Islanders fans throw beer at Denis Potvin, Panthers announcer (Video) Continuing our Spring of Fan Projectiles, a.k.a. the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Florida Panthers announcers table was splashed with either soda or beer after their team’s Game 4 win over the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on Wednesday night. @ConIsles confirmed. pic.twitter.com/4hGSSxBdpN— Kevin Bustillo … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: Clemson DE Shaq Lawson, well-built edge rusher
NFL draft profile: Clemson DE Shaq Lawson, well-built edge rusher Shutdown Corner is counting down the top 50 prospects in the 2016 NFL draft with a scouting report, quotes from NFL evaluators and a projection where they might be drafted. 12. Clemson DE Shaq Lawson6-foot-3, 269 pounds Key stat: In his first two seasons, Lawson collected 21 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks. In 2015, replacing … [Read more...]
Pirates’ wild pitch lands in a weird place
Pirates' wild pitch lands in a weird place The Pittsburgh Pirates had a miserable game on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres. Pitcher Jeff Locke didn't have his best stuff, and the Padres took advantage. Third baseman David Freese missed an easy grounder in the second inning that scored a run, and missed another in the third on a dive. Freese's defensive woes spread to Andrew … [Read more...]
Merson's predictions: Tottenham to close gap on leaders Leicester – SkySports
Merson's predictions: Tottenham to close gap on leaders Leicester - SkySports Paul Merson Football Expert & Columnist @PaulMerse Manchester United and Crystal Palace to seal FA Cup final spot Last Updated: 21/04/16 5:24pm Sky Sports' Paul Merson is back to look ahead to another crucial round of Premier League fixtures. Eight points off a maiden top-flight crown, … [Read more...]
Most-watched live soccer games on US TV for weekend of April 15-18
Most-watched live soccer games on US TV for weekend of April 15-18 The viewing figures are in for the soccer matches on US television from the weekend of April 15-18 where Chelsea against Manchester City was the biggest draw, netting almost 900,000 viewers across NBCSN and NBC Universo. Also impressive was the viewing figure of 676,000 who tuned in to watch Barcelona […] The viewing figures … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart back in the No. 14 car at Richmond
Tony Stewart back in the No. 14 car at Richmond Tony Stewart's final Sprint Cup Series season is about to begin. Stewart, who has missed the first eight races of the season after suffering a fractured vertebra in a dune buggy incident in January, will return to the driver's seat of the No. 14 car at Richmond on Sunday after being cleared by doctors to race. “As soon as the doctors said they … [Read more...]
Fans throwing stuff, Capitals and playoff anxiety (Puck Daddy Video Mailbag)
Fans throwing stuff, Capitals and playoff anxiety (Puck Daddy Video Mailbag) It’s our semi-weekly Puck Daddy NHL mailbag, the Two-Minute Minor! Among this week’s questions from the readers: - What else can fans possibly throw on the ice? - Are the Washington Capitals for real? - How to deal with playoff anxiety? - Where does Bruce Boudreau bounce next? These are the questions that Puck … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Park Bang
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Park Bang Welcome to Week Three of Waiver Wired, where I’m happy to introduce a new feature. In the past, I have usually included our “Buy, Sell, Hold” video along with this column, but now we have a video strictly dedicated to waiver wire pickups. Hopefully it enhances the analysis you'll find below. Have specific questions about your roster? Ask @djshort on … [Read more...]
Liverpool boss Klopp trusts in squad
Liverpool boss Klopp trusts in squad 2:19 PM GMT Liverpool's squad has been given a vote of confidence by manager Jurgen Klopp, who believes every player can still do a job for him. Klopp is likely to need to utilise every resource available to him, however, as for the third successive week he has lost a senior player to injury. Captain Jordan Henderson (knee) and fellow midfielder Emre Can … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Flyers stay alive; Stars, Sharks take 3-1 series lead
NHL Three Stars: Flyers stay alive; Stars, Sharks take 3-1 series lead No. 1 Star: Michal Neuvirth, Philadelphia Flyers In Game 4 for the Flyers, it was win or go home for the summer. Neuvirth started in his first game of the series after Steve Mason took the net in the first three. Philly responded to the change. The goaltender made 31 saves in the Flyers 2-1 win. The series moves back to … [Read more...]