Tom Danielson tests positive for synthetic testosterone (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- American cyclist Tom Danielson says he tested positive for synthetic testosterone in an out-of-competition test performed last month. … [Read more...]
Human Rights Foundation hits out at Messi
Human Rights Foundation hits out at Messi Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been criticised by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) for showing "enthusiastic support for the dictatorship" during his trip to Gabon last month. Messi, 28, visited Gabon, which is set to stage the 2017 African Nations Cup, and met President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who drove him around the capital, Libreville. HRF president … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Randle on the Rise
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Randle on the Rise Joseph Randle’s fantasy supporters have had a good camp so far. After Jerry Jones “expressed confidence” in Randle’s ability to be the lead runner on the first day of camp, OC Scott Linehan confirmed Friday the Cowboys’ offense would continue to be the run-heavy unit which allowed DeMarco Murray to rack up 449 touches last season. Darren McFadden … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: August Reliever Rankings
Strike Zone: August Reliever Rankings Monday, August 03, 2015 Here’s the August rankings update. Players are ranked for the rest of the season based on a 5x5 scoring format. Included along with the position rankings will soon be an updated top 300. Players are listed at the position at which they’re most valuable. Follow us at @Rotoworld_BB and @matthewpouliot on Twitter. Relief pitcher … [Read more...]
Gimme Da Lute wins Real Good Deal by 12 1/4 lengths (The Associated Press)
Gimme Da Lute wins Real Good Deal by 12 1/4 lengths (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Bob Baffert-trained Gimme Da Lute romped to a 12 1/4-length victory Sunday in the $200,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. … [Read more...]
American Pharoah wins again, takes the Haskell (Reuters)
American Pharoah wins again, takes the Haskell (Reuters) (Reuters) - Triple Crown winner American Pharoah made a triumphant return to the track by winning the $1.75 million William Hill Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey on Sunday. Overwhelming favorite American Pharoah took the lead from Competitive Edge on the far turn, and opened up a five-length lead before … [Read more...]
Bills OL coach Aaron Kromer suspended six games for assault arrest
Bills OL coach Aaron Kromer suspended six games for assault arrest Buffalo Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer was suspended six games by the team, punishment for an allegedly ugly incident this offseason that led to his arrest. Kromer was arrested for assault and battery after allegedly confronting a boy about the use of beach chairs and then punching the boy in the face, according to … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Ethier Powers LA
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Ethier Powers LA After a terrible 2014 season spent mostly on the bench, it sounded like the Dodgers couldn’t give Andre Ethier away during the offseason. Oh, how quickly things change. Ethier continued his solid 2015 campaign with perhaps the best game of his season, hitting a pair of home runs, including a walkoff two-run blast vs. the rival Angels. The … [Read more...]
Meet the first place Mets: New York ties Nationals following sweep
Meet the first place Mets: New York ties Nationals following sweep Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. For the first time in what seems like a long time, the New York Mets are in first place in August. The team moved into a … [Read more...]