Strike Zone: 2017 Starter Rankings Friday, July 15, 2016 Time for some post-All-Star break fun: here are my very, very preliminary 2017 player rankings. I’ve done my best to list players where they’ll be eligible next year, and the free agents-to-be are listed without teams. Players with options for next year are still listed with their current teams and asterisks if those options are likely to … [Read more...]
Here are our picks for All-First Half MLB teams in every division – CBSSports.com
Here are our picks for All-First Half MLB teams in every division - CBSSports.com The doldrums between the All-Star Game and the onset of the second half of This, Our Baseball are presently too much with us. So to pass the baseball-less time, this Thought Leader and Opinion-Shaper is going to pronounce from high atop Mt. Internet first-half All-Star teams for each of baseball's six divisions. … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Brad Keselowski stays at No. 1
Power Rankings: Brad Keselowski stays at No. 1 (Getty Images) Welcome to Power Rankings. As always, Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it’s the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] and we’ll try to have some fun. 1. Brad Keselowski (LW: 1): Yeah, like there was any chance … [Read more...]
Australian Olympic officials ban wrestler over doping (Yahoo Sports)
Australian Olympic officials ban wrestler over doping (Yahoo Sports) The Australian Olympic Committee has asked Wrestling Australia to withdraw the nomination of Vinod Kumar for the Rio de Janeiro Games over a doping violation. The AOC on Friday said Kumar tested positive in April at the African/Oceania Olympic qualifier in Algeria where he won a silver medal, and both his A and B samples … [Read more...]
Tim Tebow sets record straight on 'rumor' of him speaking at RNC
Tim Tebow sets record straight on 'rumor' of him speaking at RNC Tim Tebow (AP) Tim Tebow said he got off a flight from the Philippines on Thursday and was greeted by news that he was scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention. That was news to him as well. No, Tebow won’t be speaking at the Republican National Convention next week in Cleveland, as The New York Times … [Read more...]
Froome keeps the yellow jersey after dramatic tour stage (The Associated Press)
Froome keeps the yellow jersey after dramatic tour stage (The Associated Press) Fans celebrating Bastille Day created dramas at the Tour de France, causing a crash involving race leader Chris Froome that ensured it wasn't until hours after the 12th stage concluded that organizers decided the British rider could keep the yellow jersey. ''Mont Ventoux always throws up something different and … [Read more...]
76ers defend resting Simmons in summer league
76ers defend resting Simmons in summer league 9:48 PM ET Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has defended Ben Simmons after NBA great Isiah Thomas slammed the Australian teenager for sitting out Summer League games. The 76ers opted not to play Simmons for a second consecutive day on Thursday when they took on the Brooklyn Nets. Brown said Simmons wanted to play, but after consulting with … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Gordon's 'snub,' tires and midweek races
Happy Hour: Gordon's 'snub,' tires and midweek races Don’t get worked up about Jeff Gordon not getting an Espy (Getty Images). It’s time for Happy Hour. As always, tweet us your thoughts or shoot us an email at [email protected] if you want to participate. @NickBromberg how bad was the Jeff Gordon snub for the Icon award last night at the ESPYs? — Save A Click NASCAR … [Read more...]
Conley: Big contract won't change my game
Conley: Big contract won't change my game 8:48 PM ET Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies wanted to keep Mike Conley so much that they gave their veteran point guard the richest contract in NBA history. For Conley, the basketball -- and pressure -- is in his court after signing a five-year, $153 million deal Thursday. Conley's play will be closely monitored during an … [Read more...]
Watch as Troon brings golf's mightiest to their knees
Watch as Troon brings golf's mightiest to their knees Your browser does not support iframes. Here’s the trick about the British Open: if the weather doesn’t get you, the course will. On a day when the sun shone bright and the wind remained calm, the ground game at Royal Troon stepped up to take up the slack. Waist-deep rough … fences and railways hemming in the fairways … bunkers deep … [Read more...]