Share this: The Green Bay Packers unfortunate luck with running backs in 2016 continued this week. James Starks is in the team’s concussion protocol after he was involved in a car crash Monday, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy announced Thursday. McCarthy said Starks otherwise is OK but didn’t provide further details of what happened. The veteran running back, who didn’t practice Wednesday due to a concussion, has had a tough year, rushing for just 145 yards on 63 attempts while missing four games due to injury. Converted wide receiver Ty Montgomery and free agent pickup Christine Michael have handled most of Green Bay’s meager rushing attack in recent weeks, combining for 19 carries in last Sunday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks. Starks’ absence likely
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Lindsey Vonn Shares Video Of Herself Doing Pull Ups With A Broken Arm
Share this: Lindsey Vonn broke her arm really badly three weeks ago. Just take a look for yourself. That doesn’t seem to faze the Olympic gold medalist, though, as last week she shared a video of herself doing pulls, broken arm and all. Vonn shared on Twitter that all of this intense rehabilitation is being done in the hopes of returning to action next month. Judging by her broken arm pull ups, I wouldn’t bet against her reaching her goal. Thumbnail photo via Sergei Belski/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
NFL Playoff Picture: AFC And NFC South Currently Hold First Place Ties
Share this: There is still a game to be played Monday night, but it’s never too early to take a look at the NFL playoff picture. There are only three games left in the season, but several divisions are still up for grabs. With most of these final few games being divisional matchups, nearly every game will have major playoff implications. Here’s a look at the current NFL playoff picture after an exciting week 14. AFCDivision LeadersEast: New England Patriots (10-2)West: Kansas City Chiefs (10-3)North: Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5)South: Houston Texans (7-6) Wild Card TeamsOakland Raiders (10-3), Denver Broncos (8-5) In The HuntMiami Dolphins (8-5), Baltimore Ravens (7-5), Tennessee Titans (7-6), Indianapolis Colts (6-7), Buffalo Bills (6-7) After the Dolphins won on Sunday, the Patriots will not be
Bruins’ Matt Beleskey Out Approximately Six Weeks With Knee Injury
Share this: The Boston Bruins will be without veteran forward Matt Beleskey for more than a month because of a right knee injury. The team announced Monday night after its 4-3 overtime win against the Florida Panthers that Beleskey is going to be sidelined approximately six weeks. The injury occurred in Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Beleskey, 28, is in his second season with the Bruins. He has scored two goals with three assists in 24 games this campaign. Watch David Pastrnak’s Amazing OT Goal >> Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Leonard Cohen, Whose ‘Hallelujah’ Lifted Vancouver Olympics, Dies At 82
Share this: The music world lost a legend Thursday, and his unique influence was felt even in the sports world. Iconic singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82, his official Facebook page confirmed Thursday night. The Canada native came onto the music scene in the 1960s, laying the foundation for a five-decade-long career as one of the most influential people in the industry. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. Cohen wrote and performed many songs over his career, but perhaps none are more famous than “Hallelujah,” his 1984 song that since has been covered by countless artists. One of the best renditions of “Hallelujah” came at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, when Canadian singer K.D.
What will Sporting do without captain Adrien Silva?
Sporting CP are set to be without captain Adrian Silva for their crucial UEFA Champions League Group F double-header against Borussia Dortmund after the midfielder underwent knee surgery, leaving the Lions without the man that makes their game tick with his creativity and fighting spirit.The 27-year-old is out for four to six weeks, meaning he will not face Dortmund in Lisbon on 18 October or Germany two weeks later. Crucial to Sporting's fine Liga campaign last season and Portugal's UEFA EURO 2016 triumph, Adrien's influence for Jorge Jesus's team has been even more obvious this term.
Ryan Lochte Attacked By Hecklers On Stage During ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Share this: Oh look, Ryan Lochte is back in the news again. The world’s least favorite Olympian made his debut on “Dancing with the Stars” on Monday, but his dance won’t be the most talked about thing from his performance. While the judges gave Lochte feedback on his dance, viewers could hear a commotion start off camera. As it turned out, a couple of hecklers stormed the stage before being tackled by security. “So many feelings are going through my head right now,” Lochte said, via USA Today. “I’m a little hurt. I came out here and wanted to do something I am completely not comfortable with. I came out there with a big smile and have the best fan support here.” A photo of