FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 26 - Fantasy CPR Cubs Acquire Aroldis Chapman: What Is The Fantasy Impact? by Mike Marteny MLB Lineups: FanDuel Economics July 26 by Matt Rogers Jun 28, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) signs autographs prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA … [Read more...]
Sean Doolittle throws imaginary BP to young A's fan, allows homer
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Carmelo Anthony gathers athletes, cops, kids in conversation (Yahoo Sports)
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NBA favorite Drew League takes flight, but stays grounded in its roots
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Chris Bosh and the Heat are in another debate over his health
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MLB Trade Deadline Digest: The Royals want a ton for Wade Davis
MLB Trade Deadline Digest: The Royals want a ton for Wade Davis The Royals asking price for Wade Davis is pretty high. (Getty Images/Ed Zurga) The Stew’s Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on August 1. If you missed any of Monday’s action, we’re here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits. BIG … [Read more...]
Chael Sonnen mulling MMA return, unsure whether he'll pass a drug test
Chael Sonnen mulling MMA return, unsure whether he'll pass a drug test Chael Sonnen’s last fight was at UFC 167 on Nov. 16, 2013. (Getty) The last time we saw Chael Sonnen compete in the Octagon, it was November of 2013 and Rashad Evans dominated him en route to a first-round TKO at UFC 167. Since then, the self-proclaimed “bad guy” has been on the bench after being suspended for failing … [Read more...]
Washington State players are 'persons of interest' in assault case
Washington State players are 'persons of interest' in assault case A Washington State helmet sits on a stand before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) A weekend brawl left two Washington State students with serious injuries. According to The Spokesman-Review, Pullman police are looking into six Washington State football … [Read more...]
Pogba posts 'holiday' photo with agent
Pogba posts 'holiday' photo with agent 7:42 PM GMT Arindam Rej Paul Pogba posted a picture of himself alongside his agent Mino Raiola, with the Juventus midfielder stating he is on his "holidays" still, as speculation continued to grow around Europe that a move for him to Manchester United is close. The pair are expected to discuss Pogba's future imminently, with the Frenchman having … [Read more...]
Watch the Rangers and A's in Free MLB Game of the Day
Watch the Rangers and A's in Free MLB Game of the Day For about 30 seconds on Saturday, before the wild news broke about Chris Sale throwing a fit and cutting up his throwback jersey, some baseball fans thought he had been traded to the Texas Rangers. Imagine that rotation: Sale, Yu Darvish, Cole Hamels. Wowzer. The trade was fake, of course, another product of a fake Twitter account in … [Read more...]