Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineups: FanDuel MLB picks, strategy for April 7 (early) - Sporting News Before you set your daily fantasy baseball lineups today, note that I really don't like this early slate of games. There are major weather issues in just about every game and the majority of good hitters are playing in the later games. If you must play, though, here is one, universal (cash game and … [Read more...]
Nebraska restores weight room records after protests
Nebraska restores weight room records after protests Former Nebraska receiver Kenny Bell took to Twitter on Wednesday to express his dismay in Nebraska’s decision to remove performance records set by players under past regimes from the walls of its weight room. Today i found out anybody that trained in the weight room in the past 10 years has been removed from the walls. @Huskers no love for … [Read more...]
NBA Roundtable: Roundtable: Maybe Next Year
NBA Roundtable: Roundtable: Maybe Next Year Hello and welcome back to the NBA Roundtable! The season is almost over, but it’s never too early to think about the next one. With that said, I asked the Rotoworld hoops crew to discuss their favorite bounce-back candidates for next season. Be sure to follow us on Twitter by clicking the link next to our names. I’ll start us off! Jonas Nader … [Read more...]
The last, great Kobe Bryant mystery: How he almost became a Piston – CBSSports.com
The last, great Kobe Bryant mystery: How he almost became a Piston - CBSSports.com As Kobe Bryant finishes his last lap around the NBA, 20 years of memories and accolades following him into retirement like a vapor trail, there is one mystery that remains unsolved. Among his rarest of accomplishments, of course, will be walking off the floor for the last time wearing the same Lakers jersey that he … [Read more...]
With Palmer watching, Nicklaus and Player start the Masters
With Palmer watching, Nicklaus and Player start the Masters Watch the Honorary Starters hit their tee shots to open #themasters.https://t.co/fMG8WZ87hj— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 7, 2016 It was a bittersweet start to the Masters on Thursday morning. Yes, the Big Three congregated on the first tee for the official start of the tournament, but only two-thirds of golf's great … [Read more...]
Stakes races highlight Keeneland’s spring opening weekend (The Associated Press)
Stakes races highlight Keeneland's spring opening weekend (The Associated Press) Qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks are up for grabs this weekend as Keeneland begins its 16-day spring meet. The marquee events are the $1 million Grade 1 Toyota Blue Grass and $500,000 Grade 1 Central Bank Ashland for fillies, both of which offer 170 points toward next month's Derby and … [Read more...]
2 horses die at Aintree Festival (The Associated Press)
2 horses die at Aintree Festival (The Associated Press) Two horses died after being pulled up in a somber start to the Aintree Festival on Thursday. Clonbanan Lad and Marasonnien died after being pulled up by their jockeys in the Fox Hunters' Chase, and later collapsing, the British Horseracing Authority said. Equine safety is brought into sharp focus at Aintree because of the feared … [Read more...]
Masters golfer arrives at Augusta playing Vanilla Ice
Masters golfer arrives at Augusta playing Vanilla Ice AUGUSTA, Ga.— All right: stop, collaborate and listen. There's the proper way to arrive for the Masters, and then there's the right way. Henrik Stenson rolled into Augusta National for his 1:35 p.m. tee time blaring a stone-cold classic, Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby." He allegedly took a video, which might possibly violate club rules so … [Read more...]
Damiani resigns from FIFA ethics committee in Panama Papers fallout, says FIFA
Damiani resigns from FIFA ethics committee in Panama Papers fallout, says FIFA Uruguay’s Juan Pedro Damiani has resigned from FIFA’s ethics committee after the Panama Papers showed his law firm acted as an intermediary for a disgraced FIFA official. “We can confirm that Mr. Damiani resigned from his position as member of the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee of FIFA,” […] … [Read more...]
Demers’ health; Gretzky on goals; Rexall goodbye (Puck Headlines)
Demers' health; Gretzky on goals; Rexall goodbye (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. • G.I. Joe inspired NHL player cards include the Montreal Canadiens' mascot. (Puck … [Read more...]