Are Jerry Seinfeld's Mets-themed sneakers a good luck charm? When a baseball team emerges from the rubble created by years of losing and rebuilding, we must search for reasons to explain the turnaround. Of course, that almost always starts at the top or at least somewhere near the top. In the New York Mets case, for example, we must credit general manager Sandy Alderson for building a solid … [Read more...]
EJ Manuel is having an extremely rough first half
EJ Manuel is having an extremely rough first half The Buffalo Bills-Jacksonville Jaguars game in London streaming live on Yahoo is a technological marvel. As for play quality, though? That leaves a bit to be desired. Late in the first quarter, the Bills were driving when quarterback EJ Manuel spotted tight end Chris Gragg wide open inside the 10-yard line. Manuel threw to Gragg, who could … [Read more...]
Minnesota Timberwolves coach and president Flip Saunders dies at 60
Minnesota Timberwolves coach and president Flip Saunders dies at 60 Flip Saunders, longtime coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, passed away on Sunday at the age of 60. The Wolves president was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma earlier in 2015. The Timberwolves announced the news in a statement: It is with extreme sadness to report that today Phil “Flip” Saunders has passed away at age 60. … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: Draft Breakdown and Podcast
Offseason Beat: Draft Breakdown and Podcast We are almost there. No more guessing who will be ready from injury, who will step up in Summer League, which players will bust loose in preseason, and who will be the starting point guards for every team. OK, that last one isn't true because we still do not know for sure who will start at point guard for the Jazz and 76ers. We don't even know what 76ers … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Kings push winning streak to five vs. Oilers, Wild falter – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Kings push winning streak to five vs. Oilers, Wild falter - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks, where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz share their predictions for every game, every day. Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, 9:30 p.m. ET After losing their first three games of the season and looking like they couldn't stop anybody, the Kings have rattled … [Read more...]
Rickie Fowler smashes drive to 5 feet, setting up a par-4 eagle in Vegas
Rickie Fowler smashes drive to 5 feet, setting up a par-4 eagle in Vegas Rickie Fowler had to battle on Friday to make the cut at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. He didn't make up any ground on the lead on Saturday at TPC Summerlin, but The Players champion did make a splash on the drivable par-4 15th. With the hole playing 303 yards for the third round, Fowler hit a … [Read more...]
Justin Rose wins Hong Kong Open in duel with Bjerregaard
Justin Rose wins Hong Kong Open in duel with Bjerregaard Justin Rose and Dane Lucas Bjerregaard separated themselves from the rest of the Hong Kong Open field on Saturday, establishing a shared four-shot lead heading into the final round. In what amounted to a match-play situation on Sunday, Rose was a shot better than the upstart Bjerregaard, locking up his eighth European Tour win with a … [Read more...]
Lydia Ko takes back world No. 1 with commanding 9-shot win in Taiwan
Lydia Ko takes back world No. 1 with commanding 9-shot win in Taiwan Lydia Ko is once again No. 1 in the world after winning the Fubon LPGA Taiwan Championship on Sunday by a dominating nine shots. Ko, who entered the final round with a four-shot lead, shot 7-under 65 at Miramar Golf & Country Club to coast to victory and surpass Inbee Park for the top ranking in women's golf. The Kiwi … [Read more...]
Returning from injury, Svindal is ‘relaxed’ after GS defeat (The Associated Press)
Returning from injury, Svindal is 'relaxed' after GS defeat (The Associated Press) Finishing 4.25 seconds behind the winner would usually drive Aksel Lund Svindal mad. Competing in his first World Cup race in 19 months, the Norwegian placed 24th in the season-opening giant slalom, more than four seconds behind American winner Ted Ligety. … [Read more...]
Sunday Headlines: Live Blog: Week 7
Sunday Headlines: Live Blog: Week 7 Sunday, October 25, 2015 Welcome to the Rotoworld Week 7 Live Blog. We will be covering all things fantasy football throughout the day as the action happens, breaking down backfield splits, statistical leaders, target totals, and everything else that Week 7 throws our way. We will kick things off at 1:00 PM ET, but be sure to check out the top-notch fantasy … [Read more...]