Tony Stewart will miss Daytona 500, sidelined indefinitely The ripple effect from Tony Stewart's ATV wreck earlier this week will cost him what could be his final chance at his long-desired Daytona 500 victory, and possibly much more. Stewart, 44, who wrecked his ATV on Sunday while vacationing on the West Coast, sustained a burst fracture of the L1 vertebra in his back. He was able to move … [Read more...]
Jaromir Jagr becomes sixth NHL player with at least 1,100 assists (Video)
Jaromir Jagr becomes sixth NHL player with at least 1,100 assists (Video) Legendary Florida Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr has shown no signs of slowing down since playing two 20-minute periods of 3-on-3 hockey at the NHL’s All-Star Game. On Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings, Jagr picked up an assist to give him 1,100 in his long and illustrious NHL career. Jagr, who turns 44 later … [Read more...]
Nigel Hayes backs pep talk to Wisconsin teammates with production
Nigel Hayes backs pep talk to Wisconsin teammates with production It has been a little more than three weeks since Wisconsin dropped three consecutive games and forward Nigel Hayes was compelled to address his teammates in the locker room asking them to take a deep look at themselves and this season. It would be over-simplifying to suggest the Badgers have since won five straight because of … [Read more...]
Against the Spread: Super Bowl Picks
Against the Spread: Super Bowl Picks Jeff went 3-1 in the Championship round as he had winners on the Panthers, Broncos/Patriots under and Panthers/Cardinals over. His only loss came on the Patriots. Jeff finished the week at plus 100 units. Jeremy went 1-3 as he nailed the Panthers/Cardinals over, but came up short with the Patriots, Cardinals and Broncos/Patriots over. Jeremy finished the … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Lowry Power
The Daily Dose: Dose: Lowry Power Kyle Lowry and Anthony Davis had the fantasy lines of the night, Kristaps Porzingis is struggling, and Alex Len and Corey Brewer were the surprises of the night. Thursday’s four-game slate is broken down in Friday’s Daily Dose. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here. Pistons 111, Knicks 105 The Pistons blew a 27-point lead to let the Knicks have a chance to win … [Read more...]
Jansrud leads downhill training again at Pyeongchang test (The Associated Press)
Jansrud leads downhill training again at Pyeongchang test (The Associated Press) JEONGSEON, South Korea (AP) -- Kjetil Jansrud of Norway led downhill training again Friday at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics test event. … [Read more...]
Kevin Spacey video pumps up Florida Panthers home crowd
Kevin Spacey video pumps up Florida Panthers home crowd KEVIN SPACEY!!!! pic.twitter.com/UXTXF8Wkrm— Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) February 5, 2016 The Florida Panthers and actor Kevin Spacey continued their interesting relationship on Thursday night. An in-game video for their contest against the Detroit Red Wings at the BB&T Center jumbotron showed Spacey holding up a Panthers jersey that … [Read more...]
Super Bowl 2016 Predictions: Expert Picks Against The Spread For Carolina vs. Denver – International Business Times
Super Bowl 2016 Predictions: Expert Picks Against The Spread For Carolina vs. Denver - International Business Times The Denver Broncos are underdogs in Super Bowl 50, and most of the betting public is picking Carolina to win big. But many experts seem to believe the game will be close, picking Denver to cover the spread. Because the betting line has settled in at 5.5 or six points at various … [Read more...]
Reggie Jackson’s 3s save the day after Pistons blow 27-point lead
Reggie Jackson's 3s save the day after Pistons blow 27-point lead The opening stretch of Thursday's nationally televised game between the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons looked like a particularly fitting start to a rather sleepy pre-Super Bowl slate for the league. The Pistons out-scored the visiting Knicks by 12 in each of the first two quarters to lead by as many as 27 in the second … [Read more...]
Curry, Thompson commit to 3-point contest
Curry, Thompson commit to 3-point contest 12:10 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Golden State Warriors guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will continue their rivalry in the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest in Toronto, bringing the Splash Brothers back to an event that may have supplanted the dunk contest as the most entertaining of All-Star Weekend. Curry, the defending … [Read more...]