Video Breakdown: Video: Greinke vs. Fernandez D.J. Short Video Breakdown Friday, March 18, 2016 Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.I recently joined Jenna Corrado (@JennaCorrado) to break down a bunch of matchups at each position. Specifically, we looked at players who are likely to be drafted near each other this spring. We started this series by debating the merits of Mike … [Read more...]
MLB season preview: Is Yankees bullpen good enough to reach October?
MLB season preview: Is Yankees bullpen good enough to reach October? 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. 13: … [Read more...]
St. Louis regional nearly tips off with illegal nets
St. Louis regional nearly tips off with illegal nets Shortly before play began at the Midwest Regional in St. Louis, a minor equipment problem was averted, as the arena swapped out improper nets for correct ones. None other than CBS announcer and former Michigan State star Steve Smith spotted the problem: Steve Smith demonstrates the too-long nets at St Louis. pic.twitter.com/w4X88zA17J— Jay … [Read more...]
Former cycling champion Pendleton comes 5th at Cheltenham (The Associated Press)
Former cycling champion Pendleton comes 5th at Cheltenham (The Associated Press) Victoria Pendleton gave a thumbs-up and a wave to the cheering crowd as she was welcomed into the winner's enclosure by thousands of fans at the Cheltenham Festival. Barely a year after sitting on a horse for the first time, Pendleton - an Olympic cycling champion-turned-amateur jockey - exceeded all … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Don Cossack wins Cheltenham Gold Cup (Reuters)
Horse racing-Don Cossack wins Cheltenham Gold Cup (Reuters) Don Cossack, the 9-4 favorite ridden by Bryan Cooper and trained by Gordon Elliott, won the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Fridayas Irish punters celebrated and bookmakers took another pounding. Willie Mullins-trained Djakadam, with Ruby Walsh in the saddle, finished second and stablemate Don Poli was third in an Irish sweep of the most … [Read more...]
Home wins loom for Martin Jol and Alex McLeish in African soccer
Home wins loom for Martin Jol and Alex McLeish in African soccer Former English Premier League managers Martin Jol and Alex McLeish should complete successful introductions to African football this weekend with Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and Zamalek. Jol-coached Ahly host Recreativo Libolo of Angola in Mediterranean city Alexandria after missing many scoring chances in a goalless first leg. … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving isn’t overly selfish, but the Cavs do have a problem
Kyrie Irving isn't overly selfish, but the Cavs do have a problem With LeBron James resting Wednesday, Kyrie Irving took center stage, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers in scoring and making a game-saving steal to ice a 99-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks. (The NBA acknowledged Thursday that Irving should have been called for a foul on the play leading up to the steal, as Mavericks coach Rick … [Read more...]
Extra max money at stake for Pelicans' Davis
Extra max money at stake for Pelicans' Davis 1:44 PM ET Justin VerrierESPN Staff Writer Close Justin Verrier is an NBA writer and editor at ESPN.com. print NEW ORLEANS -- A spot on one of the three end-of-season All-NBA teams stands between Anthony Davis and an extra $24 million on the maximum extension he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans last offseason. Davis said Friday … [Read more...]
Chris Sale continues tirade against White Sox over Drake LaRoche
Chris Sale continues tirade against White Sox over Drake LaRoche Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale held nothing back when asked about the team's handling of the Drake LaRoche situation Friday. The 26-year-old continued his verbal tirade on team president Kenny Williams, accusing Williams of lying to the club. Chris Sale blasts VP Ken Williams. Said team was told "bold faced lie" about LaRoche … [Read more...]
Gary Bettman confident Canada will watch All-American NHL playoffs
Gary Bettman confident Canada will watch All-American NHL playoffs Barring several dozen factors colliding in a perfect storm of miraculous circumstances, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be sans Canadian teams this postseason. At this point only the Vancouver Canucks are even mentioned in the League’s daily playoff tracking, and they’re 10 points out of the wild card in the West. So what does … [Read more...]