Team News: Late Fitness Check - GW34 Friday, April 24, 2015 A double game week, a top of the table clash plus the battle of the basement – it’s all kicking off this weekend in the British Premier League. Hull, Liverpool, Chelsea and Leicester are all playing catch-up on Tuesday and Wednesday but with numerous selection possibilities fantasy managers have a difficult task in trying to nail down … [Read more...]
Which NFL teams got unfair schedules? University at Buffalo engineers know
Which NFL teams got unfair schedules? University at Buffalo engineers know Washington Redskins fans, you might not want to hear this. University at Buffalo engineers, who have done a study on imbalances in the NFL schedule and presented it at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference earlier this year, have studied the 2015 NFL schedule that was released this week. One of the main imbalances … [Read more...]
Tennessee WR Von Pearson named as suspect in rape investigation
Tennessee WR Von Pearson named as suspect in rape investigation Tennessee wide receiver Von Pearson is a suspect in a rape case, the Knoxville Police Department said. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, the alleged rape occurred “between 3-4 a.m.” at an off-campus apartment and was reported “about 6 a.m. Friday." The alleged victim “identified Pearson as her attacker,” Knoxville Deputy … [Read more...]
Horse racing to bid farewell to record-breaking jockey McCoy (The Associated Press)
Horse racing to bid farewell to record-breaking jockey McCoy (The Associated Press) After nearly 4,350 winners, more than 1,000 falls, 20 straight jockey titles and countless broken bones, Tony McCoy will end his record-shattering career on the aptly named Box Office on Saturday. By 4.30 p.m. local time, McCoy's career will be over. … [Read more...]
Dortmund, American Pharoah vie for favorite in 141st Derby (The Associated Press)
Dortmund, American Pharoah vie for favorite in 141st Derby (The Associated Press) Bob Baffert is riding high these days, knowing he holds a pair of aces heading into the Kentucky Derby. The white-haired trainer has the probable favorite in either undefeated Dortmund or American Pharoah, giving him a double shot at winning America's greatest race for the fourth time. At 62, having survived … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods will compete in The Players Championship
Tiger Woods will compete in The Players Championship We now know when Tiger Woods will play next on the PGA Tour. Woods announced on Twitter on Friday that he'll compete in two weeks at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Looking forward to going back to THE PLAYERS this year, hoping for a repeat of 2013.— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) April 24, 2015 This will be … [Read more...]
Brian France wants to get Kyle Busch in the Chase if possible
Brian France wants to get Kyle Busch in the Chase if possible If Kyle Busch wins a race before the Chase for the Sprint Cup upon his return to the series, there may be a good chance he'd make the Chase. NASCAR Chairman Brian France, speaking at an Associated Press Sports Editors meeting, made it clear that he wants to find a way to get Kyle Busch in the Chase. From the AP: "Depends on when … [Read more...]
Kansas basketball recruiting target Malik Newman picks Mississippi State – Kansas City Star
Kansas basketball recruiting target Malik Newman picks Mississippi State - Kansas City Star Another top college basketball recruit is off the board. Malik Newman, a top-10 recruit in the 2015 class and a long-time Kansas target, picked Mississippi State on Friday in a private ceremony in his hometown of Jackson, Miss. Newman, a 6-foot-3 combo guard, had a final list of schools that also included … [Read more...]
Injury-riddled Parker to play in Spurs' Game 3
Injury-riddled Parker to play in Spurs' Game 3 Michael C. Wright, ESPN.com Spurs Reporter Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M 0 Shares Print SAN ANTONIO -- Point guard Tony Parker will play for the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 on Friday against the Clippers in the Western Conference playoffs. Parker … [Read more...]
Toronto Blue Jays Tampa Bay Rays Free Pick and Betting Odds
Toronto Blue Jays Tampa Bay Rays Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 8-8 Tampa Bay Rays play host to the 9-7 Toronto Blue Jays tonight on the Turf of the Tropicana Field April 24, 2015, first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM EST. Wagering Odds Moneyline: Tampa Bay -110 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Match-up R.A. Dickey (R) ERA: 3.26 W/L: 0-1 Drew Smyly (L) ERA: 0.00 W/L: 0-0 The Toronto Blue … [Read more...]