Reports: Warriors-Cavs, Heat-Pelicans, Lakers-Clippers to play on Christmas 2015 The full 2015-16 NBA schedule has yet to be released, but according to several early reports, the league's calendar-makers have already three matchups as part of the league's annual Christmas Day showcase. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald … [Read more...]
Tottenham will announce new signing in next few days
Tottenham will announce new signing in next few days Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham will announce a new signing in the next few days. Spurs have signed three defenders in Kieran Trippier, Toby Alderweireld and Kevin Wimmer so far this summer, but with Roberto Soldado and Emmanuel Adebayor both expected to leave the club, Harry Kane is at risk of […] Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham … [Read more...]
The Miller School opens doors for high school cycling (The Associated Press)
The Miller School opens doors for high school cycling (The Associated Press) Peter Hufnagel remembers the night his dream became a reality. It was 2010, and the cross country coach for The Miller School of Albemarle was walking down a hallway when he ran into his athletic director. ''So I stayed up one night and wrote a small proposal of what I envisioned a cycling program could be, and we … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Bauer, Richards, Goldschmidt, Harper and bargains
Daily Dime: Bauer, Richards, Goldschmidt, Harper and bargains Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Saturday’s slate on Yahoo but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Trevor Bauer, SP, vs. Min (Santana), $35: He has a 23.5 K% with a 10.6 SwStr% and is facing a Minnesota team that’s scored the fourth-fewest runs in baseball both on the road and against … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Hitters By Trade
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Hitters By Trade The non-waiver trade deadline was a week ago, but that didn't stop teams from making moves Friday. Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @Nate_Grimm on Twitter. Two trades, involving some notable names and sizable contracts, were consummated Friday, with the Red Sox dealing Mike Napoli to the Rangers and the Braves sending Chris Johnson to the Indians for … [Read more...]
Brendan Rodgers aims to rebuild trust of Liverpool fans
Brendan Rodgers aims to rebuild trust of Liverpool fans Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers feels he needs to regain the trust of the club's fans this season after a poor 2014-15 that concluded with what he has described as his "worst day in football". A year on from finishing second in the Barclays Premier League, the Reds' follow-up campaign ended […] Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers … [Read more...]
Resilient Mets win seventh straight, pad lead in NL East
Resilient Mets win seventh straight, pad lead in NL East 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. The New York Mets are real and they're pretty spectacular. How you doin', Jerry Seinfield? With their backs against the wall three … [Read more...]
Shrinking Violet wins Daisycutter at Del Mar (The Associated Press)
Shrinking Violet wins Daisycutter at Del Mar (The Associated Press) DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Shrinking Violet ran away with the $92,530 Daisycutter Handicap, beating Home Journey by 4 3/4 lengths Friday at Del Mar in the turf race for fillies and mares. … [Read more...]
Clayton Kershaw’s 37-inning scoreless streak ends on first pitch against Pirates
Clayton Kershaw's 37-inning scoreless streak ends on first pitch against Pirates How do you do, Clayton Kershaw? Those may not have been the actual words used by Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco when he personally greeted Kershaw on Friday night. But those were the words spoken by his actions when he stepped in and launched Kershaw's first pitch of the game for a home run. … [Read more...]
Tennessee reinstates WR Von Pearson
Tennessee reinstates WR Von Pearson Tennessee reinstated receiver Von Pearson to the team on Friday. The move came two days after prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Pearson, who was named a suspect in an alleged rape this spring. "After a thorough review of the investigation, I have decided there is insufficient evidence to sustain a criminal prosecution against Von … [Read more...]