Spring Training Daily: ST Daily: No Chance, Lance Follow @djshort and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter.To many, the Astros arrived ahead of schedule last season. Carlos Correa’s emergence was a big part of that, but fellow rookie Lance McCullers proved to be a stabilizing force behind 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel by posting a 3.22 ERA and 129/43 K/BB ratio over 125 2/3 … [Read more...]
Mike Trout picks a side in the bat flipping debate
Mike Trout picks a side in the bat flipping debate There's a reason we've never seen Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout punctuate one of his many memorable home runs with an equally epic bat flip. He's not a fan of the practice, or anything else for that matter that might be construed as showing up an opponent. Speaking to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times, Trout made it clear that … [Read more...]
Clemson DB Kaleb Chalmers hit with drug charges
Clemson DB Kaleb Chalmers hit with drug charges Clemson cornerback Kaleb Chalmers ran into some trouble earlier this week. According to a report from the Anderson Independent Mail, Chalmers was arrested Monday in Clinton, S.C., on several drug charges, including possession of marijuana. Chalmers was also reportedly in possession of several prescription drugs. From the report: According to … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving saved the Cavs from losing on his terrible turnover
Kyrie Irving saved the Cavs from losing on his terrible turnover The Cleveland Cavaliers faced a serious challenge to get back into the win column Wednesday at the Dallas Mavericks with LeBron James out for rest. Luckily for the, Kyrie Irving made up for that absence with plenty of star power. He even covered for his own key mistake late in the fourth quarter. Play Tourney Pick'em | Fill … [Read more...]
A-Rod mends another fence, squashes steroid beef with David Ortiz
A-Rod mends another fence, squashes steroid beef with David Ortiz Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz have long been two of baseball's most polarizing figures. It's a distinction they've shared and perhaps even bonded over as their careers have progressed. However, until recently, their longtime friendship had reportedly become every bit as distant as the opinions of those who love and hate them. … [Read more...]
Spring Headlines: Shoulder injury may end Bronson Arroyo’s career
Spring Headlines: Shoulder injury may end Bronson Arroyo's career Veteran right-hander Bronson Arroyo was hoping to make a comeback with the Washington Nationals this spring. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be. According to MLB Network's Peter Gammons, Arroyo was diagnosed with an 80 percent tear of the labrum in his right shoulder on Wednesday. The injury will end his season, and based … [Read more...]
C.J. McCollum trolls teammate Mason Plumlee about Lehigh-Duke upset
C.J. McCollum trolls teammate Mason Plumlee about Lehigh-Duke upset With the NCAA tournament underway, many NBA players reminisce about their collegiate glory. Former Duke forward Mason Plumlee probably wishes his Portland Trail Blazers teammate C.J. McCollum hadn’t. Play Tourney Pick'em | Fill out your bracket | Print it | Celebrity Challenge McCollum was a star at Lehigh of the … [Read more...]
Thiago and Coman strike as Bayern fight back to beat Juventus [VIDEO]
Thiago and Coman strike as Bayern fight back to beat Juventus [VIDEO] Substitutes Thiago Alcantara and Kingsley Coman scored extra-time goals as Bayern Munich roared back to beat Juventus 4-2 in their Champions League last 16, second leg on Wednesday and win 6-4 on aggregate. A stunned Bayern found themselves 2-0 down after 28 minutes at the Allianz Arena as Paul Pogba […] Photo credit: AFP … [Read more...]
Alleged NWHL employee leaks missed payment emails, league responds
Alleged NWHL employee leaks missed payment emails, league responds On Wednesday morning, many members of the media who cover women's hockey received an email titled "NWHL LIES." From the body of the email, completely unedited: I work for the NWHL and this was hard for me to write because I believe in women’s hockey, but I have to tell someone because so many people can get hurt because of … [Read more...]
Gronk, Black Unicorn should star as Patriots revive two-TE offense
Gronk, Black Unicorn should star as Patriots revive two-TE offense The New England Patriots' vaunted two-tight end offense is back. Why? Because the Black Unicorn is coming to Foxoboro. The Chicago Bears finally unloaded tight end Martellus Bennett, who stopped buying into the team, trading him to the Patriots in a swap of late-round picks (a fourth-rounder to the Bears, a sixth to the … [Read more...]