Category: Sports

“When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” –Hunter S. Thompson For the Vancouver Canucks, “weird” is usually an epithet for unlucky bounces, identical twins, or the occasional goaltender. As the NHL comes back from the season’s break, it’s worth looking at some of the Vancouver Canucks season weird numbers, events, or just coincidences […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a rut, with no discernible identity and an ugly cap situation. How can they build properly around Karl-Anthony Towns? Two years ago, the Minnesota Timberwolves made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years. It looked like it might be the beginning of something, with the acquisition of Jimmy […]

The Florida Panthers announced that defenceman Aaron Ekblad is sidelined day-to-day with an apparent shoulder injury. #FlaPanthers D Aaron Ekblad (suspected shoulder) not thought to be out of lineup long. Will miss B2B this weekend, possible return on upcoming roadie (Cbus, Ott, Buff, Pitt) — George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) December 27, 2019 Aaron Ekblad to Miss […]

Minnesota football was one of the best stories of the 2019 college football season. Offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca parlayed his success with the Tanner Mangum-helmed offense into a new job at Penn State. Nittany Lions OC Ricky Rahne took the head coaching job at Old Dominion a few weeks ago. James Franklin responded in a […]

A college basketball coach has been placed on administrative leave while the school investigates alleged Title IX violations. University of Evansville president Christopher Pietruszkiewicz released a statement announcing head coach Walter McCarty is on leave. In the statement, Pietruszkiewicz revealed the school received a “troubling report” about the coach’s behavior with a “member of the […]

The Washington Redskins are looking to end the 2019 NFL season on a high note on the road versus the Dallas Cowboys. Unfortunately, it appears they will be without two of their more integral players on each side of the ball. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, head coach Bill Callahan says wide receiver […]

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. has been sidelined since November 6 due to a fracture in his left foot. He’s currently listed as “out indefinitely,” but a report from The Athletic indicates that the former No. 3 overall pick could be ready to return sometime around this season’s All-Star break. Bulls forward Otto Porter […]

With the end of 2019 drawing near, the producers at NBA on TNT compiled a top-10 list of the most memorable moments shared this decade between the show’s hosts, Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith. The NBA on TNT crew is a famous lot, known for their comedic outtakes. The pairing of […]

The Carolina Panthers are looking to end the 2019 NFL season in the win column versus the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, it seems they will be shorthanded on both sides of the ball. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, wide receiver DJ Moore and linebacker Shaq Thompson have both been ruled out for Week […]

Christmas is over and New England Patriots quarterback still hasn’t given his offensive lineman any Christmas presents yet. It’s usually a tradition for starting quarterbacks to give their offensive line gifts as a way of saying thank you for keeping them upright through the season. According to Patriots center Ted Karras, the line still hasn’t […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t about the individual stats anymore, as long as the team is winning games he is happy. In each of the last seven games, he hasn’t finished with more than 250 yards passing, but the team has gone 5-2 in those games. Rodgers knows with the way the running […]

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Each day, the Last Word on Hockey team will break down every game and give our NHL predictions for each game. This will also include a featured game that should be must-watch hockey. Tonight’s featured game is the Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers. This is the late game slate of […]

After a year of bizarre storylines and drama both inside and outside the league on the part of All-Pro receiver Antonio Brown, the New Orleans Saints are taking a chance, according to Adam Schefter. Free-agent WR Antonio Brown is in New Orleans this morning, working out for the Saints, per source. Saints are doing their […]

Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley III was spotted wearing a walking boot after exiting Thursday’s night’s 105-104 double-overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves with an apparent foot injury. Bagley was walking without the help of crutches and on his own accord, a sign that the boot is merely preventative: Kings forward Marvin Bagley III […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo took the full extent of the blame for his team’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Christmas Day, as the Milwaukee Bucks had their zone defense clobbered by a barrage of 3-pointers in a 121-109 loss. Meanwhile, The Greek Freak, who was praised for his improved shooting in a blockbuster matchup against the […]

The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17 in a crucial NFC West showdown. The winner in this game will be crowned as the NFC West champion and could clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs. The 49ers began the season with an 8-0 record and looked as if they […]

As part of a recent interview, LaVar Ball claimed that his JBA league helped to prepare his son, LaMelo, for the NBL. LaMelo is already being viewed as one of the top prospects for the 2020 NBA Draft. After dropping out of Chino Hills High School in California to play professionally for six months in […]

While most eyes were on the Heisman Trophy ceremony a few weeks ago, the Clemson Tigers didn’t show any interest. In fact, it appears none of the players even watched it. Clemson had a dominant season in the ACC, but Dabo Swinney and his players have felt disrespected throughout the year. Trevor Lawrence and Travis […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have designated wide receiver Ryan Switzer and fullback Roosevelt Nix to return of the injured reserve (IR) list. We have placed FB Roosevelt Nix and WR Ryan Switzer on the Reserve/Injured; Designated For Return [email protected] TRANSACTION: https://t.co/LKtod2K4Up pic.twitter.com/N2RS0vs2sH — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 26, 2019 Both players are now eligible to practice […]

Team Kazakhstan is primed for their first consecutive top division appearance in the World Juniors since 2009. Their roster is now finalized, and the question becomes whether or not it is good enough for a “three-peat” and an avoidance of relegation once more. While upsets are known to happen in this tournament – and if […]

College football’s 2019-20 bowl season is set to start heating back up today. Several bowl games take place in the coming days, including the College Football Playoff semifinals, which are set for Saturday. OddsShark’s computer has made its score predictions for the full slate of bowl games. Which contest will be the most lopsided? According […]

Mark May is no longer on ESPN every day, but he’s still finding a way to troll Ohio State fans nonetheless. Wednesday, he gave his score prediction for the upcoming game between the Buckeyes and the Clemson Tigers. Dave Briggs of The Toledo Blade caught up with May, who had a few choice words for […]

Golden State Warriors wing Glenn Robinson III is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets, per ESPN’s Nick Friedell, just in time to draw James Harden as a defensive assignment: Glenn Robinson III is back in the lineup today. Kerr says he will get a lot of time defending Harden today. […]

Milwaukee Bucks MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo might be the most dangerous player in the NBA when gets in the open floor. The “Greek Freak” delivered the goods on Christmas Day in Philadelphia, taking the ball from coast to coast and throwing down a massive jam over Sixers forward Tobias Harris and a trailing Josh Richardson: […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo has not played since suffering a ruptured quad tendon against the Toronto Raptors last January, but he is on the verge of a return just about one year later. ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Oladipo is targeting a late-January return: Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo is hopeful to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers face off on Christmas Day and Clippers star small forward Paul George is excited. George didn’t play against the Lakers on opening night because he was still recovering from his two offseason shoulder injuries. The six-time All-Star says the atmosphere at Staples Center on Christmas is going […]

At this point in the NFL season, every team is dealing with a variety of injuries. The New Orleans Saints are no exception. Heading into the playoffs, they are missing several key contributors on defense. Defensive linemen Marcus Davenport and Sheldon Rankins have already been placed on injured reserve, and the secondary is just beginning […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they have placed forward Oliver Bjorkstrand on injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the club has recalled Nathan Gerbe from their AHL affiliate Cleveland Monsters on an emergency basis. Oliver Bjorkstrand Out for the Blue Jackets #CBJ place @OBjorkstrand on IR, recall @NathanGerbe14 from @monstershockey. https://t.co/lt3unk9sAn — Columbus […]

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets unleashed a spin move and rose up for the shot. But then, at the last second, he dished it off to a wide-open Paul Millsap. Thanks to Murray’s brilliance, the Los Angeles Lakers defense looked foolish. Peep the clip below. Even the home crowd at Staples were in awe. […]