Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 32 A dead-rubber with a quarter of the season to go… Despite the fact there is still a quarter of the season to run, this week’s Premier League program kicks off with something of a dead-rubber. Both Aston Villa’s and Chelsea’s fate for next season has been decided for a while. Villa’s was probably sealed when Tim Sherwood was sacked (in November). His … [Read more...]
Reviewing the preseason predictions on Pac-12 hoops – Today's U (blog)
Reviewing the preseason predictions on Pac-12 hoops - Today's U (blog) With just four teams remaining in the hunt for the National Championship, April will mark a time of reflection for the majority of schools, including the dozen from the Pac-12. But it’s not just a time of reflection for the programs who were physically playing the sport, but for the outlets covering it as … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Rookie Predictions: Leonte Carroo can do
2016 NFL Rookie Predictions: Leonte Carroo can do Bench presses have been counted, cone drills have been clocked, and tape has been reviewed. While NFL scouts have been scribbling in their notebooks for months, fantasy owners are just now examining this year’s incoming class. Through the beginning of April, I’ll be breaking down some under the radar prospects at QB, RB, and WR. We’ll tackle … [Read more...]
Alonso suffered fractured rib in crash, will miss Bahrain Grand Prix
Alonso suffered fractured rib in crash, will miss Bahrain Grand Prix Your browser does not support iframes. Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso will miss Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix after he was diagnosed with a fractured rib from a scary crash he was in at Australia. Alonso walked away from the accident at Australia, where his car launched over the top of Esteban Gutierrez's, flew … [Read more...]
Vernon Davis gives Redskins solid TE depth – Today's Pigskin (blog)
Vernon Davis gives Redskins solid TE depth - Today's Pigskin (blog) Tight end has become a high-profile position with the Washington Redskins and now that unit is only getting better. In 2015, we saw Jordan Reed emerge as the Redskins’ top receiving option and one of the best tight ends in the league. Reed’s 952 receiving yards ranked fifth among tight ends last season and his … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Carter, Huberdeau lead division leaders
NHL Three Stars: Carter, Huberdeau lead division leaders No. 1 Star: Jeff Carter, Los Angeles Kings The Kings forward scored two goals less than six minutes apart in the second period and then assisted on Andy Andreoff’s goal in the third, powering LA’s 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames. Jonathan Quick made 21 saves. No. 2 Star: Mike Condon, Montreal Canadiens The Habs goalie made 26 saves in … [Read more...]
The Clippers rested their best players and almost beat the Thunder
The Clippers rested their best players and almost beat the Thunder Rest is always a regular topic of conversation for comfortable playoff teams at this point in the season. It has surrounded recent discussion of the history-seeking Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs, with the former committed to putting their names in the record books and the latter focused on little more than … [Read more...]
Man City have renewed hope in Messi chase
Man City have renewed hope in Messi chase 1:21 AM GMT The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Messi to Man City not dead yet No one really expected the rumour about Lionel Messi reuniting with Pep Guardiola … [Read more...]
Jaromir Jagr worried rivals will hire rat-throwing fans for Florida penalties
Jaromir Jagr worried rivals will hire rat-throwing fans for Florida penalties On Thursday night, the Florida Panthers celebrated the 20th anniversary of their Eastern Conference championship by handing 10,000 commemorative rubber rats to fans. While the hope was that fans would take those souvenir rodents home, they instead followed through with the team’s decades-long tradition: Tossing … [Read more...]
MEN'S HOCKEY: Tychonick picks UND – Grand Forks Herald
MEN'S HOCKEY: Tychonick picks UND - Grand Forks Herald Jonny Tychonick was a first-round pick in the Western Hockey League, but never shut the door to college hockey. He kept hearing about one place in particular. “I wanted to go check out North Dakota,” he said. “All my friends said it was the best place with the best development resources.” The elite defenseman from Calgary made his … [Read more...]