Thursday, October 27, 2011
Sports World |
- Buono confident of turning things around
- NBA lockout shows no sign of ending
- Redskins hit by blow
- Eskimos faces strike action
| Buono confident of turning things around Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:38 AM PDT Despite the well documented injury problems that he has to deal with, B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono says his experience will see him through despite his side's indifferent start to the season. The Lions are yet to win a match this season and are currently without 11 of their players while a number of others are thought to be playing through injuries but if there's one coach who can deal with it, it's the experienced Buono. Tailback Andrew Harris was the latest to be added to the injury list after being forced from the field with a back injury in the 42-10 defeat against Hamilton on Saturday and the franchise are currently awaiting the results of an MRI scan. Those looking at the CFL online betting should remember this. Although club doctor Bob McCormack has not yet delivered his verdict, rumour was abound that the 24-year-old may be forced to sit out the rest of the season in what we be another massive blow to the Vancouver franchise. Harris tried to return to the field but couldn't continue after the initial pain killers had worn off and believes if anything it may have made the injury worse saying that he 'couldn't even push back to block'. After his departure, Harris was joined on the sidelines by Rolly Lumbala, Akeem Foster, Dan McCullough and Travis Lulay leaving the Lions with very little pushback options. Those following the Latest CFL tips need to bear this in mind. This is sure to test the resilience of the squad and Buono is confident that his side can come through this difficult patch having himself gone through a similar spell in 2005."The locker-room of '05 is totally different than it is today, but the mindset of everybody has to be the same" said Buono. "But just because we lost doesn't mean we can turn around and flip a switch".  |
| NBA lockout shows no sign of ending Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:31 AM PDT After 118 days of the NBA lockout it now appears as if the league is now further away from commencing than when the talks started in June. Many are now calling for the NBA to cut its losses and just cancel the 2011-2012 season rather than continue to disappoint the fans who still remain hopeful that an agreement can be reached. According to the New York Daily News, the NBPA and NBA owners have scheduled their latest meeting for Wednesday in Manhattan and remain hopeful of solving some of the issues that are currently stopping the season from getting underway. Fans of NBA online will be disappointed. The two parties are thought to be still at loggerheads over the 'Basketball Related Income' (BRI) clause which previously saw the players previously picking up 57% of the BRI in the old deal. However, the owners are looking for a 50/50 split and say they will settle for nothing less than 52.5%. The owners are also looking to stop a new luxury tax being introduced that would enable smaller teams to compete for star free agents and are also looking to find a way to avoid having to sign players on expensive long-term contracts in case they fail to perform. Those looking for NBA betting tips should bear this in mind. In contrast, the players feel these terms are unfair and feel that in conceding both would give the owners too much power and would make them weaker in future negotiations. NBA commission David Stern has already threatened to cancel more games if a deal want made by Tuesday but has delayed his decision due to the ongoing talks. "The resumption of talks is the reason the league held off on the cancellation of at least two more weeks of the regular season," he told the New York Daily News.  |
| Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:21 AM PDT The Washington Redskins have been hit with a massive blow with the news that running back Tim Hightower has been ruled out of for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL in his left knee. The 25 year old picked up the injury in the third quarter of the 33-20 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and is the latest player to be added to the ever growing Redskins injury list. Head Mike Shanahan has already lost Santana Moss for between five and seven weeks after receiver broke a bone in his left arm in the first quarter in the same game on Sunday. People placing NFL bets should remember this. The Redskins are currently three and three for the season and Hightower has been one of their standout players this season and looked in fine form at the weekend, carrying 88 yards in 17 carries before suffering the injury. The former Arizona Cardinals man is understandably distraught about his injury but feels his team are good enough to be successful without him."Being on the sidelines and not being able to be in there with the guys who are putting it out on the line, it's frustrating," said Hightower, 25. "We're going to come back. I don't think it's time for anyone to get discouraged." Shanahan was also disappointed to lose one of his key players but says he's been impressed by how the Virginian has coped with the news."Tim has handled himself extremely well," Washington head coach Mike Shanahan told the team's official website. Those who bet on NFL should bear this in mind. "He played very well in this (Sunday's) game coming back from the shoulder injury. "He was ready to play and he was playing well, so it's always tough to lose a player that leads both on and off the football field."  |
| Posted: 27 Oct 2011 04:18 AM PDT The Edmonton Eskimos say they will go ahead with plans to travel to Vancouver to face the B.C. Lions this weekend for their Canadian Football clash, despite the threat of a labour strike in British Columbia. The employees at the Lions home stadium, the B.C. Place are on the verge of going on strike following an 89% vote in favour of protesting after talks between the union and the B.C. Pavilion Corporation, who own the stadium broke down over contract renewals. The employees have the legal right to go on strike at any time during the next 90 days, as long as they give 72 hours notice. Those looking for NHL betting tips should remember this. This means Saturday's West Division top of the table battle between the Eskimos and the Lions could be cancelled. It's been suggested that the fixture should be switched back to Edmonton but Eskimos vice-president Dave Jamieson says no contingency plans had been put in place and that he hoped the game would go ahead. "We're planning as if we're flying on Friday at noon and then flying to Vancouver to play a game on Saturday night. That's the only thing we know right now" he told reporters. "We're staying in touch with the Lions and the CFL and we're proceeding as if we're playing'. The Eskimos go into the game knowing they have to win by at least 29 points if they're to topple their opponents at the top of the standings. Head coach Kavis Reed says whatever happens; his side will be fully focused on the match and won't be getting distracted by the possibility of a strike. People looking at the NHL picks need to bear this in mind. "It shouldn't be a distraction because we have no control over it" he said. "we have to make certain we're focussed on the football game".  |
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