Report: Arizona star LB Scooby Wright to return vs. UCLA It looks like No. 16 Arizona will have its best defensive player in the lineup Saturday night against No. 9 UCLA. ESPN’s Brett McMurphy reported Friday that star linebacker Scooby Wright is “expected to play” for the Wildcats. Wright, an All-American middle linebacker, injured his left knee in Arizona’s season-opening win over UTSA on … [Read more...]
Aaron Altherr crushes Nationals with inside-the-park grand slam
Aaron Altherr crushes Nationals with inside-the-park grand slam The Washington Nationals have crashed and burned during the second half of the season. There's no other way to describe a first-place team and preseason World Series favorite falling to the verge of elimination before baseball's final week. The only thing that's been missing is a metaphorical play that can be included in all … [Read more...]
WBC heavyweight champ Wilder set to meet Frenchman Duhaupas (The Associated Press)
WBC heavyweight champ Wilder set to meet Frenchman Duhaupas (The Associated Press) Deontay Wilder brought heavyweight boxing to his home state and now he's helping take it to primetime. The unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion's grander ambition beyond Saturday night's title defense against Frenchman Johann Duhaupas is to lift the once-pre-eminent division back to prominence. ''It's an … [Read more...]
Cards' Martinez (shoulder) exits after 7 pitches
Cards' Martinez (shoulder) exits after 7 pitches The Cardinals have already clinched a postseason spot, but they've yet to clinch the NL Central, and they want to get through the rest of the regular season healthy as well. The NL Central title should come soon enough. The healthy part? Maybe not. Right-hander Carlos Martinez left Friday night's start against the Brewers (GameTracker) after … [Read more...]
Laurent Blanc says PSG may ‘let go’ of a domestic competition to focus on Europe
Laurent Blanc says PSG may ‘let go’ of a domestic competition to focus on Europe Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain head coach Laurent Blanc admitted on Friday that his side may have to “let go” of one of their domestic cup competitions if they are to achieve their dream of winning the UEFA Champions League. PSG won a clean sweep of the domestic trophies last season, […] Paris (AFP) – Paris … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Draft Guide Preview: Mocks
Offseason Beat: Draft Guide Preview: Mocks Media Days kicked off across the country on Friday, marking the official start of the fantasy basketball season. From time to time we're going to bring you a teaser of what we've got going on in the Rotoworld NBA Draft Guide, because this year we've really beefed it up. Aside from an insane amount of articles we have: 350 player profiles Customizable … [Read more...]
Chicago hospitality: Andrew McCutchen arrives to unkempt hotel room
Chicago hospitality: Andrew McCutchen arrives to unkempt hotel room Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen won't be singing any lines from 'Sweet Home Chicago' this weekend. Well, unless he decides to change the words. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash today!] When the former National League MVP arrived to the Windy City late Thursday night for his club's important weekend … [Read more...]
College Football Picks Week 4: Sneaky Good Games to Watch – Bleacher Report
College Football Picks Week 4: Sneaky Good Games to Watch - Bleacher Report Associated Press Just a few short weeks ago, college football fans were desperate for a fix of their favorite sport. Now, their TVs, phones and tablets are buzzing with all-day Saturday gridiron action. Week 4, however, lacks the typical offerings of traditionally marquee matchups, which makes way for some of the … [Read more...]
Bulls' Dunleavy (back surgery) out 8-10 weeks
Bulls' Dunleavy (back surgery) out 8-10 weeks ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Chicago Bulls forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks after having a a low back microdiscectomy procedure on Friday, the team announced Friday. Dunleavy, who turns 35 in September, experienced some occasional back discomfort over the summer which got progressively worse, … [Read more...]
Fantasy Hockey: A sleeper pick for each position – Sportsnet.ca
Fantasy Hockey: A sleeper pick for each position - Sportsnet.ca Tom Collins September 25, 2015, 12:40 PM From Tom Collins September 25, 2015, 12:40 PM From Admit it, aside from winning, the funnest part of fantasy hockey is being right about those sleeper picks you drafted in September that everyone mocked you for. After all, you were crazy for taking Nick Foligno in the 10th round … [Read more...]