Saturday picks: Take Wings in Stadium Series Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche, 8 p.m. ET One of the NHL's best and most intense rivalries in the 1990s and early 2000s belonged to the Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche. It was a brutal, hate-filled matchup … [Read more...]
Ohio State’s Cardale Jones done at combine after hamstring injury
Ohio State's Cardale Jones done at combine after hamstring injury INDIANAPOLIS — The 2016 NFL scouting combine is pretty much over for Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones, who suffered a hamstring injury on his second 40-yard dash attempt. According to various media reports, the 6-5, 253-pound Jones will not continue testing or throw at the combine after coming up lame at the end of what … [Read more...]
Vin Scully would never give Pete Rose a Hall of Fame vote
Vin Scully would never give Pete Rose a Hall of Fame vote Add legendary broadcaster Vin Scully to the list of people who would never give Pete Rose a Hall of Fame vote. According to the Associated Press, Scully went on record stating as much during an interview for the upcoming March issue of AARP Bulletin. When asked if he would cast a vote for Rose, Scully simply said, "I wouldn't. Should … [Read more...]
Brad vs. the Book: Brogdon, Cavs to bring the noise against UNC
Brad vs. the Book: Brogdon, Cavs to bring the noise against UNC Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Saturday's … [Read more...]
Manchester United home jersey for 2016/17 season leaked online [PHOTOS]
Manchester United home jersey for 2016/17 season leaked online [PHOTOS] New photographs of Manchester United’s jersey that they’ll be wearing in the 2016/17 season have been leaked online. The latest photographs give us the best look at what the Red Devils will be wearing next season. The shirt sponsor and kit manufacturer stays the same, but the design of the […] New photographs of … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant calls Tony Allen his ‘best defender,’ via signed shoes
Kobe Bryant calls Tony Allen his 'best defender,' via signed shoes Kobe Bryant entered the NBA in 1996, and as a result he’s faced two or possibly even three generations’ worth of defenders. Some, like Dwyane Wade, Reggie Miller or Ray Allen, have made life hell on Kobe by making him work on both ends of the ball. Others, like Bruce Bowen, Shane Battier, Thabo Sefolosha, and Doug Christie, … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy misses cut again at The Honda Classic
Rory McIlroy misses cut again at The Honda Classic Rory McIlroy won't be playing the weekend at The Honda Classic for the second year in a row. McIlroy shot 2-over 72 for the second consecutive day at PGA National's Champion Course to miss the cut by a shot. The four-time major winner did not make himself available to media after the round. The Ulsterman has developed a reputation as a … [Read more...]
Jason Bohn recovering after mild heart attack at The Honda Classic
Jason Bohn recovering after mild heart attack at The Honda Classic Jason Bohn is recovering in a Palm Beach Gardens area hospital on Saturday morning after suffering a mild heart attack on Friday at The Honda Classic. After Bohn shot 2-over 72 at PGA National's Champion Course, the 42-year-old started to feel chest pain and sought the on-site medical staff. He was transported by ambulance to … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Vonn crashes out of super-G race (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Vonn crashes out of super-G race (Reuters) World Cup leader Lindsey Vonn crashed out of Saturday's super-G race in Andorra and was taken off the slope on a sled after receiving medical attention at the side of the course. No immediate information was available on the American's condition but her team quoted an eyewitness on Twitter as saying the "fall wasn't hard". Vonn, … [Read more...]
Prevc closes in on World Cup ski jump overall title (The Associated Press)
Prevc closes in on World Cup ski jump overall title (The Associated Press) Peter Prevc is on the verge of winning the overall World Cup ski jump title after taking his 12th event victory Saturday. German jumper Severin Freund, the reigning World Cup champion, was third on 252. Simply finishing above Freund on Sunday will be enough to make Prevc the first Slovenian champion since 1998. … [Read more...]