Kobe plays after dislocating finger, no fracture 9:39 AM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Lakers star Kobe Bryant suffered a dislocated right middle finger late in Friday's 119-113 loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center but returned to play. X-rays after the game came back negative, a Lakers spokesman said. Bryant said he expects to play in the Lakers' next game, Sunday against the … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Feb. 20
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for Feb. 20 Saturday, February 20, 2016 Only four games tonight! It's Stacksville in Los Angeles in what should be a high-scoring game with the Warriors and Clippers. Nick Mensio and Mike Gallagher also cover the injuries, some quotes and matchups to get you all the info you need. There's also a few really nice ways to get a super stack in there tonight, … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Stars will reclaim top spot in Central with win over Bruins – CBSSports.com
NHL Picks: Stars will reclaim top spot in Central with win over Bruins - CBSSports.com Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their selections for all of the day's games. Dallas Stars vs. Boston Bruins, 8 p.m. ET Even though they've fallen behind the Chicago Blackhawks in the standings over the past couple of weeks, the Dallas Stars have actually … [Read more...]
Texas Rio Grande Valley launching Mack Brown-led football study
Texas Rio Grande Valley launching Mack Brown-led football study Former Texas coach Mack Brown is helping a Texas university determine if it should launch a football program. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is launching a football feasibility study led by Brown. The school, located in McAllen, has an enrollment of 28,500. That number is expected to increase rapidly in the near future. … [Read more...]
Podcast: Why Brandel Chamblee’s comments got to Rory McIlroy
Podcast: Why Brandel Chamblee's comments got to Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy took exception to comments Brandel Chamblee made about his fitness regimen, then went out of his way to let Chamblee and the world know how he felt. It's a window into how golfers can be affected by the critics -- fans and media alike -- and what it can do to motivate or discourage a player. Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth … [Read more...]
Vonn’s latest title overshadowed by social media gaffe (The Associated Press)
Vonn's latest title overshadowed by social media gaffe (The Associated Press) Apologizing for a gaffe on social media, Lindsey Vonn had little to celebrate after clinching a record 20th World Cup crystal globe title and surpassing Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark on Saturday. A day earlier, Vonn posted a video of an angry outburst in which she destroyed her bindings with a hammer following a … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Daytona qualifying race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Daytona qualifying race DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. made it to victory lane 15 years to the day after his father's death. Junior won the first Daytona 500 qualifying race on Thursday night, his second-straight qualifying race win. His father died Feb. 18, 2001, in a crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. "I'm guilty of daydreaming a little bit about … [Read more...]
No charges yet against Johnny Manziel as investigation continues
No charges yet against Johnny Manziel as investigation continues The Dallas Police Department on Saturday morning updated the case concerning Johnny Manziel, and the domestic violence allegations against him, by saying there's nothing yet to report. Manziel was accused by his ex-girlfriend of hitting her on Jan. 30. Three weeks later the Dallas Police Department is still looking into the … [Read more...]
Homer History: Josh Hamilton’s classic Home Run Derby performance
Homer History: Josh Hamilton's classic Home Run Derby performance In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo's Anthony Sulla-Heffinger remembers Josh Hamilton's epic Home Run Derby performance at Yankee Stadium. To New Yorkers – Bronxites in particular – the old Yankee Stadium is nothing short of a … [Read more...]
Brad vs. the Book: Big Blue could equal big dollars at A&M
Brad vs. the Book: Big Blue could equal big dollars at A&M Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Saturday's selections … [Read more...]