Day: January 18, 2017

Soccer, Sports

Lyon and Manchester United Agree on a Deal for Memphis Depay

Photo via: TheScore.com After a completely uneventful season for Memphis Depay this year, it seems like his talents will be going to France, where he will play for Olympique Lyonnais in the French Ligue 1. The transfer was confirmed Wednesday morning by Lyon club president, Jean-Michel Aulas. “I obtained from Manchester United the agreement in principle, which remains to be ironed out, but is on a … Continue reading Lyon and Manchester United Agree on a Deal for Memphis Depay

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NCAA, Sports

Maurice Watson Out for the Season with Torn Left ACL

Photo Credit: Creighton Creighton Bluejays’ guard Maurice Watson will miss the remainder of his senior season with a torn left ACL that he suffered in Monday’s win at Xavier against the Musketeers. He is set to have surgery in two or three weeks, and his recovery will likely take between six to nine months. Watson, 23, has been in the NCAA for 4 seasons, and has played both for the … Continue reading Maurice Watson Out for the Season with Torn Left ACL

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NBA, Sports

Chris Paul To Miss 6-8 Weeks with Torn Ligament in Left Thumb

Photo Credit: Fadeaway World Los Angeles Clippers’ point guard Chris Paul is set to undergo thumb surgery and will likely miss between the next 6 to 8 weeks of NBA action. Paul, 31, has been in the NBA for 12 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 74 games and averaged 32.7 minutes per game, 19.5 points per game, … Continue reading Chris Paul To Miss 6-8 Weeks with Torn Ligament in Left Thumb

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NFL, Sports

NFL Head Coaching Change Tracker

Photo Credit: Rams (featured image), ESPN (team logos) Here are all of the head coaching changes around the NFL up to this point in time.  San Francisco 49ers Chip Kelly fired Kyle Shanahan hired  Buffalo Bills Rex Ryan fired Sean McDermott hired  Denver Broncos Gary Kubiak resigned Vance Joseph hired  Los Angeles Chargers Mike McCoy fired Anthony Lynn hired  Jacksonville Jaguars Gus Bradley fired Doug … Continue reading NFL Head Coaching Change Tracker

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MLB, Sports

Blue Jays, Bautista Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: 300lbsofsportsknowledge.com The Toronto Blue Jays and right fielder Jose Bautista have agreed to a 1-year, $18 million contract extension agreement. Bautista, 36, has been in the MLB for 13 seasons and has played for 5 different teams. This past season, he played in 116 games and bat .234 with 99 hits, 68 runs scored, 22 home runs, 69 runs batted in, and 2 stolen bases. Over his 13-year MLB career, Bautista has played … Continue reading Blue Jays, Bautista Reach Contract Extension Agreement

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MLB, Sports

Padres, Myers Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: CaliSports News The San Diego Padres and first baseman Wil Myers have agreed to a 6-year, $83 million contract extension agreement. Myers, 26, has been in the MLB for 4 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. This past season, he played in 157 games and bat .259 with 155 hits, 99 runs scored, 28 home runs, 94 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. Over his 4-year MLB career, Myers has … Continue reading Padres, Myers Reach Contract Extension Agreement

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MLB, Sports

Phillies, Saunders Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: ESPN The Philadelphia Phillies and left fielder Michael Saunders have agreed to a 1-year, $9 million contract agreement. Saunders, 30, has been in the MLB for 8 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. This past season, he played in 140 games and bat .253 with 124 hits, 70 runs scored, 24 home runs, 57 runs batted in, and 1 stolen base. Over his 8-year MLB career, Saunders has played in 702 games and … Continue reading Phillies, Saunders Reach Contract Agreement

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MLB, Sports

Royals, Duffy Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: KSHB The Kansas City Royals and starting pitcher Danny Duffy have reached a 5-year, $65 million contract extension agreement. Duffy, 28, started 26 games and had a 12-3 record this past season with the Royals with a 3.51 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP with 188 strikeouts. Over his entire 6-year MLB career, which he has spent with the Royals only, Duffy has started 106 games and has a 36-33 record with … Continue reading Royals, Duffy Reach Contract Extension Agreement

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NFL, Sports

Percent Chance Each Remaining NFL Team Wins Super Bowl LI (Using Statistical Formula)

Photo Credit: The Onion (featured image), ESPN (team logos) These picks were made by a formula that is 20% based on winning percentage, 25% based on home/road winning percentage, 15% based on winning percentage against common opponents, 10% based on points scored-points allowed ratio, 7.5% based on standings Rating Percentage Index (RPI) ranking, 7.5% based on standings RPI, 5% based on points RPI ranking, 5% based … Continue reading Percent Chance Each Remaining NFL Team Wins Super Bowl LI (Using Statistical Formula)

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NFL, Sports

Percent Chance of Each Possible Super Bowl LI Matchup Occurring (Using Statistical Formula)

Photo Credit: The Business Journals (featured image), ESPN (team logos) These picks were made by a formula that is 20% based on winning percentage, 25% based on home/road winning percentage, 15% based on winning percentage against common opponents, 10% based on points scored-points allowed ratio, 7.5% based on standings Rating Percentage Index (RPI) ranking, 7.5% based on standings RPI, 5% based on points RPI ranking, … Continue reading Percent Chance of Each Possible Super Bowl LI Matchup Occurring (Using Statistical Formula)

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