Fantasy NASCAR Cheez-It 350 at the Glen Driver Picks - FOXSports.com The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series travels to Watkins Glen, New York this week for the Cheez-It 350 at the Glen. The series takes a break from the left-hand turns to race on the second road course track this season. Be sure to test your knowledge of NASCAR by competing in the Fox Sports Fantasy Auto Racing. One of the biggest mistakes … [Read more...]
US boxer Claressa Shields punching toward 2nd Olympic gold (The Associated Press)
US boxer Claressa Shields punching toward 2nd Olympic gold (The Associated Press) Claressa Shields got the Olympic rings tattooed on her powerful right bicep five weeks ago. ''When I win my second Olympic gold medal, I'm going to put 'Au' right here,'' Shields said, pointing to the special spot. Four years after Shields unexpectedly dominated the first Olympic women's boxing tournament, … [Read more...]
US boxer Claressa Shields punching toward 2nd Olympic gold (Yahoo Sports)
US boxer Claressa Shields punching toward 2nd Olympic gold (Yahoo Sports) Claressa Shields got the Olympic rings tattooed on her powerful right bicep five weeks ago. ''When I win my second Olympic gold medal, I'm going to put 'Au' right here,'' Shields said, pointing to the special spot. Four years after Shields unexpectedly dominated the first Olympic women's boxing tournament, she is … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Team pursuit gold is Britain’s to lose, says Wiggins (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Team pursuit gold is Britain's to lose, says Wiggins (Reuters) (Adds dropped word in first para) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Bradley Wiggins says only a gold medal will justify his return to his track cycling roots at the Rio Olympics, declaring the men's team pursuit title is Britain's to lose. The 36-year-old will become his country's most … [Read more...]
Report: Jimmer Fredette will go to China, play for Yao Ming’s team
Report: Jimmer Fredette will go to China, play for Yao Ming’s team Jimmer Fredette looks on. (Elsa/Getty Images) Former national college player of the year and 2011 NBA lottery pick Jimmer Fredette will reportedly continue his basketball career in China: [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Source: Jimmer Fredette, former #10 overall NBA draftee, agreed … [Read more...]
TV coverage plans for opening weekend of Championship season this weekend
TV coverage plans for opening weekend of Championship season this weekend The 2016/17 season of the Championship kicks off in England this weekend, and beIN SPORTS has you covered as the exclusive rightsholder. In total, four games this weekend will be shown live across the beIN SPORTS networks. While the opening weekend has 4 Championship matches, expect the number of televised games to … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon will fill in at Watkins Glen and Bristol for Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Jeff Gordon will fill in at Watkins Glen and Bristol for Dale Earnhardt Jr. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss at least five races after his concussion (Getty Images). Dale Earnhardt Jr. will miss at least two more Sprint Cup Series races because of a concussion Hendrick Motorsports said Tuesday that Jeff Gordon would fill in at Watkins Glen on Sunday and at Bristol on Aug. 20. Junior said on his … [Read more...]
NWHL partners with You Can Play; McCrimmon on Vegas job (Puck Headlines)
NWHL partners with You Can Play; McCrimmon on Vegas job (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Driving home from dinner, kids playing Pokemon. Pikachu appeared, Patrick … [Read more...]
No QB did drama like Ken Stabler, so why so long before Hall call?
No QB did drama like Ken Stabler, so why so long before Hall call? The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 gets inducted on Saturday. Shutdown Corner will profile the eight new Hall of Famers, looking at each of their careers and their impact on the game. Ken Stabler Oakland Raiders 1970-1979 Houston Oilers 1980-1981 New Orleans Saints 1982-1984 Quarterback Greatest Moment Is it … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: Trade Deadline Bedlam
Saves and Steals: Trade Deadline Bedlam Mayhem! Pandemonium! Closer bedlam! I've never seen a crazier week in the land of closers. There are nine new closers since last Wednesday. We have big names returning to ninth inning roles, trades unseating quality arms, and plain old fashion demotions. With so much to cover, let's get straight to business. Editor's Note: Don't whiff on this special … [Read more...]