Meet Trevor Story, baseball's must-watch rookie We're only a few days into the 2016 MLB season, but no rookie has baseball people talking more than Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story. Troy Tulo-who? Jose Reyes-when? The shortstop talk in Colorado these days is centered entirely on Story, and if things go right, could be for years to come. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for … [Read more...]
Texas QB Jerrod Heard to miss the rest of spring practice
Texas QB Jerrod Heard to miss the rest of spring practice Texas quarterback Jerrod Heard is out for the rest of the Longhorns' spring practice, but coach Charlie Strong said Tuesday that if Texas had more practices this spring, Heard would return. Heard is competing to be Texas' starting quarterback with Tyrone Swoopes and Shane Buechele. Heard suffered what the Longhorns have called a minor … [Read more...]
Barcelona protected by referees, fumes Fernando Torres after red card
Barcelona protected by referees, fumes Fernando Torres after red card Fernando Torres raged that Atletico Madrid are not treated equally to Barcelona by referees after his early red card turned their Champions League quarter-final, first leg around on Tuesday. Torres had put Atletico in front at the Camp Nou before seeing two quick-fire yellow cards to leave the visitors a […] Photo credit: … [Read more...]
Carey Price (MCL sprain), P.K. Subban won’t return this season
Carey Price (MCL sprain), P.K. Subban won't return this season Nearly five months after suffering a lower-body injury we finally have clarity on what’s kept Carey Price out all this time. On Wednesday, the Canadiens announced that Price and P.K. Subban will not dress in their final two regular season games. According to team physician Dr. Vincent Lacroix, the netminder suffered an MCL sprain … [Read more...]
The Weekly Rotation: These are MLB’s five best April hitters
The Weekly Rotation: These are MLB's five best April hitters The baseball season is a long, grueling test of one's endurance. Monthly splits in baseball are a fascinating thing to consider, as conditions can truly affect how a player performs. Some hitters are wired to peak in the dog days of summer, when the air is thinner and pitchers often wear down after hurling a bunch of innings in … [Read more...]
Why trainer Teddy Atlas is the X-factor for Timothy Bradley (Yahoo Sports)
Why trainer Teddy Atlas is the X-factor for Timothy Bradley (Yahoo Sports) If Bradley is going to defeat Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, it will likely be because of Atlas’ influence. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco stage 3 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta al Pais Vasco stage 3 results (Reuters) April 6 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Vuelta al Pais Vasco (Vitoria-Gasteiz - Lesaka, 193.5 km) on Wednesday 1. Steve Cummings (Britain / Dimension Data) 5:01:57" 2. Simon Gerrans (Australia / Orica) ST 3. Fabio Felline (Italy / Trek) 4. Gianluca Brambilla (Italy / Etixx - Quick-Step) 5. Giovanni Visconti (Italy / Movistar) 6. … [Read more...]
Thabo Sefolosha sues five NYPD arresting officers, New York City
Thabo Sefolosha sues five NYPD arresting officers, New York City Atlanta Hawks swingman Thabo Sefolosha, as expected, is filing suit against the New York City Police Department, and the city. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The NBA veteran was arrested a year ago following an altercation outside an NYC nightclub. In the wee hours, former Indiana … [Read more...]
Tony Parker on the Spurs/Warriors games: ‘Everybody’s playing now’
Tony Parker on the Spurs/Warriors games: 'Everybody's playing now' In spite of the brilliant seasons shared by both teams, since last fall it had become apparent that the pair of April showdowns between the pace-setting Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs would act as a bit of a letdown. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] The Warriors were ahead … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 6 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 6 - Fantasy CPR Minnesota Twins 2016 Fantasy Preview by Mike Marteny NBA Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 6 by Brian Tulloch Sep 15, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws the ball during the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. The Nationals won 4-0. … [Read more...]