Stefan Wilson partners with organ donation push for Indy 500 (The Associated Press) Stefan Wilson, the younger brother of late IndyCar driver Justin Wilson, will attempt to race in his first Indianapolis 500 this year. Wilson will try to qualify for the 100th running of the Indy 500 in a car prepared by KV Racing Technology. Wilson will drive the No. 25 Driven2SaveLives Chevrolet in a … [Read more...]
Eric Staal wants larger role, doesn’t rule out Carolina return
Eric Staal wants larger role, doesn’t rule out Carolina return TARRYTOWN, NY – Eric Staal played 20 regular-season games and five playoff games for the New York Rangers. It’s completely OK if you don’t really remember any of them. Staal had three goals and three assists in those 20 games, skating to a plus-1. He went scoreless in five playoff games, skating to a minus-7. All eyes were on … [Read more...]
The Warriors won Coach of the Year, but Steve Kerr gets the trophy
The Warriors won Coach of the Year, but Steve Kerr gets the trophy Back in December, the NBA reaffirmed that wins accumulated by interim coaches are to be credited with to a team's "head coach of record," ruling that victories achieved by the Golden State Warriors would be tacked onto the tally of head coach Steve Kerr rather than interim coach Luke Walton, who had led the Dubs to an … [Read more...]
Mets place d'Arnaud on DL with shoulder injury
Mets place d'Arnaud on DL with shoulder injury The Mets have placed starting catcher Travis d'Arnaud on the 15-day DL with a right rotator cuff strain, the team announced Tuesday. Veteran backstop Rene Rivera is coming up from Triple-A to fill the roster spot. Unfortunately for d'Arnaud, trips to the disabled list are nothing new. He's battled injury problems throughout his career. Here's a … [Read more...]
Player Analysis: By The Numbers Week 36
Player Analysis: By The Numbers Week 36 Tuesday, April 26, 2016 I’m back and I’m not happy. After travelling the world and enjoying life on what was an actual paradise island, I promptly (albeit accidentally) damaged my IT and also sent my iPhone to a watery grave in the Maldivian Sea. This obviously was very annoying and it’s the reason I’ve been off the roster for a couple of weeks but now, … [Read more...]
NFL draft profile: Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott, a rare, complete back
NFL draft profile: Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott, a rare, complete back Shutdown Corner is counting down the top 50 prospects in the 2016 NFL draft with a scouting report, quotes from NFL evaluators and a projection where they might be drafted. 4. Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott6-foot-0, 225 pounds Key stat: In four-game span to close out the Buckeyes' 2014 national-title season — against … [Read more...]
Tyronn Lue on LeBron’s no-calls: ‘He’s the Shaq of guards and forwards’
Tyronn Lue on LeBron's no-calls: 'He's the Shaq of guards and forwards' The quick read regarding LeBron James’ offensive brilliance is that he’s a pass first guy that just happens to have a Karl Malone-sized physique. That it’s just fine not to send him to the line a Dwyane Wade or Kevin Durant-level of times per game, because James is looking to score first and dive toward the rim second. … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Who's Legit?
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: Who's Legit? This is the weekly Fantasy Roundtable, where the writers of Rotoworld Baseball let the readers of Rotoworld Baseball in on a quick staff discussion. It's water cooler talk ... that we've decided to publish. Look for it every Tuesday. Drew Silva: Let's examine hot starts from unlikely players -- which ones we believe in, which ones we don't. There … [Read more...]
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 26 – Fantasy CPR
MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 26 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings MLB Picks For April 26 by Mike Marteny Apr 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (24) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Picks April 26 Welcome to the Tuesday … [Read more...]
Closing Time: Welcome back, Kevin Gausman
Closing Time: Welcome back, Kevin Gausman Baltimore's Kevin Gausman entered spring training with plenty of breakout buzz this season — not for the first time in his career — but the right-hander developed shoulder tendinitis in mid-March, ultimately landing on the DL. At that point, he slipped off the radar for most fantasy owners. Gausman finally made his 2016 debut for the O's on Monday, … [Read more...]