Kicking recruit's neighbor trolls Jim Harbaugh with MSU sign Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh knew securing a pledge from one of the final top recruits on his list wouldn’t be easy, but he probably never expected the player’s neighbors to get involved. Quinn Nordin, the nation’s top kicker, is currently committed to Penn State. However, Harbaugh decided that when the recruiting dead period ended … [Read more...]
FIFA ex-vice president denied house arrest bid
FIFA ex-vice president denied house arrest bid A New York judge on Thursday rejected an application by Honduran former FIFA vice president Alfredo Hawit to be placed under house arrest without bail over his involvement in the corruption case gripping world football. Hawit, 64, who was extradited to the United States on Wednesday from Switzerland following his […] A New York judge on … [Read more...]
LeBron pays respect to Duncan via Instagram after Spurs beat Cavs
LeBron pays respect to Duncan via Instagram after Spurs beat Cavs Despite a blistering start that saw his Cleveland Cavaliers hang 32 points on the legendarily stingy San Antonio Spurs in the first quarter of Thursday night's marquee matchup, LeBron James saw Gregg Popovich and company tighten up their defense, ramp up their offense and eventually outpace the Cavs for a 99-95 win that … [Read more...]
Fox green lights pilot about a woman who makes it to the majors
Fox green lights pilot about a woman who makes it to the majors Fox has green lit a pilot for a television show that could be ahead of its time. The show, "Pitch," is a baseball drama which is centered around the first woman to play in the majors. There are a few things that peak our interest about the show. First off, it's pretty rare for a network program to focus on a sport. Friday Night … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 15 – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 15 - FanSided Oct 12, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Six NHL games tonight will provide several top targets for some DraftKings daily picks. The following slides will … [Read more...]
Joel Quenneville becomes second-winningest coach in NHL history with 783rd career victory
Joel Quenneville becomes second-winningest coach in NHL history with 783rd career victory Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville is the second-winningest coach in NHL history after his team defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on Thursday. With the victory, Quenneville moved past Hockey Hall of Fame coach Al Arbour to notch his 783rd win in his career. Quenneville is … [Read more...]
What hockey things would you buy with $1 billion? (Video)
What hockey things would you buy with $1 billion? (Video) The $1.5 billion Powerball lottery had a few winners, but that didn't stop all of us holding tickets from having delusions of grandeur. Puck Daddy's Greg Wyshynski, for example, started dreaming about what hockey things he'd buy if he had a billion dollars. And let's just say he dreams big. In the latest edition of The Wysh List, we … [Read more...]
No love for the D? Six coaching hires, six offensive backgrounds
No love for the D? Six coaching hires, six offensive backgrounds We’re six head-coaching hires into the offseason, and with one known vacancy left to fill — now that the Detroit Lions are sticking with Jim Caldwell — all six recipients have offensive backgrounds. Based on the interviews they’ve had so far and on reports that have surfaced, the Tennessee Titans could make it seven for seven … [Read more...]
Kobe gives Draymond signed kicks, tells Warriors to ‘make history’
Kobe gives Draymond signed kicks, tells Warriors to 'make history' Kobe Bryant's farewell tour continued Thursday with a visit to Oracle Arena to take on the defending champion Golden State Warriors, who feted the Los Angeles Lakers legend with a video package voiced by Warriors advisor and former Lakers general manager Jerry West, the man who orchestrated the trade on the night of the 1996 … [Read more...]
Packers vs. Cardinals Sports Handicapper Preview: Odds, Betting Notes – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Packers vs. Cardinals Sports Handicapper Preview: Odds, Betting Notes - SportsBlog.com (blog) Chiefs vs. Patriots, Packers vs. Cardinals, Seahawks vs. Panthers, and Steelers vs. Broncos are the matchups for the divisional playoff round this weekend in NFL playoffs odds. The game is Saturday night with kickoff at 8:15 ET. OffshoreInsiders.com contrasts and compares leading and lagging indicators in … [Read more...]