Was it Jon Koncak's big contract that influenced Shaquille O'Neal to play basketball? Was it Jon Koncak’s six-year, $13.2 million deal that helped shift Shaquille O’Neal away from the dangers of football, with its Dan Patrick-sized free safeties, and influence him to fully commit to basketball? To hear Shaq tell it, it was Koncak’s “15 million for three years” (actually, again, $13.2 million … [Read more...]
Report: MLB could play a series of games in London as early as 2017
Report: MLB could play a series of games in London as early as 2017 In recent years, Major League Baseball has attempted to increase international interest in its product. Games have been played in Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Australia. Now, it's starting to look like Europe might be next. According to Ben Rumsby of The Telegraph, MLB has explored the idea of playing a series of games in … [Read more...]
UCLA vs. Kansas – 11/24/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
UCLA vs. Kansas - 11/24/15 College Basketball Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Kansas Jayhawks (2-1) at UCLA Bruins (3-1) College Basketball: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 10:00 pm (Lahaina Civic Center) The Line: Kansas Jayhawks -9 -- Over/Under: See the Latest Odds TV: ESPN The UCLA Bruins and Kansas Jayhawks square off Tuesday night at the Lahaina Civic Center. The UCLA Bruins … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Nov. 24 – NHL.com
DraftKings daily fantasy value picks for Nov. 24 - NHL.com Each day during the 2015-16 season, NHL.com's fantasy staff will identify one player at each position worth owning in DraftKings daily fantasy hockey contests. Based on factors including but not limited to matchups, line combinations, power-play usage, statistical coverage and recent production, we'll provide you with lower-priced options … [Read more...]
LeBron James is really leaning into this mustache thing
LeBron James is really leaning into this mustache thing We're nearing the end of November, which means we're nearing the end of Movember, an annual monthlong charitable effort in which men cease grooming their upper lips to raise awareness of and money for research into/treatment of men's health issues like prostate cancer and testicular cancer. LeBron James got his Cleveland Cavaliers … [Read more...]
Ejected fan sends Wisconsin police 20 dozen coconut donuts (Photo)
Ejected fan sends Wisconsin police 20 dozen coconut donuts (Photo) A Wisconsin fan ejected from Saturday's game sent Wisconsin campus police a thank-you gift. OK, it was sarcastic. But it was still a gift. The fan sent the police department 20 dozen coconut donuts. His reasoning? Because no one likes coconut donuts. Why a guy sent us 20 doz. coconut donuts...and how we all learned a lesson … [Read more...]
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Go for Getzlaf on Tuesday
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Go for Getzlaf on Tuesday By Sasha Yodashkin Tuesday's NHL docket features only two games, but just because there are fewer options available that doesn't mean you should be less diligent in setting your lineup. The key to maximizing production on a night like this is to identify the teams you believe will win, and to stack your lineup with players from their … [Read more...]
Referee Gene Steratore’s answer for final play in Bills-Patriots is guff
Referee Gene Steratore's answer for final play in Bills-Patriots is guff Monday night's game between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots was a poorly officiated mess. If we can call out coaches, players and even TV analysts, then why should referees be above reproach? They shouldn't. And when they offer less-than-satisfactory and, lo, incorrect reasoning for their mistakes then it's … [Read more...]
LeBron James thinks we should compare great players less, appreciate them more
LeBron James thinks we should compare great players less, appreciate them more LeBron James added another accolade to his all-time résumé on Monday night, joining Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to rank in the top 25 on the all-time scoring and assist lists after scoring 15 points and dropping 13 dimes in the Cleveland Cavaliers' 117-103 win over the Orlando Magic at … [Read more...]
Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah are still trying to find their place on the Bulls
Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah are still trying to find their place on the Bulls In a game that’s getting smaller and smaller, the Chicago Bulls have a big man problem. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Joakim Noah looked awful – as in, “should not be playing basketball at this level”-awful, offensively in a loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday. … [Read more...]