Charter deal means driver contracts are being reworked DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – The finalization of NASCAR's charter system doesn't mean negotiations are over. Far from it, in fact. Because of the ownership structure agreement that helps ensure equity for team owners at the time of sale, driver contracts are being renegotiated and recalculated as a result of the financial changes across the … [Read more...]
Joni Pitkanen scores in first game back in Finnish hometown (Video)
Joni Pitkanen scores in first game back in Finnish hometown (Video) Joni Pitkanen scored his first goal in almost three years during a 3-2 Karpat victory over KooKoo in Finland’s Liiga on Tuesday. It wasn’t the prettiest goal, but it gave Karpat a 1-0 lead early in the first period in Pitkanen’s first game in his hometown in 13 years. "No one skates like him. How can he play that well?” … [Read more...]
Texas again is Kryptonite for West Virginia’s pressure defense
Texas again is Kryptonite for West Virginia's pressure defense In 24 games against opponents other than Texas so far this year, West Virginia's aggressive trapping defense has forced just shy of 20 turnovers per game. The Longhorns have committed fewer than that in two games against the Mountaineers. Texas is Kryptonite for 10th-ranked West Virginia's vaunted press because the 24th-ranked … [Read more...]
Bubble breakdown: Vanderbilt squanders huge lead, loses at buzzer
Bubble breakdown: Vanderbilt squanders huge lead, loses at buzzer Adding to its already unassailable resume as the nation's most disappointing team, Vanderbilt suffered its most painful loss of the season Tuesday night. The Commodores squandered a 16-point second-half lead and fell 75-74 at Mississippi State on a corner 3-pointer at the buzzer by Quinndary Weatherspoon. Vanderbilt's loss … [Read more...]
Last-gasp Jonas goal gives Benfica edge over Zenit
Last-gasp Jonas goal gives Benfica edge over Zenit In-form striker Jonas headed a dramatic injury-time winner for Benfica as the Portuguese champions beat 10-man Zenit St Petersburg 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel twice went close for the visitors in the second half, while Benfica’s Nico Gaitan […] Photo credit: AFP In-form … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: QB Consistency Ratings
By the Numbers: QB Consistency Ratings One of the most misleading pieces of information used by essentially everyone, including myself, in the fantasy football community is a player’s end of season ranking. Carson Palmer was the “fifth-best” quarterback. Lamar Miller was the “sixth-best” running back. Doug Baldwin was the “seventh-best” wide receiver. We use these designations because they are … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Team Tobias
The Daily Dose: Dose: Team Tobias It turns out all the Magic talk of them being aggressive held up. Tuesday brought the first big deal of the month with Tobias Harris being shipped to Detroit for Ersan Ilyasova and Brandon Jennings. Let’s break down who this affects: Tobias Harris hasn’t been great this year, especially on offense. His usage rate has dropped 3.4 percent this year compared to last … [Read more...]
Radko Gudas strikes again, ejected for late hit vs. Devils (Video)
Radko Gudas strikes again, ejected for late hit vs. Devils (Video) Time to reset the “Days Since Radko Gudas Has Been Ejected” counter. Midway through the first period of Tuesday night’s game against the New Jersey Devils, the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman drilled Bobby Farnham well behind the play. Officials handed him a match penalty for an illegal hit to the head. It’s another example … [Read more...]