Ex-Red Wing Tyler Bertuzzi In Hot Water

Look out. While the Detroit Red Wings lacked fire in their second loss to the Montreal Canadiens, a former Red Wings player showed more fire than necessary. Despite scoring the opening goal, they ultimately lost to the Canadiens for the second time in two days. Last night, they lost 5-1. Alternatively, one former Red Wings … Read more

How the NBA Pulled Off Its ‘Jingle Hoops’ Christmas Ad

The third most-watched video on the NBA YouTube channel isn’t game footage or a dunk highlight reel. It’s a commercial. “Jingle Hoops” was a 30-second spot released in November 2013 promoting the NBA’s special Christmas edition uniforms and Dec. 25 game schedule. The video features five NBA stars shooting balls into baskets with tuned bells … Read more

NFL playoff picture, draft order after Week 16: Cowboys, 49ers both eliminated from postseason race

The playoff picture is getting clearer after several notable teams were eliminated from the postseason race on Sunday. The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers were knocked out of playoff contention before either of them took the field Sunday. Both franchises needed a lot of help and a perfect finish in order to make the … Read more

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks miffed they were left off NBA’s Christmas Day slate: ‘I’m pissed’

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard bring the star power that the NBA likes to showcase on its annual Christmas Day schedule. But they won’t be playing this Christmas. And Bucks players, including Antetokounmpo, are miffed they weren’t invited to the league’s annual holiday party. They spoke about their Christmas snub with The Athletic’s Eric Nehm … Read more

NFL power rankings: Where league stands entering Week 17

NFL power rankings: Where league stands entering Week 17 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Welcome to mock draft season, 49ers fans. San Francisco and a handful of other middling teams officially were eliminated from playoff contention this week, and while the fight for postseason seeding is ongoing, we pretty much know the 14 teams … Read more