Mountain Dew to sponsor three Hendrick cars in 2016 Three Hendrick Motorsports cars will share a primary sponsor in 2016. Mountain Dew, a part-time primary sponsor for Dale Earnhardt Jr. since his move to Hendrick Motorsports, will also sponsor Chase Elliott and Kasey Kahne. The drink will be a primary sponsor for Elliott in two races and Kahne in one. The agreement is for three seasons and … [Read more...]
Royals overcommiting to Ian Kennedy is commitment to winning now
Royals overcommiting to Ian Kennedy is commitment to winning now The hot stove is officially on fire. On the heels of Chris Davis re-signing with the Baltimore Orioles, the Kansas City Royals have reached a five-year, $70 million agreement with free-agent pitcher Ian Kennedy, reports MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal tells us the deal will include an opt-out after … [Read more...]
2016 NFL playoffs, picks against the spread: Chiefs can continue their run – SB Nation
2016 NFL playoffs, picks against the spread: Chiefs can continue their run - SB Nation The SuperContest is a wrap, but that does not mean we can't keep making picks against the spread. Here are my 2016 Divisional round picks. The 2015 NFL regular season is a wrap, and it is time for the 2016 NFL playoffs. That means four more weeks of picks against the spread. I suppose I could include the Pro … [Read more...]
The X-Files: John Scott trade conspiracy edition
The X-Files: John Scott trade conspiracy edition (Some of this information is absolutely true, and some of this is absolutely informed speculation.) [INT – The Bowels of FBI Headquarters, unexplained phenomena section. An agent, FOX MULDER, pours over jaggedly clipped out pages from The Hockey News. His partner, DANA SCULLY, enters the claustrophobic room.] “Mulder, what is it?” “Are you … [Read more...]
Report: Davis to return to O's
Report: Davis to return to O's Chris Davis will remain with the Baltimore Orioles. (USATSI) After much back and forth this Hot Stove season, it appears Chris Davis is headed back to the Baltimore Orioles. MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman reported Saturday morning that both sides agreed to a seven-year deal. The Orioles have yet to confirm the deal, which is said to be pending medical review. … [Read more...]
Svindal wins a World Cup downhill, leads overall standings (The Associated Press)
Svindal wins a World Cup downhill, leads overall standings (The Associated Press) Aksel Lund Svindal was due some good luck and a win on the historic Lauberhorn hill. Svindal won a tricky World Cup downhill in challenging weather on Saturday, finally winning Switzerland's classic Alpine ski race at the 10th attempt to retake the overall standings lead. The Norwegian stunned the … [Read more...]
Orioles up ante, make Chris Davis richest man in franchise history
Orioles up ante, make Chris Davis richest man in franchise history This is quite a way to start a Saturday in January. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Baltimore Orioles have re-signed Chris Davis on a seven-year deal worth $161 million guaranteed. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal adds the deal does not include an opt-out, but does include a full no-trade clause, which is a staple of Davis' … [Read more...]
Orioles up ante, re-sign Chris Davis for seven years, $161MM
Orioles up ante, re-sign Chris Davis for seven years, $161MM This is quite a way to start a Saturday in January. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman, the Baltimore Orioles have re-signed Chris Davis on a seven-year deal worth $161 million guaranteed. FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal adds the deal does not include an opt-out, but does include a full no-trade clause, which is a staple of Davis' agent … [Read more...]
Coyotes pushed for John Scott to be included in trade with Canadiens (Report)
Coyotes pushed for John Scott to be included in trade with Canadiens (Report) The John Scott All-Star Game saga took another turn towards the ridiculous during the Insider Trading segment on TSN in the first intermission of the Wild-Jets game. When asked by host James Duthie if the trade that sent Scott to Montreal is the end of the forward's reign as an All-Star captain, venerable NHL … [Read more...]
North Texas player turns self in to police following hit-and-run
North Texas player turns self in to police following hit-and-run North Texas wide receiver Darvin Kidsy was arrested Friday after a hit-and-run crash in Denton, Texas. Kidsy, a senior in 2016, was arrested after he turned himself in to police. The crash happened in the early hours of Dec. 5 and reportedly left a pedestrian with critical injuries. From WFAA: Just before 2:30 a.m. on Dec. 5, … [Read more...]