4.5 million people watched USA-Sweden Women’s World Cup game on FOX The USA-Sweden Women’s World Cup game attracted a viewing audience of 4.5 million people, who watched the 0-0 draw on Friday night live on the free-to-air FOX network across the United States. The 4.5 million viewing figure means that the … Continue reading → The USA-Sweden Women’s World Cup game attracted a viewing … [Read more...]
Blackhawks one win from Stanley Cup after Game 5 victory over Lightning
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Noble Bird wins Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs (The Associated Press)
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Cycling-Road-Tour de Suisse classification after stage 2 (Reuters)
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Cycling-Road-Criterium du Dauphine final classification (Reuters)
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Free MLB Pick and Preview; Warriors vs. Cavs Game 5 Betting Breakdown – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Free MLB Pick and Preview; Warriors vs. Cavs Game 5 Betting Breakdown - SportsBlog.com (blog) Joe Duffy’s Picks is both the winningest all-time handicapper and the hottest in the world. He has his biggest portfolio since college basketball season and a free premium pick below. But first it is Game 5 of the NBA finals with Cleveland at Golden State. The Warriors are laying -8.5 with a total of … [Read more...]
Whose stock is up or down among 10 US Men’s National Team players
Whose stock is up or down among 10 US Men’s National Team players The United States Men’s National Team enjoyed a historic week with friendly wins in Amsterdam against the Netherlands and in Cologne against Germany. While the results were incredible from the perspective of a national team that has historically performed poorly … Continue reading → The United States Men’s National Team … [Read more...]
MLB wrapup: Surging Jays make it 10 straight
MLB wrapup: Surging Jays make it 10 straight The top story is easily the Toronto Blue Jays winning their 10th straight game. They won nine in a row last season as part of a stretch that saw them win 15 of 17, but they never got to 10. They did win 11 in a row in 2013, so this group isn't a stranger to extended winning streaks, despite the longest playoff drought in all of baseball. Still, this is … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for June 14 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB Position Player Picks for June 14 - Bleacher Report Rob Carr/Getty Images Series are wrapping up on Sunday, so there will be a lot on the line for teams and individual players. Given that added pressure, owners are looking for the best targets to shore up a winning lineup in several rubber games across the country. In anticipation of the 15 matchups on … [Read more...]
First Down: Latavius Murray, bright fantasy light in the Black Hole
First Down: Latavius Murray, bright fantasy light in the Black Hole 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: … [Read more...]