College Football Picks Week 12: Predictions and Odds for Top 25 Schedule - Bleacher Report Lynne Sladky/Associated Press The minute the clock struck triple zeros in the Oregon and Utah clash in Week 11, college football fans and College Football Playoff hopefuls alike were ready to turn their attention toward Week 12. After all, every game matters in the race for the final four spots, and … [Read more...]
Pitch problems not down to NFL, says Wembley chief
Pitch problems not down to NFL, says Wembley chief The ESPN FC panel discusses the continued club v country debate between Brendan Rodgers and Roy Hodgson Wembley's managing director has admitted that the national stadium's pitch is below its usual standard and may not be back to its best until next year. With England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia taking place at the stadium on … [Read more...]
Nick Saban, Les Miles share a personal moment before game
Nick Saban, Les Miles share a personal moment before game Prior to Saturday’s pivotal and hard-fought SEC game between Alabama and LSU, coaches Nick Saban and Les Miles met at midfield to have a little chat about their mothers. Miles’ 91-year-old mom passed away the night before the Tigers’ win against Ole Miss and at some point afterward Saban sent his condolences to LSU’s coach. So Miles … [Read more...]
Nadal to receive stem cell treatment for back pain (Yahoo Sports)
Nadal to receive stem cell treatment for back pain (Yahoo Sports) BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Rafael Nadal's doctor says the 14-time Grand Slam winner will receive stem cell treatment on his ailing back. … [Read more...]
O’Neill calls for ends to Ferguson-Keane row (AFP)
O'Neill calls for ends to Ferguson-Keane row (AFP) Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has urged assistant Roy Keane to end his long-running feud with former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson. During their 12 years together at United, eight of which Keane spent a captain, the pair helped bring seven English Premier League titles, one Champions League trophy and four FA Cups to Old … [Read more...]
Adam Scott wants Rory McIlroy pairing at Australian Open
Adam Scott wants Rory McIlroy pairing at Australian Open Adam Scott wants to make good for a lost opportunity to take down Rory McIlroy and win his national title a year ago. At the WGC-HSBC Champions, Scott implored Golf Australia, who organizes the Emirates Australlian Open, to put him with defending champion Rory McIlroy for the first two rounds of the one-third of the Aussie Triple Crown … [Read more...]
Former Vikings safety Orlando Thomas dies at 42 of ALS
Former Vikings safety Orlando Thomas dies at 42 of ALS According to ESPN, former Minnesota Vikings safety Orlando Thomas has died at the age of 42. He suffered from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), aka Lou Gehrig's disease. Former Vikings S Orlando Thomas, who led NFL in INTs during rookie year in 1995, died last night of ALS. He was 42, like his uniform number.— Adam Schefter … [Read more...]
James Johnson crushes dunk as East-leading Raptors rout 76ers
James Johnson crushes dunk as East-leading Raptors rout 76ers The Toronto Raptors aren't counting on James Johnson for offense. They brought him back to Canada this summer because they needed a big, tough, physical and versatile perimeter defender who could match up with the Joe Johnsons of the world after the Brooklyn Nets star victimized the Raps' reedy wings en route to a first-round … [Read more...]
MLB Hot Stove: What to expect at GM meetings
MLB Hot Stove: What to expect at GM meetings Giants GM Brian Sabean and his colleagues are already working on their 2015 teams. (USATSI) Free agency officially opened a week ago, and so far there have only been three notable transactions completed around the league. The Blue Jays traded Adam Lind to the Brewers, the Angels traded Hank Conger to the Astros, and the Yankees re-signed outfielder … [Read more...]
Steve Spurrier apologizes for walking out on press conference
Steve Spurrier apologizes for walking out on press conference South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier apologized to the media during his weekly teleconference Sunday after walking out on them last week following the 45-42 overtime loss to Tennessee on Nov. 1. “I need to apologize for not talking after that last ballgame we had here at Williams-Brice,” Spurrier said. “I came in there and made a … [Read more...]