The Cowboys' bananas backup quarterback plan continues unabated It took Kellen Moore suffering a season-ending injury for reality to set in for the Dallas Cowboys: their backup quarterback situation is a major problem. And somehow Jerry Jones doesn't remain interested in addressing it. Moore and rookie Dak Prescott were never really the answer. No more than Brandon Weeden, Matt Cassel and … [Read more...]

Rio 2016: We now have a reason for why the Olympic pools are turning green The Olympic swimming pools have become the talk of the games so far. Whether it's Michael Phelps still dazzling us with gold medal victories, Katie Ledecky trouncing her competition or, yes, pools turning green. How does this happen?After the pool used for diving turned green, a second pool, used for water polo, changed … [Read more...]

Preseason schedule revealed; Oilers end Octane cheer team (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Isobel, meet Stanley. Stanley, meet Isobel. @CushingAcademy … [Read more...]

Puck Daddy Summer Series: Weird Dallas Stars [Ed. Note: Some lists chronicle the best in hockey. Others the worst. Others the most memorable or greatest or essential. What Puck Daddy’s 2016 Summer Series seeks to do is capture those indefinable, quirky, oddities that occur every season. Moments that defy prediction or, in some cases, logical explanation. Welcome to WEIRD NHL.] By: Pat … [Read more...]

KHL fights, NHL Vegas and Heritage Classic jerseys (Puck Daddy Countdown) KHL (Ed. Note: The column formerly known as the Puck Daddy Power Rankings. Ryan Lambert takes a look at some of the biggest issues and stories in the NHL, and counts them down.) 5. The KHL First it’s coaches throwing down in a preseason game. Then it’s some guy named Damir Ryspayev trying to beat up literally everyone … [Read more...]

WATCH: Brewers infielder is ready for some football after laying out baserunner Early Tuesday morning, word got out former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow plans to give pro baseball a try. I say good luck to him. A few hours later, Brewers first baseman Chris Carter made a football play on Braves shortstop Erick Aybar while he was caught in a rundown. Carter straight up … [Read more...]

Donskov hired; Napier to resign; meet the Cleveland Monsters (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. The #CLEMonsters will wear these NEW sweaters in the 2016-17 season! … [Read more...]

Puck Daddy Summer Series: Weird Columbus Blue Jackets [Ed. Note: Some lists chronicle the best in hockey. Others the worst. Others the most memorable or greatest or essential. What Puck Daddy’s 2016 Summer Series seeks to do is capture those indefinable, quirky, oddities that occur every season. Moments that defy prediction or, in some cases, logical explanation. Welcome to WEIRD NHL.] By: … [Read more...]

Rio Olympics 2016: USA swimmers bring home more golds in dramatic night in pool Team USA's excellence in the pool continued Monday as there were medals aplenty and some high drama on Day 3 of the Rio Olympics. Most of USA's biggest names in swimming were in action, while some of its rising stars also took center stage. Things went well in the water,but it wasn't all positive for U.S. athletes … [Read more...]

Fan gets beard trimmed by hockey skate during game (Video) KHL There are those days where it’s time for a shave and the razor in your bathroom cabinet is overdue for a change. Do you trek all the way to the drugstore for some replacements or do you risk the aggravation of your skin? It’s a tough call. But if you’re a hockey player and happen to have your skates handy, they can do the job … [Read more...]