Lampard scores first MLS goal, NYCFC win Associated Press Frank Lampard scored his first MLS goal as New York City FC beat Toronto FC 2-0 on Wednesday night to end a three-game losing streak. New York City won its first game since Aug. 13. Toronto FC has lost three straight, as both teams attempt to stay in the MLS playoff picture. Lampard, a former Chelsea and Manchester City midfielder, … [Read more...]
Clayton Stoner facing five charges for killing grizzly bear
Clayton Stoner facing five charges for killing grizzly bear Cheeky the Bear didn’t have the same fame in British Columbia as Cecil The Lion did in Zimbabwe, but his demise also made headlines when he was shot and killed in a trophy hunt in 2013. His hunter wasn’t a Minnesota dentist; it was a Minnesota defenseman – Clayton Stoner, now with the Anaheim Ducks, who was photographed holding the … [Read more...]
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Thursday News and Notes
Football Daily Dose: Dose: Thursday News and Notes It was a bit of a slow news day on Wednesday after an action-packed opening week that included Dez Bryant’s foot surgery which created a seismic shift in the football landscape. Per Bryan Broaddus of Cowboys.com, Devin Street is slated to start in Dez Bryant’s spot across from Terrance Williams in 2-WR sets. (I personally threw up in my mouth a … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: RW Pod: Auction Mock Draft
Offseason Beat: RW Pod: Auction Mock Draft Thursday, September 17, 2015 Aaron Bruski and Mike Gallagher talk about future podcast plans and go deep on a recent auction draft they did for the NBA Draft Guide. Editor's Note: You can check out the draft guide right here. Follow the guys on Twitter right here: @aaronbruski, @MikeSGallagher Aaron Bruski has covered hoops for Rotoworld since … [Read more...]
Rangers ambush Dallas Keuchel, demolish Astros to extend AL West lead
Rangers ambush Dallas Keuchel, demolish Astros to extend AL West lead 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. The Texas Rangers weren't just satisfied with moving into first place on Tuesday, they want to make it their permanent … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Holland on Fumes
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Holland on Fumes Follow @Baer_Bill and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. Royals closer Greg Holland hasn’t been his usual, dominant self this season. The right-hander posted a sub-2.00 ERA in three of the previous four seasons, cementing himself as one of the game’s top closers. This year has been a different story. Holland suffered a Grade 1 pectoral strain in April and … [Read more...]
Nets’ Hollis-Jefferson doesn’t plan to pay Manhattan rents
Nets' Hollis-Jefferson doesn't plan to pay Manhattan rents NBA rookie salary rules determine how much every first-round pick can make, but that money goes different lengths in each NBA city. The No. 15 and No. 16 picks may earn similar pre-tax figures each pay period, but the latter will take home more in Texas than the former will in California. That's to say nothing of the basic cost of … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper slugs 40th home run, joins elite company in age-22 season
Bryce Harper slugs 40th home run, joins elite company in age-22 season If there was starting to be any question about the National League MVP race, Bryce Harper is putting it to rest with his latest hot streak. Over his last 12 games, Harper is hitting .409/.500/.1200 with nine home runs and 13 RBIs. That includes his 2-for-5 performance in Wednesday's 12-2 victory against the Philadelphia … [Read more...]
College Football Podcast: Previews, picks for biggest games of Week 3 – SI.com
College Football Podcast: Previews, picks for biggest games of Week 3 - SI.com With the season now two weeks old, we’re beginning to get real data about how the conference and playoff races could play out, and the matchups are only getting bigger. We’re here to break it all down on the SI College Football Podcast. On this week’s episode, hosts Zac Ellis and Lindsay Schnell break down some of the … [Read more...]
Brock Nelson, Islanders agree to three-year, $7.5 million extension
Brock Nelson, Islanders agree to three-year, $7.5 million extension The New York Islanders report for physicals on Thursday morning and Brock Nelson will indeed be there with his teammates. Nelson and the Islanders agreed to a three-year, $7.5 million extension late Wednesday night, hours before a team-imposed deadline would have kept the 23-year old forward off the ice for the entire … [Read more...]