Leaving hockey games early? Here’s why you do or don’t (Mailbag) Do you leave hockey games early? We asked the question on Monday, established some scenarios where it might be acceptable, and then put the question to you. And your answers provided a clear indication that if you want to enjoy the entire game, you should (a) live near the arena and (b) never, under any circumstances, have … [Read more...]
Class is in session: Assigning offseason grades for all 30 teams
Class is in session: Assigning offseason grades for all 30 teams It's the most optimistic time of the year. Pitchers and catchers report soon, and that means fans of every team can start dreaming up World Series aspirations right now. That might be easier for some fans than others. As usual, the offseason saw plenty of player movement. Teams with already strong rosters, like the Chicago … [Read more...]
Three keys to the first Duke-North Carolina clash of the season
Three keys to the first Duke-North Carolina clash of the season The first matchup of the season between Duke and North Carolina suddenly looks a lot more appealing than it did a few weeks ago. The Blue Devils have reeled off four straight victories culminating in back-to-back wins over Louisville and Virginia last week, vaulting themselves back into the AP Top 25 after a rare two-week … [Read more...]
Man Utd’s Wayne Rooney out for 2 months with knee injury, says report
Man Utd’s Wayne Rooney out for 2 months with knee injury, says report Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United’s Europa League game at FC Midtjylland on Thursday and will be out of action for two months after suffering knee ligament damage. England striker Rooney, the United captain, was not in manager Louis van Gaal’s 18-man squad which travelled to Denmark on Wednesday for […] Photo … [Read more...]
Pre-combine mock draft: Here are our predictions as we head to Indy
Pre-combine mock draft: Here are our predictions as we head to Indy We're one week away from the scouting combine in Indianapolis and we still have more questions than answers about both the prospects as well as the teams and their specific goals in the 2016 NFL draft. But with the draft order set and the Senior Bowl in the past, we have a better idea of how the draft is shaping up and what … [Read more...]
Blake Griffin ‘truly, truly sorry’ for fight with Clippers staffer
Blake Griffin 'truly, truly sorry' for fight with Clippers staffer In his first public comments since his fistfight with a team staffer at a Toronto restaurant last month, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin met with reporters on Tuesday and proclaimed himself "truly, truly sorry" for the actions that left him with a broken shooting hand, left Clippers assistant equipment manager … [Read more...]
Man pleads guilty in killing of Nets player's dad
Man pleads guilty in killing of Nets player's dad 1:45 PM ET Associated Press print PHILADELPHIA -- A man accused of killing the father of Brooklyn Nets guard Wayne Ellington Jr. has been sentenced to 30 to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty. Online court documents show Carl White pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and other charges in a deal with prosecutors on … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 17 – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup February 17 - FanSided Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports With six of the NHL’s 30 teams in action on Wednesday, FanSided gives you the top fantasy hockey players to target for today’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. After two busy days in the NHL on Monday and Tuesday, the action slows down on Wednesday with just three games on the schedule. … [Read more...]
Texas A&M commit Alton Robinson arrested for robbery
Texas A&M commit Alton Robinson arrested for robbery Alton Robinson, a member of Texas A&M's 2016 recruiting class, was arrested for robbery in San Antonio on Tuesday morning. Robinson, a three-star recruit and the No. 27 weakside defensive end in the country per Rivals, was arrested at Judson High School. According to details of the arrest affidavit at KSAT.com, Robinson is accused of … [Read more...]
EARNHARDT NATION excerpt: Dale Earnhardt’s last Daytona days
EARNHARDT NATION excerpt: Dale Earnhardt's last Daytona days EARNHARDT NATION is the story of one of NASCAR's most famous families, from dirt-track racer Ralph to American legend Dale to NASCAR icon Dale Junior. The book, written by Yahoo Sports' Jay Busbee, is the first to trace the entire history of the Earnhardt family, from dirt-track racer Ralph to American legend Dale Sr. to … [Read more...]