Robillard holds on to win Belmont Park feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Robillard held off Itsonlyactingdad by a neck Friday to win the $85,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Shawn Porter ready to seize spotlight after years of being ‘the other guy’ (Yahoo Sports)
Shawn Porter ready to seize spotlight after years of being 'the other guy' (Yahoo Sports) Porter has been largely unappreciated in his career, but he can change that in a big way with a win against Keith Thurman. … [Read more...]
Podcast: How the USGA messed up at the U.S. Open & how to fix it
Podcast: How the USGA messed up at the U.S. Open & how to fix it The USGA's handling of the Dustin Johnson fifth green situation at the U.S. Open was, well, not good. We explain why in detail and try to figure out how to prevent something like this from happening again. We also talk about why we're OK with Rory McIlroy skipping the Olympics over fears of Zika. Be sure to subscribe to our … [Read more...]
Jason Day will ‘re-evaluate’ golf career when he turns 40
Jason Day will 're-evaluate' golf career when he turns 40 SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- Jason Day doesn't sound like a guy who is long for a long career in golf. The world No. 1 said Wednesday at PGA Championship media day at Baltusrol Golf Club that he'll stop at the age of 40 to decide if he'll press on, or if he'll walk away from the sport. "When I get to 40, I'm going to re-evaluate everything … [Read more...]
What type of coach will lead the Las Vegas NHL team?
What type of coach will lead the Las Vegas NHL team? LAS VEGAS – When Barry Trotz coached the Nashville Predators, he could have pushed a more rigid defensive system in the team’s early years after expansion. This may have led to more wins, but Trotz knew it wouldn’t attract more fans as the Predators tried to cement themselves in a non-traditional hockey market. "As a coaching staff two … [Read more...]
Suit alleges Dez Bryant left rental ‘littered with trash and feces’
Suit alleges Dez Bryant left rental 'littered with trash and feces' The owner of a home in DeSoto, Texas is suing Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant after he says Bryant left the home in terrible condition after he moved out earlier this year. Reporting via court documents filed last week, the Dallas Morning News writes Texas state Rep. Royce West is seeking between $100,000 and $200,000 in … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: 2016 NBA Draft Tracker
Draft Analysis: 2016 NBA Draft Tracker Thursday, June 23, 2016 Complete results from the 2016 NBA Draft are posted below. Scroll down to see the details of each in-draft trade. Click on each player’s name for full pick analysis. For instant analysis on every player picked, refresh Rotoworld's NBA Player News page. A hoops fanatic, Jared Johnson has been a member of the Rotoworld team since … [Read more...]
LeBron says no to Olympics; Melo, others a go
LeBron says no to Olympics; Melo, others a go 5:55 PM ET ESPN.com news services The United States men's Olympic basketball team is taking shape. Star LeBron James confirmed Thursday that he won't be a part of it. James, fresh off leading an MVP performance in the NBA Finals for the champion Cavaliers, told Cleveland.com on Thursday that he won't join coach Mike Krzyzewski & Co. in Rio de … [Read more...]
Anze Kopitar wins 2016 Selke Trophy
Anze Kopitar wins 2016 Selke Trophy Patrice Bergeron’s two-year hold on the Selke Trophy is over after Anze Kopitar was voted as the 2016 winner at the NHL Awards show in Las Vegas Wednesday night. Here’s why Kopitar won the award, via the NHL: Kopitar led all NHL forwards in total ice time (1,690:12), an average of 20:52 per game, on the club that ranked third in the NHL in team defense, … [Read more...]
Alleged rape victim who spoke to Nebraska feels like weight has been lifted
Alleged rape victim who spoke to Nebraska feels like weight has been lifted While Nebraska players heard Brenda Tracy's story on Wednesday, her public re-telling of alleged events 18 years ago had a huge benefit for Tracy too. Tracy said she was sexually assualted by four men, including two Oregon State football players in 1998. Nebraska coach Mike Riley was the Beavers' coach at the time … [Read more...]