Temple vs. Villanova - 2/17/16 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Villanova Wildcats (22-3) at Temple Owls (15-8) College Basketball: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 7:00 pm (Liacouras Center) The Line: Temple Owls +9.5 -- Over/Under: 132.5 See the Latest Odds TV: ESPN 2 The top-ranked Villanova Wildcats will travel to the Liacouras Center to take on the Temple … [Read more...]
Fall from grace: Philippines’ Pacquiao faces vote boycott for anti-gay comments (Reuters)
Fall from grace: Philippines' Pacquiao faces vote boycott for anti-gay comments (Reuters) By Manolo Serapio Jr and Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) - Gay and lesbian groups have called on voters in the Philippines to boycott boxing icon Manny Pacquiao as he bids for a Senate seat, after he described gays as "worse than animals". An online petition is also underway asking global sportswear … [Read more...]
I can explain doping dangers to young riders, says Millar (Reuters)
I can explain doping dangers to young riders, says Millar (Reuters) David Millar, the former professional rider once banned for doping violations, aims to deliver a powerful anti-drugs message to Britain's best young road prospects in his role as a mentor, he said on Wednesday. Millar, who retired from riding in 2014, is working on a voluntary basis with the men's endurance academy program … [Read more...]
PSG’s Ezequiel Lavezzi signs for Hebei China Fortune
PSG’s Ezequiel Lavezzi signs for Hebei China Fortune Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi has signed with Hebei China Fortune, his new club said Wednesday, making the 30-year-old the latest European-based footballer drawn east by jaw-dropping sums. Hebei described him as “the next Maradona” on a verified social media account. It did not disclose a transfer fee, but […] … [Read more...]
Struggling Missouri sends South Carolina on first losing streak
Struggling Missouri sends South Carolina on first losing streak It took three months for South Carolina to lose consecutive games Tuesday night and the latest setback is damaging to the Gamecocks’ resume. On the day starting point guard Wes Clark was dismissed from Missouri, the Tigers rallied together to upset South Carolina 72-67. Senior big man Ryan Rosburg led the way for the Tigers once … [Read more...]
Carrick could leave for Arsenal, Ighalo too?
Carrick could leave for Arsenal, Ighalo too? 2:10 AM GMT Phillip Costa The winter window might have shut, but the rumour mill rolls on. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Arsenal to make shock move for Carrick? According to The Mirror, Arsene Wenger is ready to make a fourth attempt to sign … [Read more...]
Charter deal means driver contracts are being reworked
Charter deal means driver contracts are being reworked DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – The finalization of NASCAR's charter system doesn't mean negotiations are over. Far from it, in fact. Because of the ownership structure agreement that helps ensure equity for team owners at the time of sale, driver contracts are being renegotiated and recalculated as a result of the financial changes across the … [Read more...]
Joni Pitkanen scores in first game back in Finnish hometown (Video)
Joni Pitkanen scores in first game back in Finnish hometown (Video) Joni Pitkanen scored his first goal in almost three years during a 3-2 Karpat victory over KooKoo in Finland’s Liiga on Tuesday. It wasn’t the prettiest goal, but it gave Karpat a 1-0 lead early in the first period in Pitkanen’s first game in his hometown in 13 years. "No one skates like him. How can he play that well?” … [Read more...]
Texas again is Kryptonite for West Virginia’s pressure defense
Texas again is Kryptonite for West Virginia's pressure defense In 24 games against opponents other than Texas so far this year, West Virginia's aggressive trapping defense has forced just shy of 20 turnovers per game. The Longhorns have committed fewer than that in two games against the Mountaineers. Texas is Kryptonite for 10th-ranked West Virginia's vaunted press because the 24th-ranked … [Read more...]
Bubble breakdown: Vanderbilt squanders huge lead, loses at buzzer
Bubble breakdown: Vanderbilt squanders huge lead, loses at buzzer Adding to its already unassailable resume as the nation's most disappointing team, Vanderbilt suffered its most painful loss of the season Tuesday night. The Commodores squandered a 16-point second-half lead and fell 75-74 at Mississippi State on a corner 3-pointer at the buzzer by Quinndary Weatherspoon. Vanderbilt's loss … [Read more...]