How much did Pep Guardiola contribute to Barcelona's downfall?
Pep Guardiola's coaching led Barcelona to a treble in his debut season, but he didn't leave the Blaugrana better than he found them.At the close of last season, people rightly hailed Bayern Munich as...
View Article2014 NFL mock draft: Timmy Jernigan to Oakland Raiders at No. 36
The Raiders don't have a crying need at defensive tackle, but would Timmy Jernigan be too good to pass up in Round 2?In the first round of the 2014 SB Nation NFL Writers Mock Draft, Levi Damien of...
View ArticleThe big 2014 Utah State football preview: Welcome back, Chuckie :)
Quarterback Chuckie Keeton is expected to return at 100 percent for Utah State in 2014, but the Aggies' success in the Mountain West will depend on their ability to account for losses, especially in...
View ArticleProposed NBA age limit would keep players from joining the league for two...
The two-part plan could provide players with a new avenue to the NBA.After years of debate, it looks like the NBA age limit could eventually be changing, but it's not going in the direction that a lot...
View ArticleHoly crap, look what a baseball did to DeLino DeShields Jr.'s face
It did not make his face less frighteningly swollen.DeLino DeShields Jr. is a minor leaguer in the Astros' system. DeLino DeShields Jr. got a kiss from a fastball Friday night:Shoutout to my brother...
View ArticleLowered expectations? Reassessing the historic Warriors 2013-14 season
The Golden State Warriors won 51 games this season, good for fourth-best in the franchise's 68-year history. For many fans, this isn't good enough. Fair or unfair? .m-sbnation-2014-nba-playoff-coverage...
View ArticleParma vs. Inter Milan: Final score 0-2, Nerazzurri take control of European...
Inter won 2-0 over Parma after the hosts had Gabriel Paletta sent off just after half time. It means Inter are now in pole position to qualify for Europe, with breathing space between themselves and...
View ArticleLazio vs Torino, final score 3-3: Lazio rescue a point at the death
European hopefuls Lazio and Torino shared six goals in a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Stadio Olimpico.Antonio Candreva scored with the last touch of the game to deny Torino all three points against ten...
View ArticleUdinese vs. Napoli: Final Score 1-1; Reina's mistake costs Napoli points
It was a dull afternoon at the Stadio Friuli, where both teams seemed like they couldn't wait for the match to end. Ultimately, Napoli and Udinese split the points in a boring draw.Pepe Reina's big...
View ArticleNWSL week 2 preview: How’s it going to be when Seattle’s not around?
Seattle impressed everyone in week 1, landing at the top of the table for the first time ever. But thanks to the cruelty of the scheduling gods, the Reign have off until Wednesday. This week, Chicago...
View ArticleNBA playoffs 2014, Grizzlies vs. Thunder: Game time, TV schedule and more
The playoffs are here! .m-sbnation-2014-nba-playoff-coverage { display: block; width: 100%; } .m-sbnation-2014-nba-playoff-coverage img { max-width: 100%; } The Grizzlies beat the Thunder in five games...
View ArticlePremier League scores: Penalties were a big part of Saturday's matches
Penalties. Lots and lots of penalties.Saturday's matches in the Premier League were brought to you by the word penalty. There were four total across five games, including two in one match. In each...
View ArticleMichelle Wie’s LPGA Lotte Championship winner’s selfie says it all
This win was a long time coming for Wie.Michelle Wie halted a four-year winless skid by rebounding from four shots back to win the LPGA Lotte Championship on Saturday, and she tweeted a photo of...
View ArticleUmbro continue brand revival, announce Hull City kit deal
Famed football brand Umbro have doubled down on the Premier League, adding the Tigers to their roster for next season.For a little while there, following Nike's decision to divest of football brand...
View ArticleNBA playoffs 2014, Day 2: Heat, Spurs start playoff runs Sunday
The remainder of the NBA playoffs begin on Sunday, with the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat providing the entertainment in the afternoon games. .m-sbnation-2014-nba-playoff-coverage { display:...
View ArticleJason Kidd, New York tabloids defend Brooklyn from Masai Ujiri's words
Masai Ujiri ended a pre-game rally appearance with a "F--k Brooklyn!" Apparently, Brooklyn and neighboring boroughs took some offense.A day ago, the playoff series between the Toronto Raptors and...
View ArticleHull City vs. Arsenal: Final score 0-3, simple for the Gunners
The pressure is on Everton to beat Manchester United after Arsenal dispatched of Hull City easily.Arsenal are looking good in their quest for a fourth place finish and an FA Cup win after their fairly...
View ArticleDavid Moyes beats the Grim Reaper yet again
Good try, death.You may recall that the Grim Reaper showed up at Old Trafford earlier this season, screaming that he was coming for David Moyes. Manchester United won that game 3-0, so Moyes didn't get...
View ArticleNBA playoffs 2014, Wizards vs. Bulls: Game time, TV schedule and more
A series between two of the league's top defenses tips off on Sunday.The Chicago Bulls were supposed to die. Derrick Rose suffered his second season ending injury in as many years and management traded...
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