Yankees to retire numbers of Posada, Williams Yankee Stadium's Monument Park might need to expand its acreage, because the New York Yankees will be busy adding shrines to a slew of the franchise's top all-time players this summer. The Yankees announced Monday that Bernie Williams and Jorge Posada will join Andy Pettitte by having their respective uniform numbers retired this season. The individual … [Read more...]
Jason Giambi announces his retirement in classy statement
Jason Giambi announces his retirement in classy statement The time has come for Jason Giambi. He's calling it a career after 20 seasons in the big leagues. Giambi, who turned 44 last month, announced Monday that he won't return for 2015 after playing just 26 games last season as a DH and pinch hitter. Instead, he told his kids, "Daddy's coming home." Giambi, like Andy Pettitte before him, … [Read more...]
Yankees will retire Andy Pettitte’s No. 46, despite his PED past
Yankees will retire Andy Pettitte's No. 46, despite his PED past The New York Yankees will honor pitcher Andy Pettitte this summer, retiring his number and giving him a plaque in the team's prestigious monument park. And while Pettitte's career hit many of the hallmarks for such a thing — 15 years with the Yankees, five World Series wins, beloved status as a member of the "Core Four" — make … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy College Basketball 2015: DraftKings Lineup Advice for Feb. 16 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy College Basketball 2015: DraftKings Lineup Advice for Feb. 16 - Bleacher Report Andy Lyons/Getty Images Big Monday across college basketball is finally here, and it's time for daily fantasy players to pick apart the matchups for a perfect roster. Before the games get underway, here's a look at the best players and a premium lineup for Monday night. DraftKings CBB Lineup for Feb. … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: NHL DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for February 16 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: NHL DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for February 16 - Bleacher Report Bruce Kluckhohn/Getty Images There are eight games on the docket Monday night, and with 16 teams in play, there a number of amazing players to draft. The key to a winning lineup is finding a good balance, and in order to do that you need to be smart with your money. Without wasting any more time, … [Read more...]
Conference USA becomes latest conference to offer cost-of-attendance scholarships
Conference USA becomes latest conference to offer cost-of-attendance scholarships Conference USA is the latest Group of Five conference to agree to provide cost-of-attendance scholarships to its student athletes. The conference’s 14 athletic directors decided on the move during its winter meetings a couple weeks ago, but only now are the individiual schools beginning to announce whether … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Late golds give U.S. ideal boost at worlds (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Late golds give U.S. ideal boost at worlds (Reuters) By Mark Lamport-Stokes BEAVER CREEK, Colorado, Feb 15 (Reuters) - After a surprisingly slow start to the alpine ski world championships, the United States finished with a flurry of two gold medals to captivate their home fans and inspire skiers of the future. While snow queen Lindsey Vonn ended a disappointing fortnight … [Read more...]
Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Monday, Feb 16 (Reuters)
Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Monday, Feb 16 (Reuters) Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Monday: - - - - CRICKET World Cup (to March 29) West Indies v Ireland, Nelson (2200) Ireland stun West Indies in first World Cup upset Paul Stirling and Ed Joyce came agonisingly close to centuries but still helped Ireland cause the first upset of the 2015 cricket World Cup with a … [Read more...]
Dustin Johnson’s Pebble finish may indicate imminent breakthrough
Dustin Johnson's Pebble finish may indicate imminent breakthrough Pebble Beach is Dustin Johnson's Happy Place. The two-time AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am winner knocked off whatever rust lingered from a six-month PGA Tour leave of absence in his second 2015 start, finishing tied for fourth with a final-round, 6-under 66 at Pebble Beach. Playing alongside future father-in-law Wayne … [Read more...]
Contador hints he may retire in 2016 (Reuters)
Contador hints he may retire in 2016 (Reuters) Twice Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has hinted 2016 may be his last year as a professional cyclist. Tinkoff-Saxo rider Contador, who crashed out of last year's Tour, told El Mundo newspaper he had always intended to retire while he was still able to compete with the world's best. … [Read more...]