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Evander Kane vs. ‘the haters’ in Winnipeg, from restaurant controversy to...
Lately on social media, Evander Kane of the Winnipeg Jets has been tagging tweets with "Ray Charles To The [Expletive]," a line from "She Will" by Lil Wayne and Drake; with messages like "to all the...
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Mario Balotelli’s eventful half hour against Spurs
Mario Balotelli started Manchester City's match against Spurs on the bench, so the first half was obviously terrible and scoreless. The second half livened up with four goals -- two for each side --...
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Don’t let the Buffalo Sabres sour you on extravagant spending
It's downright inexplicable, really, how low the Buffalo Sabres have fallen. A second-tier contender last season, you'd have thought the offseason spending spree would have put them over the top, not...
View ArticleCal Poly ties Division I record for consecutive threes
Cal Poly has emerged as an upper-echelon Big West program because of its stingy defense, so the Mustangs had to be surprised it's their outside shooting that has earned them a spot in the record books....
View ArticleBruins’ Ference gets three games for ‘reckless’ hit on Ryan McDonagh
Saturday afternoon's Boston Bruins game ended the same way as their last Saturday afternoon game: with a dangerous, suspendable hit that led to a major penalty and a game-winning powerplay goal for...
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Yes, Jerry Sandusky had the guts to issue a statement on Joe Paterno’s death
All over the country, reporters are calling young coaches and old rivals alike today for polite reactions to the death of an icon in their profession, Joe Paterno. Most of their statements have been...
View ArticleShanaban time for Alex Ovechkin after leaping hit on Penguins’ Zbynek...
There are a lot of labels Alex Ovechkin has yet to shake in his NHL career. One that's stuck since his early days with the Washington Capitals: That he leaves his skates on too many of his booming...
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Green-Ellis honors Patriots owner’s late wife after first touchdown
All season, the New England Patriots have played with "MHK" patches over their hearts to commemorate the memory of the late Myra Kraft, wife of team owner Bob Kraft. On Sunday, Mrs. Kraft received...
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Robin van Persie’s reaction to Arshavin coming on for Oxlade-Chamberlain
An 81st minute goal from Danny Welbeck gave Manchester United their second win over Arsenal of the season, this time at the Emirates. While Arsenal fans can be thankful that they didn't lose 8-2 again...
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Steven Tyler’s scarf better than ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ rendition
Steven Tyler, lead singer of the Boston-based, Hall-of-Fame rock and roll band Aerosmith and an "American Idol" judge, was brought in to sing the national anthem before kickoff of the New England...
View ArticleDid Steven Tyler one up Saving Abel in the ‘horrible anthem’ category?
Remember all the way back to the August Michigan race and Saving Abel's rendition of the National Anthem? Oh, you've cleansed that from your memory? Sorry, I apologize for bringing it up. Before...
View Article‘I do what I want!’ — Paolo Di Canio’s rant after getting sent off
Like an older, Italian Eric Cartman, Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio unleashed a fiery and hilarious rant after he was sent off during his side's 1-0 win over Macclesfield on Saturday. Di Canio...
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Watch the Tom Brady TD dive that put the Patriots back in the Super Bowl
This over-the-top dive turned out to be the touchdown that won the game for the Patriots. Here's New England quarterback Tom Brady, who will be appearing in his fifth Super Bowl, on the strength of...
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Bernard Pollard: New England’s Public Enemy #1
At some point in their future, the New England Patriots might want to scout defensive back Bernard Pollard with the following simple report: "If you see this man with any team facing us, run screaming...
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Video: Jimmy Smith and Bernard Pollard team up to pick off Tom Brady
In the fourth quarter of the New England Patriots' wild win over the Baltimore Ravens, Jimmy Smith and Bernard Pollard teamed up for a must-see interception that changed the game's momentum in favor of...
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Billy Cundiff misses potential game-tying FG; doesn’t want you to look at him
I'll always have compassion for kickers who end up missing the big one. Gary Anderson in the 1999 NFC championship game. Stanford kicker Jordan Williamson, just a couple of weeks ago. My heart bled for...
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Video: Lee Evans lets a Super Bowl berth fall from his hands
"It was an opportunity to go to the Super Bowl, and I let it go." So said Lee Evans after the Baltimore Ravens heartbreaking 23-20 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC championship game. The...
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Vernon Davis gets flagged for his awesome end zone celebration
Vernon Davis spent last Saturday night celebrating touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints by dunking the ball through the goal posts. Early in the NFC championship game, the San Francisco 49ers...
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Those Chip Kelly-to-Tampa Bay rumors are more than just rumors
Winter on the college football beat means a lot of dumb coaching rumors from dubious sources. So when a local television station in Portland, Ore., cited anonymous "sources" Sunday night who claimed...
View ArticleBruins upset over ‘blindside hit’ by Flyers’ Tom Sestito on Nathan Horton...
Nathan Horton didn't take a shift after the second period in the Boston Bruins' 6-5 shootout win at the Philadelphia Flyers. He was held out of the game by physicians after taking a hit from Tom...
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