Sports News
League could come down hard on J.R. for latest incident
New York Post - 7 Jan 2014 03:55
The NBA is investigating J.R. Smith's latest faux pas -- untying the shoelace of the Mavericks' Shawn Marion while they awaited foul shots during Sunday night's game, a league source...
THEM'S LITERALLY FIGHTING WORDS: Floyd Mayweather Thinks Manny Pacquiao Is A Broke Chump
Sports Grid - 7 Jan 2014 23:29
Boxing is the only sport where shit-talking is encouraged. And no matter what you think of their respective fighting abilities, Floyd Mayweather Jr. is pound-for-pound the best shit-talker of them all. See what he said t...
Georgetown Hoyas basketball hits the road after recent success at home
Washington Post - 7 Jan 2014 21:17
After a triumphant stretch in which it won seven straight at Verizon Center, the Georgetown men's basketball team embarks on its lengthiest road swing this season, playing three times in eight nights beginning with Wedne...
Do Any Of The Other Doritos 'Crash The Super Bowl' Finalists Have A Shot At Beating The Weird Sexual One?
Sports Grid - 7 Jan 2014 19:30
"Finger Cleaner" is the heavy favorite to win this year's competition, and for good reason -- it's hilarious, if you can stomach the weirdness. Check out all five finalists after the jump.
Antonio DeMarco vs. Jesus Gurrola this Saturday in Tijuana, Mexico
Boxing News 24 - 7 Jan 2014 06:15
By Eric Thomas: Former WBC lightweight champion Antonio DeMarco (29-3-1, 22 KO’s) will be fighting this Saturday night in a scheduled 10 round bout against 31-year-old Jesus Gurrola (20-5-3, 9 KO’s) in a bout in the ...
Bucs hire fired Vikings coach Frazier as DC
Fox News - 7 Jan 2014 03:29
Tampa, FL (SportsNetwork.com) - Just seven days after he was fired as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Leslie Frazier has found a new gig.Frazier was announced as the next defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Bucca...
UNC JV hopefuls get the news, good and bad, from coach Davis
News Observer - 7 Jan 2014 01:28
They line up, their shirts dark with sweat, and make their way to a table where a team manager collects email addresses. In less than 24 hours, UNC JV head…
The Fundamentals: Many variations of the pick-and-roll
Sports Illustrated - 7 Jan 2014 22:23
The pick-and-roll has been a staple of playbooks for decades, but NBA teams are giving it a new spin.
Sabres Game Postponed Due To Being In Buffalo
Dead Spin - 7 Jan 2014 22:18
The area could get a foot and a half of snow by tomorrow morning, so the Sabres have called off tonight's game against the Hurricanes.
Hall of Fame vote 2014: All the known ballots
SB Nation - 7 Jan 2014 21:04
Nearly 30% of Hall of Fame ballots have been published, which should give a good idea on where players stand before an official announcement is made Wednesday. Greg Maddux will not be the first baseball player to receive...
San Francisco 49ers vs. Carolina Panthers: Spread Analysis and Pick Prediction
Bleacher Report - 7 Jan 2014 20:43
The San Francisco 49ers cover the spread all the time on the road and as a favorite, while the Carolina Panthers cover the spread all the time at home and as an underdog. These trends clash violently Sunday in an NFC Div...
Terps Insider: Terps basketball statistics review: Everything went wrong vs. Pittsburgh
Washington Post - 7 Jan 2014 20:21
The Maryland men's basketball team knew a complete effort was necessary to beat Pittsburgh in the building in which it almost never gets beaten, but instead nearly every cog in the machine malfunctioned. Monday night's 2...
Ohio State DE Was Suspended For Ecstasy
Dead Spin - 7 Jan 2014 19:55
On New Year's Day it was announced that Ohio State's all-conference defensive end Noah Spence was suspended for three games, including the Orange Bowl. Now we know why. Spence's family says he tested positive for ecstasy...
2014 Winter Olympics Preview: Curling
Fox News - 7 Jan 2014 18:43
(SportsNetwork.com) - Back in 1924, the sport of curling was introduced to the Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France
Corso, Saban, Red Lightning All Cameo In Title Game's Turning Point
Dead Spin - 7 Jan 2014 18:30
For most of the first half last night, Auburn looked unbeatable while Florida State looked like a team that spent its season beating up on nobodies. Just before halftime, that changed. A masterful Jameis Winston scramble...
Dennis Rodman's North Korea Trip May Be Falling Apart
Dead Spin - 7 Jan 2014 18:27
Dennis Rodman has been gung-ho about his latest trip to North Korea , a matchup between former NBA players and DPRK all-stars as a "birthday present" for Kim Jong-un. He might be the only one. The Associated Press report...
Juan Carlos Gomez wants title shot against Yoan Pablo Hernandez
Boxing News 24 - 7 Jan 2014 16:32
“The Black Panther” reunited with championship coach Fritz Sdunek Last year former WBC cruiserweight champion Juan Carlos Gomez successfully returned to his old weight division at 200 lbs. after campaigning at heavyw...
Golovkin receives awards
Boxing News 24 - 7 Jan 2014 16:27
VENICE, CA (January 6, 2014) Boxing's fastest rising superstar, Gennady "GGG" Golovkin has been honored with numerous year-end awards capping an extraordinary year of achievement for the WBA and IBO Middleweight World Ch...
Zdeno Chara to Captain Slovakia in Sochi
ABC News - 7 Jan 2014 14:48
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara named Slovakia captain for Sochi Olympic tournament
Biggest Takeaways from Old School Raw
Bleacher Report - 7 Jan 2014 14:36
Monday night was Old School Raw—and it was one of the best Raw shows in a long time. The theme never disappoints, and we were treated to some legendary appearances—as well as a couple of shocking ones, too. Plenty of...
Writing Is on the Wall for Bengals, Andy Dalton's Struggles Remain Consistent
Bleacher Report - 7 Jan 2014 13:00
The Cincinnati Bengals are coming up on a decision that will ultimately decide the fate of their franchise for the next half-decade, at least. Quarterback Andy Dalton will be a free agent at the end of next season, and t...
Arsenal Transfer News: Mario Mandzukic an Ideal Signing for Arsene Wenger
Bleacher Report - 7 Jan 2014 12:43
Arsene Wenger recently revealed the possibility of a summer move for Bayern Munich's Mario Mandzukic, according to The Daily Mail's Neil Ashton, raising the prospect of a huge end-of-season arrival at Arsenal. Mandzukic...