NFL News: Franchise tag updates: no new applications. What's a NFL offseason without hand-wringing about the rules? The three topics on the agenda for the Competition Committee meeting today were: Replay review punts - make them more like kickoffs? the new helmet rules - good, or make betterer? Current thinking
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Boots on the Ground – Sharkbait’s New York Adventures
Your 2018-19 NHL Western Conference Preview
Yesterday, I raised the topic of the NHL's Eastern Conference, a.k.a. "the teams Gary Bettman wants to win the Cup". Today, it's the West, where dreams die upon the altar of the travel schedule. Pacific Division: Anaheim Ducks - by friend of Low Commander, Funky Brewmaster For the first time in a few
Your 2018-19 NHL Eastern Conference Preview
Your “We Sweat And Laugh And Scream Here” Tuesday Evening Open Thread
NFL News: Le'Veon isn't "officially" on the trading block, but at least the Jets have called about his rights. The Steelers can rescind his franchise tag & trade him, but would need something valuable in return, since they'd only qualify for a third-round compensatory pick that they'd immediately lose because
Your “Umm, What – They’re Now The FavoUrites?” Saturday Evening Open Thread
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUxEcXe4RQs Fun fact: Celine Dion actually sang in the Eurovision contest in 1988, representing Switzerland - because you don't actually have to be from the country you are representing. You are singing a song from that country, so the song is from the country & the artist can be from wherever.
Your “Hopefully, The One Time This Site Unites Behind A Jets Franchise” Thursday Evening Open Thread
Your Western Conference Preview & Sunday Evening Open Thread
Your Saturday Evening Playoffs Post
First Saturday night of playoff action can only mean one thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS3GQverRiQ STOMPIN' TOM! Tonight's sports: NHL: Maple Leafs at Bruins - 8:00PM | NBC / CBC Sharks at Ducks - 10:30PM | NBCSN / Sportsnet360 NBA: Heat at 76ers - 8:00PM | ABC / TSN Pelicans at Trail Blazers - 10:30PM |
“Canada’s Real Team Lives In The West” – A DFO Western Conference Preview
As is DFO custom, interested parties have been surveyed for their favourite team's chances to survive the first round on their way to win the best trophy in pro sports. Tonight we survey the Western Conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDA0tN_bJLg As always, opinions are those of the individual authors. If it's unattributed, then I did
“How Will The Caps Blow It This Year?” A DFO Eastern Conference Preview
CAN YOU TASTE THE EXCITEMENT?! That's right - it's NHL playoff season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjC50QRAXfI Or, as Canucks fans call it, "Ah fuck - the Leafs are still playing?" season, a.k.a. "Spring". As is DFO custom, interested parties have been surveyed for their favourite team's chances to survive the first round on their way to win
Your “Saturday Nights Are Total Sports Nights Again!” Evening Open Thread
It's here! It's here! It's finally here! OH GOD, I NEED MORE!!!111! And maybe a little something for my American friends? Looking ahead to tomorrow, here are the NFL broadcast maps courtesy the fine folks at 506sports.com: CBS SINGLE █ Anchorage AK | █ Fairbanks AK █ Honolulu HI █ Jacksonville @ Pittsburgh Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon █ LA Chargers @ NY Giants* Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts █ Tennessee