Matchday Wrap Up: Clarification on Fan Protest Thursday, February 11, 2016 I had a Facebook Messager conversation with Zach from Never Manage Alone last night that seemed worthy of a follow-up post. Zach's position was that in dismissing the 77th minute walkout I was far too unsympathetic to the organization and passion that it took for the 10,000+ Liverpool supporters to do as much as they … [Read more...]
Notre Dame WR Corey Robinson wins student body president election
Notre Dame WR Corey Robinson wins student body president election The new student body president of Notre Dame is a football player. Wide receiver Corey Robinson won Wednesday night's elections. He's the son of former San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson. We are beyond excited and honored to announce that we have officially been elected the next Student Body President and Vice President … [Read more...]
Friars in a funk: Providence falls short at Marquette again
Friars in a funk: Providence falls short at Marquette again No. 20 Providence has one of the best all-around players in college basketball in Kris Dunn and at least one other NBA talent in its starting five in Ben Bentil. Yet, the Friars keep finding ways to lose rather than win as we move into the midsection of February. The Friars missed a chance to earn their first win at Marquette on … [Read more...]
Former doper Millar mentoring British cyclists (Reuters)
Former doper Millar mentoring British cyclists (Reuters) British Cycling's best young road prospects are being mentored by David Millar, the former professional rider who was once banned for anti-doping violations, the governing body said on Thursday. In a statement they said Millar, who retired from riding in 2014, was working on a voluntary basis with the men's endurance academy program … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning plays Egg Russian Roulette with Magic Johnson
Peyton Manning plays Egg Russian Roulette with Magic Johnson Two all-time American sports greats met at last on the field of battle on Tuesday night. Their weapon of choice: eggs. Peyton Manning, on his Super Bowl victory tour, stopped by "The Tonight Show," and Jimmy Fallon coaxed him into a game of Egg Russian Roulette against none other than Magic Johnson. The rules: smash an egg on your … [Read more...]
Bickerstaff calls sub-.500 Rockets 'broken team'
Bickerstaff calls sub-.500 Rockets 'broken team' 12:27 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print PORTLAND, Ore. -- Houston Rockets interim coach J.B. … [Read more...]
Lewandowski brace fires Bayern into DFB-Pokal semis [VIDEO]
Lewandowski brace fires Bayern into DFB-Pokal semis [VIDEO] Robert Lewandowski netted twice to seal Bayern Munich’s 3-0 win at ten-man minnows VfL Bochum on Wednesday to reach the German Cup semi-finals. Bayern have drawn Werder Bremen at home, while Hertha Berlin will host Borussia Dortmund, in the semi-finals to be played on April 19-20. This is the seventh […] Photo credit: AFP Robert … [Read more...]
Chris Paul threw himself in front of an intentional fouler (Video)
Chris Paul threw himself in front of an intentional fouler (Video) Even in the middle of a fantastic, profitable, and possibly record-breaking season, NBA commissioner Adam Silver probably can’t wait for next October because of plays like this. He probably cannot wait to change the rules, and we wish he didn’t have to wait to change the rules. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best … [Read more...]
Around the League: Over/Under: RBI
Around the League: Over/Under: RBI There’s no need for a fancy introduction. We’re doing the over/under thing again and this week the dial falls on RBI. 2015 was actually a pretty robust year in the RBI community. Two individuals (you’ll meet them later) finished with over 120 RBI, a threshold nobody reached in 2014. And get this—25 players drove in 90 or more runs last season. That’s the most … [Read more...]
Yahoo, PGA Tour collaborate to deliver free, live golf coverage, on-demand video globally
Yahoo, PGA Tour collaborate to deliver free, live golf coverage, on-demand video globally Yahoo and the PGA Tour on Thursday announced a strategic relationship to deliver free, live and on-demand video content from the PGA Tour to golf fans around the world. Beginning with the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, viewers will be able to see Featured Holes coverage from PGA TOUR LIVE … [Read more...]