Top transfer Sterling Gibbs elevates expectations for UConn next season The outlook for UConn improved dramatically over the weekend when the Huskies landed maybe the most accomplished graduate transfer to change schools this spring. Sterling Gibbs, Seton Hall's leading scorer this past season, announced he has chosen UConn over Ohio State, Pittsburgh and a handful of other top suitors. The … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho rejects potential Real Madrid return, says report
Jose Mourinho rejects potential Real Madrid return, says report Real Madrid have drawn up a list of potential replacements for manager Carlo Ancelotti, and one of the names in the mix was Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. However, Mourinho rejected the La Liga club’s interest and reiterated his stance that … Continue reading → Real Madrid have drawn up a list of potential replacements for manager … [Read more...]
Marlins will hire GM Jennings as new manager
Marlins will hire GM Jennings as new manager In one of the more interesting and surprising managerial twists in years, sources say general manager Dan Jennings will be hired to succeed Mike Redmond as manager. Jennings, the GM since late in 2013, is a well-respected longtime baseball executive, but even by Marlins standards, this is a shocking hire. Baseball GMs just don't become managers, as … [Read more...]
Tom Brady, backwards hat and all, plays golf with Michael Jordan
Tom Brady, backwards hat and all, plays golf with Michael Jordan You've just been suspended from your job, your name is a national punch line, your reputation in tatters. What do you do? Why, fly off to the Bahamas and play golf with Michael Jordan, of course. Well, not you. You're not Tom Brady. But the once-and-future Patriots quarterback reminded us this weekend that even when his life's … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for May 18 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Ideal Lineup Picks for May 18 - Bleacher Report Joe Robbins/Getty Images With less than half of the teams in action on a quiet Monday, picking the right players in daily fantasy baseball will be much more difficult. In order to be successful, you have to make sure to get the most production out of each position. Pitchers Corey Kluber, Cleveland … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Rosario, Howard, Owings and other bargains
Daily Dime: Rosario, Howard, Owings and other bargains Only seven games on the Monday slate, and one of 'em is a noon start. At least it's Harvey Day. Please remember to check the weather reports and scan today's MLB lineups prior to game time. Now let's look for bargains... [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football is back: Sign up for a league today!] Ryan Howard, 1B, at Col (Lyles), $3400 at … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Tom Marshall and Kevin Baxter
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Tom Marshall and Kevin Baxter Today’s Soccer Morning features guests Tom Marshall and Kevin Baxter. Marshall will be on the show to discuss Liguilla playoffs and Cubo Torres’ sexual assault allegations. Meanwhile, LA Times journalist Kevin Baxter will discuss LAFC and the stadium announcement that … Continue reading → Today’s Soccer Morning … [Read more...]
Daily Picks: Can Rangers stifle Lightning again?
Daily Picks: Can Rangers stifle Lightning again? Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily Picks, where CBS hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz get you ready for every game every day of the postseason and share their predictions for each. Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers, Game 2, 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN Rangers lead series 1-0 The Rangers are three wins away from reaching a second straight … [Read more...]
Relegation rumble (Premier League Weekend Review Show)
Relegation rumble (Premier League Weekend Review Show) In the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, pundits Nate Abaurrea and Nicky Holender discuss the dogfight to avoid relegation, the Manchester United-Arsenal match, and also discuss the other matches from the weekend in the Prem. And don’t forget … Continue reading → In the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, … [Read more...]
Scary crashes prompt series to slow down Indy 500 qualifying (The Associated Press)
Scary crashes prompt series to slow down Indy 500 qualifying (The Associated Press) IndyCar officials slammed the brakes on significantly higher speeds at Indianapolis 500 qualifying. It worked. … [Read more...]