Kristian Nicht signing shows NASL’s value to Montreal Impact once again The NASL is often ignored by North American soccer fans especially around times like tonight’s CONCACAF Champions League final, which could be a major boon for the league. But the second leg of the final between Montreal and Club America … Continue reading → The NASL is often ignored by North American soccer fans … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Adam Lind against a rookie, Carlos Martinez against Philly
Daily Dime: Adam Lind against a rookie, Carlos Martinez against Philly Another full slate of delicious DFS action. Be sure to check those lineups and weather reports carefully. Here's my ten cents, worth less in some municipalities. Players to Buy Adam Lind, 1B, at Cincinnati (Lorenzen), $3300 on Fan Duel: He’s made a career out of punishing right-handed pitching (.862 OPS), and here he … [Read more...]
Fan chases down foul ball, drops phone and beer in the process
Fan chases down foul ball, drops phone and beer in the process Fans can sometimes go to crazy lengths to get their hands on a foul ball at a big league game. We've already seen fans use beer cups and popcorn buckets to make a play in the stands this season. Our latest foul ball-seeker might have them all beat. This fan at Tuesday's Royals-Indians game in Cleveland was so committed to the … [Read more...]
Newcastle, Lyon, Pachuca and Swansea among clubs to compete in Texas tournament this July
Newcastle, Lyon, Pachuca and Swansea among clubs to compete in Texas tournament this July The Dallas Fort Worth area will be the destination for six soccer teams from around the world this July when they’ll play in an international soccer tournament. The clubs will include Newcastle United, Olympique Lyonnais, Pachuca, Swansea City, Malaga and Raja … Continue reading → The Dallas Fort Worth … [Read more...]
African-American golf great Calvin Peete dead at 71
African-American golf great Calvin Peete dead at 71 African-American golf great Calvin Peete has died at the age of 71. Born in Detroit on July 18, 1943, Peete notched 12 PGA Tour wins, including the 1985 Players Championship. He won four times in 1982, finishing fourth on the money list that year. He also had two-win seasons in 1983, '85 and '86. Peete was a member of the 1983 and '85 Ryder … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon to drive pace car in Indianapolis 500 (The Associated Press)
Jeff Gordon to drive pace car in Indianapolis 500 (The Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jeff Gordon will drive the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 next month. … [Read more...]
Amid riots, Nuggets’ Will Barton throws BBQ in Baltimore
Amid riots, Nuggets' Will Barton throws BBQ in Baltimore Tuning into the news on Tuesday meant watching police hold back protesters. It meant images of National Guardsmen wearing head-to-toe protective gear and holding thick plastic shields as rocks and blocks of cement, thrown by protestors fed up with the conditions in inner-city Baltimore, sailed toward them. A small portion of the city's … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Waiting For Relief
Saves and Steals: Waiting For Relief Uncertainty abounds in the realm of closers, but reinforcements are on their way. Top names on the mend include Greg Holland, Sean Doolittle, Jake McGee, and Kenley Jansen. The law of averages suggests at least one of them will either struggle or re-injure themselves. Even so, the top tiers should look a little deeper within the next few weeks. In the … [Read more...]
Marcus Mariota talk heats up with reported Browns offer to Titans
Marcus Mariota talk heats up with reported Browns offer to Titans Marcus Mariota likely won't be selected first overall on Thursday, barring one of the biggest surprises in NFL draft history, but he's certainly the most interesting player in this draft. On the eve of the draft, we're no closer to knowing who will be the No. 2 pick, which team will be taking the No. 2 pick or if Heisman … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Nets Atlanta Hawks Free Pick and Betting Odds Game 5
Brooklyn Nets Atlanta Hawks Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 60-22 Atlanta Hawks play host to the 38-44 Brooklyn Nets tonight in game 5 of 7 series at the Philips Center April 29, 2015. Tip-off time is scheduled for 7:00PM EST Wagering Odds Point Spread: Hawks -9 O/U Total: 200.5 The Brooklyn Nets Deron Williams was the star of Game 4 to keep the Nets in the playoff run. If he can repeat a … [Read more...]