Shuffle Up: Julio and Maclin, then you'll be cackling If you're new to the Shuffle Up series, welcome aboard. Let's settle on the general rules, then get you some prices. [Rankings: Top players overall and by position] The first thing to know: the dollar values are unscientific in nature. I'm just looking for a way to compare the players to one another, in a manner that's easily digested. … [Read more...]
Report: Kyle Flood was told not to contact faculty member
Report: Kyle Flood was told not to contact faculty member Kyle Flood was reportedly told not to contact a faculty member regarding a football player. According to NJ,com, two university officials said Flood was told by academic support staff that he should not directly email a lecturer. Flood is being investigated by the university for emailing a member of Rutgers' faculty regarding … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana team classification after stage 11 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana team classification after stage 11 (Reuters) Sept 2 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 11 on Wednesday 1. Team Sky (Britain) 129:56:07" 2. Astana (Kazakhstan) +3:45" 3. Movistar (Spain) +8:20" 4. Katusha (Russia) +20:52" 5. Caja Rural (Spain) +36:03" 6. Cofidis (France) +36:06" 7. Europcar (France) +38:16" 8. Lotto (Belgium) … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 11 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 11 (Reuters) Sept 2 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 11 on Wednesday 1. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 79 2. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 74 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) 74 4. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha) 65 5. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) 61 6. Kristian Sbaragli … [Read more...]
Cycling-Aru surges into Vuelta lead, Froome’s challenge ended (Reuters)
Cycling-Aru surges into Vuelta lead, Froome's challenge ended (Reuters) Astana rider Fabio Aru emerged as the new leader after a punishing 11th Vuelta stage in the Pyrenees won by team mate Mikel Landa on Wednesday, as an early crash wrecked Chris Froome's victory hopes. After Spaniard Landa surged clear around nine kilometres from the steep finish into Cortals d'Encamp, Italian Aru left … [Read more...]
BDL 25: Paul George tries to reclaim stardom and Indiana’s contender status
BDL 25: Paul George tries to reclaim stardom and Indiana's contender status The NBA offseason has brought many changes to rosters, coaching staffs, and the list of championship contenders. As we draw closer to opening night, it's time to move our focus from the potential impact of each offseason event and onto the broader issues that figure to define this season. The BDL 25 takes stock of, … [Read more...]
Marlins want experienced manager; Mattingly?
Marlins want experienced manager; Mattingly? The Marlins have decided to make a change at manager after the year and plan to ask interim skipper Dan Jennings to move back to the front office, sources confirm. The Marlins, who have had a disastrous injury-plagued season, also are readying for what is expected to be an "exhaustive" search for an experienced manager to take over next year, but one … [Read more...]
Pick Six: Arizona St. over Texas A&M leads Week 1 college football bets – CBSSports.com
Pick Six: Arizona St. over Texas A&M leads Week 1 college football bets - CBSSports.com The long nightmare that has been the college football offseason is just about over. Before you know it, teams from all across the country will be lining up to play real life college football games. College football games you can watch with your own eyes. College football games you can bet on, if you so choose. … [Read more...]
Here’s exactly how the NFL will now handle footballs before every game
Here's exactly how the NFL will now handle footballs before every game It's been almost eight months since the AFC championship game, and deflate-gate is still raging on, but in the meantime the NFL has instituted rule changes in hopes of preventing another PSI-related controversy. According to rule changes recently announced by the league, officials will now record PSI levels of all 24 … [Read more...]
LeBron James goes to bat for the ‘great’ teams that never won a title
LeBron James goes to bat for the 'great' teams that never won a title This is, without a doubt, some late-summer navel-gazing. Trying to deduce some semblance of meaning from a throwaway line from a very famous basketball player, filmed into a smartphone, sent out to fans on a whim. Still, it is Sept. 2, and this is what we do. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]