Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Free Agency Pod No. 1 Friday, July 01, 2016 Timofey Mozgov was the early headline while several other players signed. We'll talk about the fantasy impact and what it could mean for other free agents. We'll talk about every noteworthy move and what to watch for this weekend. Plus, the huge news of O.J. Mayo being dismissed. Expect at least one more pod this holiday … [Read more...]
Welcome to NHL free agency, where the Bruins are an unmitigated mess – Boston.com
Welcome to NHL free agency, where the Bruins are an unmitigated mess - Boston.com COMMENTARY From (Stanley Cup champion) Phil Kessel to Tyler Seguin and Dougie Hamilton to Joe Morrow, Jimmy Hayes, and Zachary Senyshyn. Only the Boston Bruins could turn such fortune into a pile of distorted rubble. NHL free agency is upon us, which means somebody (Hello, Vancouver!) will be foolishly overpaying for … [Read more...]
What is Dwyane Wade's loyalty worth?
What is Dwyane Wade's loyalty worth? 11:13 AM ET Vincent Johnson and Michael Schwartz, ESPN Stats & Information Dwyane Wade played in 74 games last season, his most since 2010-11, and led the Miami Heat to the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Toronto Raptors. His contract situation is a repeat: He and the Heat are again at odds upon the expiration of the deal Wade signed last … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Play Peavy?
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Play Peavy? It was nearly a decade ago, back in 2007, that Jake Peavy won a Cy Young Award with the Padres. Since then, he has pitched with four different teams, never really approaching the same level of effectiveness. Still, it was rather stunning to see him stumble to the extent he did over the first six weeks of this season with the Giants. On May 20th, Peavy was … [Read more...]
Spot checks: The Big Ten's most crucial position battles for 2016 – ESPN
Spot checks: The Big Ten's most crucial position battles for 2016 - ESPN 10:41 AM ET This story appears in ESPN College Football 2016, on newsstands now. Order online today! Michigan is looking for a quarterback after saying goodbye to Jake Rudock while Michigan State needs someone to fill Connor Cook's shoes. Ohio State needs to replace Ezekiel Elliott. Who will emerge this fall in some of … [Read more...]
Brazil sacks head of anti-doping lab after WADA suspension (Yahoo Sports)
Brazil sacks head of anti-doping lab after WADA suspension (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- The head of Brazil's anti-doping body has been sacked after the Rio de Janeiro laboratory was suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency. … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction: Beckham Jr. stat predictions – Giants.com (blog)
Fact or Fiction: Beckham Jr. stat predictions - Giants.com (blog) The Giants.com staff makes predictions for the 2016 season with Training Camp less than a month away: Beckham will lead the NFL in a major receiving category.JOHN SCHMEELK: Fact - This will have as much to do with Beckham as it does with how the other top receivers in the league do and whether or not they stay healthy. But with … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 1 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 1 - Heavy.com If you're looking into creating a DraftKings fantasy lineup for the 13 games tonight that start at 7:05 or later, you have an incredible number of options when it comes to players that can get you a solid amount of points. There are plenty of players who you should pick because they'll do exactly as well as you think they'll … [Read more...]
Russia defends rower banned from Olympics over doping (Yahoo Sports)
Russia defends rower banned from Olympics over doping (Yahoo Sports) Russia's top rowing official says a champion rower disqualified from the Olympics did not dope intentionally. Former Olympic gold medalist Sergei Fedorovtsev tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine in May, causing Russia's men's quadruple sculls to be disqualified from the Rio de Janeiro Games on Thursday. … [Read more...]
Cycling: Suspicious bikes could be checked during Tour stages – UCI (Reuters)
Cycling: Suspicious bikes could be checked during Tour stages - UCI (Reuters) By Julien Pretot SAINT-LO, France, July 1 (Reuters) – Bikes could be checked for hidden motors during stages as part of plans to crack down on cheats in this year’s Tour de France, International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson said on Friday. Bikes are usually tagged in the finish area before being … [Read more...]