NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: Hornets Buzz The Hornets had a pretty good 24 hours. After going 1-8 to start 2016, Kemba Walker scored a franchise- and career-high 52 points in the win over the Jazz on Monday. Secondly, the other good news came on Tuesday morning with the team announcing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has been cleared for full contact from his shoulder injury in the preseason. The big … [Read more...]
MLB investigating Yu Darvish after brother seized in gambling ring
MLB investigating Yu Darvish after brother seized in gambling ring Major League Baseball will investigate Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish after the pitcher's brother was arrested for running an illegal gambling ring, according to The Japan Times. Darvish's brother, Sho, was arrested in October in connection with the ring. He allegedly took bets on both MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball … [Read more...]
AFC, NFC title picks: Cardinals or Panthers? Can Broncos stun Patriots? – CBSSports.com
AFC, NFC title picks: Cardinals or Panthers? Can Broncos stun Patriots? - CBSSports.com After watching four crazy NFL games over the weekend, I finally took a break from football on Monday and watched the Bachelor. It was the worst decision I've ever made. Basically, I spent an hour of my life watching a show I hate, which means I almost have worse time management skills than Andy Reid. What I did … [Read more...]
Camping World Truck Series to have 20-minute caution clock
Camping World Truck Series to have 20-minute caution clock There will be a caution every 20 minutes in the Camping World Truck Series. In addition to the implementation of a Chase format for 2016, NASCAR is adding a caution clock to the Truck Series, guaranteeing a caution will happen at least every 20 minutes. If a caution happens for debris or a crash, the clock is reset back to 20 … [Read more...]
LeBron on the big loss: ‘I’m not going to put too much into it’
LeBron on the big loss: 'I'm not going to put too much into it' Don’t bother listening to anyone that tries to tell you that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the Golden State Warriors’ or San Antonio Spurs’ exalted realm. That was evident long before the Cavs dropped two games to both teams within a five day span, with the Golden State loss coming in embarrassing fashion on the Cavaliers’ … [Read more...]
Jackie Robinson’s widow says MLB has work to do in diversity
Jackie Robinson's widow says MLB has work to do in diversity It has been nearly 69 years since Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and his widow says the game still has a lot of work to do when it comes to diversity. Rachel Robinson, 93, spoke to television critics at the Television Critics Association winter meeting Monday where she appeared to discuss the … [Read more...]
Power rankings: CareerBuilder Challenge
Power rankings: CareerBuilder Challenge The PGA Tour comes back to the mainland United States after two weeks in Hawaii, arriving in the California desert for the CareerBuilder Challenge. The old Bob Hope Classic has a revamped three-course rotation, with only La Quinta Country Club surviving from last year. Bill Haas is the defending champion here, while Patrick Reed, who has been in the … [Read more...]
Winning horse of Velka Pardubicka tests positive for doping (The Associated Press)
Winning horse of Velka Pardubicka tests positive for doping (The Associated Press) PRAGUE (AP) -- The winning horse of last year's 125th edition of the Velka Pardubicka steeplechase has tested positive for caffeine and theobromine and will be likely stripped of the victory. … [Read more...]
Nashville CEO on NHL All-Star Game expectations, creating new Predators fans (Q&A)
Nashville CEO on NHL All-Star Game expectations, creating new Predators fans (Q&A) The Nashville Predators organization sees the 2016 NHL All-Star Game, and weekend, as an event that can change the template of future games. It’s more than just the newly introduced 3-on-3 format, which has already created a buzz. It’s about the game and the community. The Predators hope this event, with its … [Read more...]
Cam Newton nears historic levels of college, pro football honors
Cam Newton nears historic levels of college, pro football honors Cam Newton has already made history for the Carolina Panthers. Now, every step he takes is a historic one in the game of football at large. Newton is on the cusp of a virtually unprecedented historical feat. This weekend, he'll meet fellow Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer when the Carolina Panthers play Palmer's Arizona … [Read more...]