'Straight Outta Compton' makes a big blunder with Eazy-E's White Sox cap N.W.A. biopic "Straight Outta Compton" seems to be a winner by most accounts — at the box office, with moviegoers and with hip-hop heads. There's just one problem. And to some sports-minded folks, it's a big one. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] Eazy-E is shown wearing a Chicago White Sox cap entirely … [Read more...]
Danica Patrick re-ups with Stewart-Haas, gets new sponsor for 2016
Danica Patrick re-ups with Stewart-Haas, gets new sponsor for 2016 Danica Patrick is staying at Stewart-Haas Racing. And she's got a replacement for her current sponsor, GoDaddy. Nature's Bakery will be Patrick's primary sponsor in 2016. The company will sponsor 28 races after GoDaddy announced earlier this year that it was leaving Patrick's No. 10 car at the conclusion of the 2015 season. … [Read more...]
‘L.A. Rams!’ Fans fans flock to watch practice with team’s future in doubt
'L.A. Rams!' Fans fans flock to watch practice with team's future in doubt In the three-team monte for Los Angeles, the team that's farthest away geographically — the St. Louis Rams — might have the strongest local support. Will the Rams return to L.A., the city they left in 1994? We don't yet know that, and last week's owners meeting outside Chicago to discuss that very issue provided few … [Read more...]
Little League Softball World Series team accused of losing on purpose to knock rivals out of tournament
Little League Softball World Series team accused of losing on purpose to knock rivals out of tournament A scandal has broken out at the Little League Softball World Series, where a team from the state of Washington has been accused of throwing its game on Monday so that a rival team wouldn't advance in the tournament. The squad from South Snohomish Little League in Washington was no-hit by … [Read more...]
Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies Free Pick and Betting Lines August 18, 2015
Washington Nationals at Colorado Rockies Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 48-68 Colorado Rockies play host to the 58-59 Washington Nationals tonight in MLB action on the grass of Coors Field, August 18, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:40PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Nationals -155/Rockies +145 O/U Total: 10 Pitching Matchup Jordan Zimmerman (R) W/L 8-8 WHIP 1.19 ERA 3.34 David … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros Free Pick and Betting Lines August 18, 2015
Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 64-55 Houston Astros play host to the 59-59 Tampa Bay Rays tonight in MLB action on the grass of Minute Maid Park, August 18, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM ET. Betting Lines Moneyline: Rays +110/Astros -120 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Jake Odorizzi (R) W/L 6-6 WHIP 1.13 ERA Scott Feldman (R) W/L 5-5 … [Read more...]
Best of the rest: Ranking college football’s playoff dark horses
Best of the rest: Ranking college football's playoff dark horses AthlonSports.com is a leading website for preseason and in-season football previews, predictions, rankings and analysis. Rankings are a big part of any college football season. Whether it’s preseason projections or the in-season polls from the playoff committee, rankings generate discussion and interest from all 128 fanbases. … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Teddy Purcell of Oilers; Matt Nichol of BioSteel
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Teddy Purcell of Oilers; Matt Nichol of BioSteel LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Teddy Purcell of the Edmonton Oilers talks about Connor McDavid and the potential turnaround; Matt Nichol of … [Read more...]
Three-Man Weave: Which young player will make the biggest leap to stardom?
Three-Man Weave: Which young player will make the biggest leap to stardom? With the draft and the bulk of free agency now behind us, it's time to start taking stock of what's transpired this summer and how it all figures to impact the upcoming NBA campaign. This week, we discuss: Which promising young player will make the biggest, Anthony Davis-like star leap in 2015-16? *** Dan Devine: … [Read more...]
Watch Sedin Twins play H-O-R-S-E, basketball weep (Video)
Watch Sedin Twins play H-O-R-S-E, basketball weep (Video) The Vancouver Canucks have an ongoing series called “Sedin vs. Sedin,” in which hockey wonder twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin battle in a series of daunting challenges. Although once you’ve dragged Anson Carter to 33 goals, is any challenge really that daunting? The latest battle features the Bros. Sedin playing some basketball, … [Read more...]