The 10-man rotation, starring how KD and Russ can get over A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: ESPN.com. A good look from Royce Young at how Billy Donovan's trying to walk the fine line between letting superstars … [Read more...]
Mets need another gem from Jacob deGrom to even World Series
Mets need another gem from Jacob deGrom to even World Series The Kansas City Royals and New York Mets battled for 14 innings in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night before the Royals ultimately won 5-4. The teams combined to use 13 pitchers in a contest that lasted more than five hours. Both teams could use strong performances from their starting pitchers in Game 2 on Wednesday to … [Read more...]
NASCAR releases 2016 schedule; no new tracks through 2020 season
NASCAR releases 2016 schedule; no new tracks through 2020 season Start your calendars. NASCAR has released the 2016 schedule for its Sprint Cup series, and while the dates change a bit, the tracks remain the same. Of note: NASCAR extended its agreements with all tracks through at least 2020, so there will be no additional tracks on the schedule until then. The only way Iowa or any other … [Read more...]
Sammy Watkins answers critics about injuries: ‘You’ll forever be losers’
Sammy Watkins answers critics about injuries: 'You'll forever be losers' Apparently Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins has been receiving some negative feedback from "fans" on his social media channels with regard to the ankle injury that kept him from Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, which was (shameless plug alert) broadcast for the world right here on Yahoo. So, Watkins … [Read more...]
World Series Game 2: Five things you need to know before first pitch
World Series Game 2: Five things you need to know before first pitch KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It hasn't been the best of times for Johnny Cueto since coming over to the Royals before the July trade deadline. But one thing the team hopes will help him now that it's the World Series, is pitching in front of the home crowd. Cueto gets the ball in Game 2 at Kauffman Stadium, with the Royals hoping to … [Read more...]
USA Boxing drafts in Irish coach amid controversy in Dublin (Reuters)
USA Boxing drafts in Irish coach amid controversy in Dublin (Reuters) By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) - The United States named Ireland's Billy Walsh as their women's boxing coach on Wednesday, a week after his resignation in Ireland ahead of next year's Rio Olympics caused a political storm and front-page headlines. Rejected by the Olympic movement for years because of a perceived lack … [Read more...]
It’s James Rodriguez not Ronaldo or Bale who is key to Real Madrid’s success
It’s James Rodriguez not Ronaldo or Bale who is key to Real Madrid’s success To the outside observer, Real Madrid appear to be in a good position in both its domestic and European competitions. Rafa Benitez’s side are currently on top of La Liga on goal difference and level on points with Paris Saint-Germain in Group A of the Champions League. The team has […] To the outside observer, Real … [Read more...]
Coyotes arena update; Bracco leaves BC; Larkin to stay up with Red Wings (Puck Headlines)
Coyotes arena update; Bracco leaves BC; Larkin to stay up with Red Wings (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. iframe> • Happy Halloween from Phil Kessel. Why does that … [Read more...]
911 call in Henson jewelry store incident: ‘I don’t feel comfortable letting them in’
911 call in Henson jewelry store incident: 'I don't feel comfortable letting them in' Whitefish Bay, Wis., police have released recordings of the 911 calls made by an employee at Schwanke-Kasten Jewelers in the incident that prompted the Milwaukee Bucks' John Henson to claim he'd been racially profiled during a trip to the jewelry store last week. The store's president later apologized to … [Read more...]
The Numbers Game: Point Leagues: Scoring is King
The Numbers Game: Point Leagues: Scoring is King Points-leagues don't get much love for a simple reason -- they come in a wide array of styles. Whether you play in a 10-team or 14-team league, re-draft or keeper, it's almost always simpler and more universally-applicable to refer to 8-cat or 9-cat values. This column won't dive into specific player values in points-leagues -- I'll wait on that … [Read more...]