Jimbo Fisher: Dalvin Cook won't practice until battery case resolved It looks like Florida State will be without running back Dalvin Cook when preseason camp begins on Aug. 5. Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher said Tuesday morning on ESPN that Cook, who was charged with misdemeanor battery for allegedly punching a woman, would not be allowed to practice or work out with the team until the … [Read more...]
Soccer Morning (7.28.15) Charles Boehm interview
Soccer Morning (7.28.15) Charles Boehm interview Today’s episode of Soccer Morning features an interview with Charles Boehm. Jason kicks off today’s show with Charles Boehm (SoccerWire) to discuss USWNT players returning to the NWSL following their Women’s World Cup victory in Canada. Listen to the episode … Continue reading → Today’s episode of Soccer Morning features an interview with … [Read more...]
Toews in Machu Picchu; ’18 WJC host finalists; Konopka eyes NHL return (Puck Headlines)
Toews in Machu Picchu; '18 WJC host finalists; Konopka eyes NHL return (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • Where in the world is Jonathan Toews? Hiking in Machu Picchu, … [Read more...]
Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker is training to manage a Starbucks
Former NBA All-Star Vin Baker is training to manage a Starbucks Like countless other players, coaches and basketball obsessives, Vin Baker headed to Las Vegas Summer League last month looking for a job. The four-time All-Star, whose career ended in 2006 after years of on-court decline brought on by off-court struggles with alcohol abuse and ballooning weight, trekked to the desert on the … [Read more...]
Report: Phillies want best trade offers for Cole Hamels by Wednesday
Report: Phillies want best trade offers for Cole Hamels by Wednesday The Philadelphia Phillies seem to be approaching their trade-deadline sale of ace Cole Hamels much like a realtor would sell an in-demand house. The Phillies have reportedly told teams around MLB that they want their best offers by Wednesday, essentially laying down a "best-and-final" scenario, so the Phils can pick their … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Deadline Ducks
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Deadline Ducks This is the weekly Fantasy Roundtable, where the writers of Rotoworld Baseball let the readers of Rotoworld Baseball in on a quick staff discussion. It's water cooler talk ... that we've decided to publish. Look for it every Tuesday. Drew Silva: In last week's Fantasy Roundtable, we identified some players who might take on more fantasy value for the … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Quicken Loans National
Power rankings: Quicken Loans National The PGA Tour rolls into the national capital area this week for the Quicken Loan National. Tiger Woods' event has a new date and, this year, a new course in Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, former host of four of the first six Presidents Cup matches. Defending champion Justin Rose and Rickie Fowler are two of just a handful of top 50 players in the field … [Read more...]
Scott: Kobe could see time at power forward
Scott: Kobe could see time at power forward ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print With an infusion of mostly young talent like No. 2 overall pick D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson and the addition of Lou Williams, the Lakers used their summer league pairings to start experimenting with their lineup. And that might mean a change for Kobe Bryant. Byron Scott paired Jordan Clarkson … [Read more...]
Why sports predictions are pretty much worthless – Kansas City Star (blog)
Why sports predictions are pretty much worthless - Kansas City Star (blog) I was once reading an article about long-range weather forecasts, and a weatherman was quoted as saying that they weren’t very accurate, but people seemed to like them. People also like daily horoscopes, fortune cookies, tarot cards and sports predictions. On Monday afternoon I did an online chat, and the majority of … [Read more...]
Syracuse dismisses senior Ashton Broyld
Syracuse dismisses senior Ashton Broyld Ashton Broyld has been dismissed from the Syracuse football program for “a violation of team policy,” Orange head coach Scott Shafer announced Tuesday morning. Broyld, a senior who has seen time at running back and wide receiver, was the team’s leading receiver in 2013 with 52 catches for 452 yards. He played in just four games for the Orange last … [Read more...]