Post, Fields headline BMX nationals field ahead of Olympics (The Associated Press) Alise Post may be the closest thing to a constant in the ever-evolving world of BMX cycling, the winner of four consecutive national titles in one of the most chaotic of Olympic sports. Post will be joined by other Olympic hopefuls for the final day of the Gator Nationals in Oldsmar, Florida, which doubles as … [Read more...]
A touching post-trade tribute to Rockets legend Joel Anthony
A touching post-trade tribute to Rockets legend Joel Anthony The Houston Rockets, a franchise defined by its legacy of elite centers, bid farewell to one of the greats on Thursday: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Rockets sending center Joel Anthony to the Sixers, a source told Yahoo Sports. — Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) February 18, 2016 … [Read more...]
Report: Tony Phillips dead at 56 after apparent heart attack
Report: Tony Phillips dead at 56 after apparent heart attack Former Oakland Athletics utility man, and 18-year major-league veteran, Tony Phillips has died after an apparent heart attack, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Phillips was 56. Slusser was informed of the news from Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart. Stewart and Phillips were teammates with … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy College Basketball Strategy: FanDuel value picks for Saturday, Feb. 20 – Sporting News
Daily Fantasy College Basketball Strategy: FanDuel value picks for Saturday, Feb. 20 - Sporting News Arguably the nation’s most talented and competitive conference, the ACC comes heavily into focus with our sleeper picks for Saturday afternoon’s schedule of NCAA hoops. Four of the five value DFS options listed below hail from the Atlantic Coast and present plenty of upside for the cost. The … [Read more...]
Vonn incensed after losing her ski and World Cup lead to Gut (The Associated Press)
Vonn incensed after losing her ski and World Cup lead to Gut (The Associated Press) ''My ski came off,'' she said, underlining her anger with an expletive. Swiss rival Lara Gut won and moved 13 points ahead of Vonn in the overall ranks with the season approaching its conclusion next month. Vonn was the last of the favorites to start and was ahead of Gut at the first checkpoint but then her … [Read more...]
Pinturault wins Alpine combined race to take combined title (The Associated Press)
Pinturault wins Alpine combined race to take combined title (The Associated Press) Alexis Pinturault of France protected his lead from the morning slalom in the afternoon's downhill to win an Alpine combined race and clinch the overall combined title as rival Kjetil Jansrud's bid crumbled on Friday. It was the 12th race win of Pinturault's career, and his first title in any discipline. … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning 2003 testimony: I mooned a friend for one second
Peyton Manning 2003 testimony: I mooned a friend for one second The almost 20-year-old case of Peyton Manning and University of Tennessee trainer Jamie Naughright continues to be replayed, now with Manning's testimony coming to light. In 2003, Manning gave an affidavit about an incident that happened on Feb. 29, 1996. That came from a defamation lawsuit after Manning wrote about the incident … [Read more...]
Linesman Don Henderson still fighting concussion symptoms: Report
Linesman Don Henderson still fighting concussion symptoms: Report While Dennis Wideman appeals his 20-game suspension for checking linesman Don Henderson during a Jan. 27 game, Henderson is still feeling the effects of the concussion he suffered that night. According to the Calgary Sun’s Eric Francis, Henderson, who has worked over 1,200 NHL games since 1995, may not be back this season due … [Read more...]
The 10 best reasons to tune into the NBA post-All-Star break
The 10 best reasons to tune into the NBA post-All-Star break It’s late February, and we’ve entered the polar vortex of the NBA season, as the grind of 82 games wears on viewers as much as it does players. The winter doldrums are real, people. Except if you’re in Miami, where you don’t care about the NBA anyway. I kid, I kid. Sorta. While we’re wont to set an alarm for when the snow melts … [Read more...]
Robert Morris at Air Force – USCHO (blog)
Robert Morris at Air Force - USCHO (blog) Last week:Dan: 4-5-2Chris: 4-5-2 On the season: Dan: 104-69-24 (.589)Chris: 119-54-24 (.665) This Week’s Picks: Friday, February 19 and Saturday, February 20Robert Morris at Air ForceDan:The two best teams in the league are going head to head, with RMU as the team that’s been on top tape-to-tape for a second straight year essentially. But Air Force has a … [Read more...]