2015 SEC Football Predictions - 247Sports - 247Sports.com (Photo: Auburn University)HOOVER, Ala.- I just submitted my preseason Southeastern Conference football predictions at SEC Media Days. -I picked Auburn to win the SEC West and the SEC Championship. The Tigers are going to be outstanding on offense yet again and the defense should be much-improved with more healthy talent and a new direction … [Read more...]
Giroud still bemused by Henry criticism
Giroud still bemused by Henry criticism Ian Holyman Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud wants to meet with Thierry Henry following the criticism directed at him last season. Following Arsenal's goalless Premier League draw with Chelsea in April, Henry said that Giroud was not the kind of striker that could win the club the Premier League title. Giroud responded at the time by labelling Henry as … [Read more...]
A.J. Burnett didn’t get a chance to play in his first and only All-Star Game
A.J. Burnett didn't get a chance to play in his first and only All-Star Game There was no grand send-off for A.J. Burnett. No carefully choreographed moment to honor his career at Tuesday night's MLB All-Star game. He's not Mariano Rivera or Derek Jeter — the players for whom the last two All-Star games also served as retirement parties. Burnett, 38, suited up Tuesday for the first time as … [Read more...]
Wall: I'm being paid same as Pistons' Jackson
Wall: I'm being paid same as Pistons' Jackson ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Washington Wizards star John Wall was the No. 1 overall pick, has been selected to two All-Star teams and was second-team All-Defense for a playoff team this past season, but unfortunately for him, he's being paid like a guy that's spent most of his career as a backup point guard. "People … [Read more...]
The winners and losers of the 2015 MLB All-Star game
The winners and losers of the 2015 MLB All-Star game Another MLB All-Star game is in the books and the big winner shouldn't really be a surprise. It's the American League, who happens to win a lot of these. The 6-3 victory over the National League team was the third straight win for the AL bunch. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Whichever AL team makes it to the World Series … [Read more...]
‘I thought I was going to throw up’: Dallas Keuchel was a tad nervous before All-Star start
'I thought I was going to throw up': Dallas Keuchel was a tad nervous before All-Star start CINCINNATI — There were 33 first-timers at Tuesday's All-Star Game, but none of them had quite the experience that Dallas Keuchel went through at Great American Ballpark. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!l] The Houston Astros lefthander started the game for the American League and the … [Read more...]
Injury Analysis: Preseason Injury Significance
Injury Analysis: Preseason Injury Significance Sports Injury Predictor has partnered with Rotoworld in 2015 to give you an even greater chance winning your league this coming season. As a quick introduction we have an algorithm that figures out which players are more likely to get injured in the coming season and the injury history of every player in the NFL. Follow us on Twitter @injurypredictor … [Read more...]
Reds fans chant ‘Let Pete in’ during Fox’s All-Star broadcast
Reds fans chant 'Let Pete in' during Fox's All-Star broadcast It should come as no surprise that the Cincinnati Reds fans still love Pete Rose. Despite all the controversy surrounding his ban, and attempt to be reinstated, the hometown fans have stood by his side. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Rose received a huge ovation as he was introduced as part of the Reds' Franchise … [Read more...]
John Wall dislikes max salaries, knows he’s worth more than Reggie Jackson
John Wall dislikes max salaries, knows he's worth more than Reggie Jackson When Washington Wizards point guard John Wall signed his max-level contract extension in the offseason of 2013, he did so at a time when his value was in question. Though he had shown flashes of brilliance in his first four seasons, Wall had not yet ascended to the clear-cut All-Star status he holds today. The Wizards … [Read more...]
Top living MLBers: Aaron, Bench, Koufax, Mays
Top living MLBers: Aaron, Bench, Koufax, Mays CINCINNATI -- As a conclusion to MLB's season-long vote on the "Franchise Four" contest, there were also the four greatest living players voted upon by the fans, and the winners were Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Johnny Bench. Bench, Aaron, Koufax and Mays honored. (USATSI) The ceremony took place immediately before the All-Star Game and … [Read more...]