NFL Week 8 Picks: Bengals over Steelers, Packers beat Broncos - CBSSports.com "Houston, we have a problem." Texans coach Bill O'Brien probably says that every night before he goes to bed -- and if he doesn't, he should, because the Texans have like 80 problems. One of those problems is Ryan Mallett, who somehow managed to miss the team flight to Miami on Saturday, which means Mallett is now the … [Read more...]
World Cup bids probed for money-laundering
World Cup bids probed for money-laundering The UK Government's Serious Fraud Office is looking at potential money-laundering offences involving the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, the organisation's director has told MPs. David Green said the SFO had no jurisdiction to go after FIFA under bribery laws but that there may have been potential money-laundering offences. One of these involved … [Read more...]
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Rice Owls Point Spread Pick Oct 30, 2015
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Rice Owls Point Spread Pick. The 4-3 Rice Owls play host to the 5-3 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Friday, October 30, 2015 on the turf of Rice Stadium for this week nine matchup. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00PM ET. Betting Odds Point Spread: Louisiana Tech -10.5 Total Line: 67.5 Louisiana Tech moved to 5-3 on the season with a 45-16 win over Middle Tennessee in … [Read more...]
Commishes want daily fantasy games regulated
Commishes want daily fantasy games regulated Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares print The commissioners of Major League Baseball, the NFL and the NBA on Tuesday said they don't … [Read more...]
North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers Point Spread Pick Oct 29, 2015
North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers Point Spread Pick. The 6-1 Pittsburgh Panthers host the 6-1 North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday, Oct 29, 2015 for this week nine college football match-up on the grass of Heinz Field. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00PM ET. Betting Odds Point Spread: Pittsburgh -2.5 Total Line: 54.5 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. No 23 Pittsburgh Panthers on … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Week 8
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Week 8 Welcome to the eighth edition of Waiver Wired for the 2015 season. As is always the case, this column is your guide to the best players available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo fantasy leagues. Some of these players are plug-and-play options who can help this week while others are stashes who may become useful in the future.Each profiled player comes with a … [Read more...]
Silver: NBA 'hack-a-player' is ugly, fascinating
Silver: NBA 'hack-a-player' is ugly, fascinating 0 Shares print While the "hack-a-player" strategy employed by some NBA coaches might not be pretty to watch, it's likely not going away, commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday. "I'm not going to say we're never going to change it, but we'll look at it closely," Silver said during an appearance on ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike. … [Read more...]
New York Mets at Kansas City Royals Game 1 Free Pick and Betting Lines Oct 27, 2015
New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals Prediction and Betting Odds. The 97-74 New York Mets are set to take on the 102-71 Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri tonight October 27, 2015, first pitch is scheduled 8:07 PM Betting Odds Moneylines: Mets -110 / Royals -110 O/U: 7 runs Pitching Match Up New York: Matt Harvey (13-8, 2.71 ERA) Kansas City: Edinson Volquez … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho under scrutiny as Keith Hackett calls for summit with referees
Jose Mourinho under scrutiny as Keith Hackett calls for summit with referees Jose Mourinho faces a crucial period as Chelsea manager after being hit with another misconduct charge by the Football Association, prompting calls for an urgent summit to address his relationship with match officials. The 52-year-old Portuguese has until Thursday at 6pm to respond to the charge, which relates to his … [Read more...]
With the drama behind him, Matt Harvey ready to start World Series Game 1
With the drama behind him, Matt Harvey ready to start World Series Game 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was a moment, back in September, back when the New York Mets' postseason trajectory was looking increasingly promising, that Matt Harvey decided enough was enough. Enough with the talk about the innings limit. Enough with the he-said, he-said game going on between himself, the New York Mets and … [Read more...]