Carmelo Anthony jokingly tells a fan to 'ask for your money back' New York Knick home games, as you’d expect, are rather pricey. For the first time in years the franchise doesn’t boast one of the league’s highest payrolls, but the team does count as a form of entertainment in midtown Manhattan, they’re currently paying two different head coaches (the fired Derek Fisher, the interim head man … [Read more...]
Brad vs. the Book: Butler to receive big boost vs. The Hall
Brad vs. the Book: Butler to receive big boost vs. The Hall 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 Wednesday's selections … [Read more...]
CP's picks for Canada's first 16 players for World Cup of Hockey – CTV News
CP's picks for Canada's first 16 players for World Cup of Hockey - CTV News TORONTO -- An unbeatable juggernaut at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, Canada is lining up to be equally potent at the World Cup this fall. Canadian general manager Doug Armstrong and head coach Mike Babcock have an embarrassment of riches to choose from. Here is CP's projection for the first 16 players on the roster, … [Read more...]
Knee injury ends World Cup leader Vonn’s season (Reuters)
Knee injury ends World Cup leader Vonn's season (Reuters) (Reuters) - Overall World Cup leader Lindsey Vonn declared her Alpine ski season, and title hopes, over on Wednesday due to a knee injury. Vonn, who had been chasing a fifth overall title, led Switzerland's Lara Gut by 28 points in the overall standings after last weekend's races in Andorra, where she crashed. The decision was one … [Read more...]
Lindsey Vonn ends early because of left knee injury (The Associated Press)
Lindsey Vonn ends early because of left knee injury (The Associated Press) Lindsey Vonn's ski season is over. The overall World Cup leader said Wednesday she was leaving the racing circuit early because her left knee injury was more serious than originally thought. Vonn crashed on Saturday in a super-G race in Andorra after catching a spot of soft snow. … [Read more...]
Alpine skiing-Knee injury ends World Cup leader Vonn’s season (Reuters)
Alpine skiing-Knee injury ends World Cup leader Vonn's season (Reuters) (Adds quotes, details) March 2 (Reuters) - Overall World Cup leader Lindsey Vonn declared her Alpine ski season, and title hopes, over on Wednesday due to a knee injury. Vonn, who had been chasing a fifth overall title, led Switzerland's Lara Gut by 28 points in the overall standings after last weekend's races in … [Read more...]
B. Watson not worried about potential change to Augusta’s 13th
B. Watson not worried about potential change to Augusta's 13th Your browser does not support iframes. Bubba Watson isn't worried about any potential "Bubba-proofing" at the Masters. Watson was asked Tuesday about a Golfweek report, citing a source, saying Augusta National Golf Club was in process of making a deal with neighboring Augusta Country Club to purchase some of the club's current … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: WR Consistency Ratings
By the Numbers: WR Consistency Ratings One of the most misleading pieces of information used by essentially everyone, including myself, in the fantasy football community is a player’s end of season ranking. Carson Palmer was the “fifth-best” quarterback. Todd Gurley was the “seventh-best” running back. Doug Baldwin was the “ninth-best” wide receiver. We use these designations because they are … [Read more...]
Guus Hiddink sets Chelsea’s sights on overhauling Manchester United
Guus Hiddink sets Chelsea’s sights on overhauling Manchester United Guus Hiddink has set Chelsea the target of over-taking Manchester United by the end of the Premier League campaign. Winning the Champions League and the FA Cup are the top priorities for last season’s champions, who moved up to eighth place in the table thanks to a 2-1 win at […] Photo credit: AFP Guus Hiddink has set … [Read more...]
Injured World Cup leader Vonn says season is over (Reuters)
Injured World Cup leader Vonn says season is over (Reuters) (Reuters) - Overall World Cup leader Lindsey Vonn declared her season over due to injury on Wednesday in what she called one of the toughest decisions of her Alpine skiing career. The 31-year-old said in a statement on her Facebook page that scans on a hairline fracture in her left knee had shown it was far more serious and further … [Read more...]