Potential Astros playoff run causes Taylor Swift to reschedule Houston concert Last December, when Taylor Swift announced a concert at Houston's Minute Maid Park for her current tour, the Houston Astros put their own asterisk on it, writing, "Note: the date of the Taylor Swift 1989 tour show at MMP is subject to change if it conflicts with an Astros postseason home game." [Play a Daily … [Read more...]
Is Derek Stepan worth $6.5 million per season for NY Rangers?
Is Derek Stepan worth $6.5 million per season for NY Rangers? Derek Stepan and the New York Rangers avoided arbitration (as expected) with a multi-year contract (as expected) worth $39 million. And that might be where it doesn’t meet your expectations. From the Rangers: Stepan, 25, registered 16 goals and 39 assists for 55 points, along with a plus-26 rating and 22 penalty minutes in 68 … [Read more...]
Froome ponders rare Tour-Vuelta double (Reuters)
Froome ponders rare Tour-Vuelta double (Reuters) By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) - Chris Froome celebrated his second Tour de France triumph with a bacon sandwich on Monday before chewing over the appetizing prospect of a rare grand tour double in Spain next month. Back in Britain following his second victory in the last three editions of the world's greatest cycle race in Paris on … [Read more...]
Celtics acquire Z. Dragic, save Heat millions
Celtics acquire Z. Dragic, save Heat millions Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print The Boston Celtics have acquired guard Zoran Dragic and a 2020 second-round pick from the Miami Heat, sources told ESPN.com. The Heat, who were motivated by shedding salary, will receive a heavily … [Read more...]
Minor-league player misses home plate after go-ahead homer, team loses
Minor-league player misses home plate after go-ahead homer, team loses Hitting a home run is no easy task. It takes incredible hand-eye coordination to even put a bat on a ball, so making contact on the sweet spot and driving a ball out of the park is incredibly impressive. What comes next is supposed to be easy. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Well, that wasn't the case for … [Read more...]
Mysterious Mizzou: Why would Tigers' SEC East dominance stop now? – CBSSports.com – CBSSports.com
Mysterious Mizzou: Why would Tigers' SEC East dominance stop now? - CBSSports.com - CBSSports.com COLUMBIA, Mo. -- From Andy Hill's office, one can see the northwestern-most outpost of Southeastern Conference football. Faurot Field is just across the street, but the program that houses it has come light years in three years. “Going into the SEC everybody had some apprehension and … [Read more...]
Badgers football: Media picks UW to win West again : Sports – Madison.com – Madison.com
Badgers football: Media picks UW to win West again : Sports - Madison.com - Madison.com While the majority of Big Ten football writers believe the University of Wisconsin football team will repeat as West division champions this season, none believe the Badgers have what it takes to topple defending national champion Ohio State. The media unanimously voted the Buckeyes to win the conference in the … [Read more...]
FOX Sports signs Ian Joy from beIN SPORTS to boost its soccer coverage
FOX Sports signs Ian Joy from beIN SPORTS to boost its soccer coverage beIN SPORTS co-commentator and analyst Ian Joy is moving to FOX Sports to be a soccer host/analyst in Los Angeles, two sources have confirmed to World Soccer Talk. A source revealed to World Soccer Talk that “beIN SPORTS has been … Continue reading → beIN SPORTS co-commentator and analyst Ian Joy is moving to FOX Sports … [Read more...]
Colin Wilson, Predators avoid arbitration, agree to 4-year, $15.75 million pact
Colin Wilson, Predators avoid arbitration, agree to 4-year, $15.75 million pact Colin Wilson and the Nashville Predators have avoided a Tuesday arbitration hearing and agreed to a four-year, $15.75 million extension. The AVV lands at $3.9375 million. David Poile had an idea in mind for his two restricted free agents in Wilson and Craig Smith. "Four years, something like that, probably makes … [Read more...]
Source: Dellavedova agrees to return to Cavs
Source: Dellavedova agrees to return to Cavs Dave McMenamin, ESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate 0 Shares Print CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers have agreed to re-sign backup point guard Matthew Dellavedova, who reached cult-hero status … [Read more...]