Compensatory pick threshold passes for unrestricted free agents - NBCSports.com Getty ImagesThe May 12 threshold has arrived in the NFL making remaining unrestricted free agents that much more unrestricted. What do we mean by that? Well, any player that remains an unrestricted free agent due to their contracts expiring with their team in March is now free to sign with another franchise without the … [Read more...]
The Blazers won everyone’s respect in a tough 5-game elimination
The Blazers won everyone's respect in a tough 5-game elimination A five-game elimination in the NBA postseason is usually regarded as only marginally better than a sweep. In many cases, it can be worse, serving as proof that a team is talented enough to win but too inconsistent or unfocused to do anything more. It's rare for the losing side to impress in five games — more often, it's a sign … [Read more...]
Canadian downhill racer Yurkiw retires after best season (The Associated Press)
Canadian downhill racer Yurkiw retires after best season (The Associated Press) TORONTO (AP) -- Canadian downhill skier Larisa Yurkiw says she is retiring after her most successful World Cup season. … [Read more...]
Arsenal look to Serie A for Welbeck stand-in
Arsenal look to Serie A for Welbeck stand-in 11:38 PM GMT Jack Rathborn The summer transfer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Arsenal search for Welbeck replacement With the devastating news that Danny Welbeck … [Read more...]
Bartolo Colon’s historic homer inspires an awkward tattoo
Bartolo Colon's historic homer inspires an awkward tattoo Have you ever been that person who felt so strongly that a specific event would never happen, you told your friends you'd get a tattoo in the unlikely occurrence it did? Then, a few weeks later, you're at a random tattoo parlor getting the ink you never actually wanted? Unfortunately for baseball fan Matt Sassi, he is that person, … [Read more...]
Calm down! Klopp urges patience from Liverpool
Calm down! Klopp urges patience from Liverpool Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was thrilled with his side’s late equaliser in their 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Anfield, but bemoaned his players’ lack of patience. Eden Hazard’s fine finish for Chelsea in Wednesday’s Premier League game left Liverpool staring at a first home reverse since the 1-0 defeat by Manchester United on … [Read more...]
Blues chase Kari Lehtonen after three-goal first period in Game 7
Blues chase Kari Lehtonen after three-goal first period in Game 7 Much like Brian Elliott in Game 6, Wednesday night's Game 7 did not get off to the best of starts for Kari Lehtonen and the Dallas Stars. By the time the second period began, the St. Louis Blues held a 3-0 lead and Antti Niemi was already in goal. The Blues opened the scoring with a power play goal 5:23 into the game. Troy … [Read more...]
Basketball Daily Dose: Well hello, DeMar DeRozan!
Basketball Daily Dose: Well hello, DeMar DeRozan! Rotoworld Facebook Live Video Chats Before we hop into the recap, I did my first ever “Facebook Live Video Chat” on Tuesday afternoon. It’s a very interesting thing, as I basically broadcasted a one-man television show from my home via my phone. I talked about Stephen Curry’s unanimous MVP selection, his huge Game 4, the rest of the playoffs, and … [Read more...]
Teresa Earnhardt challenging Kerry Earnhardt’s use of last name
Teresa Earnhardt challenging Kerry Earnhardt's use of last name Teresa Earnhardt is appealing a court decision that denied her challenge of Kerry Earnhardt's usage of the name "Earnhardt" in his "Earnhardt Collection" of homes. Kerry Earnhardt is the older son of Dale Earnhardt and the half-brother of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kerry was born to Dale and his first wife Latane, who changed her name … [Read more...]
Curry’s crazy dagger takes Warriors past Blazers, into West finals
Curry's crazy dagger takes Warriors past Blazers, into West finals Stephen Curry's return from injury in Monday night's thrilling Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers was always going to be tough to top. After three quarters of decent but largely inhibited play, the Golden State Warriors superstar exploded in crunch time to set a new NBA record with 17 … [Read more...]