NHL Three Stars: Neuvirth blanks Panthers; Tavares, Moulson help deliver wins No. 1 Star: Michal Neuvirth, Philadelphia Flyers After the Flyers allowed seven goals to the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, they rebounded in a strong way with a 1-0 shutout on Monday. Making his first start for the Flyers, Neuvirth, who started in place of Steve Mason after the goaltender was away from the … [Read more...]
TJ Dillashaw open to fight with Urijah Faber after ugly exit from Team Alpha Male
TJ Dillashaw open to fight with Urijah Faber after ugly exit from Team Alpha Male Almost a week after announcing he would be leaving Team Alpha Male, UFC bantamweight champ TJ Dillashaw stands by his decision. “Oh, absolutely,” said Dillashaw when asked by MMA Hour host Ariel Helwani if he was still happy with his decision, “I mean, obviously it has been tough – a lot tougher than I had … [Read more...]
Can we trust Dean Lombardi after Mike Richards debacle?
Can we trust Dean Lombardi after Mike Richards debacle? It’s been over 48 hours since Dean Lombardi let the hockey world know how the destructive spiral of Mike Richards has affected Dean Lombardi, and I’m still baffled at to what he felt this would accomplish. Make no mistake: Hockey teams are a family, from the suits upstairs to the guy mopping up the dressing room; and I’m sympathetic … [Read more...]
Jonathan Drouin has bargain potential in Monday’s Daily Hockey slate
Jonathan Drouin has bargain potential in Monday's Daily Hockey slate By Neil Parker RotoWire Hockey Writer It is an early start Monday, so tee up your daily lineups early. Expect the goalie confirmations to roll in sooner than later, and most specifically, daily will want to keep an eye on the health of Jaroslav Halak. He has missed the first two games of the season with an upper-body … [Read more...]
Harold Reynolds says Canadians can’t catch, feels the country’s wrath
Harold Reynolds says Canadians can't catch, feels the country's wrath The next time Fox broadcaster Harold Reynolds visits Canada he probably shouldn't expect a warm welcome. In the fourth inning of the Toronto Blue Jays' 5-1 Game 3 win in the ALDS over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, Jose Bautista drilled a ball into the stands just above the Rangers' dugout. Fortunately no fans were injured. … [Read more...]
Man hospitalized after shooting outside Cowboys’ stadium
Man hospitalized after shooting outside Cowboys' stadium A fight outside AT&T Stadium following Sunday's Cowboys-Patriots game has resulted in a shooting that has left one man hospitalized, per the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The fight broke out shortly after the end of the game, and one man is in the hospital in serious condition. The suspect in the shooting was injured going over a retaining … [Read more...]
Chase Utley suspended by MLB for Games 3 and 4 of NLDS for ‘illegal’ slide
Chase Utley suspended by MLB for Games 3 and 4 of NLDS for 'illegal' slide Maybe we won't have to wonder whether the New York Mets will retaliate after Chase Utley leg-breaking slide Saturday night in Game 2 of the NLDS. That's because Major League Baseball announced Sunday night that Utley has been suspened two games, meaning he'd be sidelined for Monday's Game 3 and Tuesday's Game 4. … [Read more...]
FFL Sunday: Get the fantasy football advice you need to get a win
FFL Sunday: Get the fantasy football advice you need to get a win We're passed the quarter mark of the NFL season but the FFL crew is still going strong. They'll discuss what you can expect from Martavis Bryant and Antonio Gates in their 2015 debuts as well as just how many touchdown passes will Eli Manning actually throw when he squares off against San Francisco. Also find out which … [Read more...]
Maryland fires head coach Randy Edsall
Maryland fires head coach Randy Edsall Randy Edsall is officially out as Maryland head coach. Three days after multiple reports emerged that Edsall would be let go after Saturday’s game against Ohio State, the university confirmed the news on Sunday afternoon. “We appreciate Randy’s tireless commitment to the University of Maryland,” athletic director Kevin Anderson said in a statement. … [Read more...]
TCU completes comeback, beats Kansas State 52-45
TCU completes comeback, beats Kansas State 52-45 TCU is still undefeated. The Horned Frogs survived a scare from Kansas State on the road Saturday night and won 52-45 after Trevone Boykin hit Josh Doctson on a 55-yard touchdown pass with just over a minute left. Kansas State had one more chance to tie the game but quarterback Joe Hubener was sacked and fumbled. TCU recovered and ran out the … [Read more...]