Marek Vs. Wyshynski: NHL vs. NBA; Tom Poraszka of General Fanager (Podcast) In this edition of Marek Vs. Wyshynski, the boys are talking about: – Tom Poraszka, creator and operator of salary cap site General Fanager, talks big contracts, expansion draft and how he created hockey’s most addictive site. – Is George McPhee the right GM to build a winner in Las Vegas? – More P.K. Subban fallout. … [Read more...]
5-on-5: NBA's biggest heroes and villains of the summer
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DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 18 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 18 - Heavy.com With just 11 games being played today starting at 7:05, your options are going to be a little more limited today. But there are still a number of great players, if you look in the right places, that you can choose to get you big points for your daily DraftKings lineup, and maybe even a satisfying win. It's all about finding … [Read more...]
7 fearless MLB trade deadline predictions – FOXSports.com
7 fearless MLB trade deadline predictions - FOXSports.com Major League Baseball's Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline is creeping up on us and trade rumors are flying left and right as teams jockey into position for the home stretch of the season. The sellers have been identified — even if the teams themselves might not know it yet — and the buyers are plentiful. It's a great time to be moving … [Read more...]
Russia’s Putin orders government to tackle World Cup delays: RIA (Reuters)
Russia's Putin orders government to tackle World Cup delays: RIA (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to take measures to eliminate delays on soccer World Cup-2018 preparations, RIA news agency reported on Monday. A total of eleven cities will host World Cup in 2018 in Russia, while not all the venues are yet ready for the event and some of … [Read more...]
Soccer-Russia’s Putin orders government to tackle World Cup delays – RIA (Reuters)
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Bears position preview: Defensive line – Chicago Tribune
Bears position preview: Defensive line - Chicago Tribune Biggest offseason developments: The Bears signed Akiem Hicks to a two-year, $10 million contract that includes $5.5 million guaranteed. They drafted Jonathan Bullard in the third round, No. 72 overall, out of Florida. Veteran end Jarvis Jenkins departed by signing a two-year, $7 million contract with the Jets in free agency. What to like: … [Read more...]
Pogba among stars not in Juve ICC squad
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Mostly MLB Notes: Talking Cespedes and a look around the league
Mostly MLB Notes: Talking Cespedes and a look around the league Yoenis Cespedes leads the charge on the latest MLB Notes (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) Yoenis Cespedes seemingly played over his head after getting traded to the Mets last season, but he currently sports an even better OPS (.947) this year compared to last with New York. The 30-year-old is on pace to finish with 37 homers … [Read more...]
World badminton federation clears Ratchanok in dop (Yahoo Sports)
World badminton federation clears Ratchanok in dop (Yahoo Sports) Former badminton world champion Ratchanok Intanon has been cleared of a doping breach and will be allowed to compete at the Olympics next month. The Badminton World Federation issued a statement Monday saying it had lifted a provisional suspension on the No. 4-ranked Ratchanok, allowing Thailand's Olympic medal hopeful to … [Read more...]