WSU assistant pleads for Mike Leach to go for winning 2-point conversion (Video) When Washington State scored in the final seconds of regulation against Oregon on Saturday, Cougars head coach Mike Leach had a decision to make: kick the game-tying extra point, or attempt a game-winning two-point conversion? One assistant had his mind made up and emphatically told Leach to go for two. Go for … [Read more...]
Boules bidding for inclusion at 2024 Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Boules bidding for inclusion at 2024 Olympics (Yahoo Sports) PARIS (AP) -- The sport of boules has launched a bid to be included in the 2024 Olympics. … [Read more...]
Veteran Brian Viloria ready to show what little guys can do (Yahoo Sports)
Veteran Brian Viloria ready to show what little guys can do (Yahoo Sports) Viloria is taking on world No. 1 Roman 'Chocolatito' Gonzalez on Saturday for the WBC flyweight title. … [Read more...]
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Jonathan Drouin has bargain potential
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Jonathan Drouin has bargain potential By Neil ParkerRotoWire Hockey Writer It is an early start Monday, so tee up your daily lineups early. Expect the goalie confirmations to roll in sooner than later, and most specifically, daily will want to keep an eye on the health of Jaroslav Halak. He has missed the first two games of the season with an upper-body injury. … [Read more...]
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Denver Nuggets
BDL’s 2015-16 NBA Season Previews: Denver Nuggets Three years ago, the Denver Nuggets were one of the NBA's most invigorating teams, a young, 11-deep crew that came at opponents in waves, pushed the pace and poured in buckets. They had talent at every position, and nearly always proved a fulfilling watch. By midway through last season, though, the Nuggets had become both bad and boring, … [Read more...]
Report: Chase Utley’s appeal ‘highly unlikely’ to happen before Game 3
Report: Chase Utley's appeal 'highly unlikely' to happen before Game 3 Here's the latest wrinkle in the biggest story in baseball at the moment: The appeal hearing for Chase Utley's two-game suspension, which would keep him out of Monday's Game 3 of the NLDS and potentially Tuesday's Game 4 as well, is "highly unlikely" to be held before the Los Angeles and New York Mets meet again. That … [Read more...]
Interview with Chattanooga FC’s co-founder about success and MLS ambitions
Interview with Chattanooga FC’s co-founder about success and MLS ambitions On August 8, the National Premier Soccer League shocked the US soccer landscape by drawing a record crowd to Chattanooga FC’s Finley Stadium for the NPSL National Championship match. Although many of the 18,227 fans left disappointed after Chattanooga fell to New York Cosmos B, interest in the league and […] On … [Read more...]
Bulls coach hopes Rose can practice this week
Bulls coach hopes Rose can practice this week Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares Print CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose may be cleared for practice this week … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Trade Prep
The Daily Dose: Trade Prep Aside from winning, making trades is probably my favorite aspect of playing fantasy basketball. Not only is it fun, but if you’re a savvy owner you can get away with some steals by successfully orchestrating an early-season, buy-low deal. The key to coming out on top in trades is not only understanding that specific player, but also truly examining the situation the guy … [Read more...]
Jonathan Drouin has bargain potential in Monday’s Daily Hockey slate
Jonathan Drouin has bargain potential in Monday's Daily Hockey slate By Neil Parker RotoWire Hockey Writer It is an early start Monday, so tee up your daily lineups early. Expect the goalie confirmations to roll in sooner than later, and most specifically, daily will want to keep an eye on the health of Jaroslav Halak. He has missed the first two games of the season with an upper-body … [Read more...]