Last Minute Decisions: Injury Report: AFC & NFC Title Saturday, January 23, 2016 The AFC and NFC Championship Games are upon us, and the Rotoworld crew has everything you need to cash in DFS this weekend. Graham Barfield tells you who to target in his Championship Round Tiers, the entire Rotoworld crew breaks down both games, and Evan Silva breaks down every matchup in his … [Read more...]
CWHL Frozen Fantasy Draft recap with Wickenheiser’s eyebrow-raising comment
CWHL Frozen Fantasy Draft recap with Wickenheiser's eyebrow-raising comment Game. On. Spooner, Terry, Fulton and #TeamWhite vs. Kessler, Suzuki, Bonello and #TeamBlack #CWHLASG16 pic.twitter.com/VB7j8tHRox— Toronto Furies (@TorontoCWHL) January 23, 2016 TORONTO, Ont. – The second inaugural CWHL All-Star weekend kicked off with a glitzy cocktail reception at the Toronto Hilton where fans … [Read more...]
Saturday Dose: Dose: David Blatt's Departure
Saturday Dose: Dose: David Blatt's Departure Maybe it’s sadistic symbolism that Steve Kerr made his much-anticipated season debut on the same night David Blatt was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers considering the result of the 2015 NBA Finals, but the marriage between Blatt and LeBron’s team was always destined to wind up in divorce. As Charles Barkley said during a Friday segment on NBATV, … [Read more...]
Reports: Mets, Cespedes agree
Reports: Mets, Cespedes agree The Mets have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on a three-year contract, Jon Heyman reports. The deal, pending a physical, includes an opt-out after year one, per Heyman. Fox's Ken Rosenthal adds that the contract is worth a total of $75 million. For 2016, Cespedes will reportedly make $27.5 million. The opt-out, of course, would allow him to … [Read more...]
Roy Sommer and the quest for the AHL coaching wins record
Roy Sommer and the quest for the AHL coaching wins record ONTARIO, Calif. – San Jose Barracuda coach Roy Sommer sat in a room at the event level of Citizens Business Bank Arena with the World’s Worst Mug. That was the name labeled on the side of the coffee mug that has followed Sommer from rink to rink over the last several years. Its metal was stained, dirty, worn and strangely charming. “I … [Read more...]
Dortmund CEO: Bundesliga should have no fear of the Premier League
Dortmund CEO: Bundesliga should have no fear of the Premier League Borussia Dortmund boss Hans-Joachim Watzke says the Bundesliga should be more assertive in the fight for publicity with England’s Premier League as the German league returns from the winter break. “I have no fear of the English (league), we must make sure our qualities are in the foreground,” Watzke told […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
Curry triple-double highlights Kerr’s return to Warriors sidelines
Curry triple-double highlights Kerr's return to Warriors sidelines The Golden State Warriors welcomed head coach Steve Kerr back to the sidelines Friday night the only way they know how — by controlling a contest behind a tremendous performance by Stephen Curry. The second-year head coach returned to full duties to see the MVP favorite and newly named All-Star starter in top form. It'd be … [Read more...]
NFL against the spread picks: Will favorites rule again? – Yahoo Sports (blog)
NFL against the spread picks: Will favorites rule again? - Yahoo Sports (blog) The playoffs have been unusual so far. All four road teams won in the wild-card round, for the first time in this playoff format. Then all four home teams won in the divisional round for the first time since 2004. The favorites have won seven games straight up. And even the one favorite that lost, the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour Down Under classification after stage 5 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour Down Under classification after stage 5 (Reuters) Jan 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Tour Down Under after Stage 5 on Saturday 1. Simon Gerrans (Australia / Orica) 17:16:31" 2. Richie Porte (Australia / BMC Racing) +9" 3. Sergio Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) +11" 4. Jay McCarthy (Australia / Tinkoff) +20" 5. Michael Woods (Canada / Cannondale) 6. Ruben Fernandez … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour Down Under stage 5 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour Down Under stage 5 results (Reuters) Jan 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tour Down Under (McLaren Vale - Willunga Hill, 151.5 km) on Saturday 1. Richie Porte (Australia / BMC Racing) 3:34:16" 2. Sergio Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) +6" 3. Michael Woods (Canada / Cannondale) +9" 4. Diego Ulissi (Italy / Lampre) +17" 5. Rafael Valls (Spain / Lotto) 6. Ruben Fernandez … [Read more...]