Illinois hires Josh Whitman as athletic director More than three months after the firing of Mike Thomas, Illinois has found its new athletic director. Illinois interim chancellor Barbara Wilson announced Wednesday that Josh Whitman will be the school’s new AD. Whitman, 37, is an Illinois alum who was a four-year starter at tight end for the Illini from 1997 to 2000. He then went on to play … [Read more...]
Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs lead England’s Europa League charge
Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs lead England’s Europa League charge Napoli, Borussia Dortmund, Porto, Sevilla and a host of continental big guns as well as English clubs Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool swing into Europa League action in the last-32 knock out phase on Thursday. In fact one clash has already begun on Tuesday as Turkey’s Fenerbahce took a 2-0 […] Napoli, … [Read more...]
Watch Josh Donaldson transform from baseball player to Viking
Watch Josh Donaldson transform from baseball player to Viking The big day is almost here for Toronto Blue Jays star Josh Donaldson. And no, we're not talking about the opening of spring training or anything pertaining to baseball. We're actually talking about his small screen debut. The reigning and defending AL MVP will make a cameo appearance on the History Channel's hit show 'Vikings,' … [Read more...]
Pacific power: Why it’s time to pay attention to Sharks
Pacific power: Why it’s time to pay attention to Sharks The San Jose Sharks won again last night. Theyre 12-2-3 in their last 17. Among the teams they beaten during that stretch: Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, and Tampa Bay.Perhaps its time the hockey worldstarted paying attention to these guys. Because its been crickets, mostly.[KURZ:Rewind: Sharks win in Tampa, boast 'real good confidence … [Read more...]
Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday, Feb 18
Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday, Feb 18 Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday: FIFA FIFA Ethics Committee sanctions Franz Beckenbauer ZURICH - FIFA's ethics watchdog imposed a warning and 7,000 Swiss francs fine on German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer, the former World Cup-winning player and coach, for stonewalling an … [Read more...]
Freak Show Pod: Duke’s rise, bubble banter and Press Virginia
Freak Show Pod: Duke's rise, bubble banter and Press Virginia On today's energy-packed program, 'Bracket' Brad Evans and Liz Loza get down and dirty on the very latest happenings in the college basketball world. Who are Brad's current No. 1 seeds? Who is still in the top-seed conversation? What Bubblicious teams have work to do? Why will West Virginia blaze a fiery trail in March? What … [Read more...]
Nike drops Manny Pacquiao in wake of anti-gay statements (The Associated Press)
Nike drops Manny Pacquiao in wake of anti-gay statements (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao's latest disparaging comments about gays have cost him a contract with Nike. ''What he's saying is diametrically opposed to what I believe,'' said Arum, who is promoting Pacquiao's upcoming fight with Timothy Bradley. … [Read more...]
Nike drops boxer Manny Pacquiao after anti-gay comments (Reuters)
Nike drops boxer Manny Pacquiao after anti-gay comments (Reuters) (Reuters) - Nike Inc, the world's largest sportswear maker, said it had ended its contract with Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino boxer described gays as "worse than animals". "We find Manny Pacquiao's comments abhorrent," a Nike spokesperson said in an e-mailed statement, adding that the company no longer has a relationship … [Read more...]
The Numbers Game: There's No Place Like Home
The Numbers Game: There's No Place Like Home All games are not created equal. Over the next few weeks, I will explore a few factors that might affect a player's production on any given night. Today's focus is the relative production in home games vs. away games. Next week we'll look at the impact of rest (zero days, one day, etc.), and I may also determine whether 'revenge games' have a … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Abreu or Rizzo
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Abreu or Rizzo Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Often in the midst of your draft, you’ll find yourself deciding between a couple players at the same position. With Player Showdowns, we take two players who are closely ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) and/or Rotoworld’s 2016 season projections and have writers take a side and debate who should be selected first. Whose … [Read more...]