Braves will build new Hank Aaron monument at SunTrust Park The Atlanta Braves have announced that they are no longer contesting the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority regarding the future location of the bronze Hank Aaron statue outside Turner Field. The team had hoped to bring the statue with them as they prepare to move to SunTrust Park in Cobb County next season, but will now … [Read more...]
James Harden defends children, and hilarity ensues
James Harden defends children, and hilarity ensues As part of the NBA's 2016 All-Star Weekend festivities in Toronto, All-Stars visited with young fans and ran through some drills in the first ever Jr. NBA Day. One All-Star, Houston Rockets scoring machine James Harden, helped youngsters work on their ball-handling, which was very nice! Unfortunately, he did so in a fashion that was … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Perez or Mesoraco
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Perez or Mesoraco Friday, February 12, 2016 Often in the midst of your draft, you’ll find yourself deciding between a couple players at the same position. With Player Showdowns, we take two players who are closely ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) and/or Rotoworld’s 2016 season projections and have writers take a side and debate who should be selected first. Whose … [Read more...]
NBA All-Star Weekend predictions – Sports Illustrated Kids
NBA All-Star Weekend predictions - Sports Illustrated Kids SI.com periodically panels its NBA experts to ask a pressing question about the league. Today, we discuss All-Star Weekend festivities in Toronto and make predictions on the big awards and events. Event you're most excited for? Rob Mahoney: Skills Challenge Would it be weird to say the Skills Challenge? There’s always been something silly … [Read more...]
No hearing for Gudas; Karlsson impresses Coffey; Malcolm Subban update (Puck Headlines)
No hearing for Gudas; Karlsson impresses Coffey; Malcolm Subban update (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • The OHL’s Flint Firebirds will suit up tonight as Jackie … [Read more...]
Austrian team doctor dies day after collapsing at ski venue (The Associated Press)
Austrian team doctor dies day after collapsing at ski venue (The Associated Press) INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) -- The Austrian ski federation says its team doctor Michael Sachs has died in a hospital in Sion, one day after he collapsed before a women's World Cup downhill training in Crans Montana. … [Read more...]
Slalom queen Shiffrin ready for upcoming return to racing (The Associated Press)
Slalom queen Shiffrin ready for upcoming return to racing (The Associated Press) Mikaela Shiffrin even admits to feeling ''jittery'' as she prepares to throw herself back into World Cup racing on Monday in Crans-Montana, Switzerland - her first race since tearing a ligament in her right knee in December. ''I'm feeling good, a little tired from traveling, but good,'' Shiffrin said in a phone … [Read more...]
Bruins, Canadiens jersey auction raises $63K for Denna Laing
Bruins, Canadiens jersey auction raises $63K for Denna Laing The NHL auction of the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins autographed Winter Classic-themed jerseys worn on Jan. 19 has raised $63,484.52 to support Denna Laing, the NWHL player who suffered a serious spinal injury during the Women’s Outdoor Classic at Gillette Stadium on New Year’s Day. The auctions were done through the … [Read more...]
Matt Forte says his Chicago Bears career is done, so what’s next?
Matt Forte says his Chicago Bears career is done, so what's next? Your browser does not support iframes. Matt Forte wanted to return to the Chicago Bears. He wasn't in the team's plans. So with that, Forte will move on. He was scheduled to be a free agent and the team told him this week that it won't attempt to re-sign him, Forte said on his Instagram account. He announced that his time with … [Read more...]
All-Star Saturday odds: Will bigs or guards own Skills Challenge?
All-Star Saturday odds: Will bigs or guards own Skills Challenge? This weekend's All-Star Saturday events in Toronto offer the usual mix of exciting young players, big names, and time-tested formats. This year, we're handicapping all three events — the Taco Bells Skills Challenge, the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, and the Verizon Slam Dunk — so you know who to watch closest. Read on for a … [Read more...]