Rudy Gay's winner saves Kings from Jazz comeback The Sacramento Kings have made a habit of living on the edge late in games this season. The league's most unpredictable team seemingly struggles enough to frustrate head coach George Karl or flirts with an awful collapse several times per week. They're a team only neutrals can love. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
Paul Gaustad boards Andrew Ladd with big hit
Paul Gaustad boards Andrew Ladd with big hit Nashville Predators forward Paul Gaustad received a two-minute minor for boarding Andrew Ladd of the Winnipeg Jets in a game Thursday night at MTS Centre. Gaustad boarding penalty at the end of the 2nd period pic.twitter.com/p0bPq4chug— Stephanie (@myregularface) January 15, 2016 The play happened at the end of the second period and a gif of the … [Read more...]
Adam Pelech takes skate to face from Derek Stepan (Video)
Adam Pelech takes skate to face from Derek Stepan (Video) New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech took a skate to the face in Thursday’s game against the New York Rangers. Pelech did not appear to be injured and returned to action shortly, but the play looked scary when it happened. A video is above. After a turnover in his own zone, Pelech tried to chase down Rangers forward Derek Stepan … [Read more...]
West Virginia hires Joe Wickline as offensive coordinator
West Virginia hires Joe Wickline as offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen and Joe Wickline are reuniting. Holgorsen announced Thursday that he has added Wickline to his West Virginia staff as offensive coordinator. Wickline spent the last two seasons as co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Texas and previously worked with Holgorsen at Oklahoma State. Wickline was fired by … [Read more...]
Roy Yates interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.14.16)
Roy Yates interview; World Soccer Talk Radio (1.14.16) The latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio features an interview with Roy Yates, a lifelong Liverpool supporter and the founder of the Reds In America newsletter and website. During the interview, Roy discusses his memories of being in Istanbul for the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, what it was […] The latest episode of World … [Read more...]
West: Kobe will be missed globally by millions
West: Kobe will be missed globally by millions 1:48 AM ET print OAKLAND, Calif. -- As the Lakers' general manager who helped engineer a trade that brought Kobe Bryant to Los Angeles, Jerry West had a daily first-hand view of a budding 17-year-old who would extend the good fortune of a legendary franchise and help rekindle a post-Michael Jordan NBA. West, now an executive board member … [Read more...]
Penguins deny NY Post report that ownership feud killed sale
Penguins deny NY Post report that ownership feud killed sale The Pittsburgh Penguins released a statement on Thursday, disputing a New York Post* report that a dispute between co-owners Ron Burkle and Mario Lemieux “called off the sale” of the team. According to the Post’s sources, Burkle, who owns about 20 percent of the team, turned down a bid to sell the team that Lemieux, who owns 40 … [Read more...]
Spurs overtake Cavs with 4th quarter run, stay undefeated at home
Spurs overtake Cavs with 4th quarter run, stay undefeated at home The San Antonio Spurs entered Thursday night's highly anticipated game against the Cleveland Cavaliers having trailed for just 54 seconds in the fourth quarters of their first 22 home games. The final period vs. Cleveland more than doubled that total while confirming that San Antonio is very, very difficult to beat at the AT&T … [Read more...]
Snedeker, Singh among five first-round co-leaders at Sony Open
Snedeker, Singh among five first-round co-leaders at Sony Open Vijay Singh turned back the clock in Thursday's opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Playing in the early wave, the 52-year-old Fijian shot 7-under 63 at Waialae Country Club, a score that ultimately held up to share the first-round lead with four other players, including Brandt Snedeker, Kevin Kisner, Ricky Barnes and … [Read more...]
Chile break off talks with Sampaoli, begin looking for new coach
Chile break off talks with Sampaoli, begin looking for new coach Copa America winners Chile are looking for a new coach after the national federation called a halt Thursday to its negotiations with Jorge Sampaoli, a Chilean official announced. The federation’s Gaspar Goycoolea said after four meetings the federation had taken the view that “it was impossible to reach an agreement” […] Photo … [Read more...]