The Daily Dose: Dose: Pau messes around! The Warriors are still setting records, Pau Gasol messed around and got a you-know-what, and centers DeMarcus Cousins and Karl-Anthony Towns all went crazy on Monday night. You can follow me on Twitter by clicking here. Warriors 120, Magic 110 – The Warriors set another record last night, logging their 45th straight win at home. No team has ever … [Read more...]
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: O's Vote for Pedro
Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: O's Vote for Pedro Check out Rotoworld's constantly-updating player news page for all the latest and be sure to follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. The Orioles had a reported deal with Dexter Fowler fall through last month, but they’ve now landed the left-handed hitter they coveted. Late Monday evening, news broke that Pedro Alvarez had agreed … [Read more...]
The Robert Griffin III option for the 49ers: This could be their swiftest, clearest way out of the Kaepernick staredown – San Jose Mercury News (blog)
The Robert Griffin III option for the 49ers: This could be their swiftest, clearest way out of the Kaepernick staredown - San Jose Mercury News (blog) –This will be fast, because I have a speaking engagement today, but just wanted to put this down as the NFL “legal tampering” period begins and players get released… Washington, as long expected, has officially released QB Robert Griffin III, and … [Read more...]
Rafael dos Anjos mocks Conor McGregor for tapping out: ‘Be a man’
Rafael dos Anjos mocks Conor McGregor for tapping out: 'Be a man' UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor suffered his first UFC loss on Saturday at UFC 196, submitting to a rear-naked choke courtesy of Nate Diaz. The second-round finish halted McGregor's plans of taking over the welterweight division, and potentially a run at the lightweight title, as well. UFC 196’s main event was … [Read more...]
Allen stars as 8-man Grizz bring grit-and-grind back, stun Cavs
Allen stars as 8-man Grizz bring grit-and-grind back, stun Cavs LeBron James might have a beautiful mind, but the Memphis Grizzlies have made a pretty good living over the last half-decade by destroying beautiful things. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Basketball contest today] The Grizzlies entered Quicken Loans Arena on Monday about as shorthanded as can be. They've been without injured … [Read more...]
UNC-Wilmington goes dancing thanks to 11-minute Hofstra drought
UNC-Wilmington goes dancing thanks to 11-minute Hofstra drought When the final buzzer sounded at the end of regulation time of the Colonial Athletic Association championship game Monday night, Hofstra players and coaches had to feel fortunate the score was tied and they still had a chance to win in overtime. The Pride endured a 10-minute, 47-second drought in the second half without making a … [Read more...]
Matchday Wrap Up: Monday Morning Manager – WK29
Matchday Wrap Up: Monday Morning Manager - WK29 Very odd is the weekend that hinges so significantly on idiotic red cards. Most of the major storylines this weekend had, at the center of them, a player at a big, famous club getting sent off for two fairly stupid yellow card offenses. Let’s break it down: What’s My Name? (If you don’t get it, you haven’t seen Deadpool yet, go fix that and then … [Read more...]
Murray and Mathews: early fantasy reaction
Murray and Mathews: early fantasy reaction In an attempt to further erase Chip Kelly from the annals of Philadelphian history, the Eagles are reportedly finalizing a deal to trade RB DeMarco Murray to the Titans. While the terms of the deal won’t be revealed until Wednesday, it appears as though Philly is the early winner. The No. 1 fantasy back two years ago, Murray struggled mightily in … [Read more...]
Sunland Park cancels points races for Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press)
Sunland Park cancels points races for Kentucky Derby (The Associated Press) Sunland Park Racetrack has been a stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby for horses looking to earn qualifying points for a much-coveted chance at running in the prestigious race. Officials confirmed Monday there will be no Sunland Derby or Sunland Park Oaks as the New Mexico track recovers from an equine herpes … [Read more...]
Melo on FA recruiting: Put me at head of table
Melo on FA recruiting: Put me at head of table 10:47 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Last summer, Carmelo Anthony wasn't present for any of the New York Knicks' face-to-face meetings with free agents. That's going to change this summer. "Put me at the head of the table, and let's go to work," Anthony told reporters after the Knicks' practice Monday in Denver. The Knicks will have … [Read more...]