3 Potential Trap Games for the Atlanta Falcons - Atlanta All Day The Atlanta Falcons definitely have a favorable schedule in 2015. With new HC Dan Quinn looking to bring tenacity to Atlanta’s toothless defense, the Falcons have a chance at winning 10+ games this fall. But so much of that depends on the Falcons winning games against the teams they should beat. If Atlanta wants to get back into … [Read more...]
First Down: Chip Kelly’s split personality a knock against Murray
First Down: Chip Kelly's split personality a knock against Murray 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 … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson gives $99 tip to kids at neighborhood lemonade stand
Phil Mickelson gives $99 tip to kids at neighborhood lemonade stand Phil Mickelson is known to be an excellent tipper, but 6-year-old Roland Van Karsen and his 8-year-old sister Elise didn't know that when the five-time major winner showed up to their lemonade stand near Memorial site Muirfield Village Golf Club on Thursday. Mickelson ordered up a $1 glass of sunshine and paid with a $100 … [Read more...]
Bradley Wiggins breaks hour record at London velodrome (The Associated Press)
Bradley Wiggins breaks hour record at London velodrome (The Associated Press) Olympic champion and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins added another prestigious honor to his collection on Sunday, breaking the UCI Hour Record by covering 54.526 kilometers (33.88 miles) at the velodrome in London's Olympic Park. ''That's the closest I will come to knowing what it's like to have a baby,'' … [Read more...]
Corey Crawford gives up funky bad goal in Game 2 (Video)
Corey Crawford gives up funky bad goal in Game 2 (Video) Lilliputian Lightning forward Tyler Johnson had not scored in 16 days. He was bound to break that streak. Yet, no one predicted it would come on a goal like this... As cliche as it is to say, Corey Crawford is going to want that one back, both literally and figuratively. Johnson fired the puck on net from his backhand. With Crawford … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for June 7 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for June 7 - Bleacher Report Jamie Sabau/Getty Images DraftKings daily fantasy commences early on Sunday funday, so lineups need to be filled out early for nearly all games. Luckily, we've already rounded up the players to target for the entire Sunday slate. Before setting your rosters, take a look at the MLB position players to pick … [Read more...]
Broadcaster’s baby son gets scholarship offer from Syracuse
Broadcaster's baby son gets scholarship offer from Syracuse Adam Schein's son has a scholarship offer to Syracuse. No, he's not in high school. Or even grade school. Or even preschool. The broadcaster, who went to Syracuse, posted a picture of the scholarship offer for his baby son on Instagram. Yes, you'll notice that he's a member of the class of 2032, though we're wondering if he should … [Read more...]
PHOTO GALLERY: American Pharoah’s historic day at Belmont (The Associated Press)
PHOTO GALLERY: American Pharoah's historic day at Belmont (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Every chance, they came, in the hopes of seeing history. And every time, they were disappointed. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Wiggins smashes UCI world hour record (Reuters)
Cycling-Wiggins smashes UCI world hour record (Reuters) By Douglas Beattie LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) - Briton Bradley Wiggins added the UCI world hour record to his extensive cycling career honours tally on Sunday when he covered 54.526km in the London Olympic velodrome to smashed the mark set by fellow Briton Alex Dowsett last month. Wiggins -- who undertook six weeks of intensive training … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Criterium du Dauphine classification after stage 1 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Criterium du Dauphine classification after stage 1 (Reuters) June 7 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Criterium du Dauphine after Stage 1 on Sunday 1. Peter Kennaugh (Britain / Team Sky) 3:06:41" 2. Sacha Modolo (Italy / Lampre) +6" 3. Edvald Boasson Hagen (Norway / Team MTN) +8" 4. Tiesj Benoot (Belgium / Lotto) +12" 5. Simon Gerrans (Australia / Orica) 6. Nacer … [Read more...]