Liverpool’s Sturridge and Firmino punish sorry Man United in Europa League Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino scored as Liverpool deservedly defeated eternal rivals Manchester United 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie on Thursday. Liverpool dominated the first ever European meeting between the teams from first minute to last, scoring through Sturridge’s 20th-minute penalty … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Close the book on Kobe & Bron
Basketball Daily Dose: Close the book on Kobe & Bron LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had their final meeting on Thursday night and it was fun to watch. Kobe showed up and finally shot better than 4-of-whatever and despite the easy win for the Cavs, it was a fitting way for the two to part ways. Devin Booker, Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge, Tony Parker, Nikola Jokic and Emmanuel Mudiay all went … [Read more...]
Kobe’s 26 can’t stop LeBron, Cavs from victory in final meeting
Kobe's 26 can't stop LeBron, Cavs from victory in final meeting The final matchup between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James figured to be rather one-sided in both the result and the individual lines for both generational superstars. After all, Bryant is just over a month from retirement while James is likely to make his sixth-straight NBA Finals this spring. They're at different points in their … [Read more...]
Buddy Hield and Georges Niang combine for 70, Sooners advance
Buddy Hield and Georges Niang combine for 70, Sooners advance College basketball fans hoping to see something special from two of the nation’s best players Thursday night got their money’s worth from Oklahoma senior Buddy Hield and Iowa State senior Georges Niang in an entertaining battle in the Big 12 Conference tournament. Hield led the the third-seeded Sooners past the sixth-seeded … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: More Xfinity Series talk and unlimited lead changes
Happy Hour: More Xfinity Series talk and unlimited lead changes It's time for Happy Hour.. As always, tweet us your thoughts or shoot us an email at [email protected] if you want to participate. There are things that we have a hard time believing fans get outraged about. This week's entry into that category were the person(s) mad that Brad Keselowski dropped the American flag while … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Jagr, Trocheck lead Panthers; Kinkaid blanks Sharks
NHL Three Stars: Jagr, Trocheck lead Panthers; Kinkaid blanks Sharks No. 1 Stars: Vincent Trocheck / Jaromir Jagr, Florida Panthers A four-point night from Trocheck and a pair of goals from Jagr helped the Panthers rout the Ottawa Senators 6-2. For Jagr, it was his 127th career multi-goal game, tying him for 9th place all-time with Mike Bossy. No. 2 Star: Keith Kinkaid, New Jersey Devils … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Brantley Progressing
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: Brantley Progressing Uncertainty on a potential return date surrounded Michael Brantley this winter, but spring has brought a new -- and promising -- clarity. Brantley, who underwent surgery in November to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder, was cleared to take on-field batting practice as early as Friday. He has been hitting indoors in the batting cage in … [Read more...]
Atlantic Hockey Picks, February March 11-13: Quarterfinal Edition – USCHO (blog)
Atlantic Hockey Picks, February March 11-13: Quarterfinal Edition - USCHO (blog) Last week:Dan: 8-1Chris: 8-1 On the season: Dan: 122-77-28 (.599)Chris: 136-63-28 (.660) This Week’s Picks: Friday, March 11, Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 (if necessary)Atlantic Hockey TournamentQuarterfinal RoundBest-of-Three SeriesBentley at Robert MorrisDan: Based on our preseason picks, this is … [Read more...]
Rutgers had to part ways with Eddie Jordan after awful season
Rutgers had to part ways with Eddie Jordan after awful season A little less than a year after Eddie Jordan earned his bachelor’s of science degree from Rutgers in Labor Studies and Employment Relations, the school fired him Thursday for not winning enough games on the basketball court. It’s sad to see a good man lose his job, especially when you know it’s one he cares about deeply having … [Read more...]
Habs' Subban hurts neck, leaves on stretcher
Habs' Subban hurts neck, leaves on stretcher A tough season in Montreal turned scary Thursday night when Canadiens star defenseman P.K. Subban, had to be removed from the ice on a stretcher with only 2:26 remaining in regulation of against the Buffalo Sabres. It was a bit of a freak play that landed Subban on the backboard with his head immobilized, surrounded by medical personnel. The former … [Read more...]