Out of nowhere, Skal Labissiere offers hope of a breakthrough It's now abundantly clear what John Calipari's mysterious pregame "tweak" was after Kentucky's impressive 88-79 victory at Florida. Calipari hid Skal Labissiere somewhere back in Lexington and replaced the underachieving freshman with a entirely different person. There's really no other explanation for Labissiere's abrupt … [Read more...]
Steph Curry, Andre Iguodala out of Warriors-Hawks due to injuries
Steph Curry, Andre Iguodala out of Warriors-Hawks due to injuries Coming off a week that saw him score 175 points in four games and turn in even more jaw-dropping performances in a season full of them, it seemed fair to wonder just what it would take to hold Stephen Curry down on the score sheet. The answer, it seems: a balky ankle that will take him off it entirely. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie … [Read more...]
Top 50 College Football Players Entering Spring Practice – Bleacher Report
Top 50 College Football Players Entering Spring Practice - Bleacher Report Harry How/Getty Images This past weekend's NFL Scouting Combine highlighted the immense amount of talent that comes from the college ranks each season. But those players are gone, and it's time to focus our attention on those standouts who remain. And there are plenty. So many that we had to cut off the list after 50. … [Read more...]
B. Watson not worried about potential change to Augusta Nat’l’s 13th
B. Watson not worried about potential change to Augusta Nat'l's 13th Bubba Watson isn't worried about any potential "Bubba-proofing" at the Masters. Watson was asked Tuesday about a Golfweek report, citing a source, saying Augusta National Golf Club was in process of making a deal with neighboring Augusta Country Club to purchase some of the club's current ninth hole so that the home of the … [Read more...]
Arsenal vs. Swansea predicted lineups and team news
Arsenal vs. Swansea predicted lineups and team news Arsenal will be hoping to bounce back from a shock 3-2 loss away to Manchester United last Sunday when they play Swansea City on Wednesday (2:45pm ET on NBCSN). The Gunners are now six points behind leaders Leicester City with 11 games to go but it doesn’t get any easier for […] Arsenal will be hoping to bounce back from a shock 3-2 loss … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Post-Atlanta endorsement edition
Power Rankings: Post-Atlanta endorsement edition Welcome to the 2016 season's Power Rankings. As always, Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] and we'll try to have some fun. On the heels of NASCAR CEO Brian France's very public … [Read more...]
Nelly once beat a tipsy Allen Iverson at H-O-R-S-E
Nelly once beat a tipsy Allen Iverson at H-O-R-S-E It's firmly established that professional athletes often carry their intense competitiveness into other aspects of their lives, even when it involves playing Connect Four with kids during charity events. It's something that doesn't turn off easily. [Top half of your Yahoo Fantasy Hoops league? Enter free contest to win share of $10K] Not … [Read more...]
WKU RB Leon Allen granted medical hardship to return in 2016
WKU RB Leon Allen granted medical hardship to return in 2016 One of Conference USA’s top running backs will return in 2016. According to multiple reports, the NCAA has approved a medical hardship waiver for Western Kentucky’s Leon Allen, allowing him to return for a fifth season. Allen went down with a serious knee injury in the second game of WKU’s 2015 season and never returned to action. … [Read more...]
In 22 seconds, McDavid reminds everyone why he was No. 1 (Video)
In 22 seconds, McDavid reminds everyone why he was No. 1 (Video) It was finally the Jack Eichel-Connor McDavid show in Buffalo. Each man downplayed the event as just another hockey game. At least, that's what they said. Then the puck dropped, and McDavid [metaphorically] asked one simple question, "Do you like apples?" A brief 22 seconds into the game, he responded with an emphatic, "HOW DO … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Nelson Cruz sidelined due to a knee injury
Spring Headlines: Nelson Cruz sidelined due to a knee injury The Seattle Mariners will be without one of their best hitters for their first spring training game Wednesday. Slugger Nelson Cruz has been ruled out for the contest due to a sore left knee, according to Greg Johns of MLB.com. Cruz has been held out of extra running drills and playing the outfield during camp due to the issue. Both … [Read more...]