Sakho won't contest drugs test - report 10:38 AM GMT PA Sport and ESPN staff Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has decided not to challenge the results of his failed drugs test, according to Press Association Sport. France international Sakho has opted not to request his B sample be tested ahead of Tuesday's deadline after his initial failed test, which was reported to have revealed traces … [Read more...]
Snow, slippery roads force cut in Tour of Romandie stage (The Associated Press)
Snow, slippery roads force cut in Tour of Romandie stage (The Associated Press) LA CHAUX-DE-FONDS, Switzerland (AP) -- Overnight snow and slippery roads on a mountain descent have forced changes in the route for the second stage of the Tour of Romandie on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Some clarity as Carl Edwards stays No. 1
Power Rankings: Some clarity as Carl Edwards stays No. 1 1. Carl Edwards (LW: 1): After struggling to figure out who deserved the top spot last week, there's no such mental gymnastics needed this week. Edwards gets to stay at No. 1 after he knocked teammate Kyle Busch out of the way for the win at Richmond. While his move for the win has gotten a lot of attention, it's imperative to not … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 27 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 27 - Fantasy CPR FanDuel Economics: MLB Wednesday, April 27th Picks by Matt Rogers DraftKings MLB Picks For April 27 by Mike Marteny Apr 25, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Major league baseballs rest in a basket for batting practice before the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Get Rich
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Get Rich Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. Last August, Rich Hill was a 35-year-old pitching for the independent league Long Island Ducks. Now 36, Hill has a 2.42 ERA this month and is third in the American League in strikeouts. Hill was electric against the Tigers on Tuesday night, striking out eight batters, walking none and allowing just four … [Read more...]
Bartolo Colon and Billy Hamilton face off in foot race to first
Bartolo Colon and Billy Hamilton face off in foot race to first The baseball gods can be cruel. Sometimes, it's ripping a pitcher away with Tommy John surgery, Others, it's ruining a possible no-hitter in the ninth inning. But occasionally, the baseball gods reward us with the perfect highlight. The type of thing that's so incredible you have to see in order to believe. [Join a Yahoo Daily … [Read more...]
Cycling-Suspended GB chief Sutton denies discrimination claims (Reuters)
Cycling-Suspended GB chief Sutton denies discrimination claims (Reuters) British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton has denied charges of discrimination by rider Jess Varnish that resulted in him being suspended by the governing body on Tuesday. Varnish, a former European team sprint champion, was dropped from the British Cycling performance squad after she failed to qualify for the … [Read more...]
Hawks clobber Celtics in Game 5 despite major early scoring woes
Hawks clobber Celtics in Game 5 despite major early scoring woes The final score of the Atlanta Hawks' series-tilting 110-83 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their series suggests that the game was one-sided and the result was rarely in doubt. Yet the margin of victory does not communicate the depths of the Celtics' disappointing performance in this pivotal game, because they very … [Read more...]
You won’t believe this barehanded catch by the Braves’ Daniel Castro
You won't believe this barehanded catch by the Braves' Daniel Castro One of the most important things in baseball is being able to make keen adjustments. Most of the time when we talk about adjustments, we're talking about hitters and pitchers and their ongoing duels. But fielders need to make adjustments too, particularly when baseball start flying in directions they weren't expecting. … [Read more...]
The Walk-Off: Andrew McCutchen smashes three homers to beat Rockies
The Walk-Off: Andrew McCutchen smashes three homers to beat Rockies Here's one way to get out of an early season funk: Hit three homers in a game like Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen did Tuesday night at Coors Field. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] McCutchen was hitting .213 with two homers and five RBIs entering the contest and by the end, he had five homers, 10 … [Read more...]