Erik Karlsson grows tired of ‘doesn’t play defense’ critics TORONTO – Entering his seventh NHL season, Erik Karlsson already has two Norris trophies to this credit, including last season’s award for being the NHL’s best defenseman. He’s inspected them thoroughly for any strings attached or caveats, and has yet to find one, despite some critics continuing to claim he has gaping holes in his … [Read more...]

Denny Hamlin: Michael Jordan admitted I was a better driver One of the first things Denny Hamlin said he had to do after winning Sunday's first race of the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup was text Michael Jordan. Hamlin and Jordan have become friends. Hamlin's firesuit has the Jordan Jumpman logo on it and he has courtside seats to the Charlotte Hornets. He said Jordan texted him Wednesday … [Read more...]

Mostly NFL Notes: Talking Eagles struggles, a Pats shootout and a look around the league There’s obviously a real worry about all Cowboys players after Dez Bryant and Tony Romo going down, but what about the Eagles? This Dallas/Philly game had by far the highest over/under in Week 2 (55.5 points in most places), yet the teams entered the fourth quarter totaling 13 points (with the Eagles … [Read more...]

Police classify death of former NHLer Todd Ewen as suicide: Report Former NHL enforcer Todd Ewen died on Saturday due to what police are classifying as a suicide. According to CTV Calgary’s Amanda Singroy, police say Ewen died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. She also Tweets that Ewen’s family said the 49-year old battled depression for years. Tom Stillman, owner of the St. … [Read more...]

Steve Mason's new mask features zombified Broadstreet Bullies, Flyers teammates (Photos) Steve Mason loves him some zombies. If you’ve had a chance to see one of his masks over the last couple of seasons, you would noticed the walking dead versions of some Philadelphia Flyers teammates, Civil War soldiers and some historical American figures.  [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Hockey: Sign up and join a … [Read more...]

Ole Miss scores TD off play with bobbled snap and tipped pass (GIF) Sometimes there are plays that you can't adequately describe. Ole Miss' third touchdown against Alabama on Saturday night may be one of those plays. The snap to quarterback Chad Kelly was high. He tipped it into the air and corraled it as a rusher was closing in. Kelly then flung the ball towards wide receiver Laquon … [Read more...]

Arkansas WR Jared Cornelius suffers gruesome arm injury (Video) It looks like Arkansas will be missing another receiver for an extended period of time after WR Jared Cornelius' nasty forearm injury against Texas Tech Saturday night. Cornelius made a catch in the first half against the Red Raiders and his forearm appeared to break as he hit the ground. He somehow calmly jogged off the field – … [Read more...]

Phil Davis shines in return of the one-night tournament The one-night tournament returned to the sport of Mixed Martial Arts on Saturday night, with Bellator: Dynamite. Four light heavyweight’s battled for the chance to call themselves the next No. 1 contender at 205 pounds: Former UFC standout Phil Davis, Muhammad “King Mo” Lawal, Englishman Linton Vassell, and former Bellator light … [Read more...]

King's Korner - Three names to crown in fantasy football in Week 2 Welcome to the second edition of King’s Korner – where I give you all the information and insight you need to succeed in your fantasy football league. Here’s my list of three “kings” I’m crowning in Week 2: Minnesota QB Teddy Bridgewater (MIN) – Yeah, I know what you’re saying – Teddy was terrible on Monday night. If you … [Read more...]

Edmonton Oilers agree to 7-year extension with Oscar Klefbom: Report The Edmonton Oilers believe in Oscar Klefbom's future as a hockey player. Though the blueliner has played just 77 games in his NHL career and notched 23 total points, Edmonton thought enough of Klefbom to agree on a seven-year contract extension with the 22-year-old Swede according to TSN.  According to ESPN’s Craig … [Read more...]