Marek Vs. Wyshynski: Punchable NHL coaches with Dave Lozo! (Podcast) It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski podcast featuring Dave Lozo, in which we discussed: - Which NHL coaches have the most punchable faces? - The Tampa Bay Lightning, Steven Stamkos and his potential future homes. - The goalie tier system and where Brian Elliott falls on it. - Are the St. Louis Blues primed to … [Read more...]
Austrian Kriechmayr posts fastest time in downhill training (The Associated Press)
Austrian Kriechmayr posts fastest time in downhill training (The Associated Press) CHAMONIX, France (AP) -- Austrian skier Vincent Kriechmayr led the second training run for a World Cup downhill race Thursday, with American Steven Nyman just behind. … [Read more...]
Julian Draxler double sees Wolfsburg home against Gent [VIDEO]
Julian Draxler double sees Wolfsburg home against Gent [VIDEO] Julian Draxler netted twice as Wolfsburg sealed a 3-2 win at Gent on Wednesday to leave the Germans on course for the Champions League quarter-finals. The 22-year-old scored either side of the break in the last 16, first-leg clash, with Max Kruse also on target, but two late goals from […] Photo credit: AFP Julian Draxler netted … [Read more...]
Michel Therrien rips late P.K. Subban turnover in loss at Avalanche
Michel Therrien rips late P.K. Subban turnover in loss at Avalanche Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban lost his footing in the offensive zone late in a tie-game at the Colorado Avalanche. Avs forward Mikhail Grigorenko pounced on the turnover, rushed up ice in an odd-man situation, a play that was finished with a goal by Colorado forward Jarome Iginla with 2:03 left in the third … [Read more...]
Australian boxer retires after being told he risks blindness (The Associated Press)
Australian boxer retires after being told he risks blindness (The Associated Press) The Samoan-born Australian heavyweight boxer Alex Leapai has announced his retirement after being told he risked blindness if he continued to fight. Leapai was best-known for his 2014 fight against former world champion Wladimir Klitschko, when he was knocked out in the fifth round by the Ukraine boxer. A … [Read more...]
Pacquiao may still win senatorship after losing Nike in anti-gay outburst (Reuters)
Pacquiao may still win senatorship after losing Nike in anti-gay outburst (Reuters) For all the criticism over his anti-gay comment and the loss of a lucrative endorsement deal with Nike Inc, Philippines world boxing champion Mann Pacquiao still looks set to win election to the country's senate in May, according to political analysts. Nike, the world's largest sportswear maker, canceled its … [Read more...]
Messi passes 300 Liga goals as Barcelona extend lead
Messi passes 300 Liga goals as Barcelona extend lead Lionel Messi moved past 300 La Liga goals as Barcelona moved six points clear at the top of the table with a 3-1 win at Sporting Gijon on Wednesday. The five-time World Player of the Year struck either side of Carlos Castro’s well-worked equalizer in a three-goal burst in five […] Photo credit: AFP Lionel Messi moved past 300 La Liga goals … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Trade Deadline Day!
The Daily Dose: Dose: Trade Deadline Day! By the time you read this on Thursday, it’s possible it’s outdated. Then again, that depends on how early you get out of bed. I’m writing this in the middle of the night on Thursday morning and include the latest trade rumors and NBA injury news as the Trade Deadline quickly approaches. I will also be live blogging the trade deadline news today, so the NBA … [Read more...]
Zidane keeps cool as Real Madrid march on against Roma in first leg [VIDEO]
Zidane keeps cool as Real Madrid march on against Roma in first leg [VIDEO] Zinedine Zidane won’t admit it yet, but 10-time winners Real Madrid remain on course for a sixth consecutive Champions League semi-final appearance after a clinical 2-0 win at Roma in the first leg of their last 16 tie on Wednesday. World Cup winner Zidane won the competition as a player […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]
John Scott scores first goal since NHL All-Star Game (Video)
John Scott scores first goal since NHL All-Star Game (Video) St. John’s IceCaps forward John Scott scored his first goal of his 2015-16 professional hockey season. The big enforcer pushed a power play goal past Syracuse Crunch goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis in a 3-2 St. John’s win Wednesday. The game was the 33-year-old Scott’s seventh of the year in the AHL, and his third since winning the … [Read more...]