Bama's Scrooge-like defense faces test against Washington (Dec 27, 2016)
ATLANTA (AP) Even when Jonathan Allen praises Alabama’s defense, he does so with a caveat making it clear that now is not the time to lower the standard. The top-ranked Crimson Tide once again has staked a claim to having the nation’s most Scrooge-like group with a host of All-Americans, national awards and the rare defense with stats that can actually be called gaudy. ”When we’re focused doing our job, executing, communicating, running to the ball, having fun, we feel like we can be the be..>> view originalDurant defends refs, slams 2-minute report
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant said he thinks the NBA's "Last Two Minute Report" is "bulls---" and says the league throws its officials under the bus by airing out refs' mistakes."I think it's bulls--- and they should get rid of it," Durant said Tuesday.Durant's comments come a day after the league's report on the Warriors' 109-108 Christmas Day loss to the Cavaliers said refs missed a foul call that should've gone in Durant's favor in the waning moments of the game. ..>> view originalStock Watch: Oakland Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts
A weekly series recapping three players on the Oakland Raiders whose stock is on the rise after playing well, and three players whose stock has taken a hit after a poor performance. On Christmas Eve, the Oakland Raiders won the battle, but lost the war. The Raiders defeated the Indianapolis Colts 33-25, but lost quarterback Derek Carr to injury in the process. For three quarters, Oakland dominated on both sides of the field, outscoring Indy 33-14. Early in the fourth, quarterback Derek Carr was..>> view originalMike Tomlin fires back at Terry Bradshaw for calling him 'a cheerleader coach'
Does this look like the face of a cheerleader? (Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) Take that, Terry Bradshaw. After his players had spoken in his defense over the weekend, Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin fired back at Terry Bradshaw for calling him “a cheerleader guy†as a coach and questioning his greatness. Tomlin didn’t dispute the greatness part, saying that the adjective “great†is reserved for guys like Bill Belichick and Gregg Popovich. “The rest of us are just working s..>> view originalKnicks' Phil Jackson, Lakers' Jeanie Buss call off 4-year engagement
LOS ANGELES -- New York Knicks president Phil Jackson and Los Angeles Lakers president and co-owner Jeanie Buss have separated after a long engagement, according to a joint statement Jackson posted to his verified account Twitter account on Tuesday night."With mutual love and respect, we have decided to end our engagement," the statement began. "With the nature of our professional obligations and the geographic distance between us, sustaining the relationship has been difficult. We have shared m..>> view originalBills fire Rex Ryan as playoff drought reaches 17
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills fired coach Rex Ryan on Tuesday after almost two seasons with the team.Editor's PicksThe Buffalo Bills are planning to bench Tyrod Taylor in their regular-season finale against the New York Jets and start EJ Manuel at quarterback, league sources have told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Unless Rex Ryan is interested in returning to the sidelines as an assistant, his best chance for employment will be as a television analyst.With the Bills having fired Rex Ryan, the s..>> view originalFirst division title since 1993 still there for Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit coach Jim Caldwell is looking on the bright side — the Lions have a chance this weekend to win their first division title since 1993. Never mind the fact that their NFC North lead has vanished, and if Detroit loses to the surging Green Bay Packers, the Lions could end up out of the postseason entirely. “I’m glad to be right where we are,” Caldwell said Tuesday. “We’ve had a chance to control our own destiny for a number of weeks and we still do. Even in the last..>> view originalHow Boise State and Baylor scored their points during the 2016 Cactus Bowl
Boise State0606—12Baylor71437—31FIRST QUARTER Baylor—KD Cannon 30 pass from Zach Smith (Chris Callahan kick), 5:53. Key plays: Despite two penalties on the drive, the Bears drove mostly at will, getting started at their own 19 after Travon Blanchard intercepted Brett Rypien. On the first play, Smith hit Cannon for 49 yards. On the score, which was on third-and-25, Cannon leaped over cornerback Jonathan Moxey in the end zone. Drive: 6 plays, 81 yards, 2:21. Baylor 7, Boise State 0.SECOND QUARTER..>> view originalCam Akers explains why he chose Florida State over LSU, 4 other SEC schools
Cam Akers, the nation's top-ranked running back prospect according to 247Sports.com and one LSU's top targets, has verbally committed to Florida State, he announced Tuesday night at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in Jackson, Mississippi. Along with the Tigers, Akers chose the Seminoles over Ole Miss, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. Florida State was considered the favorite to land the 5-foot-11, 213-pound tailback from Clinton, Mississippi, according to 247Sports.com. "(Florida State) was ..>> view originalTempers flare in locker room after Rockets-Mavs
AP 1:27 a.m. EST December 28, 2016James Harden called the Mavericks "disrespectful, unprofessional" after the game.(Photo: Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports)DALLAS (AP) — James Harden was called for one of the eight technicals in a game that turned tense when Dallas center Andrew Bogut received a flagrant foul on a hard screen that staggered Houston's star guard.Despite 34 points and an easy 123-107 victory that completed a four-game season sweep of the last-place Mavericks on Tuesday ..>> view original
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