Siffrin claims 8th successive World Cup slalom victory (The Associated Press) Mikaela Shiffrin of the United States racked up her eighth successive World Cup win in the slalom on Saturday while a first victory for Thomas Fanara topped an all-French podium in the giant slalom on the penultimate day of the finals. Shiffrin again won by a large margin and Veronika Velez-Zuzulova and … [Read more...]
Frenchman Demare wins Milan-San Remo (Reuters)
Frenchman Demare wins Milan-San Remo (Reuters) (Reuters) - Frenchman Arnaud Demare claimed the biggest win of his career when he sprinted to victory in the Milan-San Remo despite having crashed earlier in the 295-km classic on Saturday. FDJ rider Demare held off several big names in the final sweep into the Mediterranean resort, crossing the line ahead of Team Sky's Ben Swift and Belgian … [Read more...]
Wenger: Arsenal need fans behind team
Wenger: Arsenal need fans behind team 3:55 PM GMT Arsene Wenger said his players deserve better support from Arsenal fans after what he described as a "top-class" performance in the win against Everton on Saturday. Arsenal won 2-0 after first-half goals from Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi for their first league victory since beating leaders Leicester in February. Some Arsenal fans have turned … [Read more...]
Final answer: Bronson Arroyo has partially torn rotator cuff
Final answer: Bronson Arroyo has partially torn rotator cuff In the end, the news on Bronson Arroyo's shoulder is pretty close to a best-case scenario. Early Saturday morning, Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo announced that Arroyo has a partial tear in the rotator cuff tendons, which are inflamed and have caused some discomfort. However, that's also consistent with an MRI … [Read more...]
Penguins, Flyers, Islanders and Eastern Conference chaos
Penguins, Flyers, Islanders and Eastern Conference chaos The Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon in the first of three de facto playoff games against their hated rivals. They play in Pittsburgh on April 3, and are back in Philadelphia on April 9 for their season finale. The Flyers sit four points in back of the Penguins, with a game in-hand. They’re one … [Read more...]
Saturday Dose: Dose: KATnip For Dinner
Saturday Dose: Dose: KATnip For Dinner Anthony Davis got hurt again, Victor Oladipo went off for a career night, Karl-Anthony Towns is a rookie in age only and Kyle Lowry’s no fast food diet has him serving up a different kind of fantasy feast exactly when it’s desired. We’re going to highlight one stud, one dud and hit you with notes for every game. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here. … [Read more...]
Cardinals sign Tejada to replace injured Peralta
Cardinals sign Tejada to replace injured Peralta A few weeks ago the Cardinals were dealt a significant blow when shortstop Jhonny Peralta suffered a thumb injury that required surgery. The surgery and rehab will keep him out until midseason. On Saturday, the Cardinals signed Peralta's replacement, former Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada. St. Louis has signed Tejada to a one-year contract, the team … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy College Basketball Strategy: Best FanDuel NCAA Tournament lineup picks for Saturday, March 19 – Sporting News
Daily Fantasy College Basketball Strategy: Best FanDuel NCAA Tournament lineup picks for Saturday, March 19 - Sporting News Is your bracket completely busted? Already lost your National Champion and three Final Four teams? Don't worry, there's still a way to get in on the tournament fun and win some cash. Below is a optimal lineup for FanDuel's daily fantasy college basketball contests for the … [Read more...]
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup March 19th – FanSided
DraftKings daily picks: Fantasy hockey lineup March 19th - FanSided With 22 teams in action on Saturday March 19th, FanSided gives you the top fantasy hockey players to target in today’s NHL DraftKings daily picks. The NHL is prepared to challenge March Madness on Saturday March 19th. With 11 games on the schedule, that means that 22 of the 30 teams are in action. That gives DFS players a ton of … [Read more...]
MLB Stock Watch: Severino rising, Kazmir falling
MLB Stock Watch: Severino rising, Kazmir falling STOCK UP Luis Severino: He’s locked into the Yankees’ rotation, and the team says they won’t be holding Severino to any kind of innings limit, as they will allow him to reach 200+ if possible. He put up some big numbers in the minors and somehow managed a 2.89 ERA during his brief stint in the majors last season despite a 17.3 HR/FB%. Severino … [Read more...]