Hendricks vs. Thompson: UFC Fight Night Crystal Ball Predictions - FOXSports.com This Saturday, UFC Fight Pass and FS1 viewers get a great card featuring top contenders in multiple divisions. In the main event of UFC Fight Night 82, former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks takes on the surging human highlight film reel Stephen Thompson. Below that, Jared Rosholt will seek to prove that he's … [Read more...]
Toronto honors Darryl Sittler’s 10-point game with tribute, unlucky goaltender (Video)
Toronto honors Darryl Sittler's 10-point game with tribute, unlucky goaltender (Video) It has been almost 40 years since one of the NHL’s more unbreakable records was set when Darryl Sittler notched 10 points for the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Boston Bruins. The game happened Feb. 7, 1976, but with the Maple Leafs about to embark on a long roadtrip, this was the last chance for the … [Read more...]
Bubble breakdown: Vanderbilt’s win could launch late-season surge
Bubble breakdown: Vanderbilt's win could launch late-season surge The SEC's biggest underachiever showed how good it can be when playing up to its potential. Vanderbilt throttled first-place Texas A&M 77-60 on Thursday night, securing its first win over a Top 25 team in four years and sending a message that it's still capable of a late-season NCAA tournament push despite its previous … [Read more...]
Favorite Danzing Candy wins $58,000 feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press)
Favorite Danzing Candy wins $58,000 feature at Santa Anita (The Associated Press) Danzing Candy won the $58,000 feature by 5 3/4 lengths Thursday at Santa Anita. Ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, Danzing Candy ran a mile in 1:36.73 and paid $4.20, $3.20 and $2.80 as the even-money favorite in the field of nine. French Getaway returned $5.40 and $3.60, while Semper Fortis was another head … [Read more...]
Neuer insists it’s business as usual at Bayern Munich despite distractions
Neuer insists it’s business as usual at Bayern Munich despite distractions Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer insists it’s business as usual at Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich despite a turbulent week off the pitch for the Bavarian giants. On the pitch, Bayern are in rude health with an eight-point lead in the German league table and have only lost twice all season ahead […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]
Brad Marchand goes coast-to-coast for gorgeous goal (Video)
Brad Marchand goes coast-to-coast for gorgeous goal (Video) Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand went coast-to-coast to score a gorgeous goal against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. Near the end of a Zdeno Chara tripping penalty near the start of the third period, Marchand picked up the puck, skated back into his own end, and then split the Sabres for a backhand score past Chad Johnson at … [Read more...]
Cam Newton vs. Von Miller matchup highlights deep talent in 2011 NFL draft
Cam Newton vs. Von Miller matchup highlights deep talent in 2011 NFL draft SAN JOSE, Calif – Wade Phillips prepared for the 2011 NFL draft in hopes of getting an outside linebacker. Von Miller was there, and the then-Houston Texans defensive coordinator realized the Texas A&M star wouldn't fall to Houston at No. 11. But then there was Aldon Smith out of Missouri. Draft day came and Smith … [Read more...]
Splash Brothers head up 3-Point field; bigs enter Skills Challenge
Splash Brothers head up 3-Point field; bigs enter Skills Challenge The NBA on Thursday announced the full list of competitors for the All-Star Saturday Night events at this month's 2016 NBA All-Star Game in Toronto, and with all due respect to the Verizon Slam Dunk contest, it looks for the second straight year like the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest is going to be the headlining event of … [Read more...]
Indians minor-league team giving away Willie Mays Hayes bobblehead
Indians minor-league team giving away Willie Mays Hayes bobblehead Proving once again that baseball has undying love for the fictional Cleveland Indians from the film "Major League," the Akron Rubber Ducks have announced they're giving away Willie Mays Hayes bobbleheads this season. Actually, it's a "bobblelegs" doll, according to the team. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. … [Read more...]
Casting ‘American Crime Story’ season 2: baseball’s PED scandal
Casting 'American Crime Story' season 2: baseball's PED scandal The baseball offseason is in full swing. News is scarce, rumors have died down and the days seem longer than usual. In order to get through these tough times, many turn to the comfort of television. One of the most hyped shows of the offseason has been FX's "American Crime Story." The first season, titled "The People Vs. O.J. … [Read more...]