Eric Decker invites Jets fans to share their love; Jets fans pour out rage Sometimes even good intentions turn south in a hurry. The New York Jets' Eric Decker decided to reach out to his beleaguered, tormented fan base on Twitter and offer a bit of love ... and swag: #jetsnation, tell me why you love the @nyjets using #jetsdiehardfan and I'll send a signed prize to my favorite.— Eric Decker … [Read more...]
Fans revel in Giants’ Series win, but not all are peaceful
Fans revel in Giants' Series win, but not all are peaceful SAN FRANCISCO — They cheered every strike and pop fly together. They booed every pitch called as a ball in unison. Then, when victory was theirs, an orange and black sea standing shoulder to shoulder roared as one. Giants fans gathered in the streets of San Francisco uncorked the champagne, lit bonfires, danced in a mosh pit and hugged … [Read more...]
Florida State RB Karlos Williams could be part of Title IX investigation
Florida State RB Karlos Williams could be part of Title IX investigation There could be another high-profile Title IX investigation involving a Florida State football player. According to the Associated Press, RB Karlos Williams is subject to a Title IX investigation after allegations of domestic battery were brought against him. Earlier in the week, Williams' former girlfriend, the woman … [Read more...]
AL.com Week 10 college football picks: Auburn-Ole Miss, Florida State … – Press-Register – al.com
AL.com Week 10 college football picks: Auburn-Ole Miss, Florida State ... - Press-Register - al.com A pivotal SEC West matchup highlights the Week 10 college football slate, but there are plenty games to keep an eye on. Below, AL.com staffers make their predictions on the biggest games this weekend. You can compete against our experts in the AL.com's College Football Pickem game. Also, you can … [Read more...]
AP PHOTOS: A look back at the Rumble in the Jungle (The Associated Press)
AP PHOTOS: A look back at the Rumble in the Jungle (The Associated Press) It was 40 years ago that two men met just before dawn on Oct. 30, 1974, to earn $5 million in the Rumble in the Jungle. … [Read more...]
Buster Posey doesn’t have to hit to be one of world champion Giants’ most important players
Buster Posey doesn't have to hit to be one of world champion Giants' most important players KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Buster Posey hit .311 with 22 home runs, 89 RBIs and an .854 OPS this year. He was worth nearly six wins above replacement level. It was the second-best season of his career, behind only his MVP campaign in 2012. The Giants do not have a more important everyday player, yet they are … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Chris Bosh Explodes
The Daily Dose: Dose: Chris Bosh Explodes With Tuesday’s less-than-satisfying opening slate of games behind us, last night’s games had everybody juiced and engaged despite Madison Bumgarner’s history-making run for the S.F. Giants. We have a lot of ground to cover so I’m going to jump right in. For real-time NBA news and fantasy analysis, you can click here to follow me on Twitter. BUCKSHOT … [Read more...]
Targets and Touches: Week 8 Target Watch: NFC
Targets and Touches: Week 8 Target Watch: NFC Welcome to the Week 8 NFC Target Watch. Below I have all the targets for each player for each week and then their average number in parentheses and then below that I have the red zone targets and touches for each player for the last five games. The AFC version is right here if you are so inclined. Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald: 10-7-BYE-7-6-5- … [Read more...]
Giants culminate up and down season with surprising World Series win
Giants culminate up and down season with surprising World Series win There was a day near the end of June on which a San Francisco Giants fan would have told you the boys in orange and black had no chance to be World Series champs again. The Giants had surrendered a 10-game lead in the NL West in an epic midsummer collapse, frankly the type of collapse that you don't expect a team to … [Read more...]
Schmeichel: City bigger than United on form
Schmeichel: City bigger than United on form City bow out of the Capital One Cup Peter Schmeichel now regards Manchester City as a "bigger club" than United based on recent form as the rivals prepare for Sunday's derby at the Etihad Stadium. During his eight years at United, Schmeichel did not lose one Manchester derby and the club were undoubtedly the best team in the city. Manuel … [Read more...]