Joey Logano wins Daytona 500 Your browser does not support iframes. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Joey Logano, the kid who's had greatness predicted for him since he was 15, won the 57th running of the Daytona 500. A frenetic final few laps as most of the 43-car field barreled around the 2.5-mile superspeedway three-wide, injected some life into what had been a snoozer for most of the first … [Read more...]
The Fantasy Five: Start Alex Len, bench Arron Afflalo
The Fantasy Five: Start Alex Len, bench Arron Afflalo This column will concentrate on borderline fantasy options who should get strong consideration to start/bench during the upcoming week based on schedules. Alex Len: Fully recovered from his ankle injury, Len has averaged 10.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks over two games since the All-Star break. Most importantly, he’s seen nearly 35.0 mpg over … [Read more...]
UNC Wilmington aids stranded woman en route to the airport
UNC Wilmington aids stranded woman en route to the airport Hours after winning at Towson on Saturday afternoon to retain a share of first place in the Colonial Athletic Association, the UNC Wilmington basketball team did something even more impressive. The Seahawks encountered a stranded motorist on their way to the airport, so they took the time to help her in the middle of a snowstorm. … [Read more...]
Durant sidelined again after foot procedure
Durant sidelined again after foot procedure Updated: February 22, 2015, 4:50 PM ET By Royce Young | ESPN.com OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant underwent a minor procedure to help reduce pain and discomfort in his surgically repaired right foot, according to Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti. Durant will be re-evaluated in a week. The expectation is he will return to play in … [Read more...]
Simon beats Monfils to win 12th career title at Open 13 (Yahoo Sports)
Simon beats Monfils to win 12th career title at Open 13 (Yahoo Sports) Fifth-seeded Gilles Simon claimed his 12th career title after coming out on top of a tense three-set battle with fellow Frenchman Gael Monfils in the Open 13 final on Sunday. Simon withstood 11 aces from Monfils and five breaks of serve before he proved the strongest in the tiebreak to win 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4). The … [Read more...]
Judge grants Patricia Driscoll a protective order against Kurt Busch
Judge grants Patricia Driscoll a protective order against Kurt Busch A Delaware judge has granted Patricia Driscoll a protective order against Kurt Busch, and has also ordered that Busch undergo counseling. Busch must maintain a "practicable" distance away from his ex-girlfriend, and may make no effort to contact her. He must maintain a distance of 100 yards away from Driscoll except in … [Read more...]
Source: Perkins to join Cavs after Jazz buyout
Source: Perkins to join Cavs after Jazz buyout Updated: February 22, 2015, 12:44 PM ET By Royce Young | ESPN.com Kendrick Perkins has committed to signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers after he finalized a buyout with the Utah Jazz on Saturday, a source told ESPN.com. Perkins was traded to the Jazz on Thursday in a three-team deal that sent guard Reggie Jackson to the Detroit Pistons … [Read more...]
Sabathia reports to Yanks camp at 305 pounds
Sabathia reports to Yanks camp at 305 pounds White Sox P Jesse Crain's workload increasingby Jason Butt | CBSSports.com (1:43 pm ET) White Sox pitcher Jesse Crain revealed that Sunday marked the first day he's been able to pitch with only one day of rest in between in over a year, according to CSN Chicago. Crain was able to pitch from the mound during Sunday's practice. He also threw 20 pitches … [Read more...]
Max Scherzer aims to improve and evolve in 2015
Max Scherzer aims to improve and evolve in 2015 Where does Max Scherzer go from here after winning the American League Cy Young award in 2013 and signing a seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals in January? Upwards and onwards, according to the man himself. With an emphasis on upwards. Scherzer arrived to Nationals camp on Friday not knowing where to park his car or … [Read more...]
Sunday Daily Dose: Dose: Get Well, Chris Bosh
Sunday Daily Dose: Dose: Get Well, Chris Bosh Sunday, February 22, 2015 Some things are bigger than basketball. Chris Bosh’s sad, unfortunate and premature end to the season was a reminder of just that, and the Rotoworld team is sending out positive vibes, thoughts and prayers to the Bosh family. On a night for debuts and injuries, we had plenty of both. Anthony Davis reaggravated his shoulder … [Read more...]