Fire sale starting? Chicago Bears trade Jared Allen, Jon Bostic The Chicago Bears are 0-3, and of all the 0-3 teams in the NFL who might rebound to make the playoffs, the Bears might rank last on that list. So Chicago went ahead and traded veteran pass rusher Jared Allen to the Carolina Panthers, according to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer. The Bears got a sixth-round pick in return, Glazer said. A … [Read more...]
Monday Fliers: Jones, Starks unheralded leaders of the DFS Pack
Monday Fliers: Jones, Starks unheralded leaders of the DFS Pack Fantasy owners looking to cash big in Yahoo DFS are always in the market for connector players, low-dollar options that provide roster flexibility and fatten wallets. Every Monday we'll bargain hunt in an attempt to unearth buried treasure. Today's featured buys come from KC/GB, a matchup with plenty of fantasy sizzle. James … [Read more...]
Jack Grealish picks England over Ireland
Jack Grealish picks England over Ireland Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Highly-rated Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has pledged his future to England after a tug of war with the Republic of Ireland, his club said on Monday. The 20-year-old represented Ireland at youth levels but some strong showings for Villa caught the eye of England […] Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – … [Read more...]
Ex-Hawk Antic on Sefolosha-NYPD incident: ‘What happened that night wasn’t our fault’
Ex-Hawk Antic on Sefolosha-NYPD incident: 'What happened that night wasn’t our fault' After being cleared of all charges resulting from his April arrest in New York City — an incident that left teammate Thabo Sefolosha with a fractured right fibula that ended his 2014-15 season — former Atlanta Hawks center Pero Antic has spoken out about his treatment by the New York Police Department, … [Read more...]
Magic Number Watch: Dodgers control their fate
Magic Number Watch: Dodgers control their fate It's that time of year again. The time where magic numbers and playoff scenarios take over our lives and leave us searching for the least confusing explanation available. That's where Big League Stew comes in. From now until the final postseason spot is secured, we'll keep you updated on all of the latest clinches, magic number changes and new … [Read more...]
The Angels have gone undefeated since Pope Francis came to visit
The Angels have gone undefeated since Pope Francis came to visit It makes sense that Pope Francis would be a fan of the Los Angeles Angels, and now we have our proof. During the Pope's most recent visit to the United States, the Angels did not lose a game. The Angels went 5-0 with Pope Francis in America. #blessed https://t.co/B1moDAtRNu— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) September 28, 2015 It could … [Read more...]
Surprise, surprise: Anonymous players side with Jonathan Papelbon over Bryce Harper
Surprise, surprise: Anonymous players side with Jonathan Papelbon over Bryce Harper The dugout altercation that took place Sunday between Jonathan Papelbon and Bryce Harper has sparked a larger discussion about the dysfunctional state of the Washington Nationals, and how these kind of disagreements should be handled. Fox Sports analyst C.J. Nitkowski — who played 10 years in the big leagues … [Read more...]
UMass basketball recruiting: Breein Tyree picks Ole Miss; ESPN says Miami is … – MassLive.com
UMass basketball recruiting: Breein Tyree picks Ole Miss; ESPN says Miami is ... - MassLive.com It's come down to the 11th hour for the University of Massachusetts basketball team in its pursuit of several highly-touted class of 2016 recruits. Already, we've seen one player decide not to pick UMass. As you know, top-100 recruit DeJon Jarreau and his 3-star high school teammate Brison Gresham are … [Read more...]
Mixed martial arts promotion sues New York State over ban (Reuters)
Mixed martial arts promotion sues New York State over ban (Reuters) By Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) - The leading mixed martial arts promotion company on Monday filed a federal lawsuit challenging New York State's law banning its events, the latest effort in a longstanding battle to bring the combat sport to the state. In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, Zuffa LLC [ZUFFA.UL], … [Read more...]
Sangmoon Bae plays in last U.S. PGA Tour event before military conscription
Sangmoon Bae plays in last U.S. PGA Tour event before military conscription Sangmoon Bae wrapped up his PGA Tour season on Sunday with his final round at the Tour Championship, and it's going to be the last time we see the Korean in the United States for almost two years. Bae, who finished T-18 at East Lake, is heading home to South Korea to play on the International team in the Presidents … [Read more...]