BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Sacramento Kings When the Maloofs graciously accepted $535 million from an ownership group led by Vivek Ranadivé, it meant Sacramentans could stop worrying about their hometown team being wrested away, and get back to just watching the Sacramento Kings play. What a punishment. (I kid!) [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Basketball: Sign up and join a league today!] … [Read more...]
Aguero can become world’s best – Pellegrini
Aguero can become world's best - Pellegrini Allardyce: We're in a great position Manuel Pellegrini believes Sergio Aguero can become the best striker in the world at Manchester City. Aguero has struck in each of City's last five games, including a four-goal haul against Tottenham that saw him displace Carlos Tevez as their most prolific player in Premier League history. He is also the joint top … [Read more...]
UCLA DL Takkarist McKinley says Colorado offensive line plays ‘dirty’
UCLA DL Takkarist McKinley says Colorado offensive line plays 'dirty' UCLA defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley noticed something about Colorado’s offensive line when studying the Buffs’ game tape. “Colorado and their offensive line, I feel like if we get off with speed, we can beat them,” McKinley said per the Los Angeles Times. “They’re dirty, but if you use your hands, use your speed, rip … [Read more...]
Seahawks owner Paul Allen pledging $100M in fight against Ebola
Seahawks owner Paul Allen pledging $100M in fight against Ebola Folks in the United States are starting to understand the seriousness of the Ebola crisis worldwide now that there have been documented cases in this country, but it has plagued Western Africa with nearly 5,000 deaths. One NFL owner is doing everything he can to help support this growing cause. Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Phoenix Suns
BDL's 2014-15 NBA Season Previews: Phoenix Suns The Arizona desert turned up a UFO crash in 1953, purple alien eggs just last year and Lord knows what else in the 60 years between. It’s only natural the Phoenix Suns add another wrinkle to their own weird science experiment, turning a two-headed snake into a three-headed monster in the backcourt. In a strange summer, general manager Ryan … [Read more...]
Ray Rice hearing puts Roger Goodell, NFL under pressure
Ray Rice hearing puts Roger Goodell, NFL under pressure What did the commissioner know and when did he know it? In an echo of the 1973 Watergate hearings, Roger Goodell, head of the National Football League, must answer that question if asked during November hearings on Ray Rice's suspension. The NFL banned Rice indefinitely Sept. 8 for violating its personal conduct policy. Reason: Video showed … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 9: Odds and Spread Predictions for Top 25 Teams – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 9: Odds and Spread Predictions for Top 25 Teams - Bleacher Report USA TODAY Sports A few straight weeks of Top Five showdowns and enticing upsets have college football viewers spoiled entering Week 9, but there's plenty to watch over the weekend despite a lack of the Top 10 affairs we're used to in October. Nevertheless, some of the nation's best teams will welcome … [Read more...]
What to watch, Week 9: Is Utah the scariest team in the Pac-12 South?
What to watch, Week 9: Is Utah the scariest team in the Pac-12 South? In every season there’s a weekend that looks like a dud and ends up being fantastic. This could be that weekend. While there aren’t a lot of games between ranked opponents, there are several possibilities for home upsets by unranked foes. Here’s what to watch in Week 9: Game of the week:No. 20 USC at No. 19 Utah, 10 p.m. … [Read more...]
Matchups: Silva’s Week 8 Matchups
Matchups: Silva's Week 8 Matchups 9:30AM ET GameDetroit vs. AtlantaBefore the season, you might have seen Lions-Falcons on the schedule and forecasted a shootout. Instead, Detroit has played league-best defense through seven games, while the arrow is pointing directly downward on Atlanta's offense. This game will be played early Sunday at London's Wembley Stadium, meaning players will probably … [Read more...]
Paul Pierce thinks that stars moving from team to team is a ‘great thing’
Paul Pierce thinks that stars moving from team to team is a 'great thing' Later this month, Paul Pierce will play his first game as a member of the Washington Wizards, which is nearly as weird as what he did 12 months ago, when he played his first game as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. His former teammate in Brooklyn and Boston, Kevin Garnett, still plays in Brooklyn, still working in a Nets … [Read more...]