by Philip Rossman-Reich | Dec 1, 2014
Tom Thibodeau might as well be the ringmaster of one of the most difficult coaching/managing jobs in the NBA. In one circle, he has Derrick Rose and his minute maintenance. The growing frustration over his in-and-out-of-the-lineup status continues to be a storyline...
by Reva Friedel | Dec 1, 2014
Yesterday, the University of Nebraska announced that it had fired its head football coach, Bo Pelini, effective immediately, after seven seasons and zero conference titles. Despite a 9-3 season this year, it was not enough to save Pelini’s job, and he will not...
by Matt Birch | Dec 1, 2014
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Terence Newman is currently playing in his 12th season in the league. And with his contract set to run out after this season, it could be his last year playing in Cincinnati—or in the NFL altogether should he choose to retire. The Bengals...
by Matt Birch | Dec 1, 2014
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Terence Newman is currently playing in his 12th season in the league. And with his contract set to run out after this season, it could be his last year playing in Cincinnati—or in the NFL altogether should he choose to retire. The Bengals...
by David Rogers | Nov 30, 2014
There was a frightening moment in the Detroit-Vancouver game when Johan Franzen’s skate came up and cut Alex Burrows on the top of his cheek. Burrows immediately left the ice for repairs, but he was able to return to the ice along with some new stitches. Burrows...
by Phillip Bupp | Nov 30, 2014
A report from the print version of The Sunday Times said that UEFA president Michel Platini allegedly accepted a Picasso painting from the Russian 2018 World Cup bid committee in exchange for Platini’s support for Russia hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup. This was...
by Andrew Juge | Nov 30, 2014
The score make it look much closer than it really was, mostly thanks to horrific prevent defense and tackling down the stretch that allowed the Steelers to score 16 points in about 2 minutes, but the Saints went into Pittsburgh and completely outplayed the Steelers. I...
by Marcus Dugan | Nov 30, 2014
Because of a scheduling conflict, I’m giving you more of a game notes-style recap today, written as the game played out. Please excuse the bad grammar and enjoy the unusually high level of snarky-ness (and another Colts win): – Out of the gate, the...
by Matt Zemek | Nov 30, 2014
Throughout his tenure as head coach at the University of Nebraska, Bo Pelini was an energetic man, as the photo above shows. He was not known to repress his emotions or speak in soft tones — this is neither good nor bad in itself, because fans and pundits both...
by Matt Zemek | Nov 30, 2014
Throughout his tenure as head coach at the University of Nebraska, Bo Pelini was an energetic man, as the photo above shows. He was not known to repress his emotions or speak in soft tones — this is neither good nor bad in itself, because fans and pundits both...
by Russell Hodges | Nov 30, 2014
Andrew Wiggins was drafted first overall, but will he top the rookie rankings?As the NBA season progresses, let’s take a look at which five rookies have shined the most thus far. 5. Kostas Papanikolaou, Houston Rockets The Greek forward has quickly become one of...
by Russell Hodges | Nov 30, 2014
Andrew Wiggins was drafted first overall, but will he top the rookie rankings?As the NBA season progresses, let’s take a look at which five rookies have shined the most thus far. 5. Kostas Papanikolaou, Houston Rockets The Greek forward has quickly become one of...
by Jack King | Nov 30, 2014
It’s no secret that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is one of the most dynamic and creative footballers to ever play the game. Messi’s accomplishments are nothing short of astounding, especially given that he’s only 27 years of age. The Argentine...
by Jack King | Nov 30, 2014
It’s no secret that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is one of the most dynamic and creative footballers to ever play the game. Messi’s accomplishments are nothing short of astounding, especially given that he’s only 27 years of age. The Argentine...
by Ryan Palencer | Nov 30, 2014
The College Football Playoff did one thing for an exciting Iron Bowl: It made the winner less central to the national championship race for the first time in about eight years. While the 55-44 Alabama victory was entertaining for fans, the final result really did not...
