Dani Alves eyes Champions League glory with Juventus Rome (AFP) – Brazil international Dani Alves said Tuesday that his ultimate goal was to win the Champions League with his new Serie A club Juventus. “Juventus have a dream which is to win the Champions League, and I want to help them achieve this,” Alves told a press conference after signing a two-year deal with the Italian champions. The … [Read more...]
Copa America final review and Euro 2016: EuroCopa Podcast
Copa America final review and Euro 2016: EuroCopa Podcast Welcome to the latest episode of the EuroCopa Soccer Podcast, the digital download focused on Copa America Centenario and Euro 2016. In this episode, the EuroCopa Podcast host Nipun Chopra is joined by Kartik Krishnaiyer, Robert Hay Jr. and Gabe Smith to analyze the Copa America Centenario final as well as FOX’s TV coverage. Plus, the … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Bryant Bash
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Bryant Bash Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. Kris Bryant entered Monday’s game against the Reds with just three hits in his last 20 at-bats. It’s probably safe to say that he’s now past that mini-slump. Bryant had an historical night Monday versus the Redlegs, going 5-for-5 with three home runs, two doubles, six RBI and four runs scored. His 16 … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB picks for June 28 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings MLB picks for June 28 - Fantasy CPR Mar 9, 2016; Lakeland, FL, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (44) throws during the eighth inning in a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings MLB picks for June 28 There are ten games today, including the slugging Blue … [Read more...]
Noah Syndergaard denies reports he has bone spur after short start
Noah Syndergaard denies reports he has bone spur after short start Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. The New York Mets have some pitcher drama, but this time it doesn't involve Matt Harvey. After … [Read more...]
No handicap: Deaf swimmer finishes 6th in trials race (Yahoo Sports)
No handicap: Deaf swimmer finishes 6th in trials race (Yahoo Sports) When Marcus Titus is gliding through the water, his head bobbing up and down, he doesn't hear the roar of the crowd. Deaf since birth, Titus swims in a quiet isolation that he believes actually gives him an edge over those in the other lanes, who can hear everything going on around them. ''I don't have to hear the crowd, … [Read more...]
Germany’s safe hands Neuer poised for more records
Germany’s safe hands Neuer poised for more records Evian (France) (AFP) – Manuel Neuer could set a German safe hands record in Saturday’s Euro 2016 quarter-final against Italy as the world champions’ bid to add the European crown. Neuer kept a fifth straight cleansheet for Germany in Sunday’s 3-0 last 16 win over Slovakia, which leaves Germany as the only team yet to concede in the tournament. … [Read more...]
Bump and Run: Handling the Hype Machine
Bump and Run: Handling the Hype Machine Better buckle up. It’s hype season in the NFL, which is always a bit dicey. For context, let’s go to the Rotoworld archives: June 23, 2015: “The Tampa Tribune says Doug Martin had his ‘best offseason in three years.’" You know that’s an old blurb because the Tampa Tribune doesn’t exist anymore. Anyway, here’s another one: August 23, 2015: “The Minneapolis … [Read more...]
Punches thrown after brawl breaks out during minor-league game
Punches thrown after brawl breaks out during minor-league game Relievers tend to miss out on the action during a baseball brawl. Unless they are responsible for throwing the pitch that sparked the brawl, it's pretty rare that you see them throw any punches. By the time the bullpen reaches the action, things have calmed down. Normally, relievers are crucial peacekeepers. That wasn't the case … [Read more...]
DN Agenda: Will the Sixers get most impact through trade or free agency? – Philly.com
DN Agenda: Will the Sixers get most impact through trade or free agency? - Philly.com In the agenda, the Daily News will examine a major issue of the day in Philadelphia sports. We will frame the question and look at it from multiple angles, bringing you opinions from a sports staff unmatched in its experience. The Agenda will run occasionally, only in the Daily News. Bob Cooney Free agency is … [Read more...]