Brad Keselowski doesn't want to advance in Chase by being conservative KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Though he didn't make the final four of the 2014 Chase, Brad Keselowski provided the Sprint Cup Series with its most dramatic moments throughout the 10-race playoff. He scored a win in the opening race at Chicago with a daring three-wide pass. Facing elimination at Talladega, he won to advance to the … [Read more...]
Pirates' Kang seriously hurt
Pirates' Kang seriously hurt In Thursday afternoon's loss to the Cubs (CHC 9, PIT 6), the Pirates lost infielder Jung Ho Kang to a knee injury when Chris Coghlan slid into him on a take-out slide at second base. Kang remained on the ground for several minutes before being helped off the field. Here's video of the play: The Pirates have announced it as a knee injury but have not given any … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Kings: Puck Daddy’s 2015-16 NHL Season Preview
Los Angeles Kings: Puck Daddy's 2015-16 NHL Season Preview (The 2015-16 NHL season is nearly upon us! Why bother watching this team? What will make or break the season? Find out as we preview all 30 teams as camps begin!) Last Season: 40-27-15, 95 points, two points out of the final playoff spot in the Central Division. The Kings became the first defending Stanley Cup champion to miss the … [Read more...]
U.S. Solheim Cup team down a player heading into opening session
U.S. Solheim Cup team down a player heading into opening session The U.S. Solheim Cup team is a woman down. Solheim rookie Alison Lee was originally set to play in Friday's opening session of the biennial matches against Europe, but Lee has been battling food poisoning and wasn't feeling up to the task. After all, her stomach would be churning enough on the first tee as it was. Lee, … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth sinks ace on Day 1 of BMW Championship
Jordan Spieth sinks ace on Day 1 of BMW Championship "Be enough." Exactly enough. A hole-in-one for Jordan Spieth. http://t.co/8u47r7Gd2k— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) September 17, 2015 Jordan Spieth was having a mediocre day halfway through the opening round of the BMW Championship on Thursday. Then the ball decided to listen. Spieth made a hole-in-one at the 196-yard par-3 second hole at Conway … [Read more...]
FIFA general secretary suspended after misconduct allegations surrounding World Cup tickets
FIFA general secretary suspended after misconduct allegations surrounding World Cup tickets Zurich (AFP) – FIFA on Thursday immediately suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke over misconduct allegations and put him under investigation. Valcke “has been put on leave and released from his duties effective immediately until further notice,” said a FIFA statement. “Further, FIFA has been made … [Read more...]
As Jimmie Johnson chases title No. 7, he’s not motivated by the number
As Jimmie Johnson chases title No. 7, he's not motivated by the number KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Jimmie Johnson's next championship will be his seventh. As many NASCAR fans know, a seventh title will tie Johnson, who turned 40 on Thursday, with Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt for the most Sprint Cup titles of any driver. And given that Johnson has no plans on ending his driving career soon – he … [Read more...]
Irving mum on timetable, says he's getting closer
Irving mum on timetable, says he's getting closer Associated Press 0 Shares Print MIAMI -- If Kyrie Irving knows when he'll be back on the floor with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he's not telling. The All-Star guard will only divulge this much: He's getting closer. Irving spoke Thursday about his ongoing recovery from the knee injury that required surgery and kept him from all but … [Read more...]
Adam Wainwright will find out Monday if he can return this season
Adam Wainwright will find out Monday if he can return this season Here’s a scary thought for National League postseason hopefuls – the St. Louis Cardinals, with Adam Wainwright back in the starting rotation. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] The Cardinals ace has been sidelined since April 25 with a torn Achilles, but he is healing quickly and will find out on Monday if he can … [Read more...]
Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Crucial training camp battles in Eastern Conference
Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Crucial training camp battles in Eastern Conference Dobber launched his fantasy hockey website DobberHockey back in 2005 and has been Puck Daddy's resident fantasy hockey enthusiast since 2009. Boston Bruins - Matt Irwin vs. Joe Morrow vs. Colin Miller I like the potential top six here with Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, Loui Eriksson, Matt Beleskey, David Krejci and … [Read more...]