NFL rookie says hockey made him a tackling machine Nick Dzubnar rushed up the middle of the Arizona Cardinals’ offensive line, lunged and grabbed the leg of quarterback Drew Stanton, bringing him down to the grass. Granted, his natural inclination may have been to put a shoulder into his jaw, knocking him down, forcing a turnover and then preparing to fight one of his teammates in … [Read more...]
Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Lines August 27, 2015
Baltimore Orioles at Kansas City Royals Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 77-49 Kansas City Royals play host to the 63-63 Baltimore Orioles in MLB action on the grass of Kauffman Stadium, August 27, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Orioles: +121/Royals -131 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Chris Tillman (R) W/L 9-8 WHIP 1.32 ERA 4.51 Yordano Ventura … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers Free Pick and Betting Lines August 27, 2015
Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 60-66 Detroit Tigers play host to the 64-62 Los Angeles Angels in MLB action on the grass of Comerica Park, August 27, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:08PM ET Betting Odd Moneyline: Angels -105/Tigers -105 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Matt Shoemaker (R) W/L 5-9 WHIP 1.30 ERA 4.76 Randy Wolf (L) W/L 0-1 WHIP … [Read more...]
Only a superior signing will do for Arsenal in this summer’s transfer market
Only a superior signing will do for Arsenal in this summer’s transfer market Arsenal was dealt a major blow on their quest to sign a ‘world-class’ striker when Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema (finally) proclaimed his wishes to remain in Spain earlier in the week. Benzema, who was linked with the Gunners for most of the summer, tweeted Monday, “For all those clowns who […] Arsenal was dealt a … [Read more...]
Addison Russell spins, starts 6-4-3 double play in blink of an eye
Addison Russell spins, starts 6-4-3 double play in blink of an eye The Chicago Cubs gave Starlin Castro every opportunity to get on track as their starting shortstop. That was, until two weeks ago, when they decided to turn the reins over to their shortstop of the future, Addison Russell. The decision to move both Russell to his more natural position has paid off quite well for Chicago on … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Packer Problems
Training Camp Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Packer Problems Aaron Rodgers is sure of one thing—that he’s not sure. “Not sure what the playing time will be, but whatever [coach] Mike [McCarthy] decides, I'm confident we'll be ready when the season starts,” said Rodgers Wednesday when asked about the Packers’ new plan on offense. The old plan went out the window Sunday when Jordy Nelson suffered a torn … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Brewers at Cleveland Indians Free Pick and Betting Lines August 26, 2015
Milwaukee Brewers at Cleveland Indians Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 59-66 Cleveland Indians play host to the 53-73 Milwaukee Brewers tonight in MLB action on the grass of Progressive Field, August 26, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Brewers +122/Indians -132 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Jimmy Nelson (R) W/L 10-9 WHIP 1.22 ERA 3.60 Cody … [Read more...]
What to expect from Mexico’s new coach Ricardo ‘Tuca’ Ferretti
What to expect from Mexico’s new coach Ricardo ‘Tuca’ Ferretti When Ricardo Ferretti (nicknamed Tuca) was introduced this week as interim coach of the Mexican national team, he put on a display of a mild mannered man. This was not, by any means, the same man that many were accustomed to seeing, the one that berated journalists both on and off the […] When Ricardo Ferretti (nicknamed Tuca) … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Verlander Sharp in No-Hit Bid
Baseball Daily Dose: Verlander Sharp in No-Hit Bid Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Tigers starter Justin Verlander flirted with a no-hitter in Wednesday’s start against the Angels, but lost it when Chris Iannetta led off the top of the ninth inning with a double down the left field line which kicked up chalk dust. Verlander settled for a one-hit shutout, walking two and striking … [Read more...]
Floyd Mayweather’s $4.8M car is nice, but his flashy show is nearing an end (Yahoo Sports)
Floyd Mayweather's $4.8M car is nice, but his flashy show is nearing an end (Yahoo Sports) Regardless of how you feel about him, the Mayweather circus is creeping toward a conclusion. … [Read more...]