Five fantasy prospects to watch at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine Kicking off the pre-draft process, the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine begins Tuesday. Over 330 NFL hopefuls will arrive in Indianapolis aiming to prove worthy of the next level. This year’s class isn’t as flush with skill position players as the two previous, but there is plenty of talent that portends to make a fantasy impact. … [Read more...]
2 Kansas players arrested, accused of robbery
2 Kansas players arrested, accused of robbery Two Kansas football players were arrested Monday following an alleged weekend incident. According to the Lawrence Journal-World, cornerback Eric Rivers and linebacker Kendall Duckworth are accused of robbing another Kansas student around 2:25 a.m. Saturday morning. The man told police two men robbed him of his money outside Jayhawker Towers, a … [Read more...]
Quick takeaways from the Daytona 500
Quick takeaways from the Daytona 500 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Throughout 2016 we may have way too many quick thoughts for our post-race posts. So consider our new Takeaways feature to be the home of our random and sometimes intelligent musings. Sometimes the post may have a theme. Sometimes it may just be a mess of unrelated thoughts. Make sure you tweet us your thoughts after the race or … [Read more...]
Domestic assault charge dropped against Aaron Ward
Domestic assault charge dropped against Aaron Ward Charges of assault on a female and interfering with emergency communication against former NHL defenseman Aaron Ward from an alleged October incident were dismissed last Friday. According to a story by TSN, where Ward had worked before the incident, the Wake County (North Carolina) District Attorney’s office concluded that, “After review of … [Read more...]
Jameis Winston says it’s time for him to get his body in shape
Jameis Winston says it's time for him to get his body in shape Jameis Winston went to the Pro Bowl as a rookie, which was a good thing. But what he saw there was eye-opening. One year ago, on the eve of the NFL scouting combine, the eventual No. 1 pick took a beating. Not only for the character questions that plagued Winston coming out of Florida State, namely a high-profile rape case. But … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: Fly Pelican
NBA Fantasy Trends: Stats: Fly Pelican Well, the Brow is back. Anthony Davis is having a huge February, averaging 30.7 points, 9.2 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.3 blocks and 0.6 treys on 56.3 percent from the field. He also boasts a 32.0 usage rate to go with a 60.7 true shooting percentage. Obviously that 59-point, 20-board game helped his averages, but he has been top notch on offense the … [Read more...]
The winners and losers of the MLB offseason
The winners and losers of the MLB offseason We’re getting closer to 100 percent spring training. All the pitchers and catchers have arrived. Position players started to get there Sunday and all 30 teams will be at their respective spring homes by Friday, when Minnesota Twins players are the “last but not least” of spring arrivals. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up … [Read more...]
The Yankees super secret hint to a successful camp? Sleeping in
The Yankees super secret hint to a successful camp? Sleeping in "The early bird gets the worm." Or, as they say in baseball, "the early infielder gets the ground ball." OK, fine, they don't actually say that. And it's not a phrase that's going to catch on any time soon, especially with the New York Yankees. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] That's because … [Read more...]
Athletics chief says Russia must qualify for Rio Games by June: R-Sport (Reuters)
Athletics chief says Russia must qualify for Rio Games by June: R-Sport (Reuters) Russian athletes will be unable to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games if a ban on their participation is not lifted by June, the head of the Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA) was quoted as saying on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Prince Ali seeks FIFA vote suspension
Prince Ali seeks FIFA vote suspension FIFA presidential contender Prince Ali bin al Hussein has called on the international sport tribunal to suspend Friday’s world football election over the voting arrangements. The Jordanian prince, one of five hopefuls, wants transparent voting booths used at the congress to find a replacement for Sepp Blatter. This has been […] Photo credit: AFP FIFA … [Read more...]