Yahoo Daily Fantasy Hockey: Tuesday-Wednesday picks - Yahoo Sports (blog) By Neil Parker Tuesday's contests are comprised of Game 2 between San Jose and St. Louis on Tuesday night, and Game 3 between Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay on Wednesday.While there is clearly plenty of offensive upside for both the Sharks and Blues, the Western Conference bout could be lower scoring than Game 3 between … [Read more...]
Cycling-Giro over for Landa, Jungels takes over lead (Reuters)
Cycling-Giro over for Landa, Jungels takes over lead (Reuters) Mikel Landa's Giro d'Italia hopes vanished when he abandoned with illness early on stage 10 on Tuesday before Italian first-year professional Giulio Ciccone powered to victory in Sestola. Team Sky leader Landa began the day one minute 18 seconds behind GC leader Gianluca Brambilla and with high hopes of attacking on the … [Read more...]
Ex-Ryder Cup captain McGinley: McIlroy’s problems ‘between his ears’
Ex-Ryder Cup captain McGinley: McIlroy's problems 'between his ears' Relatively speaking, there's nothing wrong with Rory McIlroy. In his last six PGA Tour starts, he's finished in the top 10 four times, including in the top four in three tournaments. However, McIlroy isn't doing what Jason Day is doing. Day has won three times since March, including in wire-to-wire fashion at The Players. … [Read more...]
Puck Treasures: The actual ‘Miracle on Ice’ rink is up for auction
Puck Treasures: The actual 'Miracle on Ice' rink is up for auction Puck Treasures looks to find those hidden hockey treasures from the past and present, and gives them their proper remembrance. Seen an interesting piece of hockey apparel? Send us an email at [email protected]. After failing to sell a lot of 19 pieces of “Miracle on Ice” memorabilia last summer, Jim Craig is … [Read more...]
2016 NBA draft lottery primer: 5 big things to know
2016 NBA draft lottery primer: 5 big things to know The 2016 NBA draft lottery takes place in New York City on Tuesday, locking in the order of selections for the first round of the June 23 NBA draft. Let us prepare for television's most exhilarating spectacle by running through the relevant details, digits and David Stern made sure New Orleans got the No. 1 pick in the Anthony Davis draft … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: OKC Life After Death Lineup
NBA Fantasy Trends: OKC Life After Death Lineup What a game on Monday night. By now you’ve probably seen the stats and #HotTakes, so I’m going to take a different approach. Let’s focus on the most exciting lineup in the league right now. When you think Warriors lineups, the first thing that comes to mind is the death lineup of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Harrison Barnes and … [Read more...]
Amazing illustrations for the NBA conference finals
Amazing illustrations for the NBA conference finals 3:19 PM ET Hannah WhittenESPN.com Editor Close Assistant Editor Joined ESPN in 2015 Alabama native, Ole Miss graduate print We've FINALLY made it to the NBA conference finals, and Asur Illustrations is at it again with her renditions for each matchup. Take a look: Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers If we're basing the Eastern … [Read more...]
Report: MLB suspends Odor 8 games for fight
Report: MLB suspends Odor 8 games for fight Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor has been suspended for eight games as a consequence of his central role in Sunday's brawl with Jose Bautista and the Blue Jays, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Odor will appeal, according to Heyman, which may lead to his suspension being reduced. Per the collective bargaining agreement, Odor would be allowed to … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Armed to the teeth
Daily Dime: Armed to the teeth As always when playing Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball, be sure to check the final lineups and the weather. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] My full lineup: SP: Clayton Kershaw ($60) - Brings a 77:4 K-to-BB ratio into this contest against Angels' starter Jered Weaver, who owns a WHIP (1.59) that's nearly as high as Kershaw's ERA (1.74) SP: Danny … [Read more...]
More concussion lawsuits filed vs. schools and NCAA
More concussion lawsuits filed vs. schools and NCAA Former football players filed a total of six lawsuits against various schools and the NCAA on Tuesday regarding alleged negligence towards head injuries. According to the New York Times, Penn State, Vanderbilt, the Big Ten, SEC and Pac-12 are named in the lawsuits. The filings follow a class-action suit against the NCAA from former athletes … [Read more...]