Advantage Leicester as Spurs, Arsenal and Manchester City lose Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester City remain sitting pretty at the Premier League summit after their closest rivals Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester City remarkably all contrived to lose on Wednesday. Leicester had dropped points in a 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, but they remain in pole position after […] … [Read more...]
Goal Line Stand: NFL's Best Coaches 2016
Goal Line Stand: NFL's Best Coaches 2016 Coaching matters more in football than any other sport. There are finer points to be emphasized and relievers to be micromanaged in baseball, but America’s pastime largely takes place on an island. In basketball, talent trumps all. The triangle is a great system, but unless you have Michael Jordan running it, there’s only so much of an edge to be … [Read more...]
Lindsey Vonn ends season early because of left knee injury (The Associated Press)
Lindsey Vonn ends season early because of left knee injury (The Associated Press) Lindsey Vonn's season started late after she broke her ankle in a training crash. This latest spill came with her popularity peaking - she appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue - and another overall World Cup title right there for the taking, too. After all, Vonn's ailments are piling up like her … [Read more...]
Secrets behind new NHL World Cup of Hockey jersey designs
Secrets behind new NHL World Cup of Hockey jersey designs The NHL, NHLPA and adidas unveiled the World Cup of Hockey’s logos and jerseys on Wednesday. Some, like Team North America, were straight fire; others were a little more puzzling. But there’s a method behind all of this madness, and adidas has revealed why inspired each look. First off, know this: These jerseys use “adizero” … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Cardinals give Kolten Wong a five-year extension
Spring Headlines: Cardinals give Kolten Wong a five-year extension The St. Louis Cardinals locked up second baseman Kolten Wong with a five-year extension worth $25.5 million, the team announced on Wednesday. The new deal, which goes into effect immediately, will cover all three of Wong's arbitration seasons and at least his first year of free agency. The contract includes an option for 2021 … [Read more...]
PETA fumes about the fate of Yoenis Cespedes’ prized hog
PETA fumes about the fate of Yoenis Cespedes' prized hog The story of New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes' award-winning hog reached it's natural conclusion Wednesday. Hours after it was revealed the outfielder had sent the pig to the butcher, the animal rights organization PETA released a statement reprimanding Cespedes for that decision. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for … [Read more...]
How did Justin Abdelkader make Team USA World Cup roster?
How did Justin Abdelkader make Team USA World Cup roster? Team USA’s initial roster for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey dropped on Wednesday, and there were some expected names: Patrick Kane, Zach Parise, Ryan Suter and Jonathan Quick among them. Then there was one really unexpected name: Justin Abdelkader of the Detroit Red Wings. “We clearly felt Abdelkader should be in the first group,” … [Read more...]
EPL GW 28 review; World Soccer Talk Podcast
EPL GW 28 review; World Soccer Talk Podcast On this edition of the World Soccer Talk Podcast, Richard Farley and Kartik Krishnaiyer break down a mid-week round that saw the Premier League’s top four go winless, with Leicester’s home draw with West Bromwich Albion increasing their lead atop the league. Richard and Kartik also preview the coming weekend’s […] On this edition of the World … [Read more...]
The Houston Rockets are giving Michael Beasley another NBA chance
The Houston Rockets are giving Michael Beasley another NBA chance The Houston Rockets have encountered many problems in this very disappointing season, but the most common thread tying it all together is an apparent lack of seriousness. A team led by James Harden and Dwight Howard has failed to put forward a consistent effort under two coaches, defends at a level somewhere around mediocrity, … [Read more...]
Melo’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kids’ clothing line is coming
Melo's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kids' clothing line is coming Things might not be going Carmelo Anthony's way on the court these days, but at least the New York Knicks All-Star has something significant to look forward to: the release of his long-awaited (in these parts, at least) "Turtles by Melo" consumer products, the result of his partnership with Nickelodeon and appointment as the … [Read more...]