Roger Goodell confirmed why Tom Brady was right to not share texts Roger Goodell didn't answer many questions directly on Wednesday, but in a roundabout way he answered a big one from deflate-gate. Why wouldn't Tom Brady give up his text messages and emails in Ted Wells' investigation? If you scoffed at the answer that it would set a bad precedent for other players, I want you to read … [Read more...]
Curry, LeBron headline 2015 All-NBA First Team, featuring 3 first-timers
Curry, LeBron headline 2015 All-NBA First Team, featuring 3 first-timers The NBA announced its 2014-15 All-NBA teams on Thursday, with newly minted Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James ranking as the lone unanimous selections to this year's top squad, receiving First Team bids on all 129 ballots cast by sportswriters … [Read more...]
First Down: Taking Andrew Luck No. 1 overall isn’t outlandish
First Down: Taking Andrew Luck No. 1 overall isn't outlandish As the summer heats up, Yahoo's resident Noisemaker will offer his hot takes on specific players, trends and strategies much discussed in Fantasyland. Naturally, whatever he forecasts, the opposite is bound to occur. Feel free to offer your two cents in the comments section below. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football is back: Sign up … [Read more...]
LSU’s new ad campaign shamelessly promotes top recruit Ben Simmons
LSU's new ad campaign shamelessly promotes top recruit Ben Simmons At a time when the NCAA is fighting the perception it unfairly profits from the images and likenesses of its unpaid athletes, one of its member schools has launched a tone deaf advertising campaign that will only further weaken that already shaky argument. LSU is using highly touted incoming freshman basketball player Ben … [Read more...]
Potential liver donors for Senators owner decide to continue process for others
Potential liver donors for Senators owner decide to continue process for others Eugene Melnyk underwent a successful liver transplant on Tuesday, and the Ottawa Senators owner and the anonymous donor are resting comfortably as they recover. “He is stable and he is not talking, but he is responsive, so when people talk to him he understands,” said team president Cyril Leeder, via the Ottawa … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Jansen Returns
Saves and Steals: Jansen Returns Thursday, May 21, 2015 It's been a week and a day since our last update. Quite a lot has happened. In Miami, A.J. Ramos has begun to cement his role in the ninth inning. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he would take his time working Kenley Jansen back into the ninth inning. Apparently, “taking his time” meant two appearances. Jansen is back, and he looks … [Read more...]
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Free Pick and Betting Lines
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 76-17 Golden State Warriors host the 64-31 Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on 5/21/2015 at ORACLE Arena, Oakland, CA; Tipoff is at 9:00 PM ET. Betting Odds Point Spread: Warriors -10.5 Over/Under Total Line: 220 In Game 1 of this series the Rockets were on the road and lost to the Warriors … [Read more...]
Contador extends lead; Gilbert wins 12th stage of Giro (The Associated Press)
Contador extends lead; Gilbert wins 12th stage of Giro (The Associated Press) Alberto Contador extended his overall lead ahead of Fabio Aru to 17 seconds while Philippe Gilbert won the rainy 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday. Gilbert, the 2012 world champion, attacked and surged ahead of a couple breakaway riders to cross the line alone. Diego Ulisse was third. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Contador extends lead, Gilbert wins rain-soaked stage (Reuters)
Cycling-Contador extends lead, Gilbert wins rain-soaked stage (Reuters) Alberto Contador extended his overall lead in the Giro d'Italia while Philippe Gilbert snatched a last-gasp stage win in a rain-soaked 12th stage on Thursday. The Belgian burst clear of the pack with around 400 metres left as they climbed to the finish at Vicenza in pouring rain after a 190 kilometre stage from Imola. … [Read more...]
Real Madrid set to end Carlo Ancelotti’s contract with Rafa Benitez tipped as successor
Real Madrid set to end Carlo Ancelotti’s contract with Rafa Benitez tipped as successor Real Madrid are set to terminate the contract of manager Carlo Ancelotti and an official announcement from the club is expected next Tuesday, according to various reports. Ancelotti has one year remaining on his current deal with Madrid. The Italian boss … Continue reading → Real Madrid are set to … [Read more...]