IDP Nation: The Fluidity of IDP Positions In standard, offense-only fantasy leagues, there are no questions about position assignments. In recent memory, the closest we have seen to position dilemmas were RB/WR hybrid Dexter McCluster and Jimmy Graham trying to disguise himself as a wide receiver to get paid more. In the IDP (Individual Defensive Player) world, we see this all the time. Given the … [Read more...]
Russian sports minister: Doping cover-up stories silly revenge (Reuters)
Russian sports minister: Doping cover-up stories silly revenge (Reuters) Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said allegations he had helped cover up a top footballer's positive doping test were silly and that he and Russia were being smeared as payback for winning the right to host the 2018 World Cup. Mutko, who is battling to end a doping scandal that has placed a question mark over … [Read more...]
Russian sports minister denies doping cover up – TASS (Reuters)
Russian sports minister denies doping cover up - TASS (Reuters) MOSCOW, June 9 (Reuters) - Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Thursday he denied accusations of covering up a positive doping test from a top-flight Russian footballer, TASS news agency reported. Mutko said on Wednesday the allegations by German public broadcaster ARD/WDR were an attempt to sway a ruling on Russia's … [Read more...]
France savour Euros opener after blighted build-up
France savour Euros opener after blighted build-up Paris (AFP) – A tortuous build-up dominated by off-field controversy and untimely injuries comes to an end for hosts France when they finally get Euro 2016 underway against Romania in Group A at the Stade de France on Friday. Les Bleus’ preparations on the field have been distracted by claims from Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema that his … [Read more...]
Kyle Larson’s crew chief suspended for Michigan race
Kyle Larson's crew chief suspended for Michigan race Another week, another lug nut penalty. Kyle Larson's crew chief Chad Johnston is suspended for Sunday's race at Michigan and was fined $20,000 fo violating Sections 12-1; 10.11.3.4 a; 12.5.3.4.1 p of the NASCAR rule book. Those sections refer to loose lug nuts after the race. The team is not appealing Johnston's suspension. Johnston is the … [Read more...]
Warriors' Thompson calls Mozgov pick 'dirty'
Warriors' Thompson calls Mozgov pick 'dirty' 4:39 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books CLEVELAND -- Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson accused Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov of dirty play following a collision that left Thompson with a thigh bruise during Game 3 of the … [Read more...]
A's have a chance to strike it big in the week's draft – aParently Speaking
A's have a chance to strike it big in the week's draft - aParently Speaking The good news for the A’s is that they have three picks on Day One of the three-day player draft that starts Thursday night in New York. Better news is that the top end of the draft is believed to be deep, so the A’s have a chance to tap good talent with draft picks No. 6, No. 37 and No. 47. The club has four … [Read more...]
Mariners draft preview: GM Jerry Dipoto's strategy highlights risk statistics, common sense – The Seattle Times
Mariners draft preview: GM Jerry Dipoto's strategy highlights risk statistics, common sense - The Seattle Times In his first year with the Mariners, general manager Jerry Dipoto will have something that he didn’t in his first two years of his tenure as general manager of the Angels — a first-round draft pick. On Thursday, the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft — a three-day affair — will … [Read more...]
Ali’s gravesite: Boxer will share cemetery with Col. Sanders (The Associated Press)
Ali's gravesite: Boxer will share cemetery with Col. Sanders (The Associated Press) Every year on the same day, Muhammad Babar plans to walk past a soaring clock tower that juts 180 feet toward the sky, through a gate and into Cave Hill Cemetery, one of his city's greatest wonders. It will be an annual pilgrimage to visit The Greatest, his hero, Muhammad Ali. The boxing superstar will be … [Read more...]
Coutinho hat-trick as Brazil crush Haiti at Copa America
Coutinho hat-trick as Brazil crush Haiti at Copa America Orlando (AFP) – Philippe Coutinho struck a hat-trick and Renato Augusto scored twice as Brazil crushed Haiti 7-1 in their Copa America Centenario Group B match at the Citrus Bowl. Wednesday’s result moves Brazil to four points from two games after they were held to a goalless draw in their opener against Ecuador. The five-times world … [Read more...]