How to replace superstars? Warriors find a way. Clippers struggle. 4:26 AM ET ESPN Stats & Information print The Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers each were faced with having to replace star power, with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin joining Stephen Curry on the sidelines. The Warriors had no problem filling Curry's shoes. The Clippers tried but couldn't replace their … [Read more...]
Netting at Nationals Park protects fans from a splintered bat
Netting at Nationals Park protects fans from a splintered bat If anyone is still objecting to safety netting at baseball stadiums, what happened during Wednesday's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Nationals should quiet them quickly. The game was being played at Nationals Park, and in the top of the seventh inning Cesar Hernandez came to bat against Gio Gonzalez. On … [Read more...]
Tigers desperately need Justin Upton’s bat to wake up soon
Tigers desperately need Justin Upton's bat to wake up soon Detroit Tigers outfielder Justin Upton was seen as one of the jewels of free agency this offseason. It wasn't just his incredibly consistent track record, it was also the fact that Upton would be reaching free agency at a young age compared to most players. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] As a 28-year-old Upton was … [Read more...]
Bubba Watson will defend Travelers title, play Olympics the next week
Bubba Watson will defend Travelers title, play Olympics the next week For the last several weeks, we've heard from a handful of players who have decided not to compete in the 60-player men's Olympic golf tournament in Brazil in August. On Wednesday, we got affirmation of a player who does intend to make the trip to Rio to represent his country. Bubba Watson committed to defend the Travelers … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Prince of Tampa; Preds drop Ducks
NHL Three Stars: Prince of Tampa; Preds drop Ducks No. 1 Star: Shane Prince, New York Islanders So are we seeing the John Druce of the 2015-16 playoffs? Prince scored twice in 2:29 near the end of the first period, giving the Islanders a lead they’d never give up the Tampa Bay Lightning in Round 2, Game 1, winning 5-3. No. 2 Star: Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators Rinne made 36 saves and got … [Read more...]
Mexico’s Club America retain CONCACAF Champions League crown
Mexico’s Club America retain CONCACAF Champions League crown Mexican giants Club America clinched back-to-back CONCACAF Champions League crowns on Wednesday after coming from behind to beat fellow Liga MX side Tigres 2-1, sealing a 4-1 aggregate victory. America had been heavy favorites to retain their continental crown and seal their place in this year’s FIFA Club World Cup after a superb 2-0 … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Manaeamania
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Manaeamania Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. When the Athletics demoted Eric Surkamp to Triple-A Nashville on Monday the assumption was that Jesse Hahn would be promoted this weekend to take the vacant rotation spot. Hahn nearly made the A’s rotation out of spring training and he has registered a 2.04 ERA over 17 2/3 innings (four starts) this year … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy MLB Picks For Draft Kings 4/28/16 – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Daily Fantasy MLB Picks For Draft Kings 4/28/16 - SportsBlog.com (blog) Christian Yelich has been a beast when it comes to getting on base, but he has a tough match-up against Kenta Maeda on Thursday Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports If you have any questions or comments about this article or fantasy baseball, please Tweet me @dynasty_digest. I post daily DFS lineups for Draft Kings everyday, so … [Read more...]
Lions' NFL drafts under Mayhew: Some hits but a lot more mostly misses – Detroit Free Press
Lions' NFL drafts under Mayhew: Some hits but a lot more mostly misses - Detroit Free Press Lions coach Jim Schwartz, left, and No. 1 pick overall, QB Matthew Stafford, during a photo opportunity and press conference at their Practice Facility in Allen Park on April 26, 2009. JULIAN H. GONZALEZ/Detroit Free Press(Photo: JULIAN H. GONZALEZ DFP) Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades … [Read more...]
Pekka Rinne plays it cool as Predators oust Ducks in Game 7
Pekka Rinne plays it cool as Predators oust Ducks in Game 7 ANAHEIM, Calif. – David Poile walked into the Nashville Predators locker room after his team ousted the Anaheim Ducks from the playoffs with a series-clinching Game 7 first-round win. There, he found goaltender Pekka Rinne standing in the middle of the room and gave the sweaty Rinne an embrace. It was a gesture of thanks from the … [Read more...]