Kevin Kiermaier bites into steak-eating challenge for charity Your browser does not support iframes.Kevin Kiermaier probably slept like a hibernating bear Thursday night after attempting to eat a a steak that likely weighed more than the bat he swings during the season. Kiermaier took on an eating challenge for charity at Smokey Bones restaurant in Clearwater, Fla., where he attempted to eat … [Read more...]
USC athletic director Pat Haden to retire in June
USC athletic director Pat Haden to retire in June Pat Haden will retire from his position as USC athletic director, effective June 30. The news was announced Friday in a letter from university president C.L. Max Nikias. "It has been a tremendous honor serving my alma mater, a school I love so much, as well as serving Max Nikias, our coaches and staff and, most importantly, our … [Read more...]
Why did Peyton Manning send investigators to Al Jazeera HGH source?
Why did Peyton Manning send investigators to Al Jazeera HGH source? The Peyton Manning story is turning a bit odd close to what could be his final run in the NFL. The Washington Post is reporting that two men hired by Manning’s lawyers were sent to talk to Charlie Sly, the main source of an Al Jazeera report that HGH was delivered to Manning’s wife, before the documentary aired. [Score … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy College Basketball Strategy: FanDuel value picks for Saturday – Sporting News
Daily Fantasy College Basketball Strategy: FanDuel value picks for Saturday - Sporting News The Big Ten comes into focus with our DFS sleepers for Saturday afternoon’s NCAA hoops schedule. One rivalry game in particular will provide a couple of bargain buys for daily fantasy college basketball contests, as you can be sure that players from both Michigan and Michigan State will be revved up for … [Read more...]
Russian cyclist suspended after positive doping test (The Associated Press)
Russian cyclist suspended after positive doping test (The Associated Press) Russian cyclist Eduard Vorganov was provisionally suspended Friday following a positive doping test. The International Cycling Union said the Katusha rider tested positive for meldonium in an out-of-competition control on Jan. 14. The UCI said it's the second failed test for a Katusha rider in a 12-month period … [Read more...]
Cycling: Russian Vorganov fails dope test, Katusha under review (Reuters)
Cycling: Russian Vorganov fails dope test, Katusha under review (Reuters) Russian rider Eduard Vorganov has been provisionally suspended following a positive doping test and his Katusha team will be reviewed by the UCI's disciplinary committee, the sport's governing body said on Friday. Vorganov, the 2012 Russian champion, failed an out-of-competition test for Meldonium, a substance that … [Read more...]
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW25
Team News: Late Fitness Check GW25 Not many could’ve predicted that Manchester City versus Leicester City would’ve been billed as a top-of-the-table clash with almost two-thirds of the season gone. But that’s exactly what Saturdays’ early kick-off is. A real David taking on Goliath. The haves facing the have nots. The pretenders against the champions-elect. A win for the Foxes could see them open … [Read more...]
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Bargains and values for Friday
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Bargains and values for Friday by Jason Chen All eyes likely will be on the Lightning-Penguins matchup Friday night, with two teams trying to salvage their seasons after disappointing starts. The Penguins are finally heading in the right direction with four consecutive wins, and Sidney Crosby is on a tear with 14 points in his last eight games, fully capable of … [Read more...]
Homer History: When Reggie Jackson cemented himself as Mr. October
Homer History: When Reggie Jackson cemented himself as Mr. October In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports fantasy writer Scott Pianowski recalls Reggie Jackson's incredible Game 6 of the 1977 World Series. “Oh, what a blow! What a way to top it off! Forget about who the most valuable player is … [Read more...]
Gaming On-The-Go: Sports Game 'Frog Picks' Lets Users Predict Super Bowl Winner – Tech Times
Gaming On-The-Go: Sports Game 'Frog Picks' Lets Users Predict Super Bowl Winner - Tech Times 'Frog Picks' is the sports app that allows players to predict which team or athlete in the NFL, NBA, MLB and more will be victorious for a chance to score the best on the leaderboard.(Photo : Science Mobile) Gaming On-The-Go is a weekly series that explores the mobile gaming industry as well … [Read more...]