What you need to know about NWHL Playoffs: Beauts (3) vs. Whale (2) Buffalo Beauts (3) vs. Connecticut Whale (2) -- at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT SCHEDULE (best of three) Game #1: Friday, March 4 at 7:10pm ET (Stream: Cross-Ice Pass) Game #2: Saturday, March 5 at 7:30pm ET (Stream: ESPN3) Game #3 (if needed): Sunday, March 6 at 6:00pm ET (Stream: ESPN3) SEASON SERIES Date Away … [Read more...]
Red Sox reporter resigns amid rumors of relationship with manager
Red Sox reporter resigns amid rumors of relationship with manager In a story that seemed to come out of nowhere on Friday, Jessica Moran, a reporter who covered the Boston Red Sox for Comcast SportsNet in New England, resigned from the network amid questions about the nature of her relationship with Red Sox manager John Farrell. According to the Boston Globe, rumors and speculation … [Read more...]
Norway wins Nordic combined World Cup after Germany stumbles (The Associated Press)
Norway wins Nordic combined World Cup after Germany stumbles (The Associated Press) SCHONACH, Germany (AP) -- Joergen Graabak took advantage of Fabian Riessle's crash in the final meters to clinch victory for Norway over Germany in a Nordic combined World Cup team event on Friday. … [Read more...]
Longtime announcer Battaglia leaving booth for front office (The Associated Press)
Longtime announcer Battaglia leaving booth for front office (The Associated Press) Longtime Churchill Downs and Turfway Park track announcer Mike Battaglia is stepping away from the booth and moving into a role as vice president at Turfway in Florence, Kentucky. After a 44-year career of calling races, Battaglia will serve as the track's ambassador, teaching the art of handicapping and … [Read more...]
Manchester City run risk of missing out on Champions League qualification
Manchester City run risk of missing out on Champions League qualification What goes around comes around, and so it did for Manuel Pellegrini and his Manchester City side all within 72 hours this week. On Sunday, Manchester City was celebrating their fourth League Cup trophy victory after they had defeated Liverpool in a tense match and went on to win on penalties. But as luck […] What goes … [Read more...]
Walt Frazier thinks his D could stop Steph Curry from shooting 3s
Walt Frazier thinks his D could stop Steph Curry from shooting 3s For all of reputation as a stylish, metropolitan figure in swingin’ New York City, Knick legend Walt “Clyde” Frazier’s game was blue collar through and through. The seven-time All-Star and two-time champion was a defensive stalwart in an era that often saw players giving a wink and a promise to that side of the court. [Join a … [Read more...]
MLB season preview: Will the Rockies finally find some direction?
MLB season preview: Will the Rockies finally find some direction? Editor's Note: With the arrival of baseball season we're previewing each MLB team, from worst to best. We'll look at their key offseason moves, projected lineup, best and worst possible outcomes plus examine the team's fantasy implications. Our daily series continues with No. 27: The Colorado Rockies. There are two types of … [Read more...]
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Springer vs. Marte
Draft Strategy: Showdown: Springer vs. Marte Friday, March 04, 2016 Often in the midst of your draft, you’ll find yourself deciding between a couple players at the same position. With Player Showdowns, we take two players who are closely ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) and/or Rotoworld’s 2016 season projections and have writers take a side and debate who should be selected first. Whose … [Read more...]
Jenrry Mejia says lifetime ban was a result of MLB conspiracy
Jenrry Mejia says lifetime ban was a result of MLB conspiracy New York Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia claims his lifetime ban from baseball is a result of a witch hunt orchestrated by Major League Baseball. Mejia told the New York Times that he felt there was a conspiracy within MLB to ruin his career. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] The 26-year-old Mejia tested … [Read more...]
Hammer leads American women to team pursuit gold (Reuters)
Hammer leads American women to team pursuit gold (Reuters) Sarah Hammer led the U.S. to their first ever gold medal in the women's team pursuit as they convincingly beat Canada at the world track championships on Friday. The relentless American quartet, also including Kelly Catlin, Chloe Dygert and Jennifer Valente, never trailed in an impressive display at the London velodrome. Scratch … [Read more...]