The Daily Dose: Dose: Lin's Mohawk Madness Jeremy Lin and his mohawk went crazy on Thursday and Terrence Jones showed signs of life. But do you really want to own either player right now? Friday’s Dose breaks down a light three-game night in the association. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here. I didn’t get to watch much of any of these games because I ran an 8-year-old basketball … [Read more...]
Dodgers deal gone, Iwakuma stays in Seattle
Dodgers deal gone, Iwakuma stays in Seattle Hisashi Iwakuma, who at one point appeared nearly certain to be heading to L.A. to fortify the Dodgers' rotation, is instead returning to the Seattle Mariners on a one-year deal. The team announced the move on Twitter on Thursday night, posting a video of general manager Jerry Dipoto sharing the news at the organization's holiday party: Jerry Dipoto … [Read more...]
The nine defeats that led to Jose Mourinho’s departure from Chelsea
The nine defeats that led to Jose Mourinho’s departure from Chelsea Jose Mourinho was sacked as Chelsea manager on Thursday following the club’s slide to within one point of the Premier League relegation zone. AFP Sports charts the nine league defeats that led to his dismissal by Chelsea for a second time: August 16: Manchester City 3-0 Chelsea In their second […] Photo credit: AFP. Jose … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Francois Beauchemin, offensive juggernaut
NHL Three Stars: Francois Beauchemin, offensive juggernaut No. 1 Star: Francois Beauchemin, Colorado Avalanche Francois Beauchemin, offensive juggernaut. The defenseman provided all the offense that Semyon Varlamov (33 saves) would need in the Avs’ 2-1 win over the New York Islanders. Beauchemin’s third-period goal at 16:12, his fifth of the season, was the game-winner. No. 2 Star: Chad … [Read more...]
Benny Cunningham’s 102-yard return was NOT longest non-TD ever!
Benny Cunningham's 102-yard return was NOT longest non-TD ever! Stange statistical quirk in Thursday night's game between the St. Louis Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After the Bucs scored on a 98-yard drive to cut the Rams' lead to 28-13, the ensuing kickoff was brought back 102 yards ... and Benny Cunningham didn't score. [Yahoo Daily Fantasy: $10 could win you $30K in our $300K contest … [Read more...]
Brandon Phillips is on the verge of being traded from Reds to Nats
Brandon Phillips is on the verge of being traded from Reds to Nats The wheels went up on that Brandon Phillips-to-the-Nats trade rumor Thursday night and soon it sounds as if the All-Star second baseman could be settling into a new home in D.C. [Related: Rapper Wale drops 'MVP' track in honor of Bryce Harper] The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly close to sending Phillips to the Washington … [Read more...]
Report: 76ers hire D'Antoni as assistant coach
Report: 76ers hire D'Antoni as assistant coach 1:39 AM ET ESPN.com news services 0 Shares print The Philadelphia 76ers have hired seasoned NBA veteran Mike D'Antoni as associate head coach, The Inquirer reported Thursday night, citing two league sources. D'Antoni joins the beleaguered Sixers on the heels of coach Brett Brown agreeing last Friday to a two-year extension that will … [Read more...]
A putter built for Jordan Spieth can be yours for just $18,000
A putter built for Jordan Spieth can be yours for just $18,000 How good can a putter be if Jordan Spieth decided not to use it? Well, you'll have to pay $18,000 to find out for sure. You see, a Scotty Cameron prototype putter built for Spieth during his short collegiate stint at the University of Texas is up for sale at eBay, and that's the going price. The putter, finished in black, was … [Read more...]
Apple to launch Apple Pay in China, take on Alibaba, Tencent (Reuters)
Apple to launch Apple Pay in China, take on Alibaba, Tencent (Reuters) Apple Inc said it will launch its payment service in China as soon as 2016, pitting it against entrenched Chinese rivals Alibaba Group Holding and Tencent Holdings. Apple will partner with China's main bank card and payment firm UnionPay, a state-controlled consortium that has a monopoly on all yuan payment cards issued … [Read more...]
Atletico Madrid run win streak to nine after advancing in Copa del Rey
Atletico Madrid run win streak to nine after advancing in Copa del Rey Atletico Madrid sealed their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a ninth consecutive win in all competitions thanks to Thomas Partey’s solitary goal against Catalan minnows Reus on Thursday. Ghanaian midfielder Thomas struck his first goal for the club eight minutes after halftime to complete […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]