Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Warriors Going for 73 The NBA in April is pretty crazy with teams either resting their studs, fighting for playoff seeding or tanking for a lottery pick, so I highly recommend that you end your fantasy playoffs a couple weeks sooner next season to avoid the madness. With that said, let’s take a look at what happened around the NBA on a busy nine-game Sunday for those … [Read more...]
Complete schedule, TV info for 1st-round series
Complete schedule, TV info for 1st-round series The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Wednesday, April 13 with three games: the Detroit Red Wings visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning, the New York Rangers visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Chicago Blackhawks visiting the St. Louis Blues. Here is the complete schedule, as well as the game times and national TV broadcasts for the entire first round. … [Read more...]
Carmelo Anthony says he's focused on improving the Knicks, not leaving them
Carmelo Anthony says he's focused on improving the Knicks, not leaving them 1:49 AM ET print NEW YORK -- About 90 minutes after the New York Knicks' 93-89 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, someone asked Carmelo Anthony if he thought he may have played his final home game at Madison Square Garden. "No, no, I don’t think about that. Not right now,” he said. “I can’t think about … [Read more...]
Machota: Cowboys fans do not want to see these players get drafted by NFC East foes – Dallas Morning News (blog)
Machota: Cowboys fans do not want to see these players get drafted by NFC East foes - Dallas Morning News (blog) Brian Spurlock Feb 27, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Laquon Treadwell catches a pass during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports SportsDay's Jon Machota answered questions in a live chat … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: Cubs Embrace Soler Power
Strike Zone: Cubs Embrace Soler Power If Kyle Schwarber were going to be a full-time catcher, he wouldn’t have been my No. 1 fantasy catcher this year. But, of course, he was less of an injury risk playing the outfield, giving his value a little bit of a boost. Of course. With Schwarber unfortunately done for the year following his collision with Dexter Fowler, it’s time to shine for another … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Nobody is as hot as Rockies rookie Trevor Story
The Walk Off: Nobody is as hot as Rockies rookie Trevor Story Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. Colorado Rockies rookie shortstop Trevor Story is your National League Player of the Week. No, MLB … [Read more...]
Mostly MLB Notes: Noah Syndergaard and a look around the league
Mostly MLB Notes: Noah Syndergaard and a look around the league Noah Syndergaard struck out 166 batters over 150.0 innings and produced a 3.24 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP last year as a rookie. I preach not to overrate small samples as much as anyone, but Syndergaard was throwing a 95 mph slider during his first start in 2016. For his career, his fastball has averaged 97.1 mph. So here’s a pitcher … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Ducks capture Pacific; Flyers down Islanders
NHL Three Stars: Ducks capture Pacific; Flyers down Islanders No. 1 Star: Frederik Andersen, Anaheim Ducks The Anaheim Ducks netminder stopped 24 of 24 shots on goal in a 2-0 shutout win over the Washington Capitals that carried his team to the Pacific Division title. The Ducks entered the regular season’s final weekend three points back of the Los Angeles Kings with two games left, and won … [Read more...]
Whiteside's role changes but production doesn't as Heat prep for playoffs
Whiteside's role changes but production doesn't as Heat prep for playoffs 11:14 PM ET Michael WallaceESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA reporter Blogs regularly on the Miami Heat 14 years covering the ACC, SEC, NFL and NBA print MIAMI -- For nearly two months, Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside came off the bench to set franchise records, post the best numbers of his … [Read more...]