Pete Rose meets with Rob Manfred, decision expected by end of 2015 The end of the latest Pete Rose saga is near. The Cincinnati Reds legend met with Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred on Thursday in order to discuss his case for reinstatement. MLB confirmed the meeting, and said Manfred is expected to make a decision on Rose's case by the end of the year. The meeting was a long … [Read more...]
Boise State vs. Virginia College Football Handicapping Preview – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Boise State vs. Virginia College Football Handicapping Preview - SportsBlog.com (blog) We contrast the key success indicators used by pro bettors against both the college football schedule and in successful wagering on college football between Boise State vs. Virginia. The sportsbook odds on the contest have Boise State laying two-points on the road with a total of 49. The line is up a half-point, … [Read more...]
Week 3: Deep Sleepers and DFS Bargains
Week 3: Deep Sleepers and DFS Bargains Deep Sleepers and DFS Bargains is back just in time for the weekend! Last week I went 3-2, hitting on RB Karlos Williams, WR Marvin Jones, and TE Crockett Gillmore. This week there are a lot of banged up tight ends, so I’m mixing things up and offering two options at the position. This week’s parcel of players is owned in less than 20 percent of Yahoo … [Read more...]
Sepp Blatter cancels FIFA press conference
Sepp Blatter cancels FIFA press conference FIFA President Sepp Blatter cancelled his much-anticipated press conference scheduled in Zurich on Friday, world soccer’s governing body announced. No reason was given for the decision. The conference was initially due to start at 1200 GMT. It was then delayed by one hour before being cancelled altogether. It would have […] FIFA President Sepp … [Read more...]
PG Rubio not being shopped, Wolves GM says
PG Rubio not being shopped, Wolves GM says ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print MINNEAPOLIS -- With the first training camp practice just five days away, Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Milt Newton put a stop to any speculation about point guard Ricky Rubio as rumors circulate that the team is looking to trade its flashy playmaker. "We're not talking to anybody about trading … [Read more...]
Playoff race: AL West battle, Cubs can clinch
Playoff race: AL West battle, Cubs can clinch Boy, how time flies. The Major League Baseball regular season in 2015 has just 10 days left. We already know three of the playoff teams, as the Royals clinched the AL Central on Thursday night while the Pirates and Cardinals have both locked down playoff spots. The weekend series bring some fun matchups and will help settle which 10 teams will be … [Read more...]
Alabama K Gunnar Raborn arrested for DUI
Alabama K Gunnar Raborn arrested for DUI Alabama kicker Gunnar Raborn, the backup to Adam Griffith, is suspended from the team after he was arrested Thursday afternoon. Raborn was arrested by University of Alabama police for driving under the influence of a controlled substance per TideSports.com. He was released on a $1,000 bond. Alabama coach Nick Saban's statement to Al.com was succinct. … [Read more...]
Notre Dame DT to miss UMass game after tweets critical of coaches
Notre Dame DT to miss UMass game after tweets critical of coaches Notre Dame defensive tackle Jay Hayes will miss the Fighting Irish's game Saturday against UMass thanks to tweets critical of his coaches. Hayes made the tweets, now deleted, late Tuesday night. #NotreDame DT Jay Hayes: no stranger to Twitter controversy. Doesn't seem pleased with lack of playing time. … [Read more...]
Jay Gruden says Redskins have no QB controversy, so why is RG3 still around?
Jay Gruden says Redskins have no QB controversy, so why is RG3 still around? Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 20 of his 31 pass attempts for 210 yards and a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game against the NFC East rival New York Giants. Not too shabby, right? Well, not exactly. The Giants already had the game well in hand with a 25-6 lead when Cousins … [Read more...]
MLB playoff race: AL West battle, Cubs can clinch
MLB playoff race: AL West battle, Cubs can clinch Boy, how time flies. The Major League Baseball regular season in 2015 has just 10 days left. We already know three of the playoff teams, as the Royals clinched the AL Central on Thursday night while the Pirates and Cardinals have both locked down playoff spots. The weekend series bring some fun matchups and will help settle which 10 teams will be … [Read more...]