The 10-man rotation, starring 3-and-D players, charted A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Nylon Calculus. A fun little experiment by Ian Levy to make a graphic representation of players' "3-and-D-ness," based on … [Read more...]
Arsenal’s options for club captain in the 2016/17 season
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Yankees exec gets snobby when defending new ticket policy
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Myles Davis’ triple-double helps Xavier start key stretch right
Myles Davis' triple-double helps Xavier start key stretch right Providence guard Kris Dunn has been filling up the stat sheet all season for a team that needs him to be a superstar night in and night out.Myles Davis has put together a workmanlike junior season for one of the most well-rounded teams in the country at Xavier and Wednesday night he stole Dunn’s thunder. Davis produced the first … [Read more...]
Samuel Eto’o blocks ex’s ‘Revenge Porn’ book
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Diamondbacks red uniform pants evoke Curt Schilling’s bloody sock
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Video: How does Daytona affect Tony Stewart’s legacy?
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P.K. Subban vs. Michel Therrien: Where top dog meets lame duck
P.K. Subban vs. Michel Therrien: Where top dog meets lame duck It’s gotten to the point where one legitimately wonders what, exactly, would warrant Michel Therrien’s firing this season from the Montreal Canadiens. Would he get fired for going 8-23-1 since Dec. 3? No, he’s very much not fired at the moment, and that is in fact the Habs’ record since Dec. 3. Would he get fired for … [Read more...]
Sources: Cavs get Frye from Magic in 3-team deal
Sources: Cavs get Frye from Magic in 3-team deal 2:39 PM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate print INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Channing Frye in a three-team trade Thursday, adding a shooter … [Read more...]
NHL Picks: Ducks will keep rolling against struggling Canucks – CBS sports.com (blog)
NHL Picks: Ducks will keep rolling against struggling Canucks - CBS sports.com (blog) Welcome to the NHL Daily Picks where hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters make their picks for the all of the day's games. Anaheim Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks, 10 p.m. ET There is not a hotter team in the NHL right now than the Anaheim Ducks, and suddenly, they are looking like Stanley Cup contenders again. … [Read more...]