Peyton Manning's Budweiser plugs were a little self-serving Immediately after the game clock read zero and he chatted with CBS' Tracy Wolfson, and again on the stage as he held the Lombardi Trophy and chatted with Jim Nantz, Peyton Manning offered a list of three immediate goals: kissing his wife, Ashley, kissing his twins, and drinking a fair amount of Budweiser. Active NFL players are not … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Super Sunday
The Daily Dose: Dose: Super Sunday Week 16 Schedule 3 Games: NOP 2 Games: ATL, BOS, BRK, CHA, CHI, CLE, DEN, DET, GSW, HOU, IND, LAC, LAL, MEM, MIL, MIN, OKC, ORL, PHI, PHX, POR, SAC, SAN, TOR, UTA, WAS 1 Game: DAL, MIA, NYK Editor's Note: This is your chance to try FanDuel risk free! Sign up today and if you lose your first contest, you’ll be refunded the entry fee up to $10. Play now. Sunday … [Read more...]
Cavs' Lue amid criticism: 'Me and Blatt are cool'
Cavs' Lue amid criticism: 'Me and Blatt are cool' 5:54 AM ET ESPN.com news services print Tyronn Lue has heard plenty of criticism over the handling of David Blatts's ouster as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Much was directed at the Cavaliers for dumping a coach whose team was sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings and who had complied an 83-40 record in … [Read more...]
Puppy Monkey Baby terrifies, confuses Super Bowl 50 viewers
Puppy Monkey Baby terrifies, confuses Super Bowl 50 viewers Everyone is convinced they'll have nightmares after watching Super Bowl 50, during which Mountain Dew incessantly exposed the world to its new mascot: Puppy Monkey Baby. The creepy little guy started trending worldwide on Twitter shortly after his commercial debut. Apparently, Mountain Dew chose to combine three things fans enjoy … [Read more...]
Von Miller’s great play leads to the first TD of Super Bowl 50
Von Miller's great play leads to the first TD of Super Bowl 50 SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Of course the Denver Broncos' top-ranked defense got the first touchdown of Super Bowl 50. The first touchdown came thanks to Von Miller and an amazing play to strip Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. On a third down (after the Panthers' challenge of what looked like a catch by Jerricho Cotchery … [Read more...]
Luka Modric saved Real Madrid blushes, says Zidane
Luka Modric saved Real Madrid blushes, says Zidane Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane encouraged Croatian playmaker Luka Modric to shoot more often as his first league goal of the season salvaged a 2-1 win at Granada on Sunday. Youssef El Arabi had deservedly cancelled out Karim Benzema’s first-half opener for Real before Modric’s fantastic strike into the top […] Photo credit: AFP Real Madrid … [Read more...]
Did Peyton Manning turn in worst game by Super Bowl-winning QB?
Did Peyton Manning turn in worst game by Super Bowl-winning QB? If Peyton Manning wants to walk off into the sunset, he can do it with his head held high — and as a Super Bowl champion for the second time. But it's not as if Manning was the reason the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. In fact, you can't even say Manning managed the game, really. After all, he … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Arrieta Gets Paid
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Arrieta Gets Paid Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. On Friday, the Cubs and starter Jake Arrieta avoided an arbitration hearing, agreeing to a $10.7 million salary for the 2016 season. The right-hander was entering his second of three years of arbitration eligibility. $10.7 million marks the largest one-year deal in history for a player with four years of … [Read more...]
Why didn’t Cam Newton dive for his fumble?
Why didn't Cam Newton dive for his fumble? Every season comes down to a single play, a single moment which could be the difference between defeat and victory. Sometimes it's obvious, like a missed kick, and sometimes it's hidden in the chaos of a fumbling ball. The scene: 4:04 left in the Super Bowl. Panthers down 16-10 but with a chance to win. The Broncos defense had been fearsome, but … [Read more...]
John Terry keen to prolong Chelsea stay
John Terry keen to prolong Chelsea stay Chelsea captain John Terry reiterated his desire to extend his contract with the Premier League champions on Sunday, a week after announcing he would leave at the season’s end. Diego Costa struck in injury time to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on […] Chelsea captain John Terry reiterated his desire to extend … [Read more...]