Yahoo Fantasy Hockey: Why you should own Granlund and Nichushkin Dobber launched his fantasy hockey website DobberHockey back in 2005 and has been Puck Daddy's resident fantasy hockey 'expert' since 2009. So since last week’s little rant about the Pittsburgh, Anaheim and Tampa Bay stars starting off slow, Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz have awakened. And the Triplets line for the Lightning … [Read more...]
Former FSU QB De’Andre Johnson sentenced to 10-day work camp
Former FSU QB De'Andre Johnson sentenced to 10-day work camp Former Florida State quarterback De’Andre Johnson reached a plea deal in his misdemeanor battery case stemming from an incident where he struck a woman in a nightclub. Johnson will participate in a 10-day sheriff’s work program and serve six months probation. He’s also been ordered to pay $1,000 in court fees and restitution. It is … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 16 Rankings
Weekly Picks: Fuzzy Logic: Week 16 Rankings Perhaps I have built a reputation for being an eternal pessimist but I want to clarify one thing: I am an optimist before the gameweek begins and only a pessimist when it has concluded. Basically, I am human and I play fantasy sports. Even if ten starters in my FPL lineup produce, I will look at the eleventh player and go "Hey, what gives?" Yes, I am … [Read more...]
Tyson Fury called to face British Boxing Board of Control (The Associated Press)
Tyson Fury called to face British Boxing Board of Control (The Associated Press) Tyson Fury has been summoned by the British Boxing Board of Control in the new year following controversial comments by the new world heavyweight champion. Fury's remarks about homosexuals and abortion, some of which are being investigated by British police, were published in a newspaper interview before his … [Read more...]
3 suspended over horse mix-up after male beats fillies (The Associated Press)
3 suspended over horse mix-up after male beats fillies (The Associated Press) A 3-year-old filly named Ruby Queen had never won a race until she appeared to blow past the field as a 110-1 longshot at an Ohio horse track. Track stewards suspended three people and fined another after determining there was no intentional wrongdoing in a chain of mistakes that allowed the wrong horse to run … [Read more...]
Brian Scott to reportedly drive for Richard Petty Motorsports
Brian Scott to reportedly drive for Richard Petty Motorsports Richard Petty Motorsports has reportedly found the successor to Sam Hornish Jr. According to Motorsport.com, Brian Scott is set to be teammates with Aric Almirola in 2016. RPM issued a release Wednesday morning for a driver announcement for Friday. No driver was identified in the release. Scott has driven full-time in the Xfinity … [Read more...]
NHL Power Rankings: Stars or Capitals for hockey’s best? (Video)
NHL Power Rankings: Stars or Capitals for hockey's best? (Video) The Dallas Stars have the NHL’s most high octane offense. The Washington Capitals are no slouches in that department, and have a goalie with designs on the Vezina Trophy. Those two teams are near the top of our NHL Power Rankings this week, as the season rolls into December. Meanwhile, at the bottom … well, at least John … [Read more...]
With its stars sidelined, Providence turns to Rodney Bullock
With its stars sidelined, Providence turns to Rodney Bullock One of Providence's stars was on crutches with a sprained ankle. The other was too sick to emerge from the locker room after halftime. With Ben Bentil and Kris Dunn unavailable for the entire second half Wednesday night, the Friars turned to their third standout to save them. Sophomore forward Rodney Bullock scored 15 of his … [Read more...]
Jimmy Clausen might make (depressing) history Sunday vs. Seahawks
Jimmy Clausen might make (depressing) history Sunday vs. Seahawks We’re admitted stat wonks here at the Shutdown Corner, so when we saw this statistic from Associated Press’ Tim Booth, we admittedly got a little excited. Baltimore Ravens fans might not share the same zeal, however. If Ravens quarterback Matt Schaub can’t go this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks because of a chest injury, … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily fantasy hockey picks: December 10 lineup – FanSided
DraftKings daily fantasy hockey picks: December 10 lineup - FanSided Dec 3, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports Check out our DraftKings daily picks for tonight’s NHL games. As you research and build your daily hockey … [Read more...]