Expert makes early College Football Playoff picks - 247Sports - 247Sports.com Three of the four teams to make the College Football Playoff this past year will be back in 2016-17, according to CBS Sports writer Dennis Dodd. In making his “spring edition” Football Four predictions, Dodd tapped Alabama against Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl Semifinal, while Clemson would play a newcomer and Michigan … [Read more...]
Baseball Handicapping: Cubs, Giants, Mets Top World Series Odds – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Baseball Handicapping: Cubs, Giants, Mets Top World Series Odds - SportsBlog.com (blog) The Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, and Los Angeles Dodgers top the list of sportsbook and baseball handicapper picks favorites to win the 2016 World Series. At a mere 6-1 (or +600 on the moneyline) the Cubs are the favorites to end the Curse of the Billy … [Read more...]
Canadiens lose Gallagher 2-3 weeks with lower-body injury
Canadiens lose Gallagher 2-3 weeks with lower-body injury The hits just keep coming for the Montreal Canadiens. During the team's game against the Dallas Stars, the Habs announced they would be without forward Brendan Gallagher for two to three weeks due to a lower body injury. According to Montreal's press release, he suffered the game against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. He played only … [Read more...]
Spieth: Tiger Woods doesn’t get enough credit for impact on golf
Spieth: Tiger Woods doesn't get enough credit for impact on golf Jordan Spieth believes Tiger Woods doesn't get enough credit for his impact on professional golf, its coffers and its worldwide perception. In an interview for Golf Channel's "Feherty," the first of two parts which aired on Monday night, Spieth expounded on how Woods took the mantle of the sport from Jack Nicklaus and Arnold … [Read more...]
John Terry rules himself out of PSG clash
John Terry rules himself out of PSG clash Chelsea captain John Terry will miss Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain at Stamford Bridge due to a hamstring injury, he announced on Tuesday. “I’m gutted to be missing the PSG game,” Terry wrote on his Instagram account. “It’s so frustrating missing any game, but these big Champions League […] Photo credit: AFP Chelsea … [Read more...]
Braves, Marlins to play at Fort Bragg on Fourth of July weekend
Braves, Marlins to play at Fort Bragg on Fourth of July weekend Major League Baseball has come up with a new way to celebrate our military this Fourth of July weekend. The league has announced the first-of-its-kind Fort Bragg game, in which the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins will play a regular season contest at the famous (and very populated) Army base. Mark this down as the first time … [Read more...]
Louisville QB Reggie Bonnafon can jump higher than most humans
Louisville QB Reggie Bonnafon can jump higher than most humans Louisville quarterback Reggie Bonnafon has mad hops. Like crazy mad hops. During the Cardinals’ offseason physical testing, Bonnafon showed off his vertical jumping ability much to the delight of teammates. S/o to bruh @Javonte_bagley for the video!! You still got it on that court though dunking on me and what not 😂 … [Read more...]
Second finger surgery benches Gordon for year
Second finger surgery benches Gordon for year 7:45 PM ET ESPN.com news services print New Orleans Pelicans guard Eric Gordon is out for the season after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair a fractured right ring finger. Gordon, 27, suffered the injury Saturday night in a loss to the Utah Jazz. It was the second time this season that he broke the finger on his shooting hand; he … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Carter Capps undergoes Tommy John surgery
Spring Headlines: Carter Capps undergoes Tommy John surgery If the Miami Marlins hope to contend in 2016, they'll have to do so without one of their best reliever. Carter Capps underwent Tommy John surgery Tuesday and will likely miss all of 2016, according to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] The news doesn't come as a huge shock, … [Read more...]
Wenger 'shock' as Arsenal suffer 3 injuries
Wenger 'shock' as Arsenal suffer 3 injuries 11:53 PM GMT Mattias Karen Arsene Wenger said he was in shock after losing three more key players to injuries in Arsenal's FA Cup win over Hull, with Aaron Ramsey the biggest concern after sustaining a thigh problem. Arsenal cruised into the quarterfinals with a 4-0 win at the KC Stadium on Tuesday but the victory was costly as centre-back … [Read more...]