The 10-man rotation, starring Doug McDermott vs. Hot Doug's A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Chicago Tribune. In order to pay tribute to The Happiest Place on Earth, Hot Doug’s hometown paper of record decided to … [Read more...]
ALDS preview: Orioles try to knock Tigers off their playoff pedestal
ALDS preview: Orioles try to knock Tigers off their playoff pedestal A lot of people didn't expect the Baltimore Orioles to be here, the AL East champs, with home-field advantage in the divisional round of the playoffs. Meanwhile, most expected the Detroit Tigers would be in the postseason again. The Tigers are in the ALDS for the fourth straight season, and they've advanced each time. … [Read more...]
Could Georgia coach Mark Richt use two QBs against Vanderbilt?
Could Georgia coach Mark Richt use two QBs against Vanderbilt? Mark Richt is no stranger to alternating quarterbacks at Georgia. While he hasn't employed the strategy in recent history – Aaron Murray's presence helped dissuade it – Richt isn't saying no to using two QBs in the near future. Senior Hutson Mason took over for Murray last year after Murray suffered a knee injury. Mason entered … [Read more...]
West Ham United August-September Progress Report
West Ham United August-September Progress Report The stats are not terribly encouraging for West Ham United but perhaps it’s wise not to read too much into them. Amongst the ‘doom’ and ‘gloom’ there has been progress which the West Ham team can build on. The attacking … Continue reading →West Ham United August-September Progress Report is a post from World Soccer Talk. The stats … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon wins at Dover as Kevin Harvick has tire issue
Jeff Gordon wins at Dover as Kevin Harvick has tire issue Three of the best and most consistent drivers throughout the first 26 races won the first three races of the Chase After Kevin Harvick, the day's dominant driver, had a left-front tire problem at Dover, Jeff Gordon took advantage for his fifth Dover win and his first since 2001 at the concrete oval. Gordon is the third driver to win … [Read more...]
Watch Yahoo Sports, NHL.com Fantasy Hockey Draft Special!
Watch Yahoo Sports, NHL.com Fantasy Hockey Draft Special! The 2014-15 NHL season begins next week, which means it’s a critical time for your fantasy hockey team. Who do you draft? Who do you keep? Which player do you trick your buddy into trading to you, just for a chance to call him a “sucker” when he breaks 30 goals? Yahoo Sports and NHL.com are here to help. Watch our hour-long Fantasy … [Read more...]
A report reveals that NBA basketball officials have discussed eliminating extra free throws to save time
A report reveals that NBA basketball officials have discussed eliminating extra free throws to save time I wasn’t aware that the NBA was in danger of losing fans because the product wasn’t moving along quickly enough, but perhaps I’ve been watching games incorrectly. In comparison to the NFL’s mindless and brain-altering slugfests and Major League Baseball’s endless Great Day Out, the NBA … [Read more...]
Miguel Cabrera rejects playoff bonus money, says ‘I just want the ring’
Miguel Cabrera rejects playoff bonus money, says 'I just want the ring' Miguel Cabrera has been close enough to winning a World Series the past few years with the Detroit Tigers, that it's become his singular focus in 2014. As the Tigers prepare to open the ALCS on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, Cabrera wasn't even interested in filling out the paperwork that will get him a playoff … [Read more...]
Cincinnati football staff member fired after sex abuse charge
Cincinnati football staff member fired after sex abuse charge Antrione Archer, the Cincinnati Bearcats' director of player welfare and development, has been fired from his post. He is appealing the decision. According to WKRC, Archer, 28, was in a grocery store and exposed his genitals and touched a worker at the store. According to court records, police said Archer was in the Fort Mitchell … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy wins peer-voted PGA Tour Player of the Year
Rory McIlroy wins peer-voted PGA Tour Player of the Year When Rory McIlroy sank the final putt at Valhalla in August to win the PGA Championship, his fourth major title and second in a row, he locked up the PGA Tour Player of the Year award. The formality of announcing the final vote of McIlroy's peers was done Wednesday, with the Northern Irishman landing the honor for the second time. He … [Read more...]