Atlantic Hockey Picks, February March 4-6: First Round Edition - USCHO (blog) Last week:Dan: 5-4-2Chris: 6-3-2 On the season: Dan: 114-76-28 (.587)Chris: 128-62-28 (.651) This Week’s Picks: Friday, March 4, Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 (if necessary)Atlantic Hockey TournamentFirst RoundBest-of-Three SeriesAmerican International at Army West PointDan: I had the chance to see Army last … [Read more...]
Cycling-Wiggins vows to turn tables on Australia in Rio (Reuters)
Cycling-Wiggins vows to turn tables on Australia in Rio (Reuters) By Martyn Herman LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - Britain can turn the tables on arch-rivals Australia and win the team pursuit title at the Rio Olympics after being edged out at the world championships on Thursday, Bradley Wiggins said. The 35-year-old former Tour de France champion, back to his track roots as he sets his sights … [Read more...]
NHL fines Joseph Blandisi, Devante Smith-Pelly $2,000 for diving
NHL fines Joseph Blandisi, Devante Smith-Pelly $2,000 for diving Joseph Blandisi and Devante Smith-Pelly of the New Jersey Devils are both out $2,000 after being fined for diving/embellishment. The NHL’s Hockey Operations Department flagged the forwards twice, with the second infractions earning the fines. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey contest today] Blandisi’s dive that triggered the … [Read more...]
Shots fired: Jim Harbaugh calls out Butch Jones on Twitter
Shots fired: Jim Harbaugh calls out Butch Jones on Twitter Well, that escalated quickly. Michigan will hold its fourth and final practice Friday at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Friday’s practice is open to the public and a few FBS coaches have joked on Twitter about making an appearance. It started with Arkansas’ Bret Bielema and Michigan State’s Mark Dantonio. After early meetings & … [Read more...]
Louis Van Gaal impressed by youthful Manchester United
Louis Van Gaal impressed by youthful Manchester United Louis van Gaal hailed Manchester United’s youthful spirit after they ground out a 1-0 Premier League victory over Watford. United were second best for much of the game in atrocious weather at Old Trafford on Wednesday, but still secured a fourth successive victory thanks to Juan Mata’s 83rd-minute free-kick. It […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]
Truex Jr. docked 15 points, RCR cars penalized 10 points each
Truex Jr. docked 15 points, RCR cars penalized 10 points each Furniture Row Racing had an another issue with the roof flaps on the car and Martin Truex Jr. has lost 15 points as a result. Crew chief Cole Pearn was also suspended for a race and fined $50,000. According to NASCAR, the roof flap issue was discovered in pre-race inspection before Sunday's race. Truex didn't make a qualifying run … [Read more...]
Jason Isringhausen reveals how young pitchers used to be treated
Jason Isringhausen reveals how young pitchers used to be treated Pitcher development has changed drastically over the past 20 years. In the past, guys routinely threw 300 innings. Complete games weren't a rare accomplishment, but an eventuality. If a pitcher had arm pain, they would rather throw through it than tell anyone. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] … [Read more...]
Cycling-Trott wins scratch race gold for Britain (Reuters)
Cycling-Trott wins scratch race gold for Britain (Reuters) (Adds quotes) By Martyn Herman LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - A perfectly-timed sprint gave Laura Trott victory in the women's 10km scratch race at the world track championships on Thursday as Britain belatedly got on the medal table. Trott, part of Britain's dominant team at the 2012 Olympics when she won gold in the omnium and team … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski: World Cup of Hockey fallout, Ducks surge in West
Marek Vs. Wyshynski: World Cup of Hockey fallout, Ducks surge in West It's a Thursday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski podcast, in which we discussed: - The big World Cup of Hockey reveal, and our surprises from the day. - Can the Young Guns win the tournament? - Ducks surge in West - Best and worst jerseys of the World Cup. - Game Show Thursday, with an ambitious Columbus fan! - News and … [Read more...]
Kobe gives kids autographed game shoes for guessing his dog’s name
Kobe gives kids autographed game shoes for guessing his dog's name During the closing stages of the Denver Nuggets' 117-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, the cameras caught Lakers legend Kobe Bryant — who played just 11 minutes after aggravating his sore right shoulder during his final trip to Denver before retiring at the end of this season — autographing his game-worn … [Read more...]