Heisman Watch: Marcus Mariota's opportunity awaits This weekend is Marcus Mariota’s time to shine. Stanford has been a thorn in Oregon’s side and Mariota has had just OK games in the past two contests between the teams, which has contributed to the Ducks' losses. This Stanford team isn’t as good as the past two, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be ready and waiting to make Mariota look average … [Read more...]
Weekly Surprises: Week 9 Sleepers
Weekly Surprises: Week 9 Sleepers Thursday, October 30, 2014 We’ve finally hit the part of the schedule where more than two teams are on their bye. Off this week are the Falcons, Lions, Bears, Packers, Titans, and Bills. There are plenty of lineup holes to be filled. As of late Wednesday night, the Vegas oddsmakers only have two non-Thursday games (DEN at NE and IND at NYG) currently saddled … [Read more...]
Giants worried that Gordon’s hit and Blanco’s error would tie score in ninth
Giants worried that Gordon's hit and Blanco's error would tie score in ninth KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Not long after the last out of Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night, Gregor Blanco joked about the play before the last out. It might have stopped Blanco's heart. Alex Gordon hit a ball into the gap in left-center field for a single, which Blanco misplayed for an error, helping to place … [Read more...]
Silva and Toure injured ahead of derby
Silva and Toure injured ahead of derby City bow out of the League Cup Manchester City were given a double injury worry ahead of Sunday's derby after David Silva and Yaya Toure came off with problems in their League Cup defeat to Newcastle. Silva suffered a knee injury while Toure struggled with his groin as holders City were beaten 2-0 at home and both will be assessed on Thursday. David … [Read more...]
Game 7 starters Jeremy Guthrie and Tim Hudson last a combined 5 innings
Game 7 starters Jeremy Guthrie and Tim Hudson last a combined 5 innings KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With the key relievers of the Kansas City Royals and San Francisco Giants all rested and available for Game 7 of the World Series, it was widely anticipated that the bullpens would figure prominently. And they did. Really prominently. Game 7 starting pitchers Jeremy Guthrie and Tim Hudson combined to … [Read more...]
Browns coach can sense forgotten man Johnny Manziel is frustrated
Browns coach can sense forgotten man Johnny Manziel is frustrated By now, we were supposed to be in full Johnny Manziel mode, either picking apart his mistakes or praising his incredible plays for the Cleveland Browns. Maybe both. That hasn't happened. Brian Hoyer has mostly played very well at quarterback, the Browns are 4-3 and Manziel has played five snaps in two games this season. [Join … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks - CBSSports.com CBSSports.com's NBA expert picks provides daily picks against the spread and over/under for each game during the season from our resident picks guru, Matt Moore * Matt's spread and over/under picks are locked in at the line that was current when he made his picks. Lines may move throughout the day. Today Back Next Picks: Wednesday, October 29, … [Read more...]
Newcastle draw Spurs after City win
Newcastle draw Spurs after City win Moussa Sissoko's stunning solo goal finally saw off Manchester City © Getty Images Newcastle have been handed an away quarter-final with Tottenham after knocking holders Manchester City out of the League Cup on Wednesday. Rolando Aarons and Moussa Sissoko were on target as the Magpies earned a famous 2-0 win at the Etihad, while City will be sweating on … [Read more...]
Best of Midnight Madness: Georgia State guard leaps over three teammates
Best of Midnight Madness: Georgia State guard leaps over three teammates Midnight Madness produces some memorable moments each year, so The Dagger is chronicling the best ones from this October's lineup. If you spot something we missed, let us know here or here. Since he had already proven at last year's Midnight Madness event that he can leap 6-foot-10 forward Curtis Washington and dunk, … [Read more...]
Outrageous College Football Predictions: Week 10 – AthlonSports.com
Outrageous College Football Predictions: Week 10 - AthlonSports.com The original reality TV show is sports. No contrived setting where seven strangers living in a house or one bachelor searching for love can match the excitement the Iron Bowl delivered last fall.The beauty of college football lies in its complete unpredictability and drama. Here are some outrageous predictions for Week 10.Note: … [Read more...]