Drew Storen doesn't seem too excited about the Jonathan Papelbon deal The Washington Nationals made a big move Tuesday, dealing for Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon. While you would think most players on the team would be happy about picking up a premium closer, there was at least one Nationals who had mixed feelings on the move. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and … [Read more...]
Heyman: Tigers listening on Price
Heyman: Tigers listening on Price The Tigers have changed course and suggested to teams they will at least listen on players in a prelude to a potential sale. If they do wind up selling, this could drastically alter the market, as ace pitcher David Price would immediately become the best pitcher available. Yoenis Cespedes is another interesting piece, a corner outfielder who can slug, but Price is … [Read more...]
Recruit commits to Texas with childhood Hook’Em Horns pic
Recruit commits to Texas with childhood Hook'Em Horns pic Sam Ehlinger verbally committed to Texas on Tuesday night. And given the picture he put on Twitter to announce his decision, it shouldn't come as much of a surpise. The quarterback posted a picture of himself as a little kid doing the Hook'Em Horns sign with both hands. He's from the Austin area and goes to Westlake High School. Been … [Read more...]
Van Garderen to return to cycling at Vuelta a Espana (The Associated Press)
Van Garderen to return to cycling at Vuelta a Espana (The Associated Press) Tejay van Garderen will return to racing at the Vuelta a Espana after an illness forced the American cyclist out of the Tour de France with a podium finish in sight. BMC Racing Team general manager Jim Ochowicz said Wednesday that van Garderen and Samuel Sanchez will headline his team at the season's finale grand … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy out of WGC-Bridgestone, but PGA status remains unknown
Rory McIlroy out of WGC-Bridgestone, but PGA status remains unknown Rory McIlroy still isn't ready to play golf. He announced Wednesday that he won't defend his title next week at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, a tournament he won as part of a three-event winning streak including the final two majors of 2014. "Unfortunately, I will not be defending my Bridgestone title," said McIlroy. … [Read more...]
Donald Trump to visit Women’s British Open at his Turnberry Resort
Donald Trump to visit Women's British Open at his Turnberry Resort Donald Trump couldn't help himself. The 2016 presidential candidate will leave the campaign trail and head to Scotland for a two-day visit at his Turnberry resort, which hosts the Ricoh Women's British Open starting Thursday. “I own Turnberry, in Scotland, one of great resorts in world,” Trump tweeted. “Women’s British Open … [Read more...]
Haskell purse up to $1.75M days before American Pharoah runs (The Associated Press)
Haskell purse up to $1.75M days before American Pharoah runs (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- The purse for the Haskell Invitational has been increased by $750,000 to $1.75 million with Triple Crown winner American Pharoah set to run in the race Sunday. … [Read more...]
Despite critics and fading skills, Paulie Malignaggi isn’t ready to give up boxing (Yahoo Sports)
Despite critics and fading skills, Paulie Malignaggi isn't ready to give up boxing (Yahoo Sports) Malignaggi says being written off is just 'the story of my career' and insists he's still got gas left in the tank. … [Read more...]
Best XI: Team by Team Season Previews
Best XI: Team by Team Season Previews We’ve had a lot of great season previews and fantasy soccer advice on Rotoworld this pre-season and it can be a bit tough to track down everything you are looking for. This article is supposed to fix that. ALL of our season previews will be linked here as they come out, and at the bottom will be our team’s fantasy advice split up by topic. Feel free to ask … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: It’s the Kyle Busch Show
Power Rankings: It's the Kyle Busch Show Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected]. 1. Kyle Busch (LW: 2): Busch's run is remarkable. It'd be remarkable if he … [Read more...]