The 16 biggest NFL story lines to watch in 2016 - USA TODAY USA TODAY Sports' Tom Pelissero looks ahead to next season. USA TODAY Sports Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) celebrates on the field after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 45-44 to win the 2013 AFC wild card playoff football game at Lucas Oil Stadium.(Photo: Andrew Weber, USA TODAY Sports) The NFL’s … [Read more...]
NBC’s Derby TV ratings dip a year after Triple Crown (The Associated Press)
NBC's Derby TV ratings dip a year after Triple Crown (The Associated Press) NBC's audience for Nyquist's victory in the Kentucky Derby has fallen by a half-million viewers a year after American Pharoah became the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. Although racing was hoping for a rise in popularity on the heels of a Triple Crown, NBC said Tuesday that Saturday's Derby averaged 15.5 … [Read more...]
Cycling-Ulissi wins Giro stage four, Dumoulin grabs pink jersey (Reuters)
Cycling-Ulissi wins Giro stage four, Dumoulin grabs pink jersey (Reuters) Diego Ulissi marked the Giro d'Italia's homecoming with victory in stage four to Praia a Mare on Tuesday as Dutchman Tom Dumoulin took hold of the pink jersey. After three stages in the Netherlands, home fans were out in force to watch the peloton speed through the rolling Calabrian countryside and Lampre-Merida rider … [Read more...]
Russia concerned by allegations of doping at Sochi Olympics: R-Sport (Reuters)
Russia concerned by allegations of doping at Sochi Olympics: R-Sport (Reuters) Russia is concerned about allegations four of its gold medal winners cheated at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, R-Sport news agency cited a Russian Sports Ministry official as saying on Tuesday. The World Anti-Doping Agency earlier announced an investigation into the allegations broadcast on CBS 60 … [Read more...]
Wayne Rooney fights to prove England worth
Wayne Rooney fights to prove England worth London (AFP) – Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is facing the biggest fight of his 13 year international career to hold onto his England place going into the European Championships. England’s talisman ever since he burst onto the scene as a preternaturally gifted 18-year-old at Euro 2004, Rooney has gone to five major tournaments as one of the … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Lehtonen saves Stars; Predators survive in OT
NHL Three Stars: Lehtonen saves Stars; Predators survive in OT No. 1 Star: Kari Lehtonen, Dallas Stars The Stars needed a big game from Lehtonen to hold off elimination. The goaltender delivered with 35 saves on 37 St. Louis Blues shots on goal in a 3-2 win. The 35 saves were the most Lehtonen has made in the playoffs. This was the third time in franchise history the Stars organization has … [Read more...]
Game recognize game: Carolina Panthers pay homage to Steph Curry
Game recognize game: Carolina Panthers pay homage to Steph Curry Steph Curry grew up a Carolina Panthers fan, and was even at Super Bowl 50 to root on his favorite team. And the Panthers appear to love Curry back. After Curry's ridiculous 17-point overtime on Monday night helped the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers, Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart put up a Curry … [Read more...]
‘I’m back’: The latest reminder Stephen Curry’s good at basketball
'I'm back': The latest reminder Stephen Curry's good at basketball "I'm here," Stephen Curry told nobody in particular and everybody at the same time. "I'm back." The announcement came after the NBA's back-to-back MVP scored his 12th straight point to open overtime on his way to a playoff record 17 points in the extra period of a Game 4 victory in Portland. It was the latest star turn in a … [Read more...]
Yahoo DFS Hockey: Tuesday-Wednesday Picks – Yahoo Sports
Yahoo DFS Hockey: Tuesday-Wednesday Picks - Yahoo Sports Two bouts across two days comprise the daily Yahoo contests for Tuesday. Game 6 between the Penguins and Capitals in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, and Game 7 between the Blues and Stars in Dallas on Wednesday are the matchups, and here are your picks, pans and values.GOALIEMatt Murray, PIT vs. WAS ($34): While there are calls for veteran … [Read more...]
Nationals fan cosplays Bryce Harper and the likeness is eerie
Nationals fan cosplays Bryce Harper and the likeness is eerie Your browser does not support iframes.There must have been a lot of confusion on Monday when this gentleman appeared in the stands of Nationals Park before the Washington Nationals took on the Detroit Tigers. Not Bryce Harper, not creepy at all pic.twitter.com/FsaVlTbCUc— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) May 9, 2016 That's not … [Read more...]