Thrilling player of the year race down to Buddy Hield, Denzel Valentine College basketball's national player of the year race may be headed for a thrilling finish. Providence's Kris Dunn and Michigan State's Denzel Valentine sprinted out of the blocks quickly by excelling during non-conference play. Oklahoma's Buddy Hield overtook them both with a flurry of midseason scoring barrages and by … [Read more...]
Steven Gerrard woe as LA Galaxy thrashed in Champions League exit
Steven Gerrard woe as LA Galaxy thrashed in Champions League exit Steven Gerrard’s hopes of leading the Los Angeles Galaxy to CONCACAF Champions League glory came to an abrupt end as Mexican sides dominated against their American quarter-final opponents. Gerrard partnered new Galaxy signing Nigel De Jong in the Los Angeles midfield as the Major League Soccer side traveled to Torreon […] … [Read more...]
Sources: Knicks won't re-sign Fredette to 10-day
Sources: Knicks won't re-sign Fredette to 10-day 1:58 PM ET print NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks will not sign Jimmer Fredette to another 10-day contract, league sources told ESPN. Fredette's initial 10-day contract is set to expire Wednesday. He played in two games for New York during his 10-day contract for a total of five minutes, scoring seven points. He received three DNPs … [Read more...]
Roundtable: Finding the best bets in MLB’s 2016 over/unders
Roundtable: Finding the best bets in MLB's 2016 over/unders With Ian Desmond officially a member of the Texas Rangers, we're declaring free agency to be complete. Barring a few unforeseen changes, such as a surprise trade or a big injury, the clubs we see now should be close to the teams that take the field on opening day. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] … [Read more...]
Nuggets vs. Lakers – 3/2/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction – Sports Chat Place
Nuggets vs. Lakers - 3/2/16 NBA Pick, Odds, and Prediction - Sports Chat Place Los Angeles Lakers (11-49) at Denver Nuggets (23-37) NBA Basketball: Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 9:00 pm (Pepsi Center) The Line: Denver Nuggets -7 -- Over/Under: 211.5 See the Latest Odds TV: TWC SN, ALT The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets square off Wednesday at the Pepsi Center. The Los Angeles Lakers look … [Read more...]
Elderly Flyers fan throws leopard-print bra on ice for hat trick (Video)
Elderly Flyers fan throws leopard-print bra on ice for hat trick (Video) Brayden Schenn tallied a hat trick on Monday night for the Philadelphia Flyers. As it tradition, many fans littered the ice with their hats. And, of course, grandma’s leopard-print bra. Via Breakfast on Broad, here’s footage of an elderly woman waving her bra on the air and, after a little help from other fans, tossing … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Former cyclist Pendleton romps to first victory (Reuters)
Horse racing-Former cyclist Pendleton romps to first victory (Reuters) Double Olympic cycling gold medallist Victoria Pendleton landed her first victory as an amateur jockey on Wednesday, winning the two-and-a-half-mile Switching Saddles Hunter Chase at Wincanton by 29 lengths. The 35-year-old Briton is now set to decide whether to ride in the Foxhunter Chase at the prestigious Cheltenham … [Read more...]
Cycling-Wiggins impresses as he gets back in track groove (Reuters)
Cycling-Wiggins impresses as he gets back in track groove (Reuters) By Martyn Herman LONDON, March 2 (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins was straight back in the groove as he helped propel host nation Britain's team pursuit squad into first place in qualifying at the world track championships on Wednesday. The 36-year-old former Tour de France winner has returned to his velodrome roots for what he … [Read more...]
Has Eddie Lacy lost weight? Photo evidence seems pretty strong
Has Eddie Lacy lost weight? Photo evidence seems pretty strong Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy was too big last year. So said the team's brass, and head coach Mike McCarthy seemed especially perturbed by Lacy's lack of conditioning. [NFL free agency starts March 9. Here are Shutdown Corner's free-agency rankings for offensive players and for defensive players and specialists.] When … [Read more...]
Meyers Leonard Twitter-gizes for his late foul on Jimmer Fredette
Meyers Leonard Twitter-gizes for his late foul on Jimmer Fredette Tuesday night’s drama at Madison Square Garden wasn’t limited to the pricey floor seats. Late in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 19-point win, 10-day contract signee Jimmer Fredette went up for a three-pointer in the waning second, and was denied a chance to do so by a hard foul from Blazer big man Meyers Leonard: [Follow Dunks … [Read more...]