Why NHL did revolutionary streaming deal with Twitter NHL Twitter planted its flag in the world of live sports streaming with a $10-million deal with the NFL earlier this year, providing a digital platform for select Thursday Night Football games. But it wasn’t until Wimbledon this summer that fans saw what that streaming experience will look like: a video window planted above, or to the … [Read more...]
Durant restaurant shuts down for name change
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Strike Zone: Trade Deadline Preview
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Aroldis Chapman trade proves Cubs will do anything to win World Series
Aroldis Chapman trade proves Cubs will do anything to win World Series Let it be known now if it weren’t already: The Chicago Cubs will do just about anything to finally win a World Series. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] On Monday, that meant consummating a blockbuster trade with the New York Yankees that will bring Aroldis Chapman to town, along with his 105 mph fastball … [Read more...]
7 Russian swimmers to miss Rio Olympics over doping (Yahoo Sports)
7 Russian swimmers to miss Rio Olympics over doping (Yahoo Sports) Seven Russian swimmers have been barred from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, including three linked to recent allegations of a major doping cover-up by Russian authorities, world swimming's governing body FINA said Monday. Reigning world 100-meter breaststroke champion Yulia Efimova is among four Russian swimmers withdrawn by … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 25 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 25 - Heavy.com With a new week beginning, new series are beginning today. Starting at 7:05 tonight, a total of 11 games are going to be played. So while there's not quite as large a pool for you to pick from as yesterday, you've still got plenty of great options at your disposal. There are some aces pitching, and some pitchers that, while … [Read more...]
Buckeyes' Barrett, Iowa's King lead Big Ten preseason picks – Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog)
Buckeyes' Barrett, Iowa's King lead Big Ten preseason picks - Bristol Herald Courier (press release) (blog) CHICAGO (AP) — Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett and Iowa cornerback Desmond King highlight the preseason all-Big Ten selections. Barrett was selected to the East team along with Michigan defensive back Jabrill Peppers, Michigan State defensive lineman Malik McDowell, Ohio … [Read more...]
10 things we learned from MLS gameweek 20 of the 2016 season
10 things we learned from MLS gameweek 20 of the 2016 season Here are the ten things we learned from Week 20 of the 2016 MLS season. 1. Seattle Hits Rock Bottom It might go down as the week that brought the curtain down on the Seattle Sounders’ remarkable first MLS era. On Wednesday night, the Sounders were 2-1 up in Carson against the LA Galaxy with a spot in the US Open Cup semifinals on the … [Read more...]
Suspended Aldon Smith denies it was him in damning 'fire up session' video
Suspended Aldon Smith denies it was him in damning 'fire up session' video Aldon Smith, the Oakland Raiders’ suspended pass rusher, is trying to put out more flames after a strange video surfaced on one of his social media accounts. Aldon Smith may have made yet another questionable off-field decision. (Getty Images) CSNBayArea.com discovered an archived Periscope video that belongs … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Third-Year Player Podcast
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Third-Year Player Podcast Monday, July 25, 2016 The 2014-15 rookie class wasn't the greatest for fantasy, but we break down all the players worthy of a standard-league pick. The Blazers locked up C.J. McCollum today, so we tackle that to kick off the pod. Hey, C.J. McCollum was a third-year breakout player. Here's the podcast: Mike Gallagher has covered fantasy … [Read more...]