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...]
Danny Briere still contemplating hockey future
Danny Briere still contemplating hockey future Danny Briere will be 38 in October. He’s currently an unrestricted free agent and coming off the worst offensive season of his nearly 20-year career (8 goals, 12 points, 57 games). Those facts have all the making of us having seen the last of him in the NHL; but a decision is still to be made by the veteran forward. Speaking with ESPN.com’s … [Read more...]
Troy Tulowitzki trade sets stacked Blue Jays up to win now, and in the future
Troy Tulowitzki trade sets stacked Blue Jays up to win now, and in the future After more than 20 years as also-rans in the AL East, the Toronto Blue Jays are trying to position themselves as contenders in 2015, and beyond. News broke early Tuesday morning that the Toronto Blue Jays acquired All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki in a shocking trade with the Colorado Rockies. In return the … [Read more...]
Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins Free Pick and Betting Lines July 28, 2015
Washington Nationals at Miami Marlins Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 41-8 Miami Marlins play host to the 52-45 Washington Nationals tonight in MLB action on the grass of Marlins Park, July 28, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Nationals -102/Marlins-108 O/U Total: 6.5 Pitching Matchup Jordan Zimmerman (R) W/L 8-5 WHIP 1.23 ERA 3.30 Jose … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros Free Pick and Betting Lines July 28, 2015
Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 55-45 Houston Astros play host to the 55-43 Los Angeles Angels tonight in MLB action on the grass of Minute Maid Park, July 28, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Angels +108/Astros -118 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup C.J. Wilson (L) W/L 8-7 WHIP 1.21 ERA 3.59 Collin McHugh (R) … [Read more...]
Dabo Swinney: Notre Dame should play 13 games as independent
Dabo Swinney: Notre Dame should play 13 games as independent Dabo Swinney has an idea if Notre Dame doesn't join a conference. The Irish should play an extra game for College Football Playoff eligibility. The Clemson coach suggested that Notre Dame add a 13th game to its schedule if it continues to be an independent. His comments come shortly after Missouri coach Gary Pinkel said Notre Dame … [Read more...]