Kentucky adds Australian 7-footer Isaac Humphries - SI.com Kentucky confirmed the signing of Australian 7-footer Isaac Humphries on Thursday, adding yet another standout piece to the Wildcats’ top-ranked 2015 recruiting class. Kentucky coach John Calipari confirmed Humphries’s signing in a release, although the move was widely expected after Humphries reclassified from the 2016 class to 2015. … [Read more...]
Golovkin-Lemieux title unification fight is close to sellout (The Associated Press)
Golovkin-Lemieux title unification fight is close to sellout (The Associated Press) Three years ago, Gennady Golovkin was largely unknown outside hard-core boxing circles. In two months, he'll take on David Lemieux in an HBO pay-per-view fight for their four combined middleweight title belts at a sold-out Madison Square Garden. Although the Kazakh star's charisma and his Canadian … [Read more...]
Fantasy Soccer Insider; FPL tips featuring Pedro, Depay, Firmino and more (8.20.15)
Fantasy Soccer Insider; FPL tips featuring Pedro, Depay, Firmino and more (8.20.15) Listen to the latest episode of Fantasy Soccer Insider, the weekly podcast that will share the latest news and tips to help you improve your fantasy game. Hosted by fantasy soccer expert John Wallin, aka @FantasyGaffer, the latest episode features a discussion with @Ralphlifshitzbb from Razzball Soccer. The duo … [Read more...]
Robert Griffin III left Redskins game early, being tested for concussion
Robert Griffin III left Redskins game early, being tested for concussion Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III left the game against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter Thursday night, suffering what the team called a stinger at first but later added that he was undergoing concussion testing. Head coach Jay Gruden said after the game that Griffin was going through the league-mandated … [Read more...]
Baylor DE found guilty in sexual assault case
Baylor DE found guilty in sexual assault case Baylor DE Sam Ukwuachu was found guilty of sexual assault. (USATSI) Baylor defensive end Sam Ukwuachu has been found guilty of sexual assault in a case from October 2013 involving a former Baylor soccer player, according to Tommy Witherspoon of the Waco Tribune-Herald. Ukwuachu was indicted on two felony charges of sexual assault in June 2014 for the … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith announces he's returning to Cavs
J.R. Smith announces he's returning to Cavs ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print J.R. Smith announced Thursday via his Instagram account that he is returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith, 29, had previously opted out of a $6.4 million contract for next season and became an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The 11-year veteran was acquired in a trade with the New York … [Read more...]
Alex Gordon to begin rehab assignment Sunday as Royals return nears
Alex Gordon to begin rehab assignment Sunday as Royals return nears The best team in the American League is about to add their MVP from last season back to their already deep lineup. Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost told reporters Thursday that Alex Gordon will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Sunday and be there for at least a week. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash … [Read more...]
Bulls star Jimmy Butler is inspired by his friend Mark Wahlberg, naturally
Bulls star Jimmy Butler is inspired by his friend Mark Wahlberg, naturally Professional athletes find inspiration in familiar places — family, friends, artists, and past greats in their chosen sports. If there's anything special about that group, it is due to the unique lives of the rich and famous. When an athlete makes friends through work, they are usually fellow millionaires and … [Read more...]
Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles Free Pick and Betting Odds Week 2 Preseason
Baltimore Ravens at Philadelphia Eagles Free Pick and Betting Odds. With week one of the preseason over, week two sees the Baltimore Ravens take on the Philadelphia Eages at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Set to kickoff at 7 PM ET on Saturday, 22nd August, 5Dimes is favouring the Eagles with a -3 point start at odds of -120. Total lines on the odds currently stand at … [Read more...]
NBA Draft Conflicts For College Basketball Players in 2016 – Hoops Habit
NBA Draft Conflicts For College Basketball Players in 2016 - Hoops Habit Jun 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Prospects pose for a group picture with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (holding basketball) before the start of the 2015 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports There has been a changing of the guard in the NBA that has impacted college basketball for the … [Read more...]