Reports: Ex-Michigan RB Derrick Green headed to TCU Derrick Green (27) rushed for 898 yards and seven touchdowns in three seasons at Michigan. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Derrick Green has reportedly found a home in the Big 12 for his final season of college football. According to multiple reports, Green, a former Michigan running back, has signed with TCU as a graduate transfer. Green earned … [Read more...]
Canadiens continue to show hockey's analytics problem (Trending Topics)
Canadiens continue to show hockey's analytics problem (Trending Topics) Getty Images On Wednesday night, it came out the the Montreal Canadiens had parted ways with the analytics expert they’d hired at the start of last season. Matt Pfeffer, who has worked with NHL teams in the past, is well-regarded in the hockey numbers community, and the decision not to renew his contract was … [Read more...]
Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. suffers 'probable fracture' in right hand
Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. suffers 'probable fracture' in right hand Larry Nance Jr. holds his right hand after a scary fall. (Screencap via NBA) The last thing any NBA team wants during the Summer League exhibition slate is for one of its prized young pieces to suffer an injury that could sideline him and hamper his development. The Los Angeles Lakers saw that fear realized on … [Read more...]
Summer league buzz: Mavs see Barnes as go-to player
Summer league buzz: Mavs see Barnes as go-to player 9:15 AM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM LAS VEGAS -- The consensus opinion among NBA coaches and executives surveyed during the Las Vegas Summer League is that the Dallas Mavericks made a wise move to give … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 15 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 15 - Heavy.com And so, nearly as soon as it began, the All-Star break has come to a close. An epic Home Run Derby on Monday was followed by an exciting All-Star Game on Tuesday that showcased excellent pitching for both the National League and American League. But with those out of the way and two days of rest, baseball resumes today. 14 … [Read more...]
Payet pledges future ‘100%’ to West Ham
Payet pledges future ‘100%’ to West Ham London (AFP) – France playmaker Dimitri Payet handed West Ham a huge boost ahead of the new Premier League season by telling the club he is “100 per cent staying” with the Hammers. Payet had been linked with a move away from West Ham after backing up a superb debut season in England with several impressive performances for his country as France reached the … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson's near-ace highlights strong second round at British Open
Phil Mickelson's near-ace highlights strong second round at British Open Your browser does not support iframes. Phil Mickelson torched Royal Troon on Thursday, missing an alltime major-record 62 by less than the width of a golf ball. For Mickelson, the question always is, how will he handle prosperity? The answer on Friday: quite well. [Complete British Open leaderboard] Mickelson … [Read more...]
Podcasts: Podcast: Let's Make a Deal
Podcasts: Podcast: Let's Make a Deal Friday, July 15, 2016 In episode No. 9 of the Rotoworld Baseball Podcast, D.J. Short and Drew Silva discuss the deal which will send left-hander Drew Pomeranz to the Red Sox, injured starters, first-half surprises around MLB, buy-low targets for the second half, and much more. D.J. and Drew also take reader/listener questions in the Rotoworld Mailbag.Be … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour stage starts with minute’s silence after Nice attacks (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour stage starts with minute's silence after Nice attacks (Reuters) (Adds details, quotes) By Julien Pretot BOURG-SAINT-ANDEOL, France, July 15 (Reuters) - The Tour de France resumed under heightened security and in a low-key mood on Friday after race officials observed a minute's silence in tribute to the scores of victims of the Bastille Day attack in Nice. A gunman at the … [Read more...]
Tour stage starts with minute’s silence after Nice attacks (Reuters)
Tour stage starts with minute's silence after Nice attacks (Reuters) By Julien Pretot BOURG-SAINT-ANDEOL, France (Reuters) - The Tour de France resumed under heightened security and in a low-key mood on Friday after race officials observed a minute's silence in tribute to the scores of victims of the Bastille Day attack in Nice. A gunman at the wheel of a heavy truck plowed into a crowd … [Read more...]