Need directions? Gronk's got you, as his voice added to the Waze app I don't know about you, but nothing would calm me more when I'm lost in a big city than hearing Rob Gronkowski feeding me directions. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] Gronk is everywhere lately, and now he's a voice in your phone apps. Gronkowski, the lovable New England Patriots tight end, … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Sizzling Stephen
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Sizzling Stephen The big news -- non-Tom Brady division -- this morning is that the Dodgers are calling up top prospect Corey Seager. Before you rush to the waiver wire to pick him up in mixed leagues, consider that the move was partially done out of necessity, as Enrique Hernandez is on the disabled list and Jose Peraza is expected to miss a few days with a hamstring … [Read more...]
Rapid React: Tom Brady suspension overturned, ADP discount no longer applies
Rapid React: Tom Brady suspension overturned, ADP discount no longer applies The DeflateGate saga has mercifully written its final chapter. No more talk of PSIs. No more endless, ridiculous spins. And no more unflattering Tom Brady courtroom sketches. First reported by Adam Schefter, the QB's four-game suspension was nullified Thursday. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Dutchman Van Poppel recovers from puncture to win stage (Reuters)
Cycling-Dutchman Van Poppel recovers from puncture to win stage (Reuters) Dutchman Danny van Poppel won the 12th stage of the Tour of Spain on Thursday despite suffering a puncture about 10-km from the finish line. The Trek Factory Racing rider was dropped by a speeding peloton but fought his way back and eventually prevailed against South African Daryl Impey (Origa GreenEDGE). Belgian … [Read more...]
Welbeck 'out for months' after knee surgery
Welbeck 'out for months' after knee surgery Danny Welbeck has undergone surgery on his left knee and will be out for "a period of months," Arsenal have announced. Welbeck, 24, sustained a knee injury in April, and had been working towards a comeback in training for the Gunners. However, the Premier League club have announced that the former Manchester United forward has instead undergone … [Read more...]
Jarkko Ruutu, Georges Laraque offer statements on Penguins ‘monkey’ prank
Jarkko Ruutu, Georges Laraque offer statements on Penguins ‘monkey’ prank On Thursday morning, we published a translated excerpt from former NHL pest Jarkko Ruutu’s new Finnish-language autobiography that chronicled a Pittsburgh Penguins locker room prank orchestrated by Georges Laraque and Colby Armstrong, when all three players were with the Pens. In summary, according to Ruutu: Laraque … [Read more...]
Spread Options: Dr. Saturday’s Week 1 picks against the spread
Spread Options: Dr. Saturday's Week 1 picks against the spread 2014 was bad. Bad. Bad. Bad. 2015 is a new year, so we're going to make money this year. Promise. If you fade our picks this week, we understand. But don't be doing it when week 6 rolls around. Let's get to it. Western Kentucky (-2) at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. ET THURSDAY: Is Derek Mason's lost list the key to a winning season for … [Read more...]
USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 1 – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Sports college football staff picks for Week 1 - USA TODAY SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE ON TWITTERTWEET SHARE ON SMSSMS SHARE ON WHATSAPPWHATSAPP (Andrew Weber, USA TODAY Sports) College football is back. Unfortunately, the schedule isn’t so welcoming for the first weekend. Just one matchup of ranked opponents is on the schedule when No. 3 Alabama plays No. 20 Wisconsin … [Read more...]
Roger Goodell ‘respectfully’ disagrees with Brady ruling, NFL will appeal
Roger Goodell 'respectfully' disagrees with Brady ruling, NFL will appeal After having another high-profile decision overturned when someone independent looked at it, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he'll appeal Judge Richard M. Berman's decision to overturn New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's suspension. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] The … [Read more...]
Van Poppel wins 12th stage Spanish Vuelta, Aru leads overall (The Associated Press)
Van Poppel wins 12th stage Spanish Vuelta, Aru leads overall (The Associated Press) LLEIDA, Spain (AP) -- Danny Van Poppel of the Netherlands won the 12th stage of the Spanish Vuelta in a mass sprint for the finish line, while Fabio Aru retained the overall leader's red jersey on Thursday. … [Read more...]