CAS to rule on FIFA voting secrecy amid delay demands FIFA contender Prince Ali bin al Hussein wants the international sports tribunal to delay the world football leadership election on Friday if transparent voting booths are not used, his lawyers said. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said it would rule by Thursday, the eve of the vote, whether […] Photo credit: AFP. FIFA contender … [Read more...]
Denny Hamlin predicted his Daytona 500 win in second grade
Denny Hamlin predicted his Daytona 500 win in second grade Denny Hamlin's second grade prophecy has been fulfilled. His mother Mary Lou tweeted a picture of a note Hamlin wrote when he was a kid saying that he would be a Daytona 500 winner. Hamlin won Sunday's race over Martin Truex Jr. by .010 seconds. It's the closest finish in Daytona 500 history: This was written by @dennyhamlin in … [Read more...]
Rich Clune says he threatened ‘to rip that jersey off’ Cody Bass (Video)
Rich Clune says he threatened 'to rip that jersey off' Cody Bass (Video) Toronto Maple Leafs forward Rich Clune had harsh words for Nashville Predators forward Cody Bass during an altercation before their game on Tuesday. Clune skated to the center red line during warm ups and appeared to be in a heated conversation with Bass. Eventually Predators center Mike Fisher broke the two up. Bass … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: RB Consistency Ratings
By the Numbers: RB 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. Todd Gurley was the “seventh-best” running back. Doug Baldwin was the “ninth-best” wide receiver. We use these designations because they are … [Read more...]
Nate Diaz steps in to face Conor McGregor in main event of UFC 196
Nate Diaz steps in to face Conor McGregor in main event of UFC 196 After a day-long search to find an opponent to fight Conor McGregor after lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos withdrew from UFC 196 because of a broken foot, the UFC settled late Tuesday on Nate Diaz. But in a twist, the McGregor-Diaz fight will be at welterweight, not lightweight, on March 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … [Read more...]
Vanderbilt is surging at the right time but it still has work to do
Vanderbilt is surging at the right time but it still has work to do Vanderbilt is feeling good about itself and for good reason. The Commodores have won four of their past five games, including an 87-74 win on the road over Florida on Tuesday night. Things are going so well for coach Kevin Stallings’ team, that center Josh Henderson almost effortlessly threw in an 80-foot shot just before … [Read more...]
A different report claims Tiger Woods is ‘progressing’ in recovery
A different report claims Tiger Woods is 'progressing' in recovery A day after a report claimed Tiger Woods has faced a setback in his recovery from a pair of fall back surgeries, there is conflicting information about the status of his health. Golf World and Golf Channel reporter Tim Rosaforte said Monday that he had spoked with 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III and Woods' … [Read more...]
Copa America and Euro 2016 schedules combined into one
Copa America and Euro 2016 schedules combined into one For soccer fans, this summer promises to be one of the best ones ever with a fantastic lineup of Copa America Centenario matches involving some of the greatest players in the world playing on US soil, while many of the other world-class footballers will grace our TV sets as they […] For soccer fans, this summer promises to be one of the … [Read more...]
Aaron Gordon soars for lefty alley-oop dunk as Magic beat 76ers
Aaron Gordon soars for lefty alley-oop dunk as Magic beat 76ers The Slam Dunk Contest ended more than a week ago, but clearly, nobody has told Orlando Magic skywalker Aaron Gordon or his table-setting pal Elfrid Payton: [Top half of your Yahoo Fantasy Hoops league? Enter free contest to win share of $10K] ... and, clearly, nobody should. With the left, y'all. While Gordon's third-quarter … [Read more...]
Rich Clune explains Cody Bass pre-game altercation in hysterical interview (Video)
Rich Clune explains Cody Bass pre-game altercation in hysterical interview (Video) Toronto Maple Leafs forward Rich Clune had harsh words for Nashville Predators forward Cody Bass during an altercation before their game on Tuesday. Clune skated to the center red line during warm ups and appeared to be in a heated conversation with Bass. Eventually Predators center Mike Fisher broke the two … [Read more...]