Belief key to Atletico Madrid’s penalty success, says Diego Simeone Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone hailed his side’s belief as they edged out a brave effort from PSV Eindhoven to reach the Champions League quarter-finals 8-7 in an agonizing penalty shootout on Tuesday. Neither side was able to break the deadlock across 210 minutes of the two-legged tie. However, Atletico […] Photo … [Read more...]
Jay Williams guesses ’75 to 80 percent’ of NBA players smoke weed
Jay Williams guesses '75 to 80 percent' of NBA players smoke weed In 1997, two NBA point guards guesstimated that 70 percent of the league’s players smoked marijuana. In 2001, then-Toronto Raptors forward Charles Oakley lessened that percentage to a mere half of the league, but not before pointing out that “you got guys out there playing high every night.” [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: … [Read more...]
The Spurs’ $94 million man drives a ’97 Chevy and saves coupons
The Spurs' $94 million man drives a '97 Chevy and saves coupons After Kawhi Leonard's first NBA season — a rookie year during which he averaged about eight points and five rebounds per game, playing impressive defense but largely looking like a work in progress on the other end — Gregg Popovich made what seemed at the time a pretty stunning statement. "I think he’s going to be a star," the … [Read more...]
MLB season preview: Can the Tigers core make another playoff run?
MLB season preview: Can the Tigers core make another playoff run? 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 with the help of friends from Roto Arcade. Our daily series continues with No. 15: The … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup March 16th – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup March 16th - FanSided With 12 teams in action on Wednesday March 16th, FanSided gives you the top fantasy hockey players to target for today’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. Wednesday March 16th will be a busy day in the NHL. With six games on the schedule, that means that 12 teams are playing on Tuesday. That gives you plenty of options … [Read more...]
Alpine Skiing-World Cup St. Moritz women’s downhill results (Reuters)
Alpine Skiing-World Cup St. Moritz women's downhill results (Reuters) March 16 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from the World Cup St. Moritz Women's Downhill on Wednesday 1. Mirjam Puchner (Austria) 1:40.93 2. Fabienne Suter (Switzerland) 1:41.06 3. Elena Curtoni (Italy) 1:41.10 4. Elisabeth Goergl (Austria) 1:41.38 5. Johanna Schnarf (Italy) 1:41.47 6. Verena Stuffer (Italy) 1:41.48 7. Tina … [Read more...]
NHL expansion for 2017-18 to be determined by June
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Gay Cardinals pitcher quit when players said gays should be killed
Gay Cardinals pitcher quit when players said gays should be killed Over the past few years, Major League Baseball has worked to improve its relationship with the LGBT community. The league has spoken out against LGBT bullying, hired former major leaguer Billy Bean as its Ambassador for Inclusion and vowed to work more closely with LGBT-owned businesses. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open … [Read more...]
Draft Bytes: News, rumors and thoughts on the 2016 NFL Draft – Windy City Gridiron
Draft Bytes: News, rumors and thoughts on the 2016 NFL Draft - Windy City Gridiron The big-money flash of free agency is over and the now the grind begins to find some value in the "bargain bin" of experienced NFL players. Teams aren't done yet but we do have a much better idea of where they will spend the most valuable currency in the NFL world: draft choices. The Bears front office came out … [Read more...]
WIll Power did not suffer concussion before St. Pete race
WIll Power did not suffer concussion before St. Pete race Will Power missed Sunday's IndyCar season-opening race at St. Petersburg because he was diagnosed with a concussion. However, further tests this week have revealed that Power didn't suffer a concussion in his practice crash Friday before the race. Power, who won the pole on Saturday, was replaced by Oriol Servia for the race after he … [Read more...]