The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: NL Sleepers Friday, April 24, 2015 In a week where the two-start list for the National League includes such household names as Max Scherzer, Clayton Kershaw, Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto, we're a little more intrigued by the mid-tier sleeper options who may actually be available in your league. For instance... * The Brewers have been struggling, but Jimmy … [Read more...]
Mississippi State lands commitment from elite prospect Malik Newman
Mississippi State lands commitment from elite prospect Malik Newman Six months before he coaches his first game at Mississippi State, Ben Howland has already achieved a meaningful victory. The first-year coach landed a commitment Friday from elite scoring guard Malik Newman, Rivals.com's No. 8 prospect in the class of 2015. The son of former Mississippi State forward Horatio Webster chose … [Read more...]
Kunitz robbed by nanny (allegedly); mental health in pro-athletes; Nonis deep thoughts (Puck Headlines)
Kunitz robbed by nanny (allegedly); mental health in pro-athletes; Nonis deep thoughts (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Ahh, now we know why Eddie Lack's play was … [Read more...]
Think it’s too early to buy into these pitchers? You’re wrong
Think it's too early to buy into these pitchers? You're wrong Sample size can be a dangerous thing. Most analysts will caution against reading into early season stats due to sample size. Any player can perform well, or poorly, over 50 at-bats. Any pitcher can look fantastic, or awful, over three starts. That makes it incredibly difficult to make a judgment during the season's first month. Is … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: NHL DraftKings Picks for April 24 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: NHL DraftKings Picks for April 24 - Bleacher Report LM Otero/Associated Press When the Anaheim Ducks swept the Winnipeg Jets out of the playoffs Wednesday night, that meant fantasy players would have just three games to invest in Friday night. However, all three games are fascinating. The New York Rangers and the Montreal Canadiens will try to finish off the … [Read more...]
Jim Harbaugh posts ‘invite’ to other coaches to attend camps
Jim Harbaugh posts 'invite' to other coaches to attend camps Oh Jim Harbaugh, your Twitter game is superb. After the drama surrounding satellite football camps this week, the Michigan coach took to Twitter on Friday morning to post a "letter" to coaches of all rival schools. Behold its wonder. As a Collegial gesture we invite Coaches from Every College to be involved in our football camp. … [Read more...]
Klitschko back in US, meets unbeaten heavyweight Jennings (The Associated Press)
Klitschko back in US, meets unbeaten heavyweight Jennings (The Associated Press) It's difficult to tell if Wladimir Klitschko has a tougher time holding up all his championship belts or defending them in the ring. ''It's the opportunity I got some years later to be back in the States and back in the Garden.'' So Klitschko posed with his WBA, IBO, WBO and IBO belts - the only one he doesn't … [Read more...]
Heyman: Dusty Baker eager to manage again
Heyman: Dusty Baker eager to manage again Dusty Baker had one early conversation when Dave Stewart called to let him know Stewart might have a chance to become Diamondbacks GM and that he may consider him for the manager role should he get the the job. However, Baker didn't hear back after Stewart got the job, and Arizona instead hired former D-Backs coach Chip Hale, who's getting good early … [Read more...]
Toronto Raptors Washington Wizards Free Pick and Betting Odds Game 3
Toronto Raptors Washington Wizards Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 46-36 Washington Wizards play host to the 49-33 Toronto Raptors in game 3 of this 7 series at the Verizon Center April 24, 2015. Tip-off time is scheduled for 8:00PM EST. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Washington -4.5 O/U Total: 194 Toronto is in some serious trouble after giving up it big time to the Wizrads in two home … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Clippers San Antonio Spurs Free Pick and Betting Odds Game 3
Los Angeles Clippers San Antonio Spurs Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 56-26 San Antonio Spurs play host to the 55-27 Los Angeles Clippers in game 3 of this 7 series at the AT & T Center, April 24, 2015. Tip-off time is scheduled for 9:30PM EST. Wagering Odds Point Spread: Spurs -4.5 O/U Total: 202.5 This series might be the most intense one happening right now in the NBA playoffs. The … [Read more...]