Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson confident heading into MVP announcement Josh Donaldson's trophy cabinet is filling up quickly, but he'll gladly make some room for one more. Over the past few weeks, the Toronto Blue Jays third baseman has picked up the AL Hank Aaron award as the league's top hitter, a Silver Slugger, and was also recognized as the Sporting News and MLBPA's Player of the Year. He'll … [Read more...]
David Ortiz makes his retirement plans official: ‘After next year, time is up’
David Ortiz makes his retirement plans official: 'After next year, time is up' On his 40th birthday, Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz made official the news that leaked a day earlier: He plans to retire from baseball after the 2016 season. Ortiz made the announcement in a video for The Player's Tribune, the Derek Jeter-run website, saying he was looking forward to his next chapter: “I … [Read more...]
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Can the Rockets get right? – CBSSports.com
NBA Expert Picks and Best Bets: Can the Rockets get right? - CBSSports.com Our CBSSports.com NBA Expert Picks for Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from Matt Moore, Zach Harper and SportsLine's Nick Kostos. First we'll share our best bets for Wednesday, then below, we'll measure ourselves against one another by picking three common games. For SportsLine picks, click here. For more CBS Sports Expert … [Read more...]
Price at practice; Bylsma’s influence; paying head coaches (Puck Headlines)
Price at practice; Bylsma's influence; paying head coaches (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]. • The Columbus Blue Jackets gameday posters are pretty impressive. Check … [Read more...]
Matchups: Matchup: Titans @ Jaguars
Matchups: Matchup: Titans @ Jaguars Thursday Night FootballTennessee @ JacksonvilleThe Vegas total on Thursday night's Titans-Jaguars game is 43 with host Jacksonville favored by three. The Jags have a team total of 23 points. ... Missing top cornerback Jason McCourty (groin surgery), Tennessee's once-stout pass defense has sprung leaks over its last two games. Drew Brees and Cam Newton combined … [Read more...]
Report: Wizards’ Martell Webster to undergo season-ending hip surgery
Report: Wizards' Martell Webster to undergo season-ending hip surgery Martell Webster has yet to log a minute for the Washington Wizards this season. Unfortunately, it looks like he won't get the chance to change that. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] After spending nearly two months trying to play through the pain of a partially torn labrum in … [Read more...]
Sullivan: ‘Unbreakable option’ means Lanzini will stay with West Ham
Sullivan: ‘Unbreakable option’ means Lanzini will stay with West Ham West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan has warned off rival clubs interested in signing rising star Manuel Lanzini. The Argentinian midfielder is reportedly a target for Liverpool following his impressive start to life in the Premier League. Lanzini has scored four goals so far this season, including one against the Reds in […] … [Read more...]
Arkansas vs. Akron – 11/18/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Arkansas vs. Akron - 11/18/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Akron Zips (2-0) at Arkansas Razorbacks (1-0) College Basketball: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 8:00 pm (Bud Walton Arena) The Line: Arkansas Razorbacks -4.5 -- Over/Under: 150.5 See the Latest Odds TV: The Akron Zips will travel to Bud Walton Arena to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks this … [Read more...]
Report: Les Miles could be coaching for his job over final 2 games
Report: Les Miles could be coaching for his job over final 2 games As if the college coaching carousel wasn't crazy enough, there's apparently a chance another Power Five team could have an opening at the end of the season. According to Scott Rabalais at the Baton Rouge Advocate, there are "strong indications" LSU coach Les Miles' future could depend on the Tigers' performances against Ole … [Read more...]
NL Cy Young: Greinke case
NL Cy Young: Greinke case Major League Baseball will announce the winner of the 2015 National League Cy Young award live on MLB Network at 6 p.m. ET Wednesday evening. In advance of the announcement, we'll make the case for each of the three candidates. Here's the case for Zack Greinke, the free agent who pitched for the Dodgers in 2015. He is up against teammate Clayton Kershaw and Jake Arrieta … [Read more...]