Jack Wilshere insists Arsenal have the squad to compete with Chelsea While Arsenal are currently in Singapore for preseason training, midfielder Jack Wilshere took time for a short interview with the Daily Mail. The 23-year-old claimed that the Gunners have the talent and squad depth to rival the reigning Premier League champions, … Continue reading → While Arsenal are currently in … [Read more...]
Duncan Keith opens up about divorce, Patrick Sharp rumors
Duncan Keith opens up about divorce, Patrick Sharp rumors Duncan Keith won’t be in attendance at this weekend’s Chicago Blackhawks Convention. He felt he owed the fans an explanation, and made a sad revelation to David Haugh of the Chicago Tribune: He needs to be home with his 2-year-old son, as Keith and his wife separated over a year ago. “I am going through a divorce. I've been separated … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Summer Update – team-by-team
Offseason Beat: Summer Update - team-by-team Here are some news and notes for half the teams in the NBA. We like to put this column out on Mondays, but it didn’t happen this week. So better late than never, right? Here’s the first half of the league, alphabetically, while Ryan Knaus should check in on Saturday with the second half. Also, we're shooting for a Rotoworld NBA Draft Guide release date … [Read more...]
Judge OKs video game settlements for players
Judge OKs video game settlements for players More than 20,000 claims have been made seeking money from the settlements. (USATSI) Thousands of football and men's basketball players will soon be paid for past appearances in NCAA-branded video games. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken orally approved a combined $60 million settlement that ended claims against video-game manufacturer … [Read more...]
Match preview – USA vs. Cuba Gold Cup quarterfinal
Match preview – USA vs. Cuba Gold Cup quarterfinal It’s time for the US to start playing up to its full potential. The time for experimenting and messing around is over. It’s the knockout rounds where one slip up can send you home early. After an unconvincing group stage … Continue reading → It’s time for the US to start playing up to its full potential. The time for experimenting and … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Schwarber Summoned
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Schwarber Summoned This version of the Kyle Schwarber tour stands to last longer than six games. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Schwarber, who was promoted for six games in June to serve as the team's designated hitter during an American League road trip, will be recalled Friday to take the roster spot of Miguel Montero. Montero is expected to … [Read more...]
Judge OKs video settlements to pay players
Judge OKs video settlements to pay players More than 20,000 claims have been made seeking money from the settlements. (USATSI) Thousands of football and men's basketball players will soon be paid for past appearances in NCAA-branded video games. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken orally approved a combined $60 million settlement that ended claims against video-game manufacturer … [Read more...]
ABC to air Saturday NBA games in primetime, end Sunday doubleheaders
ABC to air Saturday NBA games in primetime, end Sunday doubleheaders Every major sports organization in America has a major day of the week — Saturdays for NCAA football and basketball, random afternoon work ditch-days for Major League Baseball, and all 365 days of the year for the NFL. The NBA has typically placed its weekly marquee contests on Thursday night TNT broadcasts and post-NFL … [Read more...]
Derek Jeter covered in slime after winning Kids’ Choice award
Derek Jeter covered in slime after winning Kids' Choice award It's not often that the world of Major League Baseball and Nickelodeon intersect, but here we are. Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was honored at the Kids' Choice Awards on Thursday. The legendary middle infielder was given the aptly named Legends Award during the ceremony. [On the week's StewPod: The secrets of … [Read more...]