Utah Jazz put up two-part billboard for Gordon Hayward When you match a $63 million max contract offer for a restricted free agent, you sort of commit to him by default. Looks like the Utah Jazz have no reservations about taking the plunge with Gordon Hayward, and have even put up two great billboards for him in Utah. Just killer NBA marketing. Love it. pic.twitter.com/XkJK81usdw — Clint Peterson … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Week 8 RB Adds
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Week 8 RB Adds Friday, October 24, 2014 Patrick Daugherty: Bryce Brown, Tre Mason, Denard Robinson and Anthony Dixon are the players people will be wasting the most work hours trying to add this week. Who is your preferred choice going forward? My heart says Mason (electric feet), my head says Dixon (seemingly a coaching staff favorite) and some combination of … [Read more...]
The Numbers Game: Projected Meta-Rankings
The Numbers Game: Projected Meta-Rankings Friday, October 24, 2014 This column provides 'meta-rankings' for the top-200 players in 9-cat and 8-cat leagues, based upon the combined league-wide statistical projections of three prominent and well-regarded NBA sites. If you're playing fantasy basketball, you're on at least one of these sites on a daily basis. Rotoworld is one of them, and our full … [Read more...]
Joe Maddon won’t manage Tampa Bay Rays in 2015
Joe Maddon won't manage Tampa Bay Rays in 2015 Contrary to statements he made 10 days ago after Andrew Friedman left the Tampa Bay Rays to join the Los Angeles Dodgers, Joe Maddon reportedly is using an opt-out clause in his contract with the Rays to leave the organization. He won't manage them in 2015, which Major League Baseball's account on Twitter confirms. Buster Olney of ESPN had the … [Read more...]
Tony Gwynn tribute held before Game 3 of World Series
Tony Gwynn tribute held before Game 3 of World Series SAN FRANCISCO — Late Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was honored before Game 3 of the World Series. The Padres star died June 16 of oral cancer, a disease he attributed to years of chewing tobacco. He was 54. His family stood on the infield at AT&T Park with MLB chief operating officer Rob Manfred as a tribute was played on the center-field video … [Read more...]
Former Michigan WR Csont’e York sentenced to 7 days in jail
Former Michigan WR Csont'e York sentenced to 7 days in jail Former Michigan wide receiver Csont’e York was sent to jail Friday to serve a seven-day term after being convicted on two misdemeanor assault convictions. In an incident that took place July 18 outside an Ann Arbor bar, York knocked a man unconscious with a punch and broke his jaw. York pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and … [Read more...]
Associate wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
Associate wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Associate rolled to an easy win against three rivals on Friday in the $80,750 allowance feature at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
PGA of America president Ted Bishop ousted for sexist remarks
PGA of America president Ted Bishop ousted for sexist remarks PGA of America president Ted Bishop's two-year term was set to end Nov. 22. The organization's board of governors bumped up that date on Friday, voting to oust the controversial president after Bishop made remarks on social media channels with a sexist tone. On Thursday, Bishop attempted to defend six-time major champion Nick … [Read more...]
Jamie McMurray wins pole at Martinsville
Jamie McMurray wins pole at Martinsville A Chase driver isn't starting first for the second straight Chase race. A week after Brian Vickers qualified first at Talladega, Jamie McMurray qualified first at Martinsville on Friday. It's his second career pole at Martinsville. He started first in the spring race in 2011. McMurray beat out Joey Logano, the points leader after Talladega before the … [Read more...]
The Denver Broncos are on pace to be one of history’s great teams
The Denver Broncos are on pace to be one of history's great teams Welcome to the latest Shutdown Corner podcast! On today's piping-hot episode, we have: • A look at Peyton Manning vs. the Denver scoreboard operator. (Sing this ep's title to Peyton's favorite tune.) • Are the Denver Broncos on track to be one of the best teams in history? There's evidence that points to yes. • Why's Philip … [Read more...]