DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- January 22 - FanSided Jan 21, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates with the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The following players make great targets for tonight’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. As you conduct research … [Read more...]
Roundball Stew: Stew: Myles Turner Overdrive
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Five hockey people we’re totally rooting for in 2016 (Video)
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Report: Ex-Michigan recruit’s scholarship rescission wasn’t sudden
Report: Ex-Michigan recruit's scholarship rescission wasn't sudden Erik Swenson's scholarship offer from Michigan was had reportedly been on tenuous ground before this week. Swenson, an offensive lineman who committed to Michigan in November of 2013, said earlier this week that his offer had been rescinded by Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. According to The Wolverine, there were rumblings for … [Read more...]
Play suspended in Abu Dhabi as Spieth, McIlroy stall out in Abu Dhabi
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Former Olympic downhill champ Bill Johnson dies at 55 (The Associated Press)
Former Olympic downhill champ Bill Johnson dies at 55 (The Associated Press) Bill Johnson, the brash American who became the first U.S. skier to win an Olympic downhill title, died after a long illness, the U.S. ski team said Friday. Megan Harrod, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Alpine team, said Johnson died Thursday at an assisted living facility in Gresham, Oregon. Johnson won the downhill … [Read more...]
Mickelson opens CareerBuilder with 68, 4 behind leaders incl. Dufner
Mickelson opens CareerBuilder with 68, 4 behind leaders incl. Dufner Phil Mickelson delivered some hope to his fans on Thursday that his 2016 will mark the beginning of one last hurrah. The 45-year-old opened the CareerBuilder Challenge with a first-round, 4-under 68 at La Quinta Country Club that has him four shots off the lead of four players: Jason Dufner, Anirban Lahiri, Jerry Kelly and … [Read more...]
Top 5 must-watch games on TV this weekend
Top 5 must-watch games on TV this weekend The Bundesliga is back on the agenda for fans of European soccer once again this weekend, with two of the top sides in the country going head-to-head in the marquee match of the round. The two favorites for the Premier League title are also in action in intriguing fixtures. The […] The Bundesliga is back on the agenda for fans of European soccer … [Read more...]
Here’s the only Tom Brady-Peyton Manning infographic you’ll ever need
Here's the only Tom Brady-Peyton Manning infographic you'll ever need Have you heard? Tom Brady and Peyton Manning will meet on Sunday for the 17th time in their careers. Glad we could alert you to this little-known milestone. Yes, the Brady-Manning story might feel a bit stale now, but there’s a lot on the line in Sunday’s AFC championship game between Brady’s New England Patriots and … [Read more...]
Rose on All-Star absence: Missed too many
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