Are Barcelona the most marketable football team on the planet? It seems as though a week can’t go by without Barcelona being linked with a new endorsement deal in some form or another, be it the club itself or one of the Catalan giants’ star-studded players. While the highest profile members of the Barca squad probably need a sizeable Excel document to keep […] It seems as though a week … [Read more...]
Blue Jackets’ David Savard cashes in with five-year extension
Blue Jackets' David Savard cashes in with five-year extension Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard cashed in quite well on a career 2014-15. The pending restricted free agent landed a five-year deal worth $4.25 million per-season, according to Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch. That bopped him up from his two-year contract worth $2.6 million total, which expires at the end … [Read more...]
Report: Patriots’ Spygate scandal was bigger in scope than first realized
Report: Patriots' Spygate scandal was bigger in scope than first realized As it turns out, Spygate had a larger scope than we realized. ESPN had a huge story on Tuesday morning, saying when the league investigated the New England Patriots in 2007 they were found to have "a library of scouting material containing videotapes of opponents' signals, with detailed notes matching signals to plays … [Read more...]
10 bold predictions to kick off the 2015 NFL season – FOXSports.com
10 bold predictions to kick off the 2015 NFL season - FOXSports.com I’ve enjoyed a nice eight-month victory lap since my annual 10 Bold Predictions column from last season. With the rest of my colleagues covering the NFL predicting an Armageddon-ish 2-14 or 4-12 season from the Dallas Cowboys, I said 10 wins and the playoffs. I wrote, “Trust Romo.” I said, “Trust the offensive line.” I said, with … [Read more...]
Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics Free Pick and Betting Lines Sept 8, 2015
Houston Astros at Oakland Athletics Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 59-79 Oakland Athletics play host to the 75-63 Houston Astros tonight in MLB action on the grass of O.co Coliseum, Sept 8, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:05Pm ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Astros -106/Athletics -104 Total Line: 7 Pitching Matchup Scott Kazmir (L) W/L 7-9 WHIP 1.12 ERA 2.50 Sonny Gray (R) W/L … [Read more...]
USA vs. Brazil match preview: U.S.’s last match before its face-off with Mexico
USA vs. Brazil match preview: U.S.’s last match before its face-off with Mexico The U.S. men’s national team got back onto the right track on Friday when they beat Peru 2-1 on a pair of Jozy Altidore goals. The next big challenge before facing Mexico in the Confederations Cup playoff is another South American opponent, Brazil. It was very important for the U.S. to […] The U.S. men’s … [Read more...]
Will Calgary Flames blaze forward or tumble back this season? (Trending Topics)
Will Calgary Flames blaze forward or tumble back this season? (Trending Topics) With training camps opening in about a week and a half, a lot of predictions are starting to roll in for how things will shake out this season. One of the most common themes in these predictions, though, is that no one quite knows what to do with the Calgary Flames. It's no secret they overachieved last season, … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Week 1
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...]