By the Numbers: The Upside of Receptions Football is a tough game to predict. We know that. Even when we’re performing sound analyses and correctly identifying signal amongst noise, things can go haywire, quick. But it’s compounded when we miss the obvious. While it’s important to inform our predictions with what has happened on individual and team levels, league-wide trends have created a value … [Read more...]
Russia’s depleted Olympic team heads for Rio de Janeiro (Yahoo Sports)
Russia's depleted Olympic team heads for Rio de Janeiro (Yahoo Sports) A much-depleted Russian team has departed for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, missing dozens of athletes who were excluded amid the country's doping scandal. Team members left on a charter flight Thursday from Moscow's Sheremetevo airport to Brazil, a day after an emotional farewell ceremony with Russian President … [Read more...]
Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality (Reuters)
Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality (Reuters) By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON (Reuters) - Jamaica's Usain Bolt has landed in Rio de Janeiro more than a week before the Olympics opening ceremony to fine tune his preparations for his attempt at an unprecedented triple-triple of gold medals in the men's sprints. The wold record holder, who required a medical exemption after he pulled out of … [Read more...]
Fabregas sees red as Chelsea beat Liverpool
Fabregas sees red as Chelsea beat Liverpool Pasadena (United States) (AFP) – Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas was sent off for a reckless lunge at Liverpool new boy Ragnar Klavan, overshadowing a 1-0 win for the Blues in a friendly at the Pasadena Rose Bowl. The Premier League giants locked horns in the pre-season International Champions Cup in a match which was more remarkable for its clumsy fouls than … [Read more...]
Aroldis Chapman electrifies Wrigley Field in Cubs debut
Aroldis Chapman electrifies Wrigley Field in Cubs debut If you were curious what type of reaction Aroldis Chapman would receive upon his debut at Wrigley Field, wonder no more. The hard-throwing left-hander had won over Cubs fans even before taking the mound in the ninth inning. By the time he struck out Avisail Garcia to wrap up a perfect inning and a Cubs 8-1 win over the White Sox, he’d … [Read more...]
DraftKings Late MLB Picks For July 28 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Late MLB Picks For July 28 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Early MLB Picks For July 28 by Mike Marteny Jul 8, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) holds his foot after being hit by the ball during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports DraftKings Late MLB Picks For July 28 … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Cavendish on a high as he targets omnium gold (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Cavendish on a high as he targets omnium gold (Reuters) By Martyn Herman LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Mark Cavendish's past Olympic appearances have not exactly gone to plan but the Briton says he will arrive in Rio on a high as he bids to justify his return to the velodrome boards with a long-awaited first medal. The 31-year-old world road champion will ride the … [Read more...]
Cardinals rally again, snap Jeurys Familia's remarkable save streak
Cardinals rally again, snap Jeurys Familia's remarkable save streak Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we’ll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. The St. Louis Cardinals are starting to show the resilience that has made them so dangerous … [Read more...]
Charles and Moore help US women’s hoops beat France 84-62 (Yahoo Sports)
Charles and Moore help US women's hoops beat France 84-62 (Yahoo Sports) Elena Delle Donne had dreamed of playing basketball in the Olympics since she was little. Before heading to Rio, Delle Donne got an opportunity to celebrate at home in Delaware with a lot of the fans who have been watching her play since she was in eighth grade. ''It was by far the most emotional game I played at … [Read more...]
The NBPA is funding health insurance for most retired players
The NBPA is funding health insurance for most retired players Michele Roberts speaks at a union event during the 2015 NBA Finals. (Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) Michele Roberts has attempted to reform many aspects of the NBPA since she became its executive director in July 2014, but one of her most aggressive pushes has been to connect with the league’s many retired players. She … [Read more...]