MLB commish Manfred: Time to look at gambling Rob Manfred says he's ready to approach legalized gambling in a different way than his predecessors. (USATSI) New commissioner Rob Manfred says he would be open to Major League Baseball considering a new approach to legalized gambling. Echoing statements that NBA commissioner Adam Silver made recently, Manfred told ESPN's Outside the Lines on Thursday … [Read more...]
Al Michaels says Twins faked crowd noise in 1987 World Series
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Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: V-Mart Shut Down
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: V-Mart Shut Down Thursday, February 05, 2015 In January 2012, Victor Martinez tore his anterior crucial ligament in his left knee, forcing him to miss the entire 2012 season. The fantasy season is over, but baseball never stops. For all the latest news and notes around the league, keep refreshing Rotoworld's player news page and also be sure to … [Read more...]
Tony Allen says James Harden is the only scorer he hasn’t figured out
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Splash Brothers, Korver, Harden, Kyrie to headline Three-Point Shootout
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LeBron James and Cavs dunked all over the Clippers in blowout win
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Brooklyn Cyclones will wear ‘Saved by the Bell’ theme jerseys
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Jackie Bradley Jr. plans to ‘go all Marshawn Lynch’ this season
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The Lob Creator
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Snoop Dogg’s Son Picks UCLA on College Football Signing Day – RollingStone.com
Snoop Dogg's Son Picks UCLA on College Football Signing Day - RollingStone.com It's Signing Day, where the nation's top football prospects pack their high school's auditorium to announce where they'll be playing college ball. After Number-One recruit Byron Cowart (kinda, sorta) picked Auburn, another top name got ready to make his decision: Cordell Broadus, a 6-foot-2 wide receiver out of Las … [Read more...]