Hurricanes coach on Teravainen, goalie issues (Podcast) Carolina Hurricanes coach Bill Peters (beginning at the 28:00 mark) and NHL free-agent forward Sam Gagner joined the Marek Vs. Wyshynski podcast this week, as Peters discussed the team and his new contract. We also asked him if he already had plans for Teuvo Teravainen, the potentially brilliant young forward that was acquired from the … [Read more...]
Melo can't believe Wade left Heat for Bulls
Melo can't believe Wade left Heat for Bulls 3:46 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. CHICAGO -- Like many people around the NBA, New York Knicks superstar … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Get Gallo
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Get Gallo We haven’t had much activity yet, but trade deadline madness is right around the corner. Getting ahead on things and stashing some potential closers is a good strategy right now. I mentioned Hector Neris last week and have some others to keep in mind below. Next week we’ll talk about some of the fallout from the deadline, which will surely include some … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 28 – Fantasy CPR – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 28 - Fantasy CPR - Fantasy CPR Fantasy Golf: DraftKings PGA Championship Analysis by Matt McGarvey NFL Fantasy News: Fitzpatrick Finally Signs With The Jets by Bruce Lamb Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A Chicago White Sox fan holds up a sign in reference to Chicago White Sox suspended pitcher Chris Sale (not pictured) during the fifth inning at … [Read more...]
Kevin Harvick's crew chief suspended for lug nut violation
Kevin Harvick's crew chief suspended for lug nut violation Childers has been with Harvick since 2014 (Getty). Kevin Harvick’s crew chief Rodney Childers has been suspended for a race for a lug nut violation at Indianapolis on Sunday. NASCAR announced the penalty on Wednesday in yet another example of the incongruity of some NASCAR rules. Childers, as has become standard since NASCAR … [Read more...]
Minnesota Vikings lock up head coach Mike Zimmer for long haul
Minnesota Vikings lock up head coach Mike Zimmer for long haul There’s a lot to get excited about with the Minnesota Vikings’ future — a new stadium and a talented roster. Another big reason for optimism, head coach Mike Zimmer, apparently isn’t going anywhere for a long time. The Vikings announced that they have signed Zimmer to a contract extension prior to his third year on the job. The … [Read more...]
The staffer Blake Griffin punched no longer works for the Clippers
The staffer Blake Griffin punched no longer works for the Clippers Blake Griffin stands on the court as Clippers equipment manager Matias Testi (left) stands behind the bench during a Feb. 18, 2016, game. (AP/Mark J. Terrill) Matias Testi, the assistant equipment manager on whose face Blake Griffin broke his right hand back in January, is no longer employed by the Los Angeles Clippers. … [Read more...]
Clayton Knows Talent When He Sees It: The Miss Cleo of College Football Picks His 2016 Pre-Season All-American … – Down The Drive (blog)
Clayton Knows Talent When He Sees It: The Miss Cleo of College Football Picks His 2016 Pre-Season All-American ... - Down The Drive (blog) Clayton Trutor, better known as the Miss Cleo of College Football, tells us who this year's All-Americans will be, offers lodging advice in Georgia and discusses Danish Modern furniture. Down the Drive has asked me to put my powers of clairvoyance to the … [Read more...]
Olympic organizers suspect ‘isolated’ sabotage at village (Yahoo Sports)
Olympic organizers suspect 'isolated' sabotage at village (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Rio Olympic organizers say water and gas leaks, blocked toilets, and electrical faults that have slowed teams from moving into the Athletes Village may have been caused by isolated cases of sabotage. … [Read more...]
Dee Gordon apologizes and returns to the contending Marlins
Dee Gordon apologizes and returns to the contending Marlins On April 29, Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon was suspended 80 games for testing positive for PEDs. This was pretty bad news for the Marlins, as Gordon had spent 2015 hitting like a mad man and ended the season with a .333 average and the National League batting title. He was supposed to anchor their team of young players, … [Read more...]