Muhammad Ali to be honored in his hometown of Louisville (The Associated Press) Boxing great Muhammad Ali will get some special hometown recognition next month from the University of Louisville. It cited Ali's role in inspiring others and working for positive change in the world. The university says the 73-year-old Ali and his wife, Lonnie, are scheduled to attend the Sept. 17 ceremony. … [Read more...]
FOX launches FOX Soccer 2GO free trial ahead of Bundesliga and Super Cup
FOX launches FOX Soccer 2GO free trial ahead of Bundesliga and Super Cup FOX Sports has launched a free trial of its FOX Soccer 2GO streaming service ahead of today’s UEFA Super Cup between Barcelona and Sevilla and the start of the 2015/16 Bundesliga season. The 7-day free trial can be started between now and the end of the month by signing up via […] FOX Sports has launched a free trial … [Read more...]
NFL draft will return to Chicago in 2016, centering around ‘Draft Town’
NFL draft will return to Chicago in 2016, centering around 'Draft Town' SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Chicago mayor Rahm Emmanuel announced Tuesday at the NFL owners meeting that the 2016 NFL draft is returning to Chicago. Chicago hosted the 2015 NFL draft — the first time the Windy City had held the event in more than 51 years. It was considered a success because of … [Read more...]
BDL Interview: ‘Jake H.,’ post-layoff office slam dunk champion
BDL Interview: 'Jake H.,' post-layoff office slam dunk champion Two Fridays ago, a man I'd never met dunked his way into my heart. The link I saw promised a video of a guy who, after getting laid off, decided to spend his remaining time in the office filming himself crushing dunks on a Fisher Price hoop. It delivered, in spades. This was neither clickbait nor con job, but rather a … [Read more...]
Doug Melvin steps down as Brewers GM
Doug Melvin steps down as Brewers GM Melvin (left) when the Brewers hired Craig Counsell in May. (USATSI) With the news that Doug Melvin is stepping down after 13 seasons, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking for a new general manager. An objective grade for Melvin's tenure would be mixed. Melvin's teams have gone 1,004-1,052 since he was promoted to GM at the end of the 2002 season, which ranks … [Read more...]
Team USA boss: LeBron's choice on Rio Games
Team USA boss: LeBron's choice on Rio Games Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print LAS VEGAS -- LeBron James knows he has a spot on the 2016 U.S. Olympic basketball team if he wants it, according to USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo. In … [Read more...]
This baby dressed like Johnny Cueto is the cutest thing you’ll see today
This baby dressed like Johnny Cueto is the cutest thing you'll see today Kauffman Stadium was stoked for the arrival of Johnny Cueto on Monday night and the new Kansas City Royals ace did not disappoint. He fired a four-hit shutout, striking out eight as the Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-0. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] The Cueto-ization of K.C. didn't take long. He was … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Stretch Value
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Stretch Value This is the weekly Fantasy Roundtable, where the writers of Rotoworld Baseball let the readers of Rotoworld Baseball in on a quick staff discussion. It's water cooler talk ... that we've decided to publish. Look for it every Tuesday. Drew Silva: I feel like our next good topic is going to center around September callups, but it's too early for that. … [Read more...]
Doug Melvin steps down as Brewers GM, signaling culture shift in Milwaukee
Doug Melvin steps down as Brewers GM, signaling culture shift in Milwaukee There have been a lot of changes within the Milwaukee Brewers this season and that continued Tuesday as the club announced Doug Melvin is leaving his post as general manager and moving into an "advisory role." The change is happening immediately, with the Brewers starting a search for a new GM. In that search, the … [Read more...]
Utah CB Dominique Hatfield back in school, not back on the team
Utah CB Dominique Hatfield back in school, not back on the team Suspended Utah cornerback Dominique Hatfield has been allowed to remain in school, coach Kyle Whittingham said Monday, but he has not yet been reinstated to the team. School spokesperson Liz Abel told the Associated Press that Hatfield had never been kicked out of school and remained on scholarship. However, Hatfield’s lawyer … [Read more...]