Rain-shortened Phoenix race adds to disappointment of 2015 Chase Sunday's rain-shortened finish to the Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix was a fitting way to continue what's been an ultimately unsatisfying Chase. The race, which determines which four drivers will race heads-up for the Cup Series title on November 21 at Homestead, was called 93 laps early because of rain. The beneficiaries of … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey posts message thanking fans for support, says ‘I’ll be back’
Ronda Rousey posts message thanking fans for support, says 'I'll be back' Ronda Rousey took a beating on Saturday night at UFC 193. And not just any beating. The beating. Holly Holm, the former boxing and kickboxing world champion, kicked “Rowdy” so hard in the head it only took a matter of seconds before social media was blasted with snarky memes and brutal images of Rousey’s bloodied face. … [Read more...]
Patriots’ unbeaten season still alive following Giants’ late miscues
Patriots' unbeaten season still alive following Giants' late miscues If the New England Patriots go 16-0 again, we'll look back at Sunday's victory against the New York Giants — again — as a pivotal moment. The Patriots beat the Giants, 27-26, on a Stephen Gostkowski 54-yard field goal with 1 second remaining after it appeared the Giants had the game all but salted away. More than once. … [Read more...]
Mark Hunt knocks out Antonio Silva in rematch; should ‘Bigfoot’ call it quits?
Mark Hunt knocks out Antonio Silva in rematch; should 'Bigfoot' call it quits? The first time Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva met Mark Hunt at UFC Fight Night in Dec. 2013, it was one of the greatest fights in MMA history. And to the disappointment of fans inside the Brisbane Entertainment Center that night, the fight ended in a anticlimactic draw. Their second fight inside Melbourne’s Etihad … [Read more...]
Report: Louisiana-Monroe fires coach Todd Berry
Report: Louisiana-Monroe fires coach Todd Berry Louisiana-Monroe has fired coach Todd Berry, according to beat writer Adam Hunsucker. @Adam_Hunsucker @MattBrownCFB who is ULM?? — friendly person (@777Luckyone777) November 15, 2015 The news came after ULM's 59-21 loss to Arkansas State on Saturday, which dropped the Warhawks record to 1-9 and 0-6 in Sun Belt play. Berry had coached ULM since … [Read more...]
Army runs out on field with both France and U.S. flags (Video)
Army runs out on field with both France and U.S. flags (Video) Army ran out on the field Saturday with both the flags of the United States and France in tribute to those who were killed in Friday night's terror attacks in Paris. The Black Knights are playing Tulane. Army takes the field with American & French flag pic.twitter.com/N94dZOK7TW — Gus Kattengell (@Gkatt_17) November 14, 2015 … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Flames victorious in OT; Ducks fall flat against Islanders; ‘Lumbus wins!
NHL Three Stars: Flames victorious in OT; Ducks fall flat against Islanders; 'Lumbus wins! WTF. Flashed on my screen pic.twitter.com/RIrQ2nYQA2— Jen Neale (@MsJenNeale_PD) November 14, 2015 No. 1 Star: Sean Monahan, Calgary Flames Monahan's first goal of the game put the Flames up 2-0 on the Washington Capitals. After a Caps comeback, the forward played hero 1:40 into overtime scoring the … [Read more...]
NHL teams increase security at arenas following Paris attacks
NHL teams increase security at arenas following Paris attacks The National Anthem is playing, but tonight our thoughts are with Paris. 🇫🇷 #CapsFlames #PrayersForParis pic.twitter.com/AVMIs81yWf— Washington Capitals (@washcaps) November 14, 2015 The world sat stunned today as the attacks in Paris unfolded. Moments of silence were held across the NHL in honor of those lost to the violence. The … [Read more...]
Po-Jung Wang unleashes ferocious bat flip at Premier 12 tournament
Po-Jung Wang unleashes ferocious bat flip at Premier 12 tournament The inaugural Premier 12 tournament, which features the top 12 ranked national teams, is underway in Taiwan and it's already producing some memorable moments. One moment that certainly caught our attention happened during the opening round matchup between Chinese Taipei and Canada, In the fifth inning, Taipei's Po-Jung Wang … [Read more...]
What to Watch, Week 11: The spotlight’s on you, Big 12
What to Watch, Week 11: The spotlight's on you, Big 12 The final fourth of the regular season is upon us and there’s still much that has yet to be decided. The conference with the biggest gripe is the Big 12, but it’s time in the spotlight is coming and its teams have a chance to work their way into the playoff conversation. Similarly, the SEC West is a bit muddy, the Pac-12 still has … [Read more...]