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- ● College football Marty McFly Rankings Week 5: Is UCLA back? Is Chip Kelly back? Do they even qualify for being back?
I think we’re going to need to redefine what is a lost program. For example, if Virginia Tech returns to the form that Frank Beamer consistently had them at, would they be back? I ask because... Read more »Published: October 5, 2022 - 2:59 pm
- ● Fat Bear ‘901’ is the greatest fat bear of ‘Fat Bear Week’
This is the greatest chonk bear we’ve ever seen. We have once again reached the most important time of the year: Fat Bear Week — and there is one fat bear who is absolutely without equal.... Read more »
Published: October 5, 2022 - 2:49 pm - ● Darvin Ham wants the Lakers to focus on the real Ws and Ls ... wisdom and lessons
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Darvin Ham’s coaching philosophy is like something off a cross stitch. There are few things I enjoy more than coaches speaking in dumb platitudes. I get they want to be motivational... Read more »Published: October 5, 2022 - 2:02 pm - ● TikTok witches say Tom Brady’s career is over after spells cast by Gisele will end
This is the most important sports conspiracy theory ever. Tom Brady’s career is about to come crashing down after a series of protective wards and spells cast on him by Gisele Bunchen will cease following their... Read more »Published: October 5, 2022 - 1:25 pm - ● Hockey Canada’s new interim boss is not helping
Hockey Canada’s interim board chair, Andrea Skinner, sat before the Heritage Committee and took zero responsibility for anything that’s gone on under the HC tent. In fact, she tried to glorify Hockey Canada’s settlement with the... Read more » - ● Oh yeah, it’s Fat Bear Week!
Look, normally in this space in the a.m., I’d have to talk about Hockey Canada’s chair pulling a “Not All Men!” act in front of the Canadian parliament. Or a couple of owners in NWSL relinquishing... Read more » - ● F1 cost cap explainer: What is the cost cap and are penalties coming?
Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua via Getty Images FIA to announce findings on Wednesday The Formula 1 racing world is bracing in advance of Wednesday, when the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) is set to announce... Read more »Published: October 5, 2022 - 1:00 pm - ● These 10 modern-day players’ primes were squandered by inept teams
Mike Trout is the tree that falls in the forest every September. He might as well exist in the cold, vacuum of space. If there’s any evidence that sports are raw and unscripted, it’s Trout’s annual... Read more » - ● How the 49ers trapped the Rams on their first touchdown
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Niners first touchdown on Monday night was a perfect example of having counters for everything Every great pitcher has a counter to his main pitch. Every great boxer has... Read more »Published: October 5, 2022 - 12:00 pm - ● Baseball fan risks life and limb in effort to catch Judge’s 62nd home run, comes up a bit short
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports A for effort ... When Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees launched his 62nd home run into the direction of the left-field bleachers against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, it... Read more »Published: October 5, 2022 - 10:00 am - ● Aaron Judge hits his 62nd home run, setting a new American League record
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Judge passes Roger Maris atop the AL record books Aaron Judge now stands alone atop the American League record books. The New York Yankees outfielder blasted his 62nd home run of the... Read more »Published: October 5, 2022 - 12:28 am - Apparently, Herschel Walker only really objects to aborting his campaign
For Herschel Walker’s Senate campaign, shit hitting the fan is the modus operandi. On Monday night, The Daily Beast published a bombshell report detailing an abortion the Georgia Senate candidate paid for in 2009. The woman,... Read more » - Victor Wembanyama is in America, and taking part in a matchup that, on a college court, would be one of the most anticipated of all time
While it was great to see Ja Morant taking off for a 360 dunk on Monday night, and Paolo Banchero throwing it down on two people, that was just preseason Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic basketball.... Read more » - Talk sh*t, get hit! That's what UFC fighter Casey O'Neill was trying to prove
Twitter is a cesspool of insecurity. This is no brilliant revelation. Twitter has long been considered the trolliest of all social media platforms, promoting short, anonymous posts from anyone with internet service. It’s prime real estate... Read more » - How NFL teams are reviving the run game in 2022
Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images It’s 2022, yet teams are becoming more explosive and dynamic in the run game. How is that happening? What does it mean going forward? Through four weeks, one thing... Read more »Published: October 4, 2022 - 6:35 pm - Micah Parsons declares Dallas Cowboys’ ‘Doomsday Defense’ is back
The Dallas Cowboys are playing the best defensive football we’ve seen from them in quite some time. Last year the defense was good at creating turnovers, but this season they’re barely giving up anything to opposing... Read more » - Dave Aranda and Matt Campbell are a few clones away from being billionaires
College football programs are racing to fire their coaches so they can perfect that desperate vibe in an attempt to attract a new hire. You know which desperate vibe I’m talking about. It’s the one that... Read more » - FTR is so good Tony Khan can’t book them
FTR — Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler — are the best wrestlers in the world.Read more...... Read more »
- ● UAAP: Ange Kouame, Ateneo crush NU for 2-0 startMANILA, Philippines–Exceptional circumstances happen to the Ateneo Blue Eagles whenever Ange Kouame asserts his dominance on the floor. The Blue Eagles rode on the shoulders on Kouame and their magnificent shooting to whip the National University... Read more »
Published: October 5, 2022 - 1:33 pm
- ● PBA: Calvin Abueva, Magnolia hang on to beat TNTMANILA, Philippines—Magnolia got a big performance from Calvin Abueva in the fourth quarter and clutch free throws from Paul Lee in the dying seconds to get past TNT, 94-92, on Wednesday in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup... Read more »
- ● NU Lady Bulldogs win 98th straight in UAAP women’s basketballMANILA, Philippines — Six-time defending champion National University earned its 98th straight victory, while University of Santo Tomas shared the early 2-0 lead as they dominated separate foes on Wednesday in the UAAP Season 85 women’s... Read more »
- ● UAAP: With Evan Nelle out, La Salle’s trusty back-up guards step upMANILA, Philippines — La Salle starting point guard Evan Nelle didn’t play when his team earned its first victory in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament due to a fever, but Mark Nonoy and Penny... Read more »
- ● Benson Bocboc to coach F2 Logistics in PVL Reinforced ConferenceMANILA, Philippines — Ramil De Jesus won’t be available for F2 Logistics again as Benson Bocboc will call the shots in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. Bocboc, the longtime assistant of De Jesus, said their... Read more »
- ● UAAP: La Salle clobbers UST to pick up first winMANILA, Philippines–The De La Salle Green Archers bounced back in a big way on Wednesday night, cutting the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers to pieces in an emphatic 83-63 win at the UAAP Season 85... Read more »
- ● NCAA: Rookie Rafael Go steps up in crucial Letran winMANILA, Philippines-The return of Brent Paraiso and Louie Sangalang was certainly a shot in the arm for Letran on Wednesday. But the Knights also got a lift from their rookie Rafael Go in their 77-69 win... Read more »
- ● French player Steeve Ho You Fat joins in fun as his name catches attentionMANILA, Philippines—Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson made quite a stir on social media after their dazzling duel in a G League preseason game. But there’s also one player that had social media buzzing. French forward Steeve... Read more »
- ● PVL: Alyssa Valdez excited to contribute ‘in any way’ to Creamline’s Grand Slam bidMANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez is raring to return to action in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference with Creamline seeking to translate its international experience to a third straight title this 2022 season. After missing... Read more »
- ● PBA: Baser Amer scores clutch 3 as Blackwater upsets San MiguelMANILA, Philippines–Blackwater spoiled the debut of San Miguel Beer with a stunning comeback to take a 109-106 win on Wednesday in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Smart Araneta Coliseum. Baser Amer’s three-pointer with 31.7 seconds... Read more »
- ● NCAA: Return of key players boosts Letran win over San SebastianMANILA, Philippines—Letran got a boost with the return of its key cogs to fend off San Sebastian, 77-69, in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Wednesday. The Knights welcomed back... Read more »
- ● Lindsay Stalzer eager to settle unfinished business in return to PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — Lindsay Stalzer is out to complete her unfinished business with F2 Logistics as the longtime American import enters a new battlefield in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference, which opens on Saturday... Read more »
- ● UAAP: UP gets off to another slow start but beats Adamson in OTMANILA, Philippines–University of the Philippines had to overcome another lethargic start before pulling off an 87-78 reversal of Adamson in overtime on Wednesday in the UAAP men’s basketball tournament at the Philsports Arena. Consecutive threes by... Read more »
- ● UAAP: Kyle Paranada, UE eager for more after earning elusive winMANILA, Philippines — Brimming with confidence, Kyle Paranada ended University of the East’s 15-game losing streak in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament. Paranada waxed hot with five threes to finish with 25 points as... Read more »
- ● Top NBA prospects Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson dazzle in epic duelMANILA, Philippines—In a highly anticipated showdown between top prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson lived up to the hype. Wembanyama and Henderson—both 18-year-old sensations—delivered an epic duel in a G League... Read more »
- ● NCAA: CSB coach Charles Tiu calls out Will Gozum after subpar gameMANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde head coach Charles Tiu called out his star big man Will Gozum following the Blazers’ shaky win over Mapua on Wednesday. Tiu was heavily disappointed with Gozum, who had a subpar... Read more »
- ● Mercedes boss: Lewis Hamilton has five more years in F1Lewis Hamilton will race five more years and chase an eighth Formula One world championship, according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. Hamilton, 37, signed a two-year extension at the start of the 2022 season. The British... Read more »
- ● PVL to use video challenge as Reinforced Conference set to kick offMANILA, Philippines — The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is introducing a video challenge system in the return of the Reinforced Conference for the first time in three years. PVL president Ricky Palou said they have already... Read more »
- ● NCAA: St. Benilde wins again but coach not pleased with performanceMANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde kept its first-place standing after beating Mapua, 73-64, in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday at San Juan Arena. The Blazers’ performance, however, left their head coach Charles... Read more »
- ● Alex Eala cruises to W80 California main drawMANILA, Philippines—Alex Eala secured her slot in the main draw of the W80 Rancho Santa Fe in California on Wednesday (Manila time). Eala, the reigning US Open girls’ singles champion, advanced after thrashing American Alana Smith,... Read more »
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