Resetting NFL teams' draft needs after first wave of free agency Free agency isn't over, but the big fireworks mostly are. We've had some big names change teams, and with them some teams filled some big holes. We most certainly don't have the full picture, of course. Colin Kaepernick, Robert Griffin III and Ryan Fitzpatrick can be had for the right price, leaving a bit of a QB carousel to be … [Read more...]
NCAA Tournament Round of 64 Live Blog: Friday
NCAA Tournament Round of 64 Live Blog: Friday Join the team from The Dagger for running analysis and updates from March 18's NCAA Tournament games. … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 31
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 31 If plaudits were trophies… Arsenal emerged from their last Premier League match with credit. A gutsy draw at Tottenham with ten-men for 40-odd minutes showed character. They emerged from the Barcelona defeat with credit. Their quality and verve had Barca on the rack in spells. But they will emerge from this season trophyless. Unless of course they pull off a … [Read more...]
Friday picks: Will Blackhawks finally end skid?
Friday picks: Will Blackhawks finally end skid? Welcome to NHL Picks where CBSSports.com hockey writers Chris Peters and Adam Gretz make their predictions for all of the day's games. Chicago Blackhawks at Winnipeg Jets, 8 p.m. ET, NHL Network Four straight losses have staggered the Chicago Blackhawks in the race for first place in the Central Division with 11 games to go. They have a game in hand … [Read more...]
Rays CL Boxberger (core muscle) out 8 weeks
Rays CL Boxberger (core muscle) out 8 weeks Rays closer Brad Boxberger will miss the next eight weeks after having surgery to repair a core muscle, manager Kevin Cash told reporters Friday. That puts him on track to return sometime in the middle of May. With Boxberger out, Cash said he will go with a closer by committee and rely on matchups in the ninth inning. #Rays Cash said they will fill … [Read more...]
99.999 percent of NCAA tourney brackets already busted
99.999 percent of NCAA tourney brackets already busted Five hours into the NCAA tourney, nearly 94 percent of Yahoo Sports brackets were busted. Within seven hours, 99 percent were toast. By the end of the night 99.999 percent were imperfect. You can thank Yale, Arkansas Little Rock, Wichita State and Gonzaga for that. Or, on the flip side, you knew at least one 12 seed always advances, so … [Read more...]
Switzerland beats Germany in team event at World Cup finals (The Associated Press)
Switzerland beats Germany in team event at World Cup finals (The Associated Press) ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) -- Switzerland won the team event at the World Cup finals on Friday, edging Germany by 0.04 seconds. … [Read more...]
City get PSG in Champions League quarters
City get PSG in Champions League quarters 1:48 PM GMT Manchester City will face Chelsea's conquerors Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The Premier League's only remaining representatives in Europe's elite club competition will travel to the Parc des Princes for the first leg on either April 5 or 6, with the return fixture at the Etihad the following week. The two … [Read more...]
Five ways to increase NHL scoring besides shrinking goalie gear (Video)
Five ways to increase NHL scoring besides shrinking goalie gear (Video) Hey, great news everyone: They’re totally shrinking the goalie gear for next season! But shrirking the gear is just one way to get more goals on the board in the NHL. Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo Sports' Puck Daddy blog offers five ways other than smaller goalies and bigger nets that’ll help put more goals on the board. … [Read more...]
NCAA tournament viewing guide: What to watch and skip on Friday
NCAA tournament viewing guide: What to watch and skip on Friday Thursday's NCAA tournament slate featured two 12-5 upsets, two victories by formidable 11 seeds and an 8-9 game with a memorable finish. Can Friday top that drama? Here's a look at which games on Friday's slate are must-see and which you can afford to click away from until the final two minutes: FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION 12:15 … [Read more...]