Talking Vaughn Taylor, Phil Mickelson and more on Yahoo Sports Radio On Tuesday night, I joined Matt Perrault on "Game Time" on Yahoo Sports Radio to talk about the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. We discussed Vaughn Taylor's incredible win and his incredible journey from a near-death experience to a third PGA Tour win, as well what impact the victory might have on the rest of his year. Matt and … [Read more...]
Arsenal’s success against top opponents may be deciding factor in title race
Arsenal’s success against top opponents may be deciding factor in title race Emirates stadium went absolutely crazy following Danny Welbeck’s header deep into extra time against league-leading Leicester City on Sunday afternoon. Welbeck, who came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute, had missed nearly 10 months of action due to a serious knee injury prior to the weekend. The England […] … [Read more...]
It’s actually shocking that Roger Goodell doesn’t make more money
It's actually shocking that Roger Goodell doesn't make more money Is it crazy to think that Roger Goodell is worth the money? Bear with me here. There's a report out that the NFL's commissioner earned a 2014 salary of $34.1 million, and people are aghast at how such a hated public figure — who might not even be that good at his job— is worth that kind of annual salary, the likes of which … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Fantasy Mailbag Pod
Rotoworld Podcasts: Fantasy Mailbag Pod Tuesday, February 16, 2016 And we're off! Tuesday brought some big news with the first trade this week. Tobias Harris is being traded to Detroit for Ersan Ilyasova and Brandon Jennings. I'll be back with the Daily Dose later, but let's just take a quick look at what happened here. Let's start with Orlando: Simply put, the Magic aren't done this week. … [Read more...]
Hornets acquire Lee from Grizzlies, sources say
Hornets acquire Lee from Grizzlies, sources say 3:51 PM ET ESPN.com news services print The Memphis Grizzlies are trading guard Courtney Lee to the Charlotte Hornets in a three-team, multiplayer deal, sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard. Charlotte will send forward P.J. Hairston to Memphis and point guard Brian Roberts to the Miami Heat as part of the trade, sources said. Yahoo! … [Read more...]
New projections peg World Series champion Royals for last place
New projections peg World Series champion Royals for last place Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA projection system still doesn't respect the Kansas City Royals. The reigning World Series champions are headed for a 76-86 record, according to the PECOTA projections released Tuesday, which would put them in last place in the AL Central, well behind the 92-win Cleveland Indians. These data-driven … [Read more...]
Homer History: Why Steve Finley’s 2004 grand slam didn’t suck
Homer History: Why Steve Finley's 2004 grand slam didn't suck In our Homer History series, writers re-tell the stories of memorable home runs from their perspective. In this installment, Yahoo Sports MLB editor Marcus Vanderberg recalls how Steve Finley's walk-off grand slam in 2004 for the Los Angeles Dodgers made life not suck for at least a few minutes. October 2004 sucked. I had just … [Read more...]
Brian Vickers’ return to Cup Series ends with crash (Video)
Brian Vickers' return to Cup Series ends with crash (Video) DAYTONA BEACH, Florida – Brian Vickers' first substitute driving appearance for Tony Stewart ended abruptly and viciously when he hit the turn 1 wall in Saturday night's Sprint Unlimited at Daytona. Vickers appeared to have a right-rear tire issue as the field headed into the corner and he lost control. As he hit the wall he was … [Read more...]
Desjardins’ future; Gostisbehere’s Calder shot; Richards and Kings (Puck Headlines)
Desjardins' future; Gostisbehere’s Calder shot; Richards and Kings (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. 🎂 + 🇨🇿 + 6️⃣8️⃣ = 🐐 pic.twitter.com/zoa2ZIsniA— Florida Panthers … [Read more...]
Hornets' Kidd-Gilchrist having surgery; year over
Hornets' Kidd-Gilchrist having surgery; year over 2:32 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will have shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, a source told ESPN's Chris Broussard on Tuesday. Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a torn labrum in his surgically repaired right shoulder Feb. 10 and was re-evaluated after the All-Star … [Read more...]