Patriots joins 'Deflategate' battle in court for first time - Palm Beach Post The New England Patriots joined the latest "Deflategate" appeal to support Tom Brady on Wednesday, taking sides with their star quarterback in court for the first time in his fight against the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. In an eight-page friend of the court brief filed with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of … [Read more...]
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Wednesday-Thursday picks
Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Wednesday-Thursday picks By Neil Parker Game 6 between San Jose and St. Louis and the Game 7 showdown between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay make up the Yahoo contests for Wednesday. Look for the home teams to punch their tickets to the Stanley Cup Finals, leading to your picks, values and fades for the Wednesday-Thursday contests. GOALIEMatt Murray, PIT at TB ($34): … [Read more...]
Bull Hancock, William Woodward elected to racing Hall (The Associated Press)
Bull Hancock, William Woodward elected to racing Hall (The Associated Press) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- Arthur B. ''Bull'' Hancock Jr. and William Woodward Sr., prominent thoroughbred breeders and owners, have been elected to racing's Hall of Fame in the Pillars of the Turf category. … [Read more...]
Seoul, Shandong reach AFC Champions League quarters
Seoul, Shandong reach AFC Champions League quarters Seoul (AFP) – FC Seoul came back from the brink to win a dramatic penalty shoot-out on Wednesday as Hao Junmin’s last-minute thunderbolt also put Shandong Luneng into the AFC Champions League quarter-finals. In a breathless night of action, Go Yo-Han struck in the dying seconds of extra time against Urawa Red Diamonds — the fourth goal of the … [Read more...]
Joakim Noah leaving Bulls feels both unthinkable and inevitable
Joakim Noah leaving Bulls feels both unthinkable and inevitable After nine years, two All-Star selections, a Defensive Player of the Year nod and countless barbaric yawps, Joakim Noah's time with the Chicago Bulls may be at an end. Following a disappointing season shortened by shoulder surgery, the 31-year-old center will enter unrestricted free agency this summer, and according to Joe … [Read more...]
Rangers rookie Nomar Mazara crushes longest homer of the year
Rangers rookie Nomar Mazara crushes longest homer of the year Talk about a long shot. If the Major League Baseball season ended today, Texas Rangers rookie Nomar Mazara would finish the year with the longest home run of the season. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Mazara accomplished the feat Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. In the top of the second inning, Mazara … [Read more...]
Harvey meets with manager, will remain in rotation
Harvey meets with manager, will remain in rotation Matt Harvey's nightmare season continued Tuesday night with a rough start against the Nationals (WAS 7, NY 4). Washington pounded Harvey for five runs on eight hits (three homers) and two walks in five innings. He struck out only one. Harvey ducked out of the clubhouse early following the game and did not talk to reporters. That predictably led … [Read more...]
When will YOUR city host the Super Bowl?
When will YOUR city host the Super Bowl? The NFL has just completed its latest rounds as Super Bowl Santa, dispensing game dates to Atlanta, South Florida and Los Angeles while leaving NFL-branded coal in the stockings of Tampa and New Orleans. It's surely just a coincidence that Atlanta, Los Angeles, and 2018 host Minnesota will have brand-spankin'-new stadiums and South Florida is spending … [Read more...]
Three things to watch in Cleveland and Toronto’s Game 5
Three things to watch in Cleveland and Toronto's Game 5 Most pegged a slim possibility for the Cleveland Cavaliers to drop a game to the Toronto Raptors in their Eastern Conference finals pairing. The Cavs entered Game 3 undefeated on the postseason, but sometimes focus has a way of waning, and the Raptors are a darn-good, 56-win team. It was possible for the two to mix in Toronto at some … [Read more...]
Padres try an outfield shift and it completely backfires
Padres try an outfield shift and it completely backfires Shifts are the best or worst thing in baseball, depending on which side you're on. They're great when your favorite team uses them, but less so when they stop your favorite team from getting on base. Regardless, they're a useful weapon for teams to employ against batters who routinely hit to a certain area. The San Diego Padres, who … [Read more...]