Rob Kauffman buys in to Chip Ganassi Racing Michael Waltrip Racing announced Thursday that co-owner Rob Kauffman had purchased part of Chip Ganassi Racing. The announcement comes a day after a Sports Business Journal report that said Kauffman was close to making the deal complete. Rob Kauffman, co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, has agreed to buy an interest in Chip Ganassi Racing with … [Read more...]
Broncos still Super Bowl contenders, even if it’ll look a little different
Broncos still Super Bowl contenders, even if it'll look a little different ENGLEWOOD, Colo — Welcome to training camp of the contender that everyone has forgotten about. Pick up a magazine or find an early Internet preview and let me know if any picked the Denver Broncos to win the Super Bowl. I haven't seen one yet. "We're here to win a championship," said Broncos coach Gary Kubiak, who … [Read more...]
Houston aiming for World Series with trade for Carlos Gomez
Houston aiming for World Series with trade for Carlos Gomez The Houston Astros are World Series contenders. It would have been crazy to read that sentence four months ago, but things have changed drastically in that period. [Friday Daily Fantasy contest: Turn $5 into $5K] With the team's offseason additions, there was no doubt the club would be better. Still, few were willing to project a … [Read more...]
Waiting game ends: Huestis signs OKC contract
Waiting game ends: Huestis signs OKC contract 0 Shares Print Josh Huestis' draft gamble has finally paid off. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have signed the 2014 first-round draft pick to a four-year, rookie-scale contract. Huestis was selected 29th overall in 2014 but became the first "domestic draft-and-stash" after working out a pre-draft arrangement with the Thunder to … [Read more...]
Astros add Carlos Gomez, Mike Fiers in trade
Astros add Carlos Gomez, Mike Fiers in trade The Milwaukee Brewers traded outfielder Carlos Gomez and right-hander Mike Fiers to the Houston Astros, CBS MLB Insider Jon Heyman first reported Thursday night. A day after another deal involving Gomez failed to be completed with the Mets -- much to the embarrassment of all parties involved -- Brewers general manager Doug Melvin pivoted and sent him to … [Read more...]
Fantasy X factors for all 32 teams – ESPN
Fantasy X factors for all 32 teams - ESPN Joe Kaiser, Fantasy, Insider Close Fantasy basketball, NBA analyst for Insider NBA, MLB analyst for Rumor Central 0 Shares Print When the fantasy football season comes to an end several months from now and you finally have chance to go back and evaluate your fantasy draft, much of your success will come down to two things: 1. The players … [Read more...]
Newcastle United complete £8 million deal to sign Chancel Mbemba
Newcastle United complete £8 million deal to sign Chancel Mbemba Newcastle have announced the signing of Chancel Mbemba and hope he will be granted a work permit in time to start the Premier League season at the club. The 20-year-old DR Congo defender was granted governing body endorsement (GBE) at … Continue reading → Newcastle have announced the signing of Chancel Mbemba and hope he will … [Read more...]
Yankees get outfielder Dustin Ackley in trade with Mariners
Yankees get outfielder Dustin Ackley in trade with Mariners Somebody get Dustin Ackley a razor, he's been traded to the New York Yankees. Ackley, the very-much-bearded Seattle Mariners outfielder, will be headed to the Bronx in a three-player deal that Ackley confirmed himself to reporters Thursday outside the Mariners clubhouse. Seattle is getting 23-year-old outfielder Ramon Flores and … [Read more...]
Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon surprise boy battling cancer, have water gun fight (Video)
Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon surprise boy battling cancer, have water gun fight (Video) Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon have been like Batman and Robin in Nova Scotia this summer, without the whole crime fighting thing. But they’re still using their powers for good. They’ve eaten at local restaurants. Served coffee at Tim Horton’s, and now this touching story via Global News. Bryan … [Read more...]
William ‘Refrigerator’ Perry auctioning off Super Bowl XX ring
William 'Refrigerator' Perry auctioning off Super Bowl XX ring William "Refrigerator" Perry, one of the most famous NFL players of the 1980s, is auctioning off the Super Bowl ring he won after the 1985 season with the Chicago Bears. Heritage Auctions is overseeing the auction at this week's National Sports Collectors' Convention at Dallas, and bidding is available online. The starting bid is … [Read more...]