL Conference Championship predictions – FOXSports.com
WhatIfSports NFL Conference Championship predictions - FOXSports.com Each Tuesday, WhatIfSports.com's NFL simulation engine generates predictions and box scores for every NFL game for the coming week. Our highly sophisticated algorithms simulate every play of every game to produce each team's likelihood to win. Each matchup is simulated 501 times. To account for injuries and roster moves announced … [Read more...]
Matthews tops scouting list; RNH out 6-8 weeks; Toronto’s rooftop rink (Puck Headlines)
Matthews tops scouting list; RNH out 6-8 weeks; Toronto's rooftop rink (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Today In 1931: The Iron Horse On Ice ~ Lou Gehrig skates for … [Read more...]
Why Manny Pacquiao decided to fight Timothy Bradley for a third time (Yahoo Sports)
Why Manny Pacquiao decided to fight Timothy Bradley for a third time (Yahoo Sports) Pacquiao's retirement fight opponent isn't a popular one, but he doesn't seem to care much. … [Read more...]
Ashley Williams lifts Swansea out of drop zone as Guidolin looks on; Match highlights
Ashley Williams lifts Swansea out of drop zone as Guidolin looks on; Match highlights Swansea gave new head coach Francesco Guidolin the perfect welcome present as they beat Watford 1-0 to climb out of the Premier League relegation zone on Monday. Guidolin was announced as Swansea head coach, to work alongside interim manager Alan Curtis, just hours before kick-off at the Liberty Stadium. The … [Read more...]