2014 Driver Reviews: No. 19 Clint Bowyer After doing exit interviews for Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2013, we're turning the tables. We want the drivers to sell themselves. So here are the resumés for all full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2014. Then, at the end, we'll provide a summation of the driver's season in 150 words or less. Name: Clint Bowyer NASCAR Experience: Nine full … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: SV
Draft Strategy: 2015 Category Sleepers: SV Wednesday, December 24, 2014 The following is Week 7 of the 10-part series of sleepers for each 5x5 roto category (BA, HR, RBI, R, SB, W, ERA, WHIP, K, SV). Now that we are onto the categories that are more playing time and opportunity based, I’ll mention more names for you to stow away as you prepare for your drafts. With offseason movement still … [Read more...]
College Football Bowl Picks 2014: Schedule and Predictions for Upcoming Action – Bleacher Report
College Football Bowl Picks 2014: Schedule and Predictions for Upcoming Action - Bleacher Report Timothy D. Easley/Associated Press If you're an absolute college football fanatic, then every day from Dec. 22 to Jan. 4—except for Christmas—is a holiday because a bowl game awaits to siphon off any free time not spent with family, friends or at work (although some of those activities will … [Read more...]
NFL Week 17 Picks Against The Spread 2014: Predictions And Updated Las … – International Business Times
NFL Week 17 Picks Against The Spread 2014: Predictions And Updated Las ... - International Business Times The NFL has reached its final week of regular season games, which often features some of the strangest betting odds of the year at Las Vegas casinos. A team like the New England Patriots are only a small favorite at home because they already clinched home-field advantage in the playoffs, while … [Read more...]
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 18 Jamie McMurray
2014 Driver Reviews: No. 18 Jamie McMurray After doing exit interviews for Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2013, we're turning the tables. We want the drivers to sell themselves. So here are the resumés for all full-time Sprint Cup Series drivers in 2014. Then, at the end, we'll provide a summation of the driver's season in 150 words or less. Name: Jamie McMurray NASCAR Experience: 12+ seasons … [Read more...]
Doug Fister bought everybody free Starbucks for Christmas
Doug Fister bought everybody free Starbucks for Christmas 'Tis the season to wrap up a Starbucks gift card for many of the people you care for in life and wish them a Merry Christmas. Except if you're Washington Nationals pitcher Doug Fister, then it's the season to give EVERYBODY a free drink at Starbucks. Not just Nats fans or people who Santa Fister has deemed to make the "good list" — … [Read more...]
Fredi Gonzalez announces A.J. Pierzynski signing in ham store
Fredi Gonzalez announces A.J. Pierzynski signing in ham store The Atlanta Braves are keeping busy around the holidays. On Tuesday, they announced the signing of veteran reliever Jason Grilli to a two-year contract. On Wednesday, it was reported the Braves have also signed veteran catcher A.J. Pierzynski to a one-year deal, though credit for that scoop doesn't go to the usual suspects in the … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: One-Third Down, Two to Go
The Daily Dose: One-Third Down, Two to Go As we all shift toward Christmas and the holiday season the NBA followed suit by making Wednesday a day off before the Christmas Day games. That meant we got 11 games last night and a slight schedule change here with me combining today’s Dose with tomorrow’s Bruski Breakdown format. So we’ll go a bit deeper here today and there is plenty to talk about, … [Read more...]
Kobe Bryant misses Lakers vs. Warriors for rest
Kobe Bryant misses Lakers vs. Warriors for rest Despite playing at 36 years of age, Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant has taken on a massive workload for his team this season, taking part in the first 27 games at an average of 35.4 minutes (15th in the NBA) with a 36.4 usage percentage (tops in the league) even though the 8-19 Lakers are often out of games in the fourth quarter. Bryant's … [Read more...]
Did Beach Boy Mike Love once give Kevin Love a stapler for Christmas? (Video)
Did Beach Boy Mike Love once give Kevin Love a stapler for Christmas? (Video) A recently released credit card ad features interviews with three NBA players – Cleveland’s Kevin Love, Washington’s John Wall, and Oklahoma City’s Stephen Adams – and asked them what their worst Christmas present ever turned out to be. It’s a pretty funny clip, with all manner of dry humor, but the initial portion … [Read more...]