Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Week 1 Welcome to the first edition of Waiver Wired for the 2015 season. As has always been the case, this column will be your guide to the best players available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo fantasy leagues. Some of those players will be plug-and-play options who could help this week while others will be stashes who may become useful in the future. Each profiled … [Read more...]
New York Mets at Washington Nationals Free Pick and Betting Lines Sept 8, 2015
New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals Prediction and Betting Odds. The 76-61 New York Mets are set to take on the 71-66 Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. today September 8, 2015, first pitch is scheduled 7:05 PM Betting Odds Moneylines: Mets -110 / Nationals -110 O/U: 7 runs Pitching Match Up New York: Matt Harvey (12-7, 2.60 ERA) Washington: Jordan Zimmermann … [Read more...]
A vintage time trial: Giro stage dedicated to Chianti wine (The Associated Press)
A vintage time trial: Giro stage dedicated to Chianti wine (The Associated Press) Wine lovers will appreciate a time trial in next year's Giro d'Italia dedicated to Chianti Classico. The ninth stage of the race will feature a hilly 40-kilometer (25-mile) route from Radda to Greve in Chianti - the heart of the Tuscan red wine-making region. … [Read more...]
Romero unsure over spot after De Gea stay
Romero unsure over spot after De Gea stay Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero accepts he faces competition for his starting place at Old Trafford this season. Romero, 28, signed for United on a free transfer in the summer and was made the club's first choice by manager Louis van Gaal. But after David De Gea's proposed move to Real Madrid failed to be completed before last week's transfer … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Can Gronk Be Tamed?
Football Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Can Gronk Be Tamed? I’m having an Austin Powers flashback. Remember how easy it was to get Will Ferrell’s character to spill the beans? All you had to do was ask him the same thing three times. With the Steelers, it’s even easier. You don’t have to ask. They’ll just tell you. "You just have to jam him up a little bit, mess with his timing," said linebacker Ryan … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: A.J. to the Rescue
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: A.J. to the Rescue A.J. Burnett (elbow) is slated to rejoin the Pirates’ starting rotation on Thursday, and it couldn't come at a better time as the Bucs attempt to chase down the Cardinals to secure a division title. The 38-year-old right-hander has already made it clear that he intends to retire following the 2015 season, but he has also shown that he has plenty left … [Read more...]
DN Sports Desk: Nebraska vs. South Alabama score predictions – Daily Nebraskan
DN Sports Desk: Nebraska vs. South Alabama score predictions - Daily Nebraskan Josh Kelly, Senior Sports Editor - Nebraska 49, South Alabama 13 Although the Huskers have had crucial injuries, they should do just fine against South Alabama. The Sun-Belt program is new to college football and a night game in Memorial Stadium will be a learning curve. Yes, Jack Ganwish, Demornay Pierson-El and Sam … [Read more...]
Ohio State defeats Virginia Tech 42-24, proves it’s still the team to beat
Ohio State defeats Virginia Tech 42-24, proves it's still the team to beat Ohio State is better than it was a year ago. As crazy as that seems, the defending national champions took the field for their season opener against Virginia Tech on Monday and left with a dominating 42-24 victory. For three quarters, Ohio State looked like a team that could have beaten any team it was up against. It … [Read more...]
Scola, Argentina make semis of Olympic qualifier
Scola, Argentina make semis of Olympic qualifier Associated Press 0 Shares Print MEXICO CITY -- Luis Scola scored 16 points to help Argentina beat Panama 84-57 on Monday to remain undefeated and became the first team to progress to the Olympic qualifier semifinals. Jorge Gutierrez, a point-guard who plays for Milwaukee, scored a basket with 8.9 seconds to play and Mexico rallied … [Read more...]
A’s play spoiler, ride six-run sixth inning to victory over Astros
A's play spoiler, ride six-run sixth inning to victory over Astros Take a look around the league with Big League Stew's daily wrap up. We'll hit on all of the biggest moments from the day that you may have missed, while providing highlights, photos and interesting stats. With their grip on the AL West loosening a bit over the last couple weeks, the Houston Astros could use a good trip out … [Read more...]