Smart plays and guys to avoid for Saturday's Daily Fantasy Hockey slate By Benjamin Zweiman RotoWire Hockey Writer Saturday features a couple of big rivalry games and one of the most anticipated rematches early in the season. The top team in the NHL, the Canadiens, plays host to the Maple Leafs. Mike Condon was in net Friday for the Habs, so that means Carey Price will take the Hockey Night … [Read more...]
Brignone leads Shiffrin by 0.95 in 1st run of World Cup GS (The Associated Press)
Brignone leads Shiffrin by 0.95 in 1st run of World Cup GS (The Associated Press) Federica Brignone of Italy built a commanding lead in the first run of the season-opening women's World Cup giant slalom on Saturday. Brignone led Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States by 0.95, while Tina Weirather of Liechtenstein was already 1.42 behind in third. The Italian also led here four years ago but … [Read more...]
The 2015 World Series schedule is set
The 2015 World Series schedule is set With the Kansas City Royals clinching the ALCS on Friday at Kauffman Stadium, the 2015 World Series is now set. The Royals, who knocked off the Toronto Blue Jays in six games, will meet the National League champion New York Mets, who swept the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS. For the Royals, it's a quick return to the World Series after falling in seven games … [Read more...]
Messi, Guardiola off to the Premier League?
Messi, Guardiola off to the Premier League? The transfer window might be closed, but the rumours keep ticking. As always, Transfer Talk has the latest and greatest. See all the summer deals here. TOP STORY: Messi 'more open' to Premier League Just last January, it looked as though Lionel Messi was as close to leaving Barcelona as at any point in his illustrious Spanish career. The Argentine had … [Read more...]
Royals win despite FOX prematurely advertising World Series appearance
Royals win despite FOX prematurely advertising World Series appearance The wonders of live TV. As the folks at FOX Sports know all too well, when you're broadcasting anything live, and especially a live sporting event, mistakes and accidents are bound to happen. If they didn't know that before last Sunday, they do now after Alex Rodriguez accidentally shattered a television monitor during … [Read more...]
First victory smooths bumpy start by Gophers hockey – Minneapolis Star Tribune
First victory smooths bumpy start by Gophers hockey - Minneapolis Star Tribune The optimistic fans at Mariucci Arena had something to cheer about Friday night. The Gophers ended the three-game losing streak that spoiled the first two weekends of the season and proved they can score goals. … [Read more...]
David Price walks off mound and into interesting free agency situation
David Price walks off mound and into interesting free agency situation Game 6 of the ALCS was supposed to be David Price's grand opportunity to rewrite his playoff legacy. He entered Friday night's game with zero wins and seven losses in seven postseason starts as a starting pitcher. Here he was, taking the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays with his team trailing the Kansas City Royals 3-2 in … [Read more...]
Habs win 8th straight, closing in on NHL history
Habs win 8th straight, closing in on NHL history You can't win the Stanley Cup in October, but the Montreal Canadiens are playing like a team that has those kind of aspirations. With their eighth consecutive win, thanks to a 7-2 trouncing of Buffalo Sabres Friday, Montreal became just the sixth team in NHL history to start the season 8-0-0. They're also inching ever closer to the all-time NHL … [Read more...]
Week 8 Saturday picks: Utah at USC, Texas A&M at Ole Miss, more – Sports Illustrated
Week 8 Saturday picks: Utah at USC, Texas A&M at Ole Miss, more - Sports Illustrated Week 8 picks: SI's CFB writers pick the top games Week 8 picks: SI's CFB writers pick the top games Four-star DE Oluwole Betiku decommits from UCLA Four-star DE Oluwole Betiku decommits from UCLA NCAA committee wants new rules for grad students NCAA committee wants new rules for grad students … [Read more...]
Cal Clutterbuck boards Zdeno Chara, confirms Chara still scary when mad (Video)
Cal Clutterbuck boards Zdeno Chara, confirms Chara still scary when mad (Video) Like tickling The Hulk when he doesn't expect it, making Zdeno Chara mad remains a very bad idea. But then again, Cal Clutterbuck has never been one to heed such warnings. In a testy game on Friday night, Matt Martin was the first New York Islander to put a check on Chara. The Boston Bruins defenseman fell with … [Read more...]