Robin Lehner traded to Sabres, Ottawa gets first-round pick FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Ottawa Senators had a tough decision on their hands in goal. They had Andrew Hammond, last season’s second-half sensation, on a new three-year deal. They had Craig Anderson, the 34-year-old veteran that can be downright dominant for stretches. And they had 23-year-old Robin Lehner, one-time goalie of the … [Read more...]
Four reasons to pay attention to the MLB Futures Game
Four reasons to pay attention to the MLB Futures Game With all the hype and hoopla surrounding baseball’s annual All-Star Game it can be easy to forget about some of the other big events attached to the Midsummer Classic. The home run derby can be a lot of fun and gets top billing on the Monday, and the annual game between the National League All-Stars and the Kansas City Roya… er, American … [Read more...]
NBA draft: ESPN reporters allowed to reveal picks before Adam Silver – SI.com
NBA draft: ESPN reporters allowed to reveal picks before Adam Silver - SI.com While ESPN and the NFL Network have competed fiercely over the years for NFL draft viewers, the two networks have abided by a gentleman's agreement not to give away picks in advance on Twitter and others social media services during the opening round. “We want to keep the suspense of the draft,” said ESPN senior … [Read more...]
Kevin Bieksa to the San Jose Sharks? Trade rumor has integrity
Kevin Bieksa to the San Jose Sharks? Trade rumor has integrity FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – One of the most fascinating things about NHL trades is how former enemies can suddenly be thrown together in the same locker room. Which is why Kevin Bieksa waiving his no-trade clause to potentially join the San Jose Sharks is such a beautiful thing. Both Elliotte Friedman and Bob McKenzie report that … [Read more...]
Philip Lutzenkirchen’s high school to name field after him
Philip Lutzenkirchen's high school to name field after him Lassiter High School is planning to have Philip Lutzenkirchen Field. The school is installing a new turf field and will name it after the former Auburn tight end who was killed in a car crash last summer. The plan was approved by the Cobb County School Board on Thursday. #LutzieField is coming this fall! The @CobbSchools board … [Read more...]
Riis agrees with report about drugs on cycling team (The Associated Press)
Riis agrees with report about drugs on cycling team (The Associated Press) Former manager Bjarne Riis said Friday he agrees with a report by Denmark's anti-doping agency that concluded he deliberately ignored drug-taking by riders on the former Team CSC. Riis said he himself had been interviewed by Anti-Doping Denmark for the report. … [Read more...]
Player Analysis: Experts Mock Draft, Part 1
Player Analysis: Experts Mock Draft, Part 1 You’re looking live at the 2015-16 Play Togga Premier League Experts fantasy draft. We have convened this mock draft in an effort to help those new to fantasy drafting get a sense of where players may go in a draft scenario. In other words, how would experts who know a lot about the Premier League as well as draft-based games based on NFL/NBA/MLB … [Read more...]
Michael Sam returns to Montreal to resume football career
Michael Sam returns to Montreal to resume football career Michael Sam returned to Montreal, is expected to report to the CFL's Alouettes as soon as Saturday, and will then resume his football career. Les Carpenter of the Guardian reported that Sam should return to his football team soon, which was likely his only hope of playing football at a high level again. Sam left the Alouettes on June … [Read more...]
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels Free Pick and Betting Lines June 26, 2015
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 37-36 Los Angeles Angels play host to the 33-40 Seattle Mariners tonight in MLB action on the grass of Angel Stadium, June 26, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:05PM Est. Betting Odds Moneyline: Angels -125/Mariners +115 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Taijuan Walker (R) W/L 5-6 WHIP 1.39 ERA 4.94 Matt … [Read more...]
Minnesota Twins at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Odds
Minnesota Twins at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Odds. The 27-47 Milwaukee Brewers play host to the 39-33 Minnesota Twins tonight in MLB action on the grass of Miller Park, June 26, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Brewers -114/Twins +104 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Trevor May (R) W/L 4-5 WHIP 1.29 ERA 4.03 Kyle Lohse (R) W/L 3-9 … [Read more...]