Photo Credit: FirstAndMonday’s The Army-Navy game is just a week away for both teams suiting up in Baltimore, Maryland. The time of the game is 3:00 PM EST next Saturday, December 10th, 2016. Army-Navy game history This historic Armed Forces rivalry began in 1890, when the Midshipmen defeated the Black Knights by a score of 24-0. Army and Navy have played each other 118 times, and Navy leads … Continue reading Army-Navy Game Preview/Prediction
Photo Credit: ABC News (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (6-5) did not play a game this week. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-8) lost to the #12 Southern California Trojans (9-3) by a score of 45-27 Brigham Young Cougars (8-4) defeated the Utah Aggies (3-9) by a score of 28-10 Massachusetts Minutemen (2-10) lost to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (6-7) by a score … Continue reading Week 13 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: Annenberg TV News (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 6-5 Week 13 Matchup: No game Prediction: No game Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 4-7 Week 13 Matchup: @ #12 Southern California Trojans (8-3) Prediction: Southern California wins by a score of 31-7 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 7-4 Week 13 Matchup: vs. Utah State Aggies (3-8) Prediction: Brigham Young wins 56-14 Massachusetts Minutemen … Continue reading Week 13 FBS Independent Teams Predictions
Photo Credit: Chicago Tribune (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (6-5) defeated the Morgan State Bears (2-8) by a score of 60-3 Week 13 Matchup: No Game Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-7) lost to the Virginia Tech Hokies (8-3) by a score of 34-31 Week 13 Matchup: @ #12 Southern California Trojans (8-3) Brigham Young Cougars (7-4) defeated the Massachusetts Minutemen (2-9) by a score of 51-9 Week … Continue reading Week 12 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: Russian Machine Never Breaks Washington Capitals’ forward TJ Oshie will miss the next week or so with an upper-body injury he sustained against the Detroit Red Wings. Oshie, 29, was drafted in the first round, 24th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 2005 NHL Draft. Oshie spent his first 7 seasons with the Blues, where he scored a total of 110 goals … Continue reading TJ Oshie Out Week to Week
Photo Credit: Philly Influencer Tampa Bay Lighting captain and forward Steven Stamkos will likely miss 4-6 months after having surgery to repair his torn meniscus. Stamkos, 26, was drafted 1st overall in the 2008 NHL draft by the Lightning. He has scored 321 goals and tallied 261 assists for a total of 582 points in 586 career games. That is nearly an average of one point … Continue reading Steven Stamkos Potentially Out for 4-6 Months
Photo Credit: Daily Herald (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 5-5 Week 12 Matchup: vs. Morgan State Bears (2-7) Prediction: Army wins by a score of 56-14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 4-6 Week 12 Matchup: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (7-3) Prediction: Virginia Tech wins by a score of 27-24 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 6-4 Week 12 Matchup: vs. Massachusetts Minutemen (2-8) Prediction: Brigham Young wins by … Continue reading Week 12 FBS Independent Teams Predictions
Photo Credit: Chicago Tribune (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (5-5) lost to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-6) by a score of 44-6 Week 12 Matchup: vs. Morgan State Bears (2-7) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-6) defeated the Army Black Knights (5-5) by a score of 44-6 Week 12 Matchup: vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (7-3) Brigham Young Cougars (6-4) defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds … Continue reading Week 11 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: Buffalo Hockey Beat Buffalo Sabres’ forward Tyler Ennis will be out several weeks after receiving surgery on his injured groin. Ennis, 27, was drafted in the 1st round, 26th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008 NHL Draft. Ennis has had a very productive career, putting up 93 goals and 132 assists giving him a total of 225 points. In 12 games for … Continue reading Tyler Ennis To Miss Several Weeks
Photo Credit: Buffalo Bills Buffalo Bills’ center Eric Wood suffered a broken leg before leaving in the 4th quarter in Monday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. According to Bills’ head coach Rex Ryan, Wood will miss the rest of the season due to the injury. Wood, 30, was drafted in the 1st round, 28th overall, of the 2009 draft. He is coming off of a Pro … Continue reading Bills’ Center Eric Wood Out for Rest of Season
Photo Credit: Men’s Fitness New York Giants’ offensive linemen Justin Pugh will miss 2-4 weeks with a MCL Sprain. Pugh left early in the second quarter during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Pugh, 26, was drafted in the first round, 19th overall, in the 2013 draft. According to Pro Football Focus, Pugh is ranked the top guard in the league with an 87.6 grade. His run … Continue reading Justin Pugh To Miss 2-4 weeks with MCL Sprain
Photo Credit: CBS New York – CBS Local (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 5-4 Week 11 Matchup: @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-6); game played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas Prediction: Notre Dame wins by a score of 31-20 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 3-6 Week 11 Matchup: vs. Army Black Knights (5-4); game played at the Alamodome … Continue reading Week 11 FBS Independent Teams Predictions
Photo Credit: Washington Post (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (5-4) lost to the Air Force Falcons (6-3) by a score of 31-12 Week 11 Matchup: vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-6); game played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-6) lost to the Navy Midshipmen (6-2) by a score of 28-27 Week 11 Matchup: @ Army Black Knights (5-4); … Continue reading Week 10 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: Orange County Register Los Angeles Kings’ defenseman Tom Gilbert has been suspended three games for a hit he put on Nick Ritchie of the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. Gilbert will also have to pay $23,333.34 to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. Gilbert, 33, has been in the league since the 2006-2007 season. However, his first full season was the 2007-2008 season. Playing 12 games … Continue reading Kings’ Tom Gilbert Suspended
Photo Credit: NHL The Ottawa Senators have acquired goalkeeper Mike Condon from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 5th round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft. Ottawa made this trade since their situation with goalkeepers is not going well. The organization is not sure what is happening with starting goalie Craig Anderson, as his wife was diagnosed with cancer. The backup to Anderson, Andrew Hammond, is out with … Continue reading Senators Acquire Goalkeeper Mike Condon from Penguins
Photo Credit: Bleacher Report (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 5-3 Week 10 Matchup: vs. Air Force Falcons (5-3) Prediction: Army wins by a score of 31-24 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 3-5 Week 10 Matchup: @ Navy Midshipmen (5-2); game played at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida Prediction: Navy wins by a score of 42-17 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 4-4 Week 10 … Continue reading Week 10 FBS Independent Teams Predictions
Photo Credit: Miami Herald (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (5-3) defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-3) by a score of 21-13 Week 10 Matchup: vs. Air Force Falcons (5-3) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-5) defeated the Miami Hurricanes (4-4) by a score of 30-27 Week 10 Matchup: @ Navy Midshipmen (5-2); game played at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida Brigham Young … Continue reading Week 9 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: Zimbio (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 4-3 Week 9 Matchup: @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-2) Prediction: Wake Forest wins by a score of 24-21 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 2-5 Week 9 Matchup: vs. Miami Hurricanes (4-3) Prediction: Miami wins by a score 38-14 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 4-4 Week 9 Matchup: No game Prediction: No game … Continue reading Week 9 FBS Independent Teams Predictions
Photo Credit: FOX Sports (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (4-3) lost to the North Texas Mean Green (4-3) by a score of 35-18 Week 9 Matchup: @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-2) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-5) had no game this week Week 9 Matchup: vs. Miami Hurricanes (4-3) Brigham Young Cougars (4-4) lost to the #14 Boise State Broncos (7-0) by a … Continue reading Week 8 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: ESPN (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 4-2 Week 8 Matchup: vs. North Texas Mean Green (3-3) Prediction: Army wins by a score of 35-31 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 2-5 Week 8 Matchup: No Game Prediction: No Game Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 4-3 Week 7 Matchup: vs. #14 Boise State Broncos (6-0) Prediction: Boise State wins by a score … Continue reading Week 8 FBS Independent Teams Predictions
Photo Credit: FanSided (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (4-2) defeated the Lafayette Leopards (1-6) by a score of 62-7 Week 8 Matchup: vs. North Texas Mean Green (3-3) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-5) lost to the Stanford Cardinal (4-2) by a score of 17-10 Week 8 Matchup: No Game Brigham Young Cougars (4-3) defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-4) by a … Continue reading Week 7 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: Chicago Tribune Army Black Knights 2016 record: 3-2 Week 7 Matchup: vs. Lafayette Leopards (1-5) Prediction: Army wins by a score of 56-14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 2-4 Week 7 Matchup: vs. Stanford Cardinal (3-2) Prediction: Stanford wins by a score of 38-14 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 3-3 Week 7 Matchup: vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-3) Prediction: BYU wins by a score of 27-24 … Continue reading FBS Independent Teams Week 7 Predictions
Photo Credit: Detroit Free Press Army Black Knights (3-2) lost to the Duke Blue Devils (3-3) by a score of 13-6 Week 7 Matchup: vs. Lafayette Leopards (1-5) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-4) lost to the North Carolina State Wolfpack (4-1) by a score of 10-3 Week 7 Matchup: vs. Stanford Cardinal (3-2) Brigham Young Cougars (3-3) defeated the Michigan State Spartans (2-3) by a score … Continue reading Week 6 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: Sun Sentinel The Florida Panthers have traded forward Connor Brickley to the Carolina Hurricanes for forward Brody Sutter. Brickley, 24, was selected in the 2nd round, 50th overall, by the Florida Panthers in the 2010 entry draft. In 117 games for the University of Vermont, Brickley tallied 25 goals and 27 assists for a total of 48 points. In the 2015-16 season, Brickley was … Continue reading Panthers Trade Brickley to Hurricanes for Sutter
Photo Credit: Saturday Night (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 3-1 Week 6 Matchup: @ Duke Blue Devils (2-3) Prediction: Army wins by a score of 21-20 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 2-3 Week 6 Matchup: @ North Carolina State Wolf Pack (3-1) Prediction: Notre Dame wins by a score of 31-24 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 2-3 Week 6 Matchup: … Continue reading FBS Independent Teams Week 6 Predictions
Photo Credit: universe.byu.edu (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (3-1) had no game Week 6 Matchup: @ Duke Blue Devils (2-3) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (2-3) defeated the Syracuse Orange by a score of 50-33 Week 6 Matchup: @ North Carolina State Wolf pack (3-1) Brigham Young Cougars (2-3) defeated the Toledo Rockets (3-1) by a score of 55-53 Week 6 Matchup: @ Michigan State Spartans (2-2) … Continue reading Week 5 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: nowplayingutah.com (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 3-1 Week 5 Matchup: No game Prediction: No game Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 1-3 Week 5 Matchup: @ Syracuse Orange (2-2) Prediction: Syracuse wins, 10-7 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 1-3 Week 5 Matchup: vs. Toledo Rockets (3-0) Prediction: BYU wins, 21-10 Massachusetts Minutemen 2016 record: 1-3 Week 5 Matchup: vs. Tulane Green Wave (2-2) Prediction: … Continue reading FBS Independent Teams Week 5 Predictions
Photo Credit: goshennews.com (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (3-1) lost to Buffalo Bulls (1-2) by a score of 23-20 Week 5 Matchup: No game Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-3) lost to Duke Blue Devils (2-2) by a score of 38-35 Week 5 Matchup: @ Syracuse Orange (2-2) Brigham Young Cougars (1-3) lost to West Virginia Mountaineers (3-0) by a score of 35-32 Week 5 Matchup: vs. Toledo Rockets (3-0) Massachusetts Minutemen (1-3) lost to Mississippi State Bulldogs … Continue reading Week 4 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: lawlessrepublic.com (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 3-0 Week 4 Matchup: @ Buffalo Bulls (0-2) Prediction: Army wins, 38-17 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 1-2 Week 4 Matchup: vs. Duke Blue Devils (1-2) Prediction: Notre Dame wins, 20-14 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 1-2 Week 4 Matchup: @ West Virginia Mountaineers Prediction: West Virginia wins, 35-24 Massachusetts Minutemen 2016 record: 1-2 Week 4 … Continue reading FBS Independent Teams Week 4 Predictions
Photo Credit: 300lbsofsportsknowledge.com (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (3-0) won over Texas-El Paso Miners (1-2) by a score of 66-14 Week 4 Matchup: @ Buffalo Bulls (0-2) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-2) lost to Michigan State Spartans (2-0) by a score of 36-28 Week 4 Matchup: vs. Duke Blue Devils (1-2) BYU Cougars (1-2) lost to UCLA Bruins (2-1) by a score of 17-14 Week 4 Matchup: @ West Virginia Mountaineers (2-0) Massachusetts Minutemen (1-2) won over Florida International (0-3) by a score of … Continue reading Week 3 FBS Independent Teams Recap
Photo Credit: USA Today (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 2-0 Week 3 Matchup: vs. UTEP Miners (1-1) Prediction: Army wins, 34-17 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 1-1 Week 3 Matchup: vs. Michigan State Spartans (1-0) Prediction: Michigan State wins, 35-17 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 1-1 Week 3 Matchup: vs. UCLA Bruins(1-1) Prediction: UCLA wins, 42-38 Massachusetts Minutemen 2016 record: 0-2 Week 3 Matchup: vs. FIU Golden Panthers (0-2) … Continue reading FBS Independent Teams Week 3 Predictions
Photo Credit: One Foot Down (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (2-0) won over Rice Owls (0-2) by a score of 31-14 Week 3 Matchup: @ Texas-El Paso Miners (1-1) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (1-1) won over Nevada Wolf Pack (1-1) by a score of 39-10 Week 3 Matchup: vs. Michigan State Spartans (1-0) BYU Cougars (1-1) lost to Utah Utes (2-0) by a … Continue reading FBS Independent Teams Week 2 Recap
Photo Credit: Pabaon (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights 2016 record: 1-0 Week 2 Matchup: vs. Rice Owls (0-1) Prediction: Army wins, 27-7 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 1-0 Week 2 Matchup: vs. Utah Utes (1-0) Prediction: BYU loses, 17-14 Massachusetts Minutemen 2016 record: 0-1 Week 2 Matchup: vs. Boston College Eagles (0-1) Prediction: Massachusetts wins, 27-14 #18 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 … Continue reading Independent NCAA Football Teams Week 2 Predictions
Photo Credit: Denver Post Denver Broncos’ wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has signed a 3 year, $33M contract extension. Sanders, 29, has 7 years of NFL experience. Over his career, Sanders has caught 338 passes for a total of 4,569 yards and 26 touchdowns. Sanders has played in a total of 87 games, missing 3 his rookie season and 5 his second season. Sanders has only been to one … Continue reading Denver Broncos Extend Emmanuel Sanders’ Contract
Photo Credit: FOX Sports (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) Army Black Knights (1-0) won over Temple Owls (0-1), 28-13 Week 2: vs. Rice Owls (0-1) BYU Cougars (1-0) won over Arizona Wildcats (0-1), 18-16 Week 2: vs. Utah Utes (1-0) Massachusetts Minutemen (0-1) lost to Florida Gators (1-0), 24-7 Week 2: vs. Boston College Eagles (0-1) #10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (0-1) lost to Texas Longhorns (1-0), 50-47 Week 2: vs. Nevada Wolfpack (1-0) Continue reading FBS Independent Teams Week 1 Recap
Photo Credit: thesportsquotient.com Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan is expected to make a return to the ice in the middle of November. This offseason, Callahan has been recovering from offseason hip surgery. Callahan, 31, is entering his 12th season in the NHL. Callahan was a former captain with the New York Rangers, where he spent 8 seasons. With the Rangers, Callahan tallied 132 goals and 122 assists … Continue reading Ryan Callahan Returning in November
Photo Credit: Texas Sports (featured image), CBS Sports (team logos) #10 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2016 record: 0-0 Week 1 Matchup: @ Texas Longhorns Prediction: Notre Dame wins by a score of 24-14 Brigham Young Cougars 2016 record: 0-0 Week 1: @ Arizona Wildcats Prediction: Brigham Young loses by a score of 17-3 Army Black Knights 2016 record: 0-0 Week 1: @ Temple Owls Prediction: Army loses by a score of 31-7 … Continue reading Independent NCAA Football Teams Week 1 Predictions
Photo Credit: Ohio.com The Cleveland Browns have traded linebacker Barkevious Mingo to the New England Patriots for a 2017 fifth round pick. The Patriots receive a linebacker who should be able to help this defensive core right away. Mingo, 25, was selected by the Browns with the 6th overall pick in the 2013 draft out of LSU. For being selected 6th overall, Mingo has not had a … Continue reading Browns Trade Barkevious Mingo to the Patriots
Photo Credit: thehockeynews.com The Florida Panthers have traded David Bolland and 2015 1st round pick Lawson Crouse to the Arizona Coyotes for a 2017 3rd round pick and a 2018 2nd round pick. Bolland, 30, was selected in the second round with the 32nd overall pick by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2004. In 433 NHL games, Bolland has scored 85 goals and has tallied 123 assists for … Continue reading Florida Panthers-Arizona Coyotes Trade
Photo Credit: Ottawa Sun Restricted free agent defenseman Cody Ceci has agreed to terms with the Ottawa Senators. The contract is for 2 seasons with an average annual value of around $2.8 million. Ceci, 22, was the 15th pick in the 2012 entry draft. He set career highs this season with 10 goals and 26 points, while tying his career high in assists at 26. … Continue reading Cody Ceci Signs with the Senators
Photo Credit: northjersey.com New York Giants’ kicker Josh Brown has been suspended 1 game for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. It is still unknown what Brown did to violate the policy. Josh Brown has 14 years of NFL experience. Brown, 37, has played for the Seattle Seahawks, the St. Louis Rams, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the New York Giants. Over his entire career, Brown has made 308 … Continue reading Josh Brown Suspended for 1 Game
Photo Credit: Titans Online The Philadelphia Eagles have traded offensive lineman Dennis Kelly to the Tennessee Titans for wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham. Green-Beckham, 23, was drafted in the second round of the 2015 draft by Tennessee. This past year, Green-Beckham had a total of 32 receptions for 549 yards and 4 touchdowns. Green-Beckham ran a 4.49 at the combine this past year. Standing at 6′ 6″, … Continue reading Eagles Acquire Dorial Green-Beckham
Photo Credit : usatoday.com San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Colin Kaepernick will miss tonight’s game against the Houston Texans due to a sore shoulder. Kaepernick, 28, was drafted in the second round of the 2011 draft. He has thrown for 10,030 yards and 56 touchdowns over his entire career. However, this past season, Kaepernick only passed for 1,625 yards and 6 touchdowns in 9 games. His starting … Continue reading Colin Kaepernick Ruled Out for Tonight’s Game
Photo Credit: alchetron.com Since the 2016-2017 NFL season is almost here, we will take a look at the top 5 fantasy football kickers that you want on your fantasy football teams. 5) Josh Brown, New York Giants: Josh Brown is a strong, accurate kicker. Over his entire 12-year career, Brown has missed 60 field goals. He has made 308 field goals in 368 attempts. The last … Continue reading Top 5 Fantasy Football Kickers
Photo Credit: 49ers Linebacker NaVorro Bowman has signed a 4-year extension with the San Francisco 49ers. Bowman’s deal is worth $11 million per year, with $20 million guaranteed. Bowman still has 3 years left on his old deal as well. Bowman, 28, has spent his entire career with the 49ers. Bowman has tallied a total of 636 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, and … Continue reading NaVorro Bowman Signs Contract Extension with 49ers
Photo Credit: Newsday.com Baltimore Ravens: This past season, Baltimore finished 3rd in the AFC North with a 5-11 record. They selected offensive Ronnie Stanley with the 6th pick in the NFL Draft. Stanley excels in pass protection and is a good run blocker. During free agency, the Ravens signed wide receiver Mike Wallace and tight end Benjamin Watson. Wallace and Watson should improve the Ravens pass game, along … Continue reading AFC North Breakdown
Photo Credit: thehockeynews.com The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed defenseman Tyson Barrie to a 4-year deal worth $22 million. Barrie, 25, is in his 5th year with the Avalanche. This past year, Barrie played in 78 games and tallied a total of 13 goals and 36 assists for 49 points. Over his entire career, Barrie has scored 40 goals and 113 assists, for a total of … Continue reading Tyson Barrie Re-signs with the Colorado Avalanche
Photo Credit: USA Today Chicago Bears: This past season, the Bears finished in 4th place in the NFC North with a 6-10 record. quarterback Jay Cutler passed for 3,659 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery caught 54 passes for 807 yards and 4 touchdowns in 9 games. He was on track for a big season (if you think about it, those stats in 9 games … Continue reading NFC North Breakdown
Photo Credit: inningseaters.sportsblog.com The Houston Astros have called up shortstop Alex Bregman and have designated third baseman Danny Worth for assignment to make room for Bregman. Bregman, 22, hit 14 home runs and had 46 runs batted in in AA baseball this season. He also played in 18 games in AAA baseball and hit 6 home runs and had 15 runs batted in. Bregman will play some 1st base and some … Continue reading Houston Astros Call Up Alex Bregman
Photo Credit: Bleacher Report Buffalo Bills running back Jonathan Williams has been arrested for DWI. Williams was released, however, on Thursday, July 14th on a $765 bond. Williams does have a court hearing scheduled for Friday, July 15th. Williams was selected by the Buffalo Bills this past year in the 5th round of the NFL Draft. He rushed for 2,321 yards and 16 touchdowns in his entire college … Continue reading Bills Running Back Jonathan Williams Arrested
Photo Credit: blackandteal.com The NFL has had many dominant teams over the past few like the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Seattle Seahawks. Other teams like the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Rams, and the Tennessee Titans have not had that type of success. Here are the NFL teams that have not made the playoffs in a while, but have a shot this year at the playoffs and … Continue reading Three NFL “Dark Horse” Teams
Photo Credit: dekkard.com The NHL has had great teams over the past few years like the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Los Angeles Kings, and the Chicago Blackhawks. Teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and other teams down at the bottom of the standings don’t get talked about often. Here are my top 3 “dark horse” teams that not a lot of people expect to … Continue reading Three NHL “Dark Horse” Teams
Photo Credit: newsbake.com Football season is right around the corner and thousands of people play fantasy football on websites such as ESPN and NFL.com. Here are the top 5 running backs that can help out your fantasy football team. 5.) LeSean McCoy (Buffalo Bills): LeSean McCoy was limited to 12 games this past season. He tallied a total of 895 yards and 3 touchdowns. McCoy’s fantasy … Continue reading Top 5 Fantasy Running Backs
Photo Credit: cnbc.com The New York Knicks have had a rough few years. The Knicks have not made the playoffs since the 2012-2013 season. In the 2014-15 season, the Knicks had a franchise record of 65 losses and they finished in last in the Eastern Conference. This past season (2015-16), the Knicks finished 3rd in the Atlantic Division with a 32-50 record. This free agency period has … Continue reading New York Knicks’ Future
Photo Credit: penguins.nhl.com The Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Beau Bennett to the New Jersey Devils for the 77th overall pick in this years draft. Beau Bennett is entering his 5th year in the NHL. Last season, Bennett scored 6 goals and tallied 6 assists for a total of 12 points. He only played in 33 games this season. All throughout his career, Bennett has been facing injuries. He as a total … Continue reading Pittsburgh Penguins-New Jersey Devils Trade
Photo Credit: FOX Sports The Florida Panthers have traded defensemen Dmitri Kulikov and the 33rd pick in this year’s draft for Buffalo Sabres defensemen Mark Pysyk, the 38th pick, and the 89th pick. Kulikov is entering his 8th season in the league (all 7 years with the Panthers). Kulikov had only a total of 1 goal and 16 assists (17 points) this past year in 74 … Continue reading Florida Panthers-Buffalo Sabres Trade
Photo Credit: bsndenver.com The Florida Panthers have traded forward Rocco Grimaldi to the Colorado Avalanche for backup goalie Reto Berra. Grimaldi will most likely play 3rd or 4th line with the Avalanche, while Berra will be Roberto Luongo’s backup. In Grimaldi’s 2 year career, he has appeared in 27 games and has a total of 6 points (4 goals and 2 assists). If Grimaldi, who was drafted … Continue reading Florida Panthers-Colorado Avalanche Trade
Photo Credit: 15minutenews.com The Florida Panthers have signed Keith Yandle a few days after trading for him. The deal is for 7 years and is worth $44 million. The deal lasts through the 2022-2023 season. The Panthers have signed a player who can definitely help out their defense, which was very poor last year, despite having made the playoffs. Keith Yandle is in entering his … Continue reading Panthers Sign Keith Yandle
Photo Credit: oak.247sports.com Football is right around the corner and when there is football, there is fantasy football. Every good fantasy football team needs a great starting QBs and WRs, like in the NFL. Here are my top 5 fantasy QB-WR combos to make your team successful. 5.) Ben Roethlisberger-Antonio Brown: If Roethlisberger can stay healthy and play all year long, he will be a great fantasy … Continue reading Top 5 Fantasy QB-WR Combinations
Photo Credit: nyrangersblog.com The Florida Panthers have acquired the rights to negotiate for New York Rangers’ defenceman Keith Yandle. Keith Yandle will become a free agent on July 1st. He is one of the most well-rounded defenseman in the NHL. If Keith Yandle does sign with the Florida Panthers, the New York Rangers will receive a 6th round pick and a conditional 4th round pick in 2017. … Continue reading Florida Panthers Acquire Rights for Keith Yandle
Photo Credit: CBS Sports The Baltimore Ravens have released offensive tackle Eugene Monroe. Monroe is entering his 9th year in the NFL. Monroe spent the last 3 years in Baltimore after being drafted to Jacksonville and spending 5 season down in Florida. Monroe has been a really good tackle, and any team that signs him will most likely be extremely happy with his play. The … Continue reading Eugene Monroe Released by Ravens
Photo Credit: sportsnet.ca The Florida Panthers have traded 38-year-old forward Marc Savard and a 2nd round pick in 2018 to the New Jersey Devils for forwards Paul Thompson and Graham Black. The main highlight of the trade is Marc Savard. Over his entire career, Savard has tallied 706 points (207 goals and 499 assists). Savard is an older player, but the Devils believe he can still produce. … Continue reading Panthers-Devils Trade
Photo Credit: FOX Sports Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib was in a Texas hospital after having been shot in the leg on Sunday morning. Talib was released earlier today, despite the assumption that he may not have been able to get out for a few days. This past season, Aqib Talib had a total of 39 tackles and 3 interceptions (2 went for touchdowns). Even though Talib’s stats don’t show … Continue reading Aqib Talib Hospitalized, Released
Photo Credit: sportal.co.nz Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Walter Thurmond is set to retire after 6 years in the NFL. Thurmond, 28, played on 3 teams throughout his career. He played with the Seattle Seahawks (2010-2011 season through 2013-2014 season), New York Giants (2014-2015 season), and the Philadelphia Eagles (2015-2016 season). He won a Super Bowl ring in Seattle in 2014 before heading to the New York Giants. … Continue reading Walter Thurmond Retires
Photo Credit: 15minutenews.com The Stanley Cup Finals are here, as the San Jose Sharks are set to play the Pittsburgh Penguins. This is the first time the San Jose Sharks are in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 2009 (when they last won the Stanley Cup). Here are my predictions for every game of … Continue reading Stanley Cup Finals Predictions
photo credit: sportsnet.ca The Cleveland Browns have released veteran wide receiver Brian Hartline. Hartline is in his 8th year, and would have been entering his 2nd year with the Browns. Hartline has over 4,700 yards in his career and 14 career TDs on 344 receptions. It was no surprise that Hartline would have had to have have to been fighting for a spot on the roster after … Continue reading Cleveland Browns Release Brian Hartline
Photo Credit: ap.org Here are my predictions for the awards of the 2016-17 NFL season! Most Valuable Player: Aaron Rodgers (QB, Packers) Coach of the Year: Bruce Arians ( Coach, Cardinals) Offensive Player of the Year: Aaron Rodgers (QB, Packers) Defensive Player of the Year: JJ Watt (DE, Texans) Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jared Goff (QB, Rams) Defensive Rookie of the Year: Vernon Hargreaves III (DB, … Continue reading Way Too Early NFL Awards Predictions
Photo Credit: tvweek.com Here are my predictions for the Conference Finals and a possible NBA Championship matchup. Eastern Conference Finals: Actual series: Cavaliers lead 2-0 over Raptors My prediction: Cavaliers over Raptors 4-2 Western Conference Finals: Actual series: Tied 1-1 My prediction: Thunder over Warriors 4-3 NBA Championship: Thunder over Cavaliers 4-2 Continue reading NBA Playoffs Round 3/ Championship Predictions
Photo Credit: sports-logos-screensavers.com Here are my predictions (and the actual series standings) for round 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. I will also be predicting the Stanley Cup Finals. Eastern Conference Finals: Actual series: 2-1 Pittsburgh leading Tampa Bay My Prediction: 4-3 Pittsburgh over Tampa Bay Western Conference Finals: Actual series: Series tied 1-1 My Prediction: 4-2 San Jose over St. Louis Stanley … Continue reading NHL Playoffs (Round 3 and Stanley Cup) Predictions
Photo Credit: zimbio.com Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan is not going to be suspended by the NHL after receiving a 5 minute game misconduct penalty in the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins. Callahan hit Kris Letang from behind and Letang was injured, however, Letang did come back later on in the game. Callahan has 3 points ( 1 goal and … Continue reading Ryan Callahan Not Susepnded
Photo Credit: rantsports.com Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman will miss game 1 vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight due to a fractured fibula. Stralman hasn’t played since March 25th and has missed all of the playoffs. He did skate for the 3rd consecutive day today, but is not ready to return to the lineup quite yet. In the regular season, Stralman totaled 9 goals and 25 … Continue reading Anton Stralman Out Game 1
Photo Credit: zimbio.com The New York Giants waived Linebacker Uani Unga. Unga was an undrafted free agent in 2014 and signed with the Giants. He had a very small chance of making the roster. Unga played in 13 games over the course of the 2015 season and had 59 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and 4 passes defended. Unga had a great game in week 1 vs. Dallas where he … Continue reading Giants Waive Uani Unga
Photo Credit: aussieguysnfl.com The NFC East was the laughing division of last year, and pretty much the last 4-5 years. The winner of the NFC East usually makes it in with a 9-7 record or a 8-8 record. Here is the breakdown for the NFC East (my opinion). Washington Redskins: The Redskins won the NFC East last year at a 9-7 record. Their QB was Kirk Cousins, and … Continue reading NFC East Breakdown
Photo Credit: anniemayhem.com The New York Giants had the 10th pick in the NFL draft. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the 9th pick until they traded back to the 11th pick. The Giants had two options at cornerback, since all of the Offensive Tackles they wanted were taken. There was Eli Apple (Ohio State), who was a predicted day 2 draft pick ( rounds 2 … Continue reading Comparing Eli Apple and Vernon Hargreaves III
Photo Credit: sportslogos.net The Sun Belt is one of the easiest conferences to play against in the FBS, but teams in the conference are definitely capable of pulling off an upset, and there are some great teams in the Sun Belt conference. Bowl games are not included for the 2016 predictions. Appalachian State: 2015 record: 11-2 2016 prediction: 9-3 Arkansas State: 2015 record: 9-4 2016 … Continue reading Sun Belt Conference Predictions
Photo Credit: utsports.com The SEC is the hardest conference in college football. Many of the top 25 teams come out of the SEC, and last year an SEC team (Alabama) won the national championship game. Bowl games are not included for the 2016 predictions. Alabama: 2015 record: 14-1 2016 prediction: 12-0 Arkansas: 2015 record: 8-5 2016 prediction: 6-6 Auburn: 2015 record: 7-6 2016 prediction: 7-5 … Continue reading SEC Predictions
Photo Credit: chasingomaha.com The Pac 12 conference is one of the hardest conferences to play in. The 2016 schedules are released, and as always, I will be doing my predictions of all Pac 12 teams records. Bowl game predictions for 2016 are not included. Arizona: 2015 record: 7-6 2016 prediction:7-5 Arizona State: 2015 record: 6-7 2016 prediction: 7-5 California: 2015 record: 8-5 2016 prediction: 6-6 … Continue reading Pac 12 Conference Predictions
Photo Credit: dailypostal.com Mountain West conference is also known as MWC for short. Powerful teams come out of the Mountain West, but I believe the college football world could be surprised with a few teams in the 2016 season. Bowl games are not included for my 2016 predictions. Air Force: 2015 record: 8-6 2016 prediction: 10-2 Boise State: 2015 record: 9-4 2016 prediction: 8-4 Colorado … Continue reading Mountain West Conference Predictions
Photo Credit: sportslogos.net The Mid American Conference short is the MAC, which is what you might know it by. Underrated teams are part of the MAC, and could possibly have a good 2016 year. Bowl games are not included for my 2016 predictions. Akron: 2015 record: 8-5 2016 prediction: 8-4 Ball State: 2015 record: 3-9 2016 prediction: 6-6 Bowling Green: 2015 record: 10-4 2016 prediction: … Continue reading Mid American Conference Predictions
Photo Credit: wikipedia.org The Independents Conference has only 4 teams. It does not have any conference games played/ recorded and it has no conference championship game, but it is still Division 1 FBS football and the teams can still make it into bowl games. For the predictions, bowl games are not included. Army: 2015 record: 2-10 2016 prediction: 6-6 BYU: 2015 record: 9-4 2016 prediction: 7-5 … Continue reading Independents Conference Predictions
Photo credit: conferenceusa.com C-USA stands for Conference USA. It is not a major conference, but we did see some surprise teams come out of it in the 2015 season. Bowl games are not included for the 2016 prediction. Charlotte: 2015 record: 2-10 2016 prediction: 3-9 Florida International University: 2015 record: 5-7 2016 prediction: 3-9 Florida Atlantic : 2015 record: 3-9 2016 prediction: 2-10 Louisiana Tech: 2015 record: 9-4 … Continue reading C-USA Predictions
Photo Credit: imgarcade.com The Big 10 conference is like the Big 12 conference. There are very good teams, then there are some underdog teams. Here are my predictions on the records of all Big 10 teams in the 2016 season. Bowl games prediction is not included. Illinois: 2015 record: 5-7 2016 prediction: 4-8 Indiana: 2015 record: 6-7 2016 prediction: 4-8 Iowa: 2015 record: 12-2 2016 prediction: 9-3 … Continue reading Big 10 Conference Predictions
Photo Credit: sportslogos.net The Big 12 is a conference that hosts some of the best teams in college football. Here is what I think each Big 12 team’s record will be in the 2016 season. Bowl games for the 2016 prediction are not included, that’s why there might be an uneven amount of games for the 2 years. Baylor: 2015 record: 10-3 2016 prediction: 10-2 … Continue reading Big 12 Conference Predictions
Photo Credit: eurweb.com The 2016-17 NFL season will begin with the game that ended last year’s season. The Denver Broncos will host the Carolina Panthers on Week 1 of the 2016-17 season on Thursday Night Football. The Broncos beat the Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50, but Peyton Manning was their QB. Manning has now retired and the Broncos now have Mark Sanchez as their QB and … Continue reading Super Bowl 50 Rematch
Photo credit: philly.com The American Athletic conference is a medium strength conference. There are some teams that can get an upset win and can just get a lot of wins. It might not be the same amount of games as the 2015 record because I am not including bowl games for 2016 prediction. Cincinnati: 2015 record: 7-6 2016 prediction: 7-5 East Carolina: 2015 record: 5-7 2016 prediction: … Continue reading American Athletic Conference Predictions
Photo Credit: ultiworld.com The ACC is one of the hardest conferences to play in for college football. I will be predicting each team’s record for the 2016-17 season. This does not include bowl games for predictions, that is why some might have more games played than others in the 2015 season compared to my prediction for 2016. Boston College: 2015 record: 3-9 2016 prediction : 5-7 … Continue reading ACC Conference Predictions
Photo Credit: tpepost.com Here are my predictions for the teams I think will win each division. Most of the divisions this year are tough in my opinion. AL East: Baltimore Orioles AL Central: Kansas City Royals AL West: Houston Astros NL East: New York Mets NL Central: Chicago Cubs NL West: Los Angeles Dodgers I look forward to this year. There are many underdog teams that can … Continue reading MLB Division Winners Prediction
Photo Credit: 3d-intro.blogspot.com The NHL Playoffs are here as the first games are on April 13. Here are my predictions of the first round for the NHL playoffs East: Detroit over Tampa Bay in 6 games (4-2 series); New York Rangers over Pittsburgh in 7 games (4-3 series); Florida over New York Islanders in 6 games (4-2 series); Washington over Philadelphia in 5 games (4-1 … Continue reading NHL Playoffs First Round Predictions
Photo Credit: gmenhq.com The New York Giants have signed former Miami Dolphins linebacker Kelvin Sheppard. This past year, Sheppard had a career high in 105 tackles (30 of which were assisted tackles). Sheppard has 303 career tackles and 3 career sacks. With Jon Beason retired, Sheppard will most likely be one of their starting linebackers, along with Devon Kennard. Instagram: Sportsnews_01 Continue reading Giants Sign Kelvin Sheppard
Photo Credit: Zimbio.com The New York Giants continue their big free agency after signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Bobby Rainey. Rainey has 990 career rushing yards and 6 career TD’s in 4 years. Rainey is a fast and powerful back that can help out this Giants backfield that already consist of Rashad Jennings, Shane Vereen, Andre Williams, and Orleans Darkwa (if they resign him). Instagram: … Continue reading Giants Sign Bobby Rainey
Photo Credit: psdcovers.com Here is my predictions of who I believe will win each division and will have a wild card seed. AFC East: New England Patriots AFC South: Indianapolis Colts AFC West: Kanas City Chiefs AFC North: Cincinnati Bengals Wild Card: Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers NFC East: New York Giants NFC South: Carolina Panthers NFC West: Arizona Cardinals NFC North: Green Bay Packers Wild Card: … Continue reading Early Prediction of the NFL Playoffs
Photo Credit: Zimbio.com Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri as been suspended 4 games for cross checking Luke Glendening of the Detroit Red Wings. Toronto only has 4 games left in the year. Kadri has 45 points (17 goals 28 assists) in 76 games. The Maple Leafs are in last place in the Eastern Conference with a 28-39-11 record, which tallies to a total of 67 points. Instagram: … Continue reading Nazem Kadri Suspended
Photo Credit: sports-logos-screensavers.com The Florida Panthers are heading to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. Florida clinched due to a Boston Bruins loss. Florida sits in 3rd place in the Eastern conference with a record of 44 wins, 25 losses, and 9 overtime losses. Florida would play the Islanders, if the playoffs started today. Instagram: sportsnews_01 Continue reading Florida Panthers Clinch Playoffs
Photo Credit: nhlwallpapers10.net The Pittsburgh Penguins have clinched clinched a playoff berth. Pittsburgh has gone from 8th place to 2nd place in the Eastern conference in very few games. Pittsburgh has 45 wins, 25 losses, and 8 losses that were in overtime. They have a total of 98 points and we will see them in the playoffs once again this year. Instagram: Sportsnews_01 Continue reading Pittsburgh Penguins Clinch Playoffs
Photo Credit: Zimbio.com Chicago Blackhawks star defensemen Duncan Keith has been suspended 6 games for high sticking Charlie Coyle of the Minnesota Wild. Keith was ejected from the game. With his punishment, Keith is gone for the last 5 games of the year. He has to sit out of the Blackhawks first playoff game because the suspension is 6 games. This year Keith has 43 points (9 … Continue reading Duncan Keith Suspended
Photo Credit:Metronews.ca Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen has been suspended 2 games for interference against Sharks player Roman Polak. Virtanen has 13 points in 51 games (7 goals and 6 assists). He has not played in all the Canucks games this year. Vancouver sits in 13th place in the Western conference and out of the playoffs. Even with this year over for the Canucks, this … Continue reading Canucks Jake Virtanen Suspended
Photo Credit: hdpaperwall.com The Washington Capitals have clinched the first seed in the Eastern conference, along with the Presidents trophy. The Presidents trophy is awarded to the team that finishes with the most points in the league. The year isn’t over yet but the Capitals clinched the Presidents trophy, because there isn’t enough games remaining for any team to catch up points wise to the … Continue reading Capitals Clinch
Photo Credit: operationsports.com The Dallas Stars have clinched a playoff berth after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks. The Stars currently sit at first in the division. Dallas lead player is Jamie Benn with 36 goals and 46 assists, which tallies to 82 points. Dallas has shared the starts between Anti Niemi and Kari Lethonen. Niemi has 22 wins and 3 shutouts. Kari Lehtonen has 22 wins … Continue reading Dallas Stars Clinch Playoffs
Photo Credit: cbs46.com Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michal Neuvirth will miss the next 3 weeks with a lower body injury. Michal Neuvirth was scheduled to start last Saturday against Pittsburgh, but didn’t due to the injury. Just today GM Ron Hextall announced Neuvirth will miss 3 weeks. Neuvirth and Steve Mason have shared the starts most of this year. Neuvirth has played in 31 games and has 17 wins and 8 losses. Steve Mason will be … Continue reading Flyers Goalie Neuvirth Out 3 Weeks
Photo Credit: NHLwallpapers10.net The Los Angeles Kings have clinched the playoffs after missing last years Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Kings are 2 games back from first place. The Kings haven’t finished a season in first place since the 1991-92 season. The Kings are chasing their 3rd Stanley cup in 5 seasons. Continue reading LA Kings clinch playoffs
Photo Credit: Ottawasun.com St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliot will return tonight against the Vancouver Canucks after sustaining a lower body injury against the San Jose Sharks on February 22. Elliot has missed the last 10 games. So far, Elliot has played in 34 games (he has started 30 of them). On the year, Elliot has 17 wins, and 7 losses. He also has 1 … Continue reading Brian Elliot to Return
Photo Credit: Zimbio.com Dallas Stars star center Tyler Seguin will miss 3-4 weeks with a Achilles Tendon injury. The injury happened with about 20 seconds remaining in the game vs. the Tampa Bay lightning. The skate of Anton Strallman cut his Achilles Tendon. Seguin is tied for 3rd in the scoring list with 33 goals and 40 assists, which tallies to 73 points total. The … Continue reading Tyler Seguin out 3-4 weeks
Photo Credit: Zimbio.com Flyers forward Chris VandeVelde has been suspended 2 games for elbowing Chicago Blackhawks captain Johnathan Toews to the head. In 69 games, VandeVelde scored 2 goals and tallied 11 assists. He is a decent player who helps get this energy up for the Flyers as the playoffs approach, and they are contenders for the playoffs. Instagram: sportsnews_01 Continue reading Chris VandeVelde Suspended
Photo Credit:blacksportsonline.com Instagram: sportsnews_o1 Running back Chris Johnson will sign a 1 year deal to remain with the Cardinals. Last year he played in 11 games and ran for over 800 yards and added 3 touchdowns. The Cardinals have a good 2 back system if Chris Johnson can stay healthy Continue reading Chris Johnson
