Pellegrini under scrutiny once more 11:10 AM GMT Simon Curtis There were periods during Manchester City's 0-0 draw at home to Everton on Wednesday night when it seemed inevitable the visitors' defence would crumble. Yet Everton held firm, escaping in the 93rd minute when referee Roger East took leave of his senses and deemed the foul by John Stones on Raheem Sterling in the penalty area as a … [Read more...]
Myers fined $5K for cross-checking Wingels, fairness police outraged
Myers fined $5K for cross-checking Wingels, fairness police outraged Tyler Myers of the Winnipeg Jets is listed at 6-foot-8. San Jose's Tommy Wingels is an even 6-feet-tall. When Wingels finished his check in the corner boards on Myers, the smaller forward bounced off the giant defenseman. It looked like just another hit but it apparently flipped Myers's Hulk-switch. The Jet turned around … [Read more...]
Prigioni gets 8 steals in 15 minutes, is some kind of master thief
Prigioni gets 8 steals in 15 minutes, is some kind of master thief NBA role players rarely get to make a big statement in the box score. A big statistical performance for an eighth or ninth man might involve 10 points, 3-of-4 shooting from the field, or a mix of three assists and four rebounds. These players' contributions are not always covered by these stats and may come in key moments … [Read more...]
Experts reveal Thursday lineups for Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey
Experts reveal Thursday lineups for Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey If you're debating on your Thursday lineup for Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey, we're here to help. Our two experts put together their lineups based off a $200 budget. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey contest now] Study their picks, feel free to agree or disagree, and sign up for a daily contest. … [Read more...]
Westbrook, Villanueva ejected in testy OKC win
Westbrook, Villanueva ejected in testy OKC win 12:34 AM ET print OKLAHOMA CITY -- Thunder guard Russell Westbrook was ejected in the second quarter of Wednesday night's 108-89 win against the Dallas Mavericks after picking up a second technical foul with 1:20 remaining in the half. Both technical fouls were the result of tussles with Mavericks guard J.J. Barea. The first technical came … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Tyreke Evans
The Daily Dose: Dose: Down Goes Tyreke Evans It was a busy 10-game night in the NBA and Tyreke Evans went down, the Hawks and Pacers were no-shows, and the Warriors actually lost a game, thanks to sitting Draymond Green. There is a ton of injury news out there right now, so be sure to scour the Rotoworld Player News pages, as well as the Injury Report, to find out the status of your guys – … [Read more...]
Astros, Padres set to play two spring training games in Mexico
Astros, Padres set to play two spring training games in Mexico For the first time since 2004, Major League Baseball is headed to Mexico. In a joint announcement made by the league, the Major League Baseball Players Association and Mexico City mayor Miguel Angel Mancera, it was revealed that the San Diego Padres and Houston Astros will play two spring training games in Mexico City on March … [Read more...]
Green-less Warriors fail in comeback to Nuggets, fall to 36-3
Green-less Warriors fail in comeback to Nuggets, fall to 36-3 The Golden State Warriors spent two games without Stephen Curry in late December, splitting the pair in a respectable but clearly shorthanded showing without one of the best players in the NBA. Wednesday saw Golden State play its first game of the season without the rested Draymond Green, and the result proved once again that … [Read more...]
Barnes doubts NBPA filing will reverse wage loss
Barnes doubts NBPA filing will reverse wage loss 1:56 AM ET print Memphis Grizzlies forward Matt Barnes says the National Basketball Players Association filed a grievance in an attempt to rescind his two-game suspension without pay, served as a result of his physical altercation with New York Knicks coach Derek Fisher. Barnes, confirming an earlier report, also told ESPN he does not … [Read more...]
Marlins lock up Dee Gordon with five-year, $50 million extension
Marlins lock up Dee Gordon with five-year, $50 million extension The Miami Marlins and second baseman Dee Gordon have reached an agreement on a five-year extension, reports FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal. Gordon will earn $50 million over the deal, with a vesting for a sixth season that's worth $14 million. The deal does not include a no-trade clause, which is customary with the Marlins. An … [Read more...]