Rooting interests: Picking between Panthers vs. Broncos in Super Bowl 50 Conflicted about Super Bowl 50? Perhaps Cam Newton's dabbing pumps you up. Yet, nostalgia is tugging at the heart with a desire to see Peyton Manning potentially ride off in the sunset with the Lombardi Trophy in his hand. Take Yahoo Sports' totally random quiz to find out if you're on the side of a state that claims to … [Read more...]
Melo back in Knicks lineup for game vs. Nuggets
Melo back in Knicks lineup for game vs. Nuggets 12:45 PM ET print NEW YORK -- Knicks star Carmelo Anthony will return to the lineup Sunday after a one-game absence due to left knee soreness. Anthony deemed himself fit to play against the Denver Nuggets following a light workout Saturday. "He kind of knows his body and whether or not he can get out there and perform at a level that he … [Read more...]
Homer History: Dave Kingman nearly hits one out of Chicago
Homer History: Dave Kingman nearly hits one out of Chicago In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Fantasy Sports writer Andy Behrens describes Dave Kingman's monstrous home run on a wild afternoon at Wrigley Field. Dave Kingman was, without question, a one-tool player throughout his 16-year major … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- February 7 – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup- February 7 - FanSided Feb 6, 2016; Newark, NJ, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his game winning goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Cory Schneider (35) (not shown) during the shootout at Prudential Center. The Capitals defeated the Devils 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports Despite the light schedule … [Read more...]
Pantagraph sports staff's Super Bowl 50 picks – Bloomington Pantagraph
Pantagraph sports staff's Super Bowl 50 picks - Bloomington Pantagraph Another season of NFL prognostication wraps up today as the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos meet in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The Pantagraph sports staff's annual picks competition will end in a tie this year as both Randy Reinhardt and Randy Sharer - tied at 171-95 - are favoring the … [Read more...]
Busquets, Neymar to join Pep at Man City?
Busquets, Neymar to join Pep at Man City? 3:49 AM GMT The winter window might have shut, but the rumour mill rolls on! As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Pep after Barca duo ESPN FC's Raphael Honigstein says that Bayern Munich won't let any of their players follow Pep Guardiola to Manchester … [Read more...]
Columnist slams Blackhawks fans’ national anthem tradition
Columnist slams Blackhawks fans’ national anthem tradition Chicago Blackhawks fans have a tradition for the playing of our national anthem: They cheer. They holler. They applaud. Their volume at home games can drown out the words and music. It’s all rather inspiring. Terry Frei, venerable columnist for the Denver Post, has a problem with it. Not in Chicago, but when Blackhawks fans are … [Read more...]
CM Punk finally gets first UFC opponent with Mickey Gall’s submission win
CM Punk finally gets first UFC opponent with Mickey Gall's submission win LAS VEGAS – After months of speculation, there is finally a winner in the ‘who fights Phil ‘CM Punk’ Brooks’ sweepstakes. Mickey Gall, a 24-year-old with just one prior professional fight, submitted Mike Jackson via rear-naked choke just 45 seconds into their showdown at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. With … [Read more...]
Lara Gut wins Super-G World Cup race, Vonn 3rd (The Associated Press)
Lara Gut wins Super-G World Cup race, Vonn 3rd (The Associated Press) GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- Lara Gut of Switzerland won her first Super-G race of the season on Sunday to cut into Lindsey Vonn's overall World Cup lead. Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany edged Vonn for second place as the American narrowly missed out on winning back-to-back races on the Kandahar hill. Vonn won … [Read more...]
Lavezzi out of PSG squad as £7 million China move beckons
Lavezzi out of PSG squad as £7 million China move beckons Paris Saint Germain forward Ezequiel Lavezzi will not be in the squad for the trip to Marseille on Sunday as he continues to be chased by Chinese club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua. Shenhua seem determined to join in the recent spending spree in China, and they may offer Argentina international Lavezzi […] Photo credit: AFP Paris Saint … [Read more...]