Reborn Sterling leads Manchester City’s Champions League charge London (AFP) – As Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City advance upon the Champions League group phase, previously maligned winger Raheem Sterling appears to have been reborn. Sterling, 21, joined City from Liverpool in a fractious 44 million pounds ($57.8 million, 51.1 million euros) move last year, but flattered to deceive and ultimately … [Read more...]
Doc Gooden slams Darryl Strawberry: 'I don't do cocaine and have not for years'
Doc Gooden slams Darryl Strawberry: 'I don't do cocaine and have not for years' Sunday night, Mets legend Darryl Strawberry gave an interview to the New York Daily News in which he called former teammate Dwight Gooden a "complete junkie-addict." Gooden said he was hurt by Strawberry's comments Monday afternoon. Monday night, Doc took it one step further and released a statement … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Cal and Hawaii have arrived in Australia
Social Hour: Cal and Hawaii have arrived in Australia California Golden Bears cheerleaders welcome players as they arrive at Sydney International airport. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith) Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and … [Read more...]
Everything you need to know about this week's pivotal Giants-Dodgers series
Everything you need to know about this week's pivotal Giants-Dodgers series There are now fewer than six weeks remaining in the 2016 regular season, and, coming into Monday, four of the six division races were separated by at least six games. Only the AL East and NL West races remain close. There's still plenty of time left in the season, so those other four division races are not yet over, … [Read more...]
Position players have been better pitchers than you may realize this season
Position players have been better pitchers than you may realize this season Monday afternoon in Cincinnati, the Dodgers demolished the Reds (LAD 18, CIN 9) in their series finale. The two teams split their four-game series. As you might expect with a score that lopsided, a position player did indeed pitch in the game. Reds reserve outfielder Tyler Holt drew the short straw and wound up on the … [Read more...]
Darryl Strawberry is done covering for Doc Gooden's addiction
Darryl Strawberry is done covering for Doc Gooden's addiction Darryl Strawberry is urging former teammate Doc Gooden to get help for his addiction now. (AP Images/Seth Wenig) Former New York Mets outfielder Darryl Strawberry has made public plea to former teammate Doc Gooden: Get help now before your addiction kills you. Furthemore, Strawberry says he’s done covering for Gooden like he … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson is already sick of questions about the 2016-17 Warriors
Klay Thompson is already sick of questions about the 2016-17 Warriors Klay Thompson focuses. (Getty Images) One of the benefits of growing up as a basketball fan in the era of the well-publicized “superteam” would seemingly be, if our antennas are pointed in the right direction, the ability to discuss reasonable expectations for the superteams prior to their ever playing a game. [Follow … [Read more...]
Inside the creation of the 'Religion of SEC Football' class at Presbyterian College
Inside the creation of the 'Religion of SEC Football' class at Presbyterian College Dr. Michael Nelson is a history professor at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. He's a die-hard Arkansas fan who once floated to his wife the idea of making their son's middle name Zorback, as in Razorback. (He lost.) Dr. Terry Barr is an English professor at Presbyterian. He's an Alabama … [Read more...]
Corey Seager ties long-standing Dodgers record in blowout win
Corey Seager ties long-standing Dodgers record in blowout win At a time when the Los Angeles Dodgers should be flailing, they’ve found a way to soar. It’s been over a month since Clayton Kershaw hit the disabled list, and weeks since Yasiel Puig got demoted, but the Dodgers are playing their best baseball. A big reason for that has been the performance of rookie shortstop Corey Seager. The … [Read more...]
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals – 8/28/16 NFL Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals - 8/28/16 NFL Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Cincinnati Bengals (12-5) at Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) NFL Football: Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 8:00 pm (EverBank Field) The Line: Jacksonville Jaguars -1.5 -- Over/Under: 43.5 See the Latest Odds TV: NBC The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals face off on Sunday as they close … [Read more...]