Spin Doctors: What running back would you rather invest in for fantasy, Matt Forte or Justin Forsett? Offensive architect Marc Trestman switched hats this offseason going from Chicago to Baltimore. What affiliated running back will churn out more fantasy production: The former, Matt Forte (10.1 ADP), or the current, Justin Forsett (21.5)? Fanalysts Brad Evans and Liz Loza disagree … [Read more...]
Patrick Towles named Kentucky’s starting QB
Patrick Towles named Kentucky's starting QB Patrick Towles has regained his position as Kentucky’s starting quarterback, coach Mark Stoops announced Monday, after fending off a furious spring a preseason camp challenge from Drew Barker. Towles started last season and completed 57.3 percent of his passes for 2,718 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also had 303 rushing yards and … [Read more...]
Quintana, Valverde to lead Movistar at Spanish Vuelta (The Associated Press)
Quintana, Valverde to lead Movistar at Spanish Vuelta (The Associated Press) MADRID (AP) -- Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde, the second- and third-place finishers at last month's Tour de France, have been named co-leaders of Movistar's nine-man team for the Spanish Vuelta. … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods is definitely in for the Wyndham Championship
Tiger Woods is definitely in for the Wyndham Championship Really, truly, Tiger Woods is playing in the Wyndham Championship. Woods' agent Mark Steinberg made the final, final confirmation on Monday that the world No. 286 will play in Greensboro, N.C., for the first time in his career. "We discussed it in detail over the weekend. It was not appropriate to confirm during the PGA … [Read more...]
Chelsea aren’t in crisis mode, but this season will be a tougher test than last
Chelsea aren’t in crisis mode, but this season will be a tougher test than last There are losses and, then, there are losses. Some hurt more than others. Some happen in preseason and come with a certain luxury of avoidance and denial. Others happen during the season and can demoralize or inspire fans. As a Chelsea fan, I know that watching them lose to a major rival like Manchester City … [Read more...]
Danny Briere retires: The character, the contract and the clutch
Danny Briere retires: The character, the contract and the clutch Danny Briere, 37, officially retired on Monday after 17 years and 973 NHL games. The Philadelphia Flyers appropriately made the announcement, as the forward played the majority of his games with them and their appreciation was always quite mutual. “After taking a few weeks to think about it, it’s time to hang them up and … [Read more...]
Redskins planning stadium, won’t change nickname for move back to D.C.
Redskins planning stadium, won't change nickname for move back to D.C. The Washington Redskins almost instantly didn't like their stadium in Landover, Md., which must really stink for the taxpayers who paid $70.5 million for "land, sewer lines, highway interchanges and other infrastructure" for FedEx Field, opened in 1997. The $180 million stadium itself was privately financed, but isn't as … [Read more...]
USC freshman QB Ricky Town decides to transfer
USC freshman QB Ricky Town decides to transfer Ricky Town’s first season at USC is over before it even began. Trojans head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed Sunday that town, a true freshman quarterback, will transfer to another program. “We wish him the best of luck,” Sarkisian said. “He’s worked extremely hard, he’s been a great member of our program and I’m sure wherever he decides to go, … [Read more...]
City target De Bruyne's future sorted 'soon'
City target De Bruyne's future sorted 'soon' Stephan Uersfeld Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne has said the uncertainty surrounding his Wolfsburg future could be resolved "soon." According to kicker, De Bruyne, 24, wants to leave Wolfsburg, while the football weekly claims City have already bid €60 million for the Belgium international, despite Wolfsburg claiming that they … [Read more...]
What We Learned: Why give Sergei Gonchar a tryout deal?
What We Learned: Why give Sergei Gonchar a tryout deal? (Hello, this is a feature that aims to recap the weekend’s events and boils those events down to one admittedly superficial fact or stupid opinion about each team. Feel free to complain about it.) As NHL signings go, any one involving a guy who turned 41 in April comes across as a pretty big red flag. But the Sergei Gonchar deal … [Read more...]