Cycling: Russian Vorganov fails dope test, Katusha under review (Reuters) Russian rider Eduard Vorganov has been provisionally suspended following a positive doping test and his Katusha team will be reviewed by the UCI's disciplinary committee, the sport's governing body said on Friday. Vorganov, the 2012 Russian champion, failed an out-of-competition test for Meldonium, a substance that … [Read more...]
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW25
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW25 Not many could’ve predicted that Manchester City versus Leicester City would’ve been billed as a top-of-the-table clash with almost two-thirds of the season gone. But that’s exactly what Saturdays’ early kick-off is. A real David taking on Goliath. The haves facing the have nots. The pretenders against the champions-elect. A win for the Foxes could see them open … [Read more...]
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Bargains and values for Friday
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Bargains and values for Friday by Jason Chen All eyes likely will be on the Lightning-Penguins matchup Friday night, with two teams trying to salvage their seasons after disappointing starts. The Penguins are finally heading in the right direction with four consecutive wins, and Sidney Crosby is on a tear with 14 points in his last eight games, fully capable of … [Read more...]
Homer History: When Reggie Jackson cemented himself as Mr. October
Homer History: When Reggie Jackson cemented himself as Mr. October In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports fantasy writer Scott Pianowski recalls Reggie Jackson's incredible Game 6 of the 1977 World Series. “Oh, what a blow! What a way to top it off! Forget about who the most valuable player is … [Read more...]
Gaming On-The-Go: Sports Game 'Frog Picks' Lets Users Predict Super Bowl Winner – Tech Times
Gaming On-The-Go: Sports Game 'Frog Picks' Lets Users Predict Super Bowl Winner - Tech Times 'Frog Picks' is the sports app that allows players to predict which team or athlete in the NFL, NBA, MLB and more will be victorious for a chance to score the best on the leaderboard.(Photo : Science Mobile) Gaming On-The-Go is a weekly series that explores the mobile gaming industry as well … [Read more...]
NCAA looking at changing APR calculations for grad students
NCAA looking at changing APR calculations for grad students The NCAA could change the way that graduate students' performance fits in to the calculation of a school's academic progress rate. The sanctioning body said Friday that the NCAA Division I Committe on Academics "learned that just slightly more than one-third of postgraduate students competing in men's basketball and football … [Read more...]
50 Most Memorable Super Bowl Moments, No. 1: David Tyree’s helmet catch
50 Most Memorable Super Bowl Moments, No. 1: David Tyree's helmet catch As the NFL approached its highly anticipated golden anniversary Super Bowl, Yahoo Sports took a look back at some of the most memorable moments in the game's history. In our rankings, the moments went beyond the great scores and plays. We also took a look at entertainment performances, scandals/controversies and other … [Read more...]
Mookie Betts has now bowled two perfect games this offseason
Mookie Betts has now bowled two perfect games this offseason Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts has a bright baseball future ahead of him. The 23-year-old broke out last season, slashing .291/.341/.479 while playing a strong center field. Betts even managed to pick up two down ballot MVP votes for his efforts. The point is, Mookie Betts is already pretty good at his job. And if he's able … [Read more...]
Chinese Super League overtake EPL in transfer window spending
Chinese Super League overtake EPL in transfer window spending Chinese club Jiangsu Suning’s 50 million euro ($56 million) signing of Brazilian midfielder Alex Teixeira from Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk on Friday saw the Chinese Super League overtake the English Premier League in spending during the winter transfer window, the transfermarkt website said. According to the website, which tracks … [Read more...]
Flyers lose Sean Couturier for month in big blow to playoff chase
Flyers lose Sean Couturier for month in big blow to playoff chase Sean Couturier will miss up to four weeks with a lower-body injury, which is not very good news for the Philadelphia Flyers. How much does Couturier mean to Philly? According to Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Flyers are 2-6-1 without the center, getting outscored 31-20; when he’s played this season, they’re … [Read more...]