Joe Maddon: Javier Baez 'no lock' to make Cubs opening day roster The Chicago Cubs may send one of their more talented players to the minors to start the season. No, not Kris Bryant. In this case, we're talking about infielder Javier Baez. New manager Joe Maddon told MLB.com's Carrie Muskat that Baez was "no lock" to make the opening day roster. “Of course, there’s a chance he doesn’t make … [Read more...]
In AFC East arms race, Dolphins look most ready to challenge Pats – CBSSports.com
In AFC East arms race, Dolphins look most ready to challenge Pats - CBSSports.com I believe, quite strongly, in addition by subtraction in the NFL. Particularly at this time of the year, when many of the most crucial transactions and roster decisions take place. That's why I am most intrigued by what the Miami Dolphins have been up to under new football boss Mike Tannenbaum. Coupled with the bold … [Read more...]
Cincy’s Octavius Ellis ejected for cheap elbow to Purdue’s A.J. Hammons (Video)
Cincy's Octavius Ellis ejected for cheap elbow to Purdue's A.J. Hammons (Video) Things are getting a bit chippy in the Midwest region matchup between No. 8 seed Cincinnati and No. 9 seed Purdue. [DraftKings: Free $25,000 March Madness Fantasy Basketball Contest] Early in the second half, Purdue 7-footer A.J. Hammons was facing a double-team down low from Cincinnati forwards Octavius Ellis … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Stewart-Haas as NASCAR’s Jekyll and Hyde
Happy Hour: Stewart-Haas as NASCAR's Jekyll and Hyde Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time. If you're a sports fan and this isn't one of your two or three favorite weekends of the year, you're doing something wrong. 48 basketball … [Read more...]
Matthew Wuest, CapGeek founder, dies of cancer
Matthew Wuest, CapGeek founder, dies of cancer Matthew Wuest, whose site CapGeek revolutionized the way fans accessed NHL salary information, died Thursday according to Metro Halifax. From Metro Halifax Canada: The former Metro Halifax sports reporter and CapGeek founder was always the one writing the stories, often shying away from having stories written about him. Wuest died during the … [Read more...]
Local call: Wolves ink guard based on location
Local call: Wolves ink guard based on location Updated: March 19, 2015, 9:35 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK -- The Minnesota Timberwolves are so desperate for bodies they signed a player Thursday based on how quickly he could get to the game.The Timberwolves signed guard Sean Kilpatrick to a 10-day contract, and he arrived in time to give them the league-mandated eight players in uniform … [Read more...]
Adrian Beltre plays duck, duck, goose in latest Rangers commercial
Adrian Beltre plays duck, duck, goose in latest Rangers commercial Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre really hates when other people touch his head. In fact, Beltre hates it so much that he's even resorted to acts of violence in order to keep his attackers in line. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a league today!] That's all fine and dandy when Beltre is dealing with … [Read more...]
MSU's Cook: I'm a 'very similar' QB to Jameis Winston – Detroit Free Press
MSU's Cook: I'm a 'very similar' QB to Jameis Winston - Detroit Free Press Connor Cook pulls against a resistance band during team conditioning in East Lansing on March 3, 2015.(Photo: Lansing State Journal) EAST LANSING -- Connor Cook could be the first quarterback taken in next year's NFL draft. Last week, the Michigan State signal caller got a chance to see how he stacks … [Read more...]
Paul George plans to return to Team USA for summer mini-camp: ‘I’m in’
Paul George plans to return to Team USA for summer mini-camp: 'I'm in' When Paul George shattered his right leg during a USA Basketball scrimmage in Las Vegas in August, ahead of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain, it made a number of players — including reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant — take a step back and reconsider whether or not they wanted to continue competing for the … [Read more...]
Andrew Wiggins on Minnesota: ‘I plan to be there a very, very, very long time’
Andrew Wiggins on Minnesota: 'I plan to be there a very, very, very long time' When Masai Ujiri took full control of the Toronto Raptors in the summer of 2013, the objective seemed clear. Ujiri would attempt to deal away all of the seemingly middling talent his predecessor (and former boss) Bryan Colangelo had outfitted the Raptors with, while joining a group of teams that were seemingly … [Read more...]