Marlins finalize deal to make Mattingly manager KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Don Mattingly, long eyed as the choice of owner Jeffrey Loria to revive the Marlins, has agreed to take the Miami managing job, sources confirm. Mattingly has seemd to be a fait accompli in Miami since he and the Dodgers parted ways late last week. Loria has been targeting him as the replacement for Dan Jennings since late summer, … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Soccer: DFS Soccer Week 11
Daily Fantasy Soccer: DFS Soccer Week 11 Thursday, October 29, 2015 We have huge news! DraftKings has decided to change their scoring! Because of that, they haven’t yet released their pricing, but there could be a lot of value to explore there this weekend depending on how they price everyone. In the mean time, take a look at what it’s like now. DraftKings New Scoring They’ve added a few … [Read more...]
Pistons' Meeks fractures foot, out indefinitely
Pistons' Meeks fractures foot, out indefinitely ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print Detroit Pistons shooting guard Jodie Meeks suffered a Jones fracture to his right foot Wednesday night. "We'll get further assessment and know better on a timetable in the next couple of days," Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy said, according to mlive.com. "But they, they X-rayed him, he's got a … [Read more...]
The Breakdown: Cashing In on the Hype
The Breakdown: Cashing In on the Hype There are a couple of things you learn in this job after a decade or so. One is to get off bad predictions as fast as you can. Two, don’t get too high or too low on things at the end of the first night of action. That’s an easy recipe for disaster. I had C.J. McCollum ranked at No. 87 and 105 in 8- and 9-cat leagues, based on averages of 17.3 points, 15.8 … [Read more...]
DC United 2-1 New England Revolution: Match highlights [VIDEO]
DC United 2-1 New England Revolution: Match highlights [VIDEO] … [Read more...]
Jonas Hiller exits game after collision with Bobby Ryan (Video)
Jonas Hiller exits game after collision with Bobby Ryan (Video) Calgary Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller left a Wednesday game at the Ottawa Senators after a collision around the net with Ottawa forward Bobby Ryan. The play came at the 12:20 mark of the third period when Ryan barreled into the Flames netminder after a rush by Ottawa forward Mika Zibanejad, knocking Hiller into the net. [Play … [Read more...]
Lukaku to join PSG? Arsenal eye Higuain
Lukaku to join PSG? Arsenal eye Higuain The winter window gets closer with each passing day and the transfer rumour mill is starting to pick up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has the latest and greatest. See all the summer deals here. TOP STORY: Romelu Lukaku up for sale? Odd story via the Liverpool Echo involving Everton, Roberto Martinez and 22-year-old Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku. According … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Fleury stifles Caps; Rinne and Preds get defensive
NHL Three Stars: Fleury stifles Caps; Rinne and Preds get defensive No. 1 Star: Marc-Andre Fleury, Pittsburgh Penguins The Penguins netminder withstood a barrage of shots by the Washington Capitals and kept his team in the game long enough for them to strike in a 3-1 win. Fleury stopped 33 of 34 Capitals shots on goal. No. 2 Star: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators Stopped 20 of 21 San Jose … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Oh CJ Can You See?
The Daily Dose: Dose: Oh CJ Can You See? Wednesday night offered 14 games, 28 teams and roughly 390 players in action. That’s a lot of stuff to cram in a Daily Dose, but I’m going to do my best to hit all the highs and lows. Time and space are at a premium here, so don’t expect lengthy and detailed breakdowns. Injury Report Deron Williams – Knee injury and didn’t return. Day-to-day. More … [Read more...]
Adrian Peterson is going to keep eating shrimp despite shellfish allergy
Adrian Peterson is going to keep eating shrimp despite shellfish allergy That illness Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was listed with last week? It was shellfish. Shrimp, more specifically. (Shrimp from Detroit, most specifically.) Not swallowed tobacco. Peterson cleared that up in a conference call with Chicago-based media in advance of Sunday's game against the Chicago … [Read more...]