Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Helene St. James on her Wysh bet, Red Wings; NHL Draft LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a Tuesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Helene St. James of the Free Press talks about her bet with Wysh and the Red Wings. • NHL Draft preview … [Read more...]
Former NFL player finds calling as writer, works on HBO’s ‘Ballers’
Former NFL player finds calling as writer, works on HBO's 'Ballers' Many NFL players step away from the game involuntarily, and then are suddenly forced to figure out what to do with their lives. Rashard Mendenhall seems to have had it mapped out pretty well. Mendenhall, a former first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers who also spent a year at running back with the Arizona Cardinals, … [Read more...]
Byron Buxton shows off sparkling skills at the plate and in the field
Byron Buxton shows off sparkling skills at the plate and in the field Byron Buxton has gotten off to a bit of a slow start since getting the call to join the Minnesota Twins just over a week ago. At times he has looked overmatched at the plate, but he flashed his sizeable skill set during Minnesota's 13-2 win over the White Sox on Monday and teased Twins fans with a glimpse of what's to … [Read more...]
Free MLB Pick and Daily Fantasy Sports Notebook – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Free MLB Pick and Daily Fantasy Sports Notebook - SportsBlog.com (blog) What a great season for Joe Duffy’s Picks, always better than the rest of the world, but this year is even impressive by our standards. This is an actual premium pick released at OffshoreInsiders.com CUBS (HAMMEL +115) LA Dodgers (Greinke) The Dodgers are 2-6 the last eight for -8 units. Yes they lost eight units the last … [Read more...]
NASCAR supports South Carolina stance on Confederate Flag
NASCAR supports South Carolina stance on Confederate Flag NASCAR issued a statement Tuesday supporting the newfound stance of South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who called for the removal of the Confederate Flag at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday. Haley made her remarks in the wake of last week's shooting at a Charleston church. Dylann Roof, 21, is accused of shooting nine members of the … [Read more...]
Liverpool chasing South American trio in Copa America
Liverpool chasing South American trio in Copa America Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the Copa America as they pursue their interest in South American trio Roberto Firmino, Carlos Bacca and Salomon Rondon. The club have a delegation at the tournament in Chile as they look to … Continue reading → Liverpool are keeping a close eye on the Copa America as they pursue their interest in … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: To Xfinity and beyond
Power Rankings: To Xfinity and beyond With the Cup Series off for Father's Day weekend, we need a series to rank. We've already given the Truck Series some Power Rankings love earlier this year so we're going to go with the Xfinity Series this week. Let's do it. 1. Chris Buescher: Buescher is not only the points leader but he's the only Xfinity Series regular to have more than one win this … [Read more...]
2015 NBA Draft shopping list: Atlantic Division
2015 NBA Draft shopping list: Atlantic Division What should teams look for in Thursday's draft? Our division-by-division shopping list details the projections and needs of all 30 squads. Boston Celtics 2014-15 Finish: 40-42, seventh in East, lost in conference quarterfinals First-Round Picks: No. 16 and No. 28 Second-Round Picks: No. 33 and No. 45 The Celtics were quietly one of the … [Read more...]
Indiana picks up four recruits in three days – FOXSports.com
Indiana picks up four recruits in three days - FOXSports.com Updated JUN 23, 2015 1:23p ET Indiana's 2016 recruiting class more than doubled in size over the span of only three days this week as four players have made verbal commitments since June 20. Khalil Bryant, a three-star safety from Jacksonville (Fla.) First Coast, started the party with a pledge on Saturday. Another Floridian, Philip … [Read more...]
The long history of awkward NHL Awards show skits (Video)
The long history of awkward NHL Awards show skits (Video) Look, all awards shows are terrible. We only want to hear the winners, yet we’re stuck sitting through 2-3 hours of painful jokes, terrible skits and, in some cases, celebrity presenters so far down from the A-list that a quarter of the show we spend Yahooing their names. The 2015 NHL Awards will be held Wednesday night in Las Vegas … [Read more...]