MLB pitchers still aren't on board with the new protective caps In an effort to increase pitcher safety, Major League Baseball has been trying to integrate protective caps for pitchers in recent years. While some have actually worn them on the field, most pitchers still aren't on board with the caps. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] MLB continues to try, … [Read more...]
Hiddink tells Chelsea to avoid manager ‘cover-up’
Hiddink tells Chelsea to avoid manager ‘cover-up’ Chelsea caretaker boss Guus Hiddink said Friday the Premier League champions should name their new full-time manager as soon as they have made an appointment. Italy coach Antonio Conte has emerged as the leading candidate to take charge of the London club next season by which time’s Hiddink’s stint as […] Photo credit: AFP Chelsea caretaker … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Feb. 26
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Feb. 26 Friday, February 26, 2016 It's a light Friday night for this week after a wild 14-game Friday last week. Nick Mensio and I talk about a lot of tourney plays, some high-floor guys for cash, some quotes, and all the injury news you need to get you ready for an eight-game Friday. There aren't too many injuries today, but there are still a handful of … [Read more...]
Ole Miss’ Robert Nkemdiche claims he took fall for hotel incident
Ole Miss' Robert Nkemdiche claims he took fall for hotel incident INDIANAPOLIS — Ole Miss defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche is one of the more polarizing players at this year's NFL combine. On Friday, he addressed his marijuana charges from a December incident in which he fell out of a fourth-floor window. The talented but troubled prospect answered some questions about it. But in doing so, … [Read more...]
Cavendish given top-three target at world championships (Reuters)
Cavendish given top-three target at world championships (Reuters) Mark Cavendish must finish in the top three of the omnium at the next month's track world championships to be selected for the Rio Olympics, British cycling's technical director said on Friday. Cavendish is one of the world's best ever road sprinters with 26 Tour de France stage victories, but has never won an Olympic medal. … [Read more...]
New title for American Pharoah: dad in waiting (The Associated Press)
New title for American Pharoah: dad in waiting (The Associated Press) Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is a dad in waiting. Coolmore's Ashford Stud said Friday that Untouched Talent is in foal to American Pharoah. The announcement comes two weeks after the 12-year-old mare became the lucky first lady to be bred to racing's first Triple Crown winner in 37 years. … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Wild won't be able to slow down Capitals – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Wild won't be able to slow down Capitals - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their picks for all of the day's games. Washington Capitals vs. Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m. ET Whether it was some kind of tactical or strategic change, or just simply the kick in the pants a team tends to get in the games immediately following a … [Read more...]
Arsenal financial results show net loss
Arsenal financial results show net loss 4:08 PM GMT Mattias Karen Arsenal swung to a net loss of £3.4 million for the first half of the fiscal year, while the club's cash reserves dropped dramatically compared to six months earlier to £135.9m. Arsenal presented their financial results for the six-month period ending Nov. 30, 2015, and said the net loss -- compared to a net profit of £6.2m for … [Read more...]
After dropping 51, Steph gives game-worn shoes to fan for birthday
After dropping 51, Steph gives game-worn shoes to fan for birthday It's hard to top a 51-point, 10-3-pointer, eight-assist, seven-rebound explosion that sets a … [Read more...]
‘Fuller House’ is finally out and an MLB star has a cameo
'Fuller House' is finally out and an MLB star has a cameo "Fuller House," the modern update of the classic TGIF sitcom "Full House," premiered Friday on Netflix, which normally wouldn't be news we'd cover on a baseball blog, except for this key fact — one episode features Stephanie Tanner dating an MLB star. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] If you hate … [Read more...]