Report: USC AD Pat Haden underwent medical procedure A day after USC athletic director Pat Haden was taken from campus in an ambulance due to lightheadedness, he reportedly “underwent an unspecified medical procedure” on Thursday. According to the Los Angeles Times, Haden is “expected to remain hospitalized for another day or two.” The 63-year-old Haden was taken to the hospital on Wednesday … [Read more...]
Podcast: How will the Big Four adjust in 2016 to new expectations?
Podcast: How will the Big Four adjust in 2016 to new expectations? Pebble Beach is the setting for a strong field at this week's AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. So why is the tournament a tough watch for a lot of golf fans? What can be done about it? We also look at the biggest underlying story of 2016, which is how Jordan Spieth, Jason Day, Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy will acclimate to … [Read more...]
It’s official: Brian Vickers to drive for Tony Stewart at Daytona
It's official: Brian Vickers to drive for Tony Stewart at Daytona Stewart-Haas Racing officially announced Brian Vickers as the driver of the No. 14 car at Daytona. Vickers is replacing Tony Stewart, who will miss the Daytona 500 after suffering a back injury in late January. Stewart, who is scheduled to retire at the end of the season, is a three-time Sprint Cup Series champion but has … [Read more...]
Friday picks: Rangers' streak in trouble vs. LA
Friday picks: Rangers' streak in trouble vs. LA Welcome to the NHL picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their picks for all of the days games. Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Rangers, 7 p.m. ET The New York Rangers enter Friday's game against the Los Angeles Kings with wins in seven of their past nine games, including a four-game winning streak. The most impressive thing … [Read more...]
‘I Win My Way’: Cam Newton thanks Carolina Panthers fans
'I Win My Way': Cam Newton thanks Carolina Panthers fans Cam Newton has been talked about more this week than the players from the Denver Broncos team that actually won Super Bowl 50. Newton has been ripped up and down, from not diving on a fumble late in the game to a postgame press conference that was cut short to his "Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser" comment a couple days … [Read more...]
Suddenly the Green Monster doesn’t look so imposing at Fenway
Suddenly the Green Monster doesn't look so imposing at Fenway The left field wall at Fenway Park is known as the Green Monster and is legendary in baseball, but it has been dwarfed this week by a 140-foot ramp skiers and snowboarders are using to perform all sorts of craziness at the Polartec Big Air at Fenway competition. Watching these amazing athletes perform death-defying jumps is … [Read more...]
Gimme Some Raptor News: The Ballad of Isiah and Damon
Gimme Some Raptor News: The Ballad of Isiah and Damon In honor of the NBA visiting Toronto for the city’s first All-Star Game, we’ve decided to look back on some of the more engaging moments in the team’s up and down (but turning up!) history. Quite a bit was in the way of a successful launch for the expansion Toronto Raptors in 1995. There was the uncertainty of the NBA, for the first time, … [Read more...]
Gimme Some Raptor News: Vince Carter saves everything
Gimme Some Raptor News: Vince Carter saves everything In honor of the NBA visiting Toronto for the city’s first All-Star Game, we’ve decided to look back on some of the more engaging moments in the team’s up and down (but turning up!) history. The abrupt end to Damon Stoudamire and Isiah Thomas’ turn in Toronto was so upsetting, that the team’s new ownership group and general manager had to … [Read more...]
All-Star Saturday odds: Can Steph Curry defend his 3-point title?
All-Star Saturday odds: Can Steph Curry defend his 3-point title? This weekend's All-Star Saturday events in Toronto offer the usual mix of exciting young players, big names, and time-tested formats. This year, we're handicapping all three events — the Taco Bells Skills Challenge, the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, and the Verizon Slam Dunk — so you know who to watch closest. Read on for a … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 12th – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 12th - FanSided Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports With 14 of the NHL’s 30 teams in action on Friday, FanSided gives you the top players to target for tonight’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. It’s Friday! Celebrate the end of a hard week by playing some hockey on DraftKings. After a night with 18 teams in action, Friday sees 14 … [Read more...]