Denmark's 'Eagle of Herning' Riis to start new team (Reuters) Former Team Saxo-Tinkoff boss and Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis said on Thursday he is setting up a new team he hopes will compete in cycling's World Tour in 2017. Riis, 51, won the Tour in 1996 and was feted as the greatest Danish cyclist of the modern era, but subsequently admitted to having doped during his career. Known … [Read more...]
Jack Eichel showing ‘he’s his own man’ in rookie year
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With millions in cap space, will Jaguars be major free agency players?
With millions in cap space, will Jaguars be major free agency players? The NFL Players Association announced on Thursday that all 32 NFL teams are carrying over unused salary-cap money from 2015 that will be added to their 2016 cap amount, though the amount each club brought into the coming season varies greatly. The average carryover is $6.4 million, but the Seattle Seahawks' amount is a … [Read more...]
Cycling-Denmark’s “Eagle of Herning” Riis to start new team (Reuters)
Cycling-Denmark's "Eagle of Herning" Riis to start new team (Reuters) Former Team Saxo-Tinkoff boss and Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis said on Thursday he is setting up a new team he hopes will compete in cycling's World Tour in 2017. Riis, 51, won the Tour in 1996 and was feted as the greatest Danish cyclist of the modern era, but subsequently admitted to having doped during his career. … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Thorny Rose with a DNP
The Daily Dose: Dose: Thorny Rose with a DNP Kawhi Leonard is back, Stephen Curry is still the man and Derrick Rose was a last-minute DNP for the Bulls, who still managed to win. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here. Cavs 114, Hornets 103 – LeBron James and Kyrie Irving both scored 23 and had nice stat lines, and J.R. Smith got hot for 16 points, a couple 3-pointers and three steals for the … [Read more...]
Felix Hernandez’s new blond look isn’t going over with teammates
Felix Hernandez's new blond look isn't going over with teammates When your name is Felix Hernandez and you're the king of baseball in Seattle, you can do just about anything you want. That includes dying your hair blond so it looks like an unofficial crown, and dying your goatee to match it. Lo and behold, that's exactly what King Felix has done, showing up to camp last week with a new look … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Offseason Dose: Fowl Play
Baseball Daily Dose: Offseason Dose: Fowl Play The Orioles got their guys, but in a way only the Orioles can. We're days away from spring training action, so be sure to keep refreshing Rotoworld's constantly-updating player news page for all the latest. And while you're at it, follow @Rotoworld_BB and @nate_grimm if you are on Twitter. The club agreed to terms with Dexter Fowler and Yovani … [Read more...]
Colorado keeps clear of the bubble by upsetting No. 9 Arizona
Colorado keeps clear of the bubble by upsetting No. 9 Arizona Colorado senior Josh Scott came through with one of the best games of his career Wednesday leading the Buffaloes to their finest win of the year and some wiggle room when it comes to making the NCAA Tournament. Scott scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds in Colorado’s 75-72 victory over No. 9 Arizona, giving the Buffs their … [Read more...]
Surging Wisconsin is a team no high seed should want to draw
Surging Wisconsin is a team no high seed should want to draw Moments after Wisconsin's 67-59 victory at eighth-ranked Iowa on Wednesday night, interim coach Greg Gard addressed his players in the locker room. "As long as you stick together, there's nothing we can't accomplish," he told them, and at this point who would dare argue? It was only a six weeks ago ago that Wisconsin's season … [Read more...]
Stones, Nainggolan and Vidal to Chelsea?
Stones, Nainggolan and Vidal to Chelsea? 2:01 AM GMT Philip Costa 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: Chelsea's £130 million war chest According to The Sun, Roman Abramovich is ready to hand his next manager a £130 million … [Read more...]