Get your glove: Here are the best MLB ballparks to catch a homer It’s Opening Day in Major league Baseball and thousands of fans are flocking to ballparks around the country hoping to see their favorite team win and maybe catch a home run ball in the process. It’s more likely for some than others and you might be surprised to learn which stadiums provide the most opportunities to catch home … [Read more...]
Ajax fans pay Cruyff stadium-to-stadium tribute [VIDEO]
Ajax fans pay Cruyff stadium-to-stadium tribute [VIDEO] Hundreds of Dutch soccer fans on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to the late Johan Cruyff, as they marched between the former and current Ajax stadiums in Amsterdam. “Johan rest in peace,” proclaimed a large black banner bearing a picture of the Amsterdam boy, who rose to become one of […] Hundreds of Dutch soccer fans on Sunday paid … [Read more...]
LaVine uses dunk winnings to help deaf school
LaVine uses dunk winnings to help deaf school 3:36 PM ET Associated Press print ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Zach LaVine's hops have helped him win two slam dunk titles and make a name for himself as a rising star in the NBA. They are also playing a big role in a better dining experience for students at a school for the deaf in St. Paul. The Timberwolves star made his fourth trip of the season … [Read more...]
Adrien Broner turns himself in to Ohio authorities (Yahoo Sports)
Adrien Broner turns himself in to Ohio authorities (Yahoo Sports) The boxer was released two hours after facing an arrest warrant for felony assault and aggravated robbery charges. … [Read more...]
Opening Day 2016: Welcome to Big League Stew’s annual live blog
Opening Day 2016: Welcome to Big League Stew's annual live blog Opening day is here! Yes, baseball that counted was played Sunday, but this is the true opening day. So welcome to Big League Stew's annual live blog, where you can hang with us and watch baseball all day long, while making observations and cracking jokes (hopefully you got good ones). [Elsewhere: MLB predictions 2016 — Our … [Read more...]
NCAA Championship Game: Expert picks for Villanova vs. UNC – CBSSports.com
NCAA Championship Game: Expert picks for Villanova vs. UNC - CBSSports.com From 68 teams which made the NCAA Tournament we are down to the last two -- Villanova and North Carolina. Here's our predictions for Monday's game both straight-up and against the spread as we tell you which teams will be cutting down the nets. Gary Parrish, CBS Sports College Basketball Insider: Villanova is winning its … [Read more...]
North Carolina vs Villanova Championship Game Pick Against the Spread – The Big Lead
North Carolina vs Villanova Championship Game Pick Against the Spread - The Big Lead 225 shares By: Jason McIntyre | 3 hours ago Follow @jasonrmcintyre 1st round picks ATS: 13-3-12nd round picks ATS: 5-3-1Sweet 16 picks ATS: 2-4Elite 8 picks ATS: 1-1Final 4 picks ATS: 2-0 If you’re the type of casual gambler who doesn’t gamble on baseball or avoids wagering on the NBA postseason, UNC … [Read more...]
Daily DFS MLB Picks for April 4th – FakeTeams
Daily DFS MLB Picks for April 4th - FakeTeams The real Opening Day is upon us. Let's play ball! The FakeTeams staff will offer up daily MLB thoughts throughout the season, driven largely by Tim Finnegan and myself. Tim will be the heavy part of the platoon but I plan to play every day against southpaws. Either way, expect plenty of MLB DFS coverage right here at FakeTeams. For my part, I am a … [Read more...]
Alabama WR Calvin Ridley cleared in fake ID card investigation
Alabama WR Calvin Ridley cleared in fake ID card investigation Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been cleared in an investigation regarding whether he knew of a plan to have another student take his ACT. According to the Sun Sentinel, Monarch High School security guard Elvin McCray claims football coach Calvin Davis approached him in Dec. 2014 about creating a school ID card with … [Read more...]
Fred Couples withdraws from Masters with back injury
Fred Couples withdraws from Masters with back injury Fred Couples has withdrawn from this week's Masters with a back injury. The 1992 champion would have been making his 34th consecutive appearance at Augusta National this week. It's the first time Couples has missed the Masters since 1982. Couples' back has long been an issue, restricting how often the University of Houston product can … [Read more...]